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Earfun Air Pro 4 review: the best budget wireless earbuds on the planet
Earfun's new flagship noise-canceling earbuds once again set a new standard for value and performance under $100.
Cambridge Audio Melomania M100 review: smooth sound that goes the distance
Cambridge Audio brings its AB amplification to wireless earbuds, with impressive results.
Sennheiser Accentum True Wireless review: better comfort, same great sound
Sennheiser's latest wireless earbuds are understated and more affordable than the company's flagship earbuds -- they're also a lot more comfortable.
Beats Solo Buds review: budget wireless earbuds that get the basics right
The Beats Solo Buds are as stripped-down as wireless earbuds get, all for the low price of $80. But did the feature-slashing go too far?
Sonos Ace review: These headphones are almost as awesome as we’d hoped
The Sonos Ace are a superb set of wireless headphones that have the potential to become a must-have accessory for Sonos owners.
These cheap sleep earbuds do one thing better than almost all the others
Sleep routines are incredibly personal, but will your preferences match the 1More Z30 Sleeping Earbuds' strengths? We find out in our in-depth review.
I used headphones that work in the water — and now out of it, too
The Shokz OpenSwim Pro add Bluetooth for use on land and make these swimming headphones that much better.
Shokz OpenFit Air review: more affordable, just as safe
The Shokz OpenFit Air are more affordable (but still excellent) options for earbuds if you need to hear the world around you.
Sony ULT Wear headphones review: press twice for crazy bass
Sony's new midrange headphones are a kick in the head when it comes to bass, and their price will be music to your ears.
Beats Solo 4 review: a slew of upgrades keep this fan favorite current
Beats takes its wildly popular Solo on-ear wireless headphones to the next level with spatial and lossless audio.
I reviewed a pair of tiny earbuds that helped me sleep better
Trouble sleeping? The tiny, sleep-friendly Anker Soundcore Sleep A20 earbuds could help. We've tried them out.
Sennheiser Momentum Sport earbuds take your temperature the easy way
The Sennheiser Momentum Sport squeezed a thermometer in the earbuds. The real question is whether you actually need that sort of stat in your daily workout.
Baseus Eli Sport 1 review: killer open-ear value
The Baseus Eli Sport 1 offer all of the benefits of open-ear listening at a very accessible price.
PSB M4U TWM wireless earbuds review: zero frills, stunning sound
PSB Speakers' M4U TWM explore what happens when you focus exclusively on sound quality, with spectacular results.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 review: Sennheiser’s best wireless earbuds yet
Sennheiser's Momentum True Wireless 4 keep their top notch ergonomics while offering Sennheiser fans improvements across the board.
Bose Wireless Charging Case Cover review: the accessory that shouldn’t be necessary
The Bose Wireless Charging Case Cover is, unfortunately, a necessary accessory if you want to charge your Bose earbuds wirelessly. Here's what you should know.
Bose Ultra Open Earbuds review: the weird design works
Bose's unusual take on wireless earbud design provides access to music and the world around you.
Pulse Elite review: PS5’s new headset is best by default
Sony's Pulse Elite headset offers great audio and innovative design features, even if its PlayStation Link integration raises some questions.
H2O Audio SnowPro headphones review: a no-go for skiers
If you're looking for a pair of headphones to bring to the slopes, the H2O SnowPros will have you fussing too much with them, on and off the mountain.
Sony CRE-C10 OTC hearing aids review: effective hearing help is finally more affordable
Sony's first hearing aids, the CRE-C10, are tiny, comfortable, and give you just the right amount of hearing help – for way less than the established brands.
Audio-Technica ATH-TWX7 review: ultra-comfy noise cancellation
Audio-Technica brings its signature blend of top-notch sound quality and ergonomic design to a great set of noise-canceling earbuds.
Dali IO-12 review: incredible wired and wireless sound, no app required
Dali's latest headphones go all-out on sound quality and luxurious comfort, with a price to match.
Back Bay FirstClass 70 review: budget buds that beat the big brands
In the world of sub-$100 wireless earbuds, there's plenty of choice, but not always plenty of value. The Back Bay FirstClass 70 are the exception.
EarFun Free Pro 3 review: featherweight earbuds with a big bass punch
When it comes to the sub-$100 category, no one does it better than EarFun, and the Free Pro 3 are the proof.
Hed Unity review: the Wi-Fi headphones Apple should have built
The Hed Unity — the first Wi-Fi-enabled headphones — deliver the goods. But a sky-high price and under-developed features will keep them from mainstream appeal.
Master & Dynamic MW09 earbuds review: wireless objects of desire
Master & Dynamic's MW09 are gorgeous noise-canceling wireless earbuds that sound out of this world.
Samsung Galaxy Buds FE review: a rare case of Android envy
Samsung's most affordable noise-canceling wireless earbuds are so good that it's a shame they only make sense for Android users.
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones review: a new ANC and spatial audio king
It's been a long four years, but Bose has exceeded our expectations with the QuietComfort Ultra Headphones.
Sennheiser Accentum Wireless review: sub-$200 wireless cans hit the sweet spot
Sennheiser's Accentum Wireless deliver great sound and noise cancellation in a bare-bones, affordable set of headphones.
How $3,000 earbuds almost ruined music for me
Ultimate Ears Pro has packed a total of 42 drivers into the UE Premier and slapped a $3,000 price on these wild IEMs. Can they possibly be worth the money?
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds review: This is how you do spatial audio
Bose might not have changed much on the new QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds, but what it did change makes all the difference.
Apple AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C review: A glimpse into the future?
The big story may be the updated hardware with USB-C and MagSafe charging, but the best things about Apple's new AirPods Pro are also coming to the last-gen.
Shokz OpenFit review: the most comfortable earbuds in the world
They may not be the best-sounding earbuds you can buy, but these open-ear earbuds are amazingly comfortable for long hours of wear.
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Phil spent the 2000s making newspapers with the Pensacola (Fla.) News Journal, the 2010s with Android Central and then the personality behind Modern Dad, and is currently an editor with Digital Trends. Phil’s online work has taken him all over the United States, as well as Europe and Asia.
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