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Sony WF-1000XM5 in silver, charging case with lid open, sitting next to plants and rocks.

Sony WF-1000XM5 earbuds review: smaller is better

Sony's last flagship wireless earbuds were held back only by their substantial size. With the new WF-1000XM5, has Sony finally given us everything we wanted?
A woman wearing the Bose QuietComfort 45 around her neck.

Best Bose headphone deals: Save on QuietComfort 45 and Earbuds II

When you're after new headphones, one of the most popular brands to check out is Bose. Here are the best Bose headphone deals available right now.
Beats Studio Pro in sandstone seen with Apple AirPods Max in space grey.

Beats Studio Pro vs. Apple AirPods Max: which cans are best for Apple fans?

If you're an Apple fan, you're probably considering the Beats Studio Pro or Apple AirPods Max. But given the big price gap, which ones are the best?
Close-up of earcup on Sony WH-1000XM5 wireless headphones.

Sony updates WH-1000XM5 with head-tracked spatial audio and better multipoint

Sony's flagship noise-canceling headphones get new features for spatial audio and Bluetooth Multipoint.
Beats Studio Pro sitting on travel case.

Beats Studio Pro review: new Beats for a spatial and lossless world

It's been six years since Beats launched its last set of wireless headphones, and the new Studio Pro have a lot of catching up to do.
Man wearing Beyerdynamic Blue Byrd ANC neckband earbuds.

Beyerdynamic adds noise canceling to its Blue Byrd neckband earbuds

Beyerdynamic's neckband-style wireless earbuds get noise cancellation, transparency, and USB audio.
The Anker Soundcore Life Q30 wireless headphones on a desk.

These popular noise-canceling headphones are $60 for Prime Day

The Anker Soundcore Life Q30 wireless headphones, with 3 active noise cancellation modes and excellent battery, are discounted during Prime Day Big Deal Days.
Montblanc MTB 03 wireless earbuds inside charging case.

Montblanc’s first wireless earbuds get a little help from Axel Grell

Montblanc has followed up its 2020 entrance into the world of audio with its first set of wireless earbuds, tuned by Axel Grell.
Amazon Echo Buds 2023 edition in their case.

Amazon’s new Echo Buds wireless earbuds are already on sale

The third-generation Amazon Echo Buds were just released in early June, but they're now on sale from Amazon with a $15 discount that lowers their price to $35.
AirPods Pro resting on an iPhone with open charging case nearby.

AirPods Pro just crashed to their cheapest-ever price

Amazon has lowered the price of the Apple AirPods Pro 2 to their lowest ever price. Here's why you need them in your life.
A woman wearing the Skullcandy Dime wireless earbuds.

These AirPods Pro-shaped wireless earbuds are under $25

Cheap yet surprisingly good, the Skullcandy Dime 2 earbuds are even more affordable now they're on sale at Best Buy for a limited time.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds

Bose’s QuietComfort noise-canceling earbuds are $80 off

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds, featuring active noise cancellation, are currently on sale from Walmart with an $80 discount that lowers their price to $199.
A man wearing the Sony WH-1000XM5.

Sony WH-1000XM5 wireless headphones are discounted again

The Sony WH-1000XM5 wireless headphones are on sale with a $51 discount from Walmart, so don't miss this opportunity to get them for a more affordable $349.
A woman wearing the Beats Powerbeats Pro while working out.

Usually $250, Powerbeats Pro wireless earbuds are on sale for $145

The Beats Powerbeats Pro are the perfect wireless earbuds for working out, and they're on sale from Amazon's Woot at 42% off, bringing their price down to $145.
AirPods 3, AirPods, and AirPods Pro side by side.

Common AirPods problems and how to fix them

From static noise to dropped calls, there are lots of AirPods quirks with not-always-obvious solutions. We have plenty of tips to help improve your experience.
Denon Perl Pro earbuds.

Nura’s personalized earbuds are reborn as the Denon Perl

After Nura was acquired by Denon in April 2023, the company's personalized sound wireless earbuds are now back as the Denon Perl.
Amazon Echo Buds 2023 edition in their case.

Amazon Echo Buds 2023 review: Alexa’s in your ear for just $50

The Amazon Echo Buds are a perfectly fine set of inexpensive earbuds. That's it. Nothing overly wrong, but nothing really remarkable, either.
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Bluetooth headphones have been on planes for 10 years, so why do I still need a cable?

It's been 10 years since the FAA gave the green light to Bluetooth headphones on planes. But most in-flight entertainment systems still require cables.
Woman wearing Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 NC.

Anker Soundