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Campfire Audio Orbit charging case, lid open.

Campfire Audio Orbit review: out of this world sound

Campfire Audio's first wireless earbuds may be short on features, but they make up for it with massive, powerful sound.
Anker Soundcore Sleep A10 earbuds loose in front of case.

Anker Soundcore Sleep A10 review: if they fit right, you’re out for the night

Anker takes its first stab at creating a pair of sleep earbuds in the Soundcore Sleep A10, though you can listen to any audio you want to help you pass out.
The Jabra Enhance Plus earbuds snap together magnetically.

Jabra Enhance Plus review: Hear what you’ve been missing

Jabra's new Enhance Plus hearables promise to enhance your hearing for clearer conversations and music.
Close-up of Master & Dynamic MW75's earcup and hinge.

Master & Dynamic’s MW75 headphones sound incredible but cost a small fortune

Master & Dynamic's MW75 wireless headphones take luxury, style, sound quality ... and price to all new highs.
Full view of the Monoprice SYNC-ANC headphones.

Monoprice Sync-ANC review: good sound, with some cut corners

The Monoprice Sync-ANC fall flat when canceling noise, yet otherwise sound good, making these cheaper cans more about the sounds you actually want to hear.
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 earcup close-up.

Bowers & Wilkins Px8 review: pure headphone luxury

If you can stomach the price, the Bowers & Wilkins Px8 sound terrific and are some of the most luxurious and comfortable wireless headphones in the world.
The Nothing Ear Stick's case alongside a smartphone.

Nothing Ear Stick review: the coolest ‘buds you’ll ever see

It's impossible not to love the way the Nothing Ear Sticks look, but do they have the right sound to back the looks up? We find out in our review.
1More Aero wireless earbuds.

1More Aero review: head-tracking spatial audio at a wallet-friendly price

1More's Aero are packed with features, including one that isn't normally found on budget earbud: head-tracking spatial audio.
V-Moda Crossfade 3 Wireless.

V-Moda Crossfade 3 Wireless review: Great cans leave you wanting more

V-Moda's third-gen Crossfade 3 Wireless headphones make almost no changes to the original formula, but that might not be such a good thing.
Close up of Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3.

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 review: More for less

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 earbuds drop the price and improve virtually every other aspect.
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Soundcore Liberty 4 review: These awesome earbuds just keep getting better

The Soundcore Liberty 4 merge some of Apple's best features with fitness tracking -- and a killer price -- for one of the best values in wireless earbuds.
Earfun Air S earbuds close up.

EarFun Air S review: feature-rich budget earbuds

The EarFun Air S have lots of useful features and custom sound, for a great price. Are they the AirPod alternatives for you?
Apple AirPods 2.

Apple AirPods 2 review

Apple’s updated AirPods arrived last week with little fanfare and packing only minimal improvements. The question is: Has Apple updated its true wireless earphones enough to keep up with the growing crowd of competitors? Check out our review to find out if this is an upgrade worth making.
Hand holding Sony LinkBuds S in their case.

Sony LinkBuds S review: Smaller, smarter noise-canceling buds

The Sony LinkBuds S combine superb ANC with some very handy and smart features. But is that a formula for success, or just quirkiness?
Angry Miao Cyberblade in Ghost White.

Angry Miao’s Cyberblade are a drool-worthy set of gaming wireless earbuds

Angry Miao's Cyberblade wireless earbuds have the kind of low latency that gamers need, but it's their gorgeous industrial design that truly sets them apart.
HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 headset sitting on a countertop.

HyperX just proved that $50 is all you need to spend on a gaming headset

HyperX followed up its popular budget gaming headset with the Cloud Stinger 2, and it's living proof that you don't need to spend more than $50 for greatness.
View of bottom of Treblab Z7 Pro headphones.

Treblab’s Z7 Pro takes its inspiration from Sony, but its price from Walmart

The Treblab Z7 Pro look like a carbon copy of Sony's WH-1000XM3/4 but cost a fraction of the price. But are they as good? We were surprised by the results.
LG Tone Free T90Q seen inside charging case.

LG Tone Free T90Q review: Taking a spatial shot at the AirPods Pro, with a little help from Dolby

LG's Tone Free T90Q bring head-tracking spatial audio to both iOS and Android users alike, breaking Apple's monopoly on the immersive listening feature.
Jabra Elite 5 held in hand.

