Headphones

The surface level details of the FreeLace will draw you in, but it trips up when it comes to functionality.

Jaybird's Run XT is designed for extreme weather, but the Bluetooth earbuds' battery life and sound could be better.

The Grado GW100 is a solid first attempt at wireless audio from the brand, meshing superior comfort and stellar audio into a throwback design.

The AKG N700NC has the sound quality and noise cancellation of a top-tier headphone, but it needs more to compete against Bose and Sony.

The Shinola Canfield Bluetooth IEM offers great sound and battery life in a striking, opulent design.

The Google Pixel USB-C Earbuds have the brains, but not the sonic brawn, to make them the all-around mobile companion they should be.

The V-Moda BassFit offers great durability and sound but isn't suited for all ears.

The Audio-Technica ATH-50xBT maintains the phenomenal sound and sturdy design of the original, while adding Bluetooth into the mix.

Headphones that match the personal sound profile of your ear? We like the sound of that.

The Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2 SE headphones offer great sound, excellent smart controls and over 24 hours of battery life.

A notable upgrade from the original, the Sony WH-1000xM2 is an audio powerhouse with great sound and noise-cancelling performance.

While the ear-cooling FrostCap technology is interesting, the HP Omen Mindframe is a tough sell all around.

The Turtle Beach Elite Atlas offers a solid sound, no-nonsense design and a reasonable price — no convoluted setup required.

The Cloud Earbuds provide balanced, robust sound in an easy-to-transport profile, but getting a good fit is hard.

If you've got $180 and want one of the sleekest, most functional Xbox headsets on the market, the LucidSound LS35X is the way to go.

The Status Audio CB-1 offers resolute comfort and wide-open sound at an unmatched value.

The Jaybird X4 is a modest upgrade with enhanced aesthetics and great sound, but it also has poor battery life and lots of bugs.

The JBL Under Armour Sport Wireless Train headphones combine impressive sound quality with sporty features that make them an ideal workout companion.

The Dekoni Audio Blue Fostex offers great comfort, sound quality and modification at a bargain value.

The Sennheiser GSP 600 delivers good sound for both games and music, but its bulky design and dearth of extra features make it a tough sell.

For hard-core bass enthusiasts, such as those obsessed with racing games or hard-hitting EDM music, these niche-specific cans are killer.

The Libratone Track+ offers the comfort, sound, style and serviceability you want from premium wireless, in-ear ANC headphones, though battery life is subpar.

Plantronics' RIG 400 produces high-quality audio, but key gaming functions, like mic chat and noise cancellation, could use some work.

The Victrix Pro AF ANC gaming headset offers excellent sound quality, supreme comfort and solid active noise cancellation.

The Plantronics BackBeat Fit Boost Edition offers steady bass and ergonomics but not much else to warrant its high expense.

Quality audio, neat controls and sleek aesthetics make the Fanstereo Studio43 an on-ear Bluetooth surprise with acceptable flaws.

Gamers who want a no-nonsense headset that prioritizes competitive multiplayer will find a lot to like in the Logitech G Pro Gaming Headset.

The SteelSeries Arctis Pro + GameDAC is a superb-sounding gaming headset that offers a ton of customization for audiophiles.

The Razer Electra V2 is comfortable and even somewhat innovative, but so-so audio holds the headset back.