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A Marshall Heston 60 compact soundbar

Move over, Sonos — this Marshall soundbar is now my favorite for small spaces

By Nikita Achanta published

The Sonos Beam Gen 2 is a great soundbar, but the Marshall Heston 60 is better in a few ways, making it excellent for small spaces.

Soundbars
the sony wh-1000xm6 headphones in beige photographed against the blue tom's guide background

I tested the AirPods Max 2 vs Sony WH-1000XM6 — here's the winner

By Erin Bashford published

I tested the new Apple AirPods Max 2 against the Sony WH-1000XM6 to see which premium flagship headphones come out on top.

Headphones
Sony WF-1000XM6 earbuds photographed in front of a blue background

Best Apple AirPods alternatives: Top picks available to buy

By Tammy Rogers last updated

The best Apple AirPods alternatives: rival earbud designs tested and ranked for sound quality and features.

Earbuds
A pair of Apple AirPods Pro 3

Best AirPods: Top Apple models tested and rated

By Tammy Rogers last updated

We compare the best iOS features and performance to find the right Apple AirPods for you.

Airpods
The Bose QuietComfort 45 headphones being held aloft against a backdrop of a coastal street with palm trees

Best headphone deals for April 2026

By Millie Davis-Williams last updated

The best headphone deals on our favorite wireless headphones from Sony, Bose, Apple, and more.

Headphones
Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S3

Best over-ear headphones: Top picks tested by experts

By Tammy Rogers last updated

The best over-ear headphones you can buy right now tested and rated for sound quality, noise-cancelling performance, comfort and features.

Over-Ear Headphones
A Marshall Heston 60 compact mid-range soundbar in black

Marshall’s compact soundbar isn’t just a pretty face — I tested it and it feels like a genuine threat to the Sonos ecosystem

By Nikita Achanta published

Editor's Choice

The Marshall Heston 60 is an excellent compact soundbar featuring Dolby Atmos and DTS:X support, and it makes you feel like you're at the movies.

Soundbars
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Gen 2

The best noise-cancelling headphones in 2026

By Tammy Rogers last updated

The best noise-cancelling headphones around today — from over-ear cans to wireless earbuds, we test the lot.

Headphones
the apple airpods max 2 in blue photographed against a blue tom's guide background, showing the mesh headband, anodized aluminum ear cups, carry case, and controls

AirPods Max 2 are shipping now — here's 3 reasons I'd buy and 2 reasons I'd skip

By Erin Bashford published

I tested the AirPods Max 2 and loved them, but are they worth it for everyone? Here are 3 reasons I'd buy and 2 reasons I'd skip.

Headphones
Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S3

I spent two months testing the best wireless headphones for your commute — these 3 are my final picks

By Tammy Rogers last updated

I tested some of the best wireless headphones around to see how they'd fare during a weeks worth of commutes. Here are my results.

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