Erin Bashford is a senior reviews writer at Tom’s Guide. She has a Master’s in Broadcast and Digital Journalism from the University of East Anglia and 7 years of experience reviewing music and events for various publications. She has edited publications such as Outline Magazine’s Guide to Norwich, and she has written for a number of music magazines and websites such as Clash Magazine, Outline Magazine and Dork Magazine. She has a strong interest in audio gear and the music world.
As an ex-barista, Erin is passionate about coffee tech. She also loves finding the best cooking hacks and kitchen appliances, including her beloved Instant Pot.
In her spare time, you can find her reading, practising yoga, hiking, writing fantasy novels, or stressing over NYT Games.
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Which entry-level earbuds are better: Apple AirPods 4 ANC or Samsung Galaxy Buds 4? I put them head-to-head to find out once and for all.

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Editor's ChoiceThe Amazfit Active 3 Premium is a fantastic budget fitness tracker capable of going head-to-head with industry leaders like Oura, Fitbit, and Apple.

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RecommendedThe Icebug Järv RB9X are a pair of well-made, environmentally friendly trail shoes, with responsive soles that let you feel the ground underfoot.

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The Geimori GU38 is a $200 coffee grinder positioned as a VS3 lookalike, but its non-uniform grind and high retention mean it can’t overtake the icon.

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Are the new Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro a worthy upgrade from the previous model, Galaxy Buds 3 Pro? I put them through a series of challenges to find out.

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RecommendedThe Rode Wireless Micro is a smartphone-first set of wireless microphones with a USB-C and Lightning receiver, ideal for content creators… beginners or not.

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I put the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro and the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2nd Gen head-to-head to see which flagship earbuds reign supreme.

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Editor's ChoiceThe Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 are excellent entry-level earbuds, with bassy, rich sound and an impressive range of features. If you have an Android, of course.

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I review earbuds almost every week, so I've compiled my favorite budget, mid-range and premium options.

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I just took a 'sweat test', and now I know my sweat more intimately than I ever dreamed possible.

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Can you use Samsung earbuds on an iPhone? I was curious, too, so I swapped out my AirPods Pro 3 and used the new Galaxy Buds 4 Pro to find out.

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I put the Sony WF-1000XM6 and the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro head-to-head to see which flagship earbuds reign supreme.

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The Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro are officially here, so I put them head-to-head with the Apple AirPods Pro 3 to find out which earbuds are superior.

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Samsung has officially unveiled the new Galaxy Buds 4 and Galaxy Buds 4 Pro. Here's everything you can expect, including pricing, features, and sound.

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Editor's ChoiceThe Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro are a fantastic update to the brand’s premium earbud lineup with unbelievably good sound and a new, sleek design.

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I've got three reasons why CDs beat music streaming, although I'll admit, it's not for everyone.

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RecommendedThe Aarke French press is a chic coffee maker for the stylish amongst you, but it’s a premium product with a premium price to boot.

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The Beyerdynamic DJ 300 Pro X are great DJ cans, with a perfect balance between loud bass and detailed, delicate treble, but only in electronic genres.

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Editor's ChoiceThe AeroPress Clear Color is a stylish update that doesn’t lose the unique brewing technique that makes AeroPress such a stalwart of the coffee world.

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I've been testing the Ulike ReGlow for 2 months, so here are two things I like, and one thing I'm not so sure on.

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Editor's ChoiceMazzer Philos is a famous coffee grinder, and I get why. It has near-non-existent retention and near-perfect uniformity. As close to flawless as you can get.

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Considering audiophile headphones start at over $100 and can go well into four digits, the $69 FiiO JT3 are the most exciting thing I've reviewed in 2026 (so far).

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The Cuisinart Coffee Grinder is a blade coffee grinder that, unfortunately, suffers from severe non-uniform grinding, so I can’t recommend it to anyone.

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Editor's ChoiceThe FiiO JT3 are the budget audiophile cans to beat, with premium sound, materials, and build. I bet they’re the envy of every other audio brand.
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