Headphones

Technics EAH-AZ60 delivers audiophile sound and noise cancelling in an attractive package.

The Urbanista Los Angeles headphones deliver best-in-class playback time from a solar-powered charge and decent sound, but comfort and app control are compromised.

The $119 Jabra Elite 4 Active undercuts the competition with hi-res audio, quality noise neutralization, and waterproof protection.

The Shokz OpenRun Pro are the ultimate bone conduction headphones for athletes thanks to competitive sound, a barely-there feel and 10 hours of battery life.

Bowers & Wilkins' PX7 over-ear headphones may be more expensive, but when it comes to getting the best sound quality, sometimes you get exactly what you pay for.

Great value earbuds with dynamic and customizable sound but some advanced listening features could be better applied.

The Urbanears Alby earbuds make a clear nod to Apple's AirPods styling, but the problematic sound and clunky features mean they're are better lookalike options that do better

The Buds Z2 offers almost everything you want from a pair of earbuds and at a great price — but OnePlus users get a slightly better deal.

When it comes to noise cancellation, the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds outshines every wireless earbud model out there.

The Ausounds AU-Stream True Wireless Earbuds get a lot right for the low price, but you’ll get superior audio quality and more features if you spend a bit more.

The Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 offer vastly improved noise cancelling for both music and calls along with a slick new design.

The Beats Fit Pro is an exceptional sporty model that merges brand staples with high-end Apple features.

The feature-laden Skullcandy Grind Fuel lays the foundation for future brand releases, but it also loses focus on the basics.

With solid upgrades to design, functionality, and sound, the Apple AirPods 3 comes up slightly short of perfection. But it's still highly recommended.

The Jabra Elite 7 Active is another high-performance sporty model from the brand.

With dynamic audio features and dependable ANC, the $129 Edifier NeoBuds Pro proves that high performance doesn’t always come at a premium.

The $329 Bose QuietComfort 45 is an excellent upgrade with enhanced ANC, sound, and battery life.

Despite its large form and price point, the $499 Yamaha YH-L700A is a worthy spatial audio competitor to the AirPods Max.

The QCY T5S is a solid wireless earbud option for music and occasional calls, with a comfortable design and reliable Bluetooth connectivity.

Despite some design flaws, few sub-$50 wireless earbuds are better than the waterproof, long-lasting EarFun Air.

The beautifully designed, great sounding and well-priced OnePlus Buds Pro hits nearly every mark, except ANC playtime.

At a decent price with a pleasing design, the Lasuna True Wireless Earbuds serves as a functional listening device. Just don’t expect exceptional audio quality.

The JLab Go Air Pop wireless earbuds offer impressive sound and durability at an unbeatable price.

The $149 Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 is a solid sequel that upholds most of the series’ hallmarks, but ignores its biggest flaws.

If you’ve been wary of bone-conduction headphones, the Shokz OpenRun’s workout-friendly design and better-than-expected sound might just change your mind.

The JBL Tour Pro Plus packages strong bass and ANC into a familiar design, but it requires fine-tuning in key areas.

The Nothing Ear (1)’s transparent design will grab your attention, but it’s the comfy fit, balanced sound, useful features and low price that will hold it.

The Amazfit PowerBuds Pro is a true wireless bargain for gym rats and those seeking relatively affordable buds with solid ANC and sound.

With your own unique audio profile and lots of accessories, the NuraTrue earbuds will work for anyone.

The Anker Soundcore Life P3 is a pleasantly surprising pair of earbuds, with strong sound that matches its powerful noise cancellation — all for less than $80.