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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

I tested Nothing Ear (3) vs AirPods 4 vs AirPods Pro 3 — here’s what I'd pick
By Nikita Achanta last updated
The Nothing Ear (3) and the AirPods 4 with ANC cost the same, but is it worth spending an extra $50 on the AirPods Pro 3 instead? I tested them to find out.

I tested the Nothing Ear (3) vs Bose QuietComfort earbuds — here's the winner
By Nikita Achanta published
The Bose QuietComfort and Nothing Ear (3) cost $179 each, and both mid-range earbuds are fantastic for sound and call quality, but is one better than the other?
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