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I tested the CMF Buds 2 and I'm shocked — they're less than $50 but sound like $100 rivals
By Ashley Thieme published
RecommendedThe CMF Buds 2 cost under $50 but sound like they cost double, thanks to Dirac Opteo sound and great noise cancellation.

I’ve been testing the Nothing Ear (3) for a week — they look super stylish but the sound is the real star
By Nikita Achanta published
RecommendedThe Nothing Ear (3) are excellent, boasting powerful bass and nuanced vocals, and they feature an innovative 'Super Mic' too. But there are a couple flaws.

I tested the Apple AirPods Max 2 vs the Bose QuietComfort Ultra — and I'm so impressed
By Erin Bashford published
I compared the brand-new Apple AirPods Max 2 with the reigning champ of ANC, the Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen to see which premium headphones are the best.

Best headphones: Top picks tested by experts
By Tammy Rogers last updated
The best wireless over-ear headphones and earbuds balance great sound, top active noise cancelation, strong features and durability. Not sure which to pick? We can help.

I tested the AirPods Max 2 vs AirPods Max — and there's a clear winner
By Erin Bashford published
I tested the new Apple AirPods Max 2 against the original (2024 version) AirPods Max, and here's the result.

Apple AirPods Max 2 review: ‘Everything from its predecessor dialed up to 11’
By Erin Bashford published
Editor's ChoiceApple AirPods Max 2 take everything from the originals and multiply it by 100. The sound quality, features, and design are now industry-leading.

I ditched my AirPods for the $79 CMF Buds 2 Plus — now I'm questioning why I had AirPods to begin with
By Ashley Thieme published
I spent a week testing the CMF Buds 2 Plus, and the sound quality can rival $200 earbuds. So why pay more?

I tested the $549 AirPods Max vs the $199 Nothing Headphone (a) — and I'm actually surprised
By Erin Bashford published
I tested the AirPods Max against the Nothing Headphone (a) to see if the scrappy, upstart new brand can go head-to-head with one of the giants.

I tested the CMF Buds 2 Plus — they cost $79 but sound like $200+ rivals
By Ashley Thieme published
RecommendedThe CMF Buds 2 Plus tick many of the right boxes, but inconsistent performance across codecs will leave iPhone users in particular feeling shortchanged.

Sonos' epic noise-cancelling headphones are the cans I'll take to my grave — and Amazon's Big Spring Sale just dropped them by $100
By Jeff Parsons published
Sonos' incredible headphones have fallen to a much lower price at Amazon this week and they're some of the best headphones I've used.
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