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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.

Fitness
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.

Earbuds
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.

Headphones
u-turn audio orbit special turntable

I got my first turntable six months ago — and I've never felt so connected to music (even if my bank account is crying)

By Erin Bashford published

I got the U-Turn Audio Orbit Special six months ago, and it's made me very happy ... but very poor. Buying records is addictive.

Audio
JBL Custom speaker

These custom JBL speakers are the viral summer accessory of 2026 — and you can get one for $69

By Dave LeClair published

These speakers are incredibly popular right on social media, and it's not just about their value or audio quality.

Bluetooth Speakers
cmf buds 2a in the orange colorway photographed in front of a blue background

I've been testing CMF by Nothing's sub-$40 earbuds — here's 3 things I like and 2 things I don't

By Ashley Thieme published

The CMF Buds 2a are some of the most impressive cheap wireless earbuds I've ever tested. Here's what I like and what I don't like.

Audio
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I test Bluetooth speakers for a living and these are my 12 top picks for outdoor listening this summer

By Ashley Thieme published

As the weather gets warmer, these are the best Bluetooth speakers to consider for outdoor music listening.

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Bluetooth Speakers
Spotify on a smart TV

I used Spotify’s Prompted Playlists to stay on top of the latest tech news — here’s how you can listen too

By Ashley Thieme published

Spotify knows exactly which podcasts I want to listen to, and thanks to the new podcast feature on Prompted Playlists, I'm no longer doom-scrolling for the perfect pod.

Audio
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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Headphones
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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.

Headphones
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