Chord Mojo 2 review: Sound so good, it may move you to tears
Chord Mojo 2 review: Sound so good, it may move you to tears
The Chord Mojo 2 is a mobile DAC that turns your phone into the dream home audio system you've always wanted, without the space or price drawbacks.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro review: The perfect set of true wireless earbuds
Jabra Elite 7 Pro review: The perfect set of true wireless earbuds
It's nearly impossible to find any flaws with the $200 Jabra Elite 7 Pro true wireless earbuds, which offer exceptional comfort and a huge array of features.
Denon Noise Cancelling Earbuds review: Serious sound value
Denon Noise Cancelling Earbuds review: Serious sound value
Denon Noise Cancelling Earbuds deliver outstanding sound and noise cancellation at a price that's very hard to beat.
Jabra Elite 4 Active review: Workout buds that won’t make your budget sweat
Jabra Elite 4 Active review: Workout buds that won’t make your budget sweat
Jabra's latest workout earbuds manage to find a sweet spot between features and price that will make budget-conscious athletes very happy.
Shure Aonic 40 hands-on review: Sound this good should be more comfortable
Shure Aonic 40 hands-on review: Sound this good should be more comfortable
Shure's latest ANC headphones are well-priced, beautifully designed, and sound awesome. But a thin and poorly padded headband makes them tricky to recommend.
Shure Aonic Free review: True wireless studio monitors
Shure Aonic Free review: True wireless studio monitors
The Shure Aonic Free don't possess ANC, wireless charging or even great battery life, but they're an ideal tool for wire-free critical listening.
OnePlus Buds Z2 review: Too much bass, not enough grace
OnePlus Buds Z2 review: Too much bass, not enough grace
The OnePlus Buds Z2 with ANC are a big upgrade over the first Buds Z, but have also doubled in price. Do the extra features justify splashing out on them?
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro review: Style meets substance
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro review: Style meets substance
The Liberty 3 Pro are another example of how Anker's Soundcore brand creates audio products that punch well above their weight in all of the areas that matter.
JBL Reflect Flow Pro review: Spectacular sport earbuds
JBL Reflect Flow Pro review: Spectacular sport earbuds
JBL's flagship workout earbuds have massive battery life, total protection from water and dust, and a powerful sound that will motivate you to move.
Technics EAH-AZ60 review: Shockingly good sound and silence
Technics EAH-AZ60 review: Shockingly good sound and silence
Technics' flagship earbuds offer superb sound quality and noise cancellation, plus tons of high-value features, at a lower price than many other premium buds.
Urbanista Los Angeles hands-on review: Don’t let the sun go down on you
Urbanista Los Angeles hands-on review: Don’t let the sun go down on you
Can you really go without ever charging if you buy these solar-powered headphones? Yes and no. We explain the Los Angeles' solar gain and drain.
Beats Fit Pro review: The best Beats (or Apple) buds so far
Beats Fit Pro review: The best Beats (or Apple) buds so far
With almost every feature of the AirPods Pro, but with a more secure fit and a lower price, the Beats Fit Pro are a killer set of noise-canceling buds.
Apple AirPods 3 review: The best of both worlds
Apple AirPods 3 review: The best of both worlds
Apple's latest true wireless earbuds improve on the original AirPods in all the areas that matter, like sound quality and battery life.
Sony WF-C500 earbuds review: Small buds, big sound
Sony WF-C500 earbuds review: Small buds, big sound
Sony's most affordable set of true wireless earbuds come with plenty of compromises except where it really matters: Comfortable fit and great sound.
Bose QuietComfort 45 review: More (and less) of a very good thing
Bose QuietComfort 45 review: More (and less) of a very good thing
Bose has updated its QuietComfort headphones with a bigger battery and Bluetooth 5.1, but are the QC 45's higher price and fewer features a deal-breaker?
1More ColorBuds 2 review: Upping the ante with ANC
1More ColorBuds 2 review: Upping the ante with ANC
With a lower price, active noise cancellation, and wireless charging, do 1More's ColorBuds 2 offer enough to set themselves apart? We find out.
Edifier NeoBuds Pro review: A new standard in affordable audio
Edifier NeoBuds Pro review: A new standard in affordable audio
Want amazing sound, active noise cancellation, and crystal-clear transparency? The Edifier NeoBuds Pro have it all, for way less money than the competition.