The Jabra Elite 5 earbuds are essentially flawless

We went searching for problems with the Jabra Elite 5 and simply couldn't find any. For $150, they're as close to a no-brainer purchase as you're likely to get.
Mark Levinson No. 5909 headphones.

Audacious audio: Mark Levinson’s $999 wireless headphones are awesome, and hard to recommend

Mark Levinson's hugely expensive No. 5909 wireless noise canceling headphones cost $999 – $400 more than their closest competitor. Are they worth it?
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 and their case sitting on the ground.

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.
Holding the Oppo Enco X2.

Oppo Enco X2 review: Punching above its weight

With superb sound quality, 24-bit audio support, good ANC, Oppo Enco X2 are one of the best earbuds in the mid-range segment. But should you purchase these?
The HyperX Cloud Alpha wireless gaming headset on a desk.

HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless review: 300 hours of audio bliss

HyperX's Cloud Alpha Wireless boasts a massive 300 hours of battery life, which is backed up by the best comfort and sound quality in the industry.
Logitech's G435 gaming headset on a stand.

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.
CORSAIR VIRTUOSO XT on headset stand

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.
Corsair HS80 Cover

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.
Soundcore Life P3 inside charging case.

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?
Beyerdynamic Free Byrd inside their charging case.

Beyerdynamic Free Byrd review: Going after the AirPods Pro’s two biggest weaknesses

Beyerdynamic's Free Byrd are the company's first true wireless earbuds. Can they beat the AirPods Pro and other noise-canceling buds? We put them to the test.
V-Moda S-80 slider and earcup pivot close-up.

V-Moda S-80 on-ear headphones review: a heavy, expensive gimmick

V-Moda's S-80 brings the company's signature sound and style to these pricey wireless on-ears but then misses the mark on almost everything else.
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2 earcup close-up.

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2 Review: Noise-canceling cans get high marks for style, sound, and comfort

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2 are the British brand's latest interpretation of what a set of noise-canceling headphones should be, and they couldn't be classier.
Razer Opus

Razer Opus wireless headphones review: A budget ANC champ

Razer has released its newest headphones, the Razer Opus, a lifestyle product that aims to affordably provide solid sound quality and good noise cancellation.
Overview look at the Mifo S ANC earbuds.

Mifo S ANC review: Tiny and very comfortable, these sport earbuds drop the ball on features

The Mifo S ANC earbuds prioritize comfort and aesthetics, but cost too much considering their lack of EQ and control customizations.
Side view of a man wearing Rode NTH-100.

Rode NTH-100 review: Super-comfy studio cans

Rode's first set of headphones are beautifully designed and comfortable, but do they have what it takes to beat the world's favorite studio monitors?
Anker Soundcore Sport X10 loose in front of case.

Anker Soundcore’s Sport X10 add ANC and rotating earhooks for a quiet and comfy workout

Anker made the Soundcore Sport X10 for the active crowd, bending those ear hooks enough to fit any pair of ears during vigorous runs or workouts.
Former Senior Editor, A/V

John Higgins is Digital Trends’ former Senior Editor and section lead for A/V. After receiving his Bachelor in Music with an Audio Production focus from Ithaca College and Master of Music in Keyboard Collaborative Arts from the University of Southern California, he began working for Home Theater Magazine in 2003. His time in the print and online publishing world has been spent as a writer, editor, copy editor, researcher, and test lab technician. Before joining Digital Trends, Higgins was the Managing Editor of Tech at Reviewed, part of the USA Today network, where he led the website’s tech coverage. He has previously written for Wirecutter, IGN, Projector Central, T3, Sound & Vision, and Home Theater Magazine covering projectors, televisions, headphones and earbuds, sound bars and speakers, and monitors. He is a yearly attendee at CES and an ISF level 3 certified calibrator.

In addition to his career in publishing, Higgins has been a professional musician since the late 90s, having performed on piano in solo recitals, as a collaborative partner with various singers and instrumentalists, and with the Pacific Symphony. He also is an accomplished guitarist and, with his pop/rock band, has played such hallowed L.A. venues as the Troubadour, Roxy, Viper Room, and House of Blues. For 10 years, he was a teacher and music director at a private school in Los Angeles, and following his teaching career spent some time in the film industry as a post-production sound editor and composer.

Originally from just outside Boston, Higgins has been a Los Angeles resident since 2001 where he lives with his wife, son, two rescue dogs, and parrot. When not working, he spends his time watching TV shows about cooking and serial killers, preparing for his next D&D session, ignoring the growing list of games in his Steam gaming library, and building Legos with his son.