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Forget AirPods Pro — 'AirPods Ultra' are rumored to get these 2 big upgrades

By Scott Younker published

A new rumor suggests Apple is still working on a set of AirPods with a camera that helps run Siri.

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EarFun Clip 2 in black on table photographed in front of a blue background

I've been testing this new open-earbud upgrade from EarFun — and they're an instant win for gym goers

By Ashley Thieme published

Recommended

The EarFun Clip 2 open-earbuds offer extreme comfort and a few upgrades from the previous model, but fall short in the bass department.

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the bose quietcomfort ultra earbuds 2nd gen against the blue tom's guide background

These are the best noise canceling earbuds that are actually worth your money right now

By Tammy Rogers last updated

These are the best noise-cancelling earbuds you can buy right now, ranked and rated by our audio experts.

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the soundcore space 2 headphones in white photographed against a blue tom's guide background

The Soundcore Space One changed the budget headphone game — and I can say that the follow-up Space 2 are even better

By Erin Bashford published

Editor's Choice

Soundcore Space 2 are midrange headphones masquerading as budget. With smart features like live translation and great sound quality, they’re headphones to beat.

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Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 in orange in the charging case with the lid open to reveal the earbuds

I test dozens of workout headphones every year and these are my 5 top picks right now

By James Frew last updated

We put the best workout headphones to the test to help you find a set that'll keep you motivated whatever your training style.

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Earbuds from CMF by Nothing / EarFun / Soundcore by Anker / JLab / Final on a grey background

I test earbuds for a living and these are the 12 best cheap earbuds you can buy right now

By Ashley Thieme published

My job is testing the best audio gear and finding out what's worth your money. These are my top 12 picks for affordable earbuds.

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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 my favorite over-ear headphones — but I hate that I can't create my own EQ

By Erin Bashford published

I love my AirPods Max 2, but I wish I could adjust my EQ.

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the cmf headphone pro / cmf by nothing headphone pro / nothing headphone pro in black photographed against a blue tom's guide background

Best cheap noise-canceling headphones

By Tammy Rogers last updated

Great ANC performance doesn't need to cost an arm and a leg. All these models are under $150 and are the best cheap noise-cancelling headphones and wireless earbuds we've tested.

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the bose quietcomfort ultra, apple airpods max, and sony wh-1000xm6 on a blue tom's guide background

I tested the AirPods Max 2, Sony WH-1000XM6, and Bose QuietComfort Ultra — here's the only pair I’d keep

By Erin Bashford published

I review headphones for a living, so I thought I'd compare the biggest flagships in 2026: the AirPods Max 2, WH-1000XM6, and QuietComfort Ultra.

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the cmf headphone pro / cmf by nothing headphone pro / nothing headphone pro in black photographed against a blue tom's guide background

I just tested Nothing’s new $99 headphones — and I'd buy them over the Bose QuietComfort

By Erin Bashford published

Editor's Choice

The CMF by Nothing Headphone Pro released late last year, and they’re easily my favorite budget headphones to date. They sound supreme, especially with LDAC.

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