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Sony WH-1000XM4

I test headphones for a living and these are the best for travel

By Lee Dunkley published

I take a pair of headphones with me everywhere I go, and these are my favorite designs that balance great sound with long battery life for routine work commutes, business trips, and vacation travels.

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 on wooden beam near canal side

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 review: Great features, but sound quality is lacking

By Lee Dunkley published

Pitched to rival the latest generation of wireless ANC earbuds, the new OnePlus Buds Pro 2 are packed with sound customization features, but fall short on performance at the price.

AirPods Max

Hurry! AirPods Max just dropped $100 in rare Amazon sale

By Millie Davis-Williams published

Amazon just slashed $100 off the AirPods Max, making Apple's premium headphones more affordable.

Sony WH-1000XM5 vs. AirPods Max

Sony WH-1000XM5 vs. AirPods Max: Which headphones should you buy?

By Kate Kozuch last updated

Here's how the Sony WH-1000XM5 vs. AirPods Max stack up in terms of price, design, performance, features and battery life.

Sennheiser CX Plus in charging case in hand

I test headphones for a living and these are the most underrated earbuds

By Alex Bracetti last updated

See why the Sennheiser CX Plus earbuds are my personal favorite right now — and a must-own for quality audio fans seeking a bargain.

Beats Studio Buds vs. Apple AirPods

Beats Studio Buds vs. Apple AirPods: Which wireless earbuds should you buy?

By Alex Bracetti last updated

Our Beats Studio Buds vs. Apple AirPods breakdown will let you know the better Apple wireless earbuds investment.

The Beats Fit Pro facing off against the Beats Powerbeats Pro

Beats Fit Pro vs. Beats Powerbeats Pro: Which Beats wireless sports earbuds should you buy?

By Alex Bracetti last updated

Our Beats Fit Pro vs. Beats Powerbeats Pro breakdown will determine the brand’s best sporty buds.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 vs. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 vs. Galaxy Buds Pro: Which wireless earbuds are better?

By Alex Bracetti last updated

We’re comparing Samsung’s two latest wireless ANC earbuds – the Galaxy Buds 2 and Galaxy Buds Pro – to determine the better investment.

Sennheiser HD 660S2 on white table top with grey background

Forget wireless — Sennheiser’s new HD 660S2 open-back headphones boost audiophile sound

By Lee Dunkley published

Sennheiser’s updated HD 660S2 open-back headphones go on sale later this month, demonstrating that wires are still king when it comes to pristine performance.

A photo of the Bose 700 headphones on a fabric background

Amazon slashes the price of Bose 700 headphones — plus more deals

By Millie Davis-Williams last updated

Bose headphones are seeing big discounts over at Amazon right now, with deals on the Bose 700, QuietComfort Earbuds II and more.

AirPods Max

Stop making this major AirPods Max mistake — it could ruin your headphones

By Kate Kozuch published

Think twice before exercising with your AirPods Max. Apple's headphones aren't sweat-resistant, so here are some alternatives you should try instead.

Nothing (Ear) 1

Nothing Ear (2) leak suggests personalized ANC could be on the cards

By Lee Dunkley published

The Nothing Ear (2) earbuds could arrive soon with personalized ANC, but thankfully the transparent design doesn't look to be overhauled.

Tidal tips how-to feature showing streming service on smartphone with a pair of B&W headphones

10 hidden Tidal features that boost the audiophile streaming experience

By Alex Bracetti published

Unlock the ultimate audio quality with these hidden Tidal features that boost the audiophile music streaming experience.

Sony WH-1000XM4

I test headphones for a living — these are the best for travel

By Lee Dunkley published

The Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones are my favorite for routine work commutes and trips away — here's why.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2

Amazon just slashed $55 off the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2

By Millie Davis-Williams published

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 just got a price cut, and the discount applies to all the different colorways.

Bowers & Wilkins Pi7 S2 being taken out of case

Watch out, AirPods Pro 2 — Bowers & Wilkins just released new adaptive noise-cancelling earbuds

By Lee Dunkley published

Bowers & Wilkins upgrades its Pi5 and Pi7 earbuds to Series 2, offering better battery life and adaptive noise-cancelling, and more color options.

A photo of the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live inside their wireless charging case

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live just got sliced to $89 on Amazon

By Millie Davis-Williams published

Amazon is slashing the price of Samsung wireless earbuds with up to 40% off.

AirPods with orange foam ear tips held in hand

I tried foam ear tips with my AirPods Pro 2 and they made a big difference

By Alex Bracetti published

Swapping the silicone tips for foam ones improved AirPods Pro 2 comfort levels and sound. Here’s how.

A set of AirPods Pro and an iPhone 13 Pro Max on the keyboard of a MacBook Air

How to do an Ear Tip Fit Test for AirPods Pro

By Peter Wolinski published

The first thing you'll want to do when setting up your shiny new AirPods Pro is an Ear Tip Fit Test, which will test the fit of your ear tips and suggest any changes.

A set of AirPods Pro and an iPhone 13 Pro Max on the keyboard of a MacBook Air

This hidden feature turns your AirPods into a hearing aid

By Peter Wolinski last updated

Using Live Listen with AirPods turns your iPhone into a remote listening device, to help you hear things from further away.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro with phone on a table top lifestyle

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro just got 360-degree audio recording — here's how it works

By Lee Dunkley published

The latest firmware brings 360 Audio Recording support to Samsung's Galaxy Buds 2 Pro earbuds.

Listing image for best Alexa headphones showing Sony WH-1000XM4

The best Alexa headphones and earbuds in 2023

By Lee Dunkley last updated

If you love Amazon’s voice assistant, then you'll want to check out our top picks for the best Alexa headphones.

Apple AirPods

AirPods Lite tipped for $99 price tag — but may not arrive until next year

By Tom Pritchard published

Apple AirPods Lite could launch next year for $99, alongside AirPods Max 2.

Two people, each with an AirPod in their ear

How to share audio on iPhone and iPad

By Peter Wolinski published

Sitting next to a friend? You can both hear music or videos by sharing audio on iPhone and iPad. Here's how.

Sennheiser IE 200 PR shot

Sennheiser's $149 wired earbuds deliver audiophile sound for less

By Lee Dunkley published

If you take mobile listening seriously enough to own a dedicated music player of portable DAC, these wired earbuds look like a great audiophile option.

Tim Cook with iPhone in front of Apple logo

Apple in 2023: Here's what we're expecting this year

By Alan Martin last updated

This could be a massive year for Apple, as the company is expected to make its first foray into virtual reality. You can also plan on the usual updates to iPhone, Apple Watch and Macs.

The AirPods Pro laid out on a desk

How to activate noise cancellation on the AirPods Pro

By Peter Wolinski published

Need to block out the world? Here's how to activate noise cancellation on the AirPods Pro and AirPods Pro 2.

Samsung Galaxy smartphone held in hand with Galaxy Buds 2 Pro

5 ways I improved the sound from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone

By Alex Bracetti published

Apply these simple audio hacks to your Galaxy smartphone for improved sound with all kinds of wireless earbuds.

A set of AirPods Pro on a white and orange background

Lost your AirPods? Here's how to find them

By Peter Wolinski published

Apple's Find My app means you'll never need to worry about using your premium earbuds. Here's how to find lost AirPods from any Apple device.

A photo of the Beats Fit Pro earbuds atop their wireless charging case.

The Beats Fit Pro just crashed to their lowest price ever — they're our best workout headphones

By Millie Davis-Williams published

The Beats Fit Pro are now just $159 at Amazon.

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