Beats Flex review: More bass, more battery, and a lower price
Beats Flex review: More bass, more battery, and a lower price
Even if Apple had simply dropped the price of the BeatsX, we'd be happy, but the Flex's bigger battery, great sound, and auto-pause option seal the deal.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ review: Big buds, big sound — big price
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ review: Big buds, big sound — big price
Bang & Olufsen's Beoplay EQ true wireless earbuds cost $400. But the high price is justified if you value heritage and a distinct sound signature.
Logitech G435 gaming headset review: Too cheap to be good
Logitech G435 gaming headset review: Too cheap to be good
Logitech is tempting buyers with an affordable wireless gaming headset, but cuts too many corners to reduce the price.
Jabra Elite 3 review: All of the basics on a budget
Jabra Elite 3 review: All of the basics on a budget
Jabra's most affordable true wireless earbuds fit like a glove, but the competition offers more value for the same price.
Klipsch T5 II ANC review: Super-stylish buds are now quieter and smarter
Klipsch T5 II ANC review: Super-stylish buds are now quieter and smarter
Klipsch's T5 II ANC are an attempt to rewrite the rules for true wireless earbuds using smart software features. With only a few exceptions, they succeed.
Corsair HS80 RGB Wireless review: Everything a great headset requires
Corsair HS80 RGB Wireless review: Everything a great headset requires
Corsair's HS80 isn't the most premium gaming headset, but its superb comfort, sound quality, and intuitive controls might just make it one of the best.
KEF Mu3 true wireless earbuds review: Beauty and the beat
KEF Mu3 true wireless earbuds review: Beauty and the beat
KEF's reputation as a top-tier audio brand means we have very high expectations for the $230 Mu3, the company's first true wireless earbuds. Do they deliver?
VZR Model One review: Get the most out of 3D audio
VZR Model One review: Get the most out of 3D audio
The new VZR Model One raises the bar for next-gen gaming headphones with audiophile quality.
JBL Tour One review: Noise-canceling cans for frequent callers
JBL Tour One review: Noise-canceling cans for frequent callers
Looking for a set of premium noise-canceling headphones, whether for work or travel? JBL's $300 Tour One are a superb alternative to models from Sony and Bose.
Razer Hammerhead True Wireless review: RGB and ANC for less
Razer Hammerhead True Wireless review: RGB and ANC for less
The second-generation Hammerhead true Wireless brings effective active noise cancellation and RGB lighting to the mix, along with a more comfortable fit.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 review: No-brainer buds
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 review: No-brainer buds
Samsung's most basic true wireless earbuds are anything but basic. In our review, we take a look at whether the Galaxy Buds 2 might be right for you.
Sennheiser CX True Wireless review: Audiophile earbuds on a budget
Sennheiser CX True Wireless review: Audiophile earbuds on a budget
Sporting the same great Sennheiser sound as the company's other earbuds, but for much less money, they'll delight audio purists looking to save some cash.
Corsair Virtuoso RGB Wireless XT review: A headset that’s good beyond gaming
Corsair Virtuoso RGB Wireless XT review: A headset that’s good beyond gaming
Corsair's Virtuoso RGB Wireless XT offers unique features that let it act not only as your gaming cans, but also as your everyday wireless headphones.
Soundcore Life P3 review: A new standard for affordable earbuds
Soundcore Life P3 review: A new standard for affordable earbuds
Soundcore's Life P3 true wireless earbuds cost just $80, and yet they're loaded with features like ANC and wireless charging. Are they too good to be true?
Bowers & Wilkins PI5 review: Sophisticated style, big bass sound
Bowers & Wilkins PI5 review: Sophisticated style, big bass sound
B&W's first true wireless earbuds face stiff competition, but the PI5 offer a stylish alternative to noise-canceling models from Sony, Bose, Apple, and Jabra.
UE Fits review: The most comfortable wireless earbuds
UE Fits review: The most comfortable wireless earbuds
With an exclusive custom-fit system for the eartips, the UE Fits promise an ultra-comfortable and secure fit. But is this worth $249? We check 'em out.
Beats Studio Buds review: These are the AirPods Pro Lite
Beats Studio Buds review: These are the AirPods Pro Lite
With some of the AirPods Pro's best features, but at a way lower price, the Studio Buds make for a great set of everyday true wireless earbuds.
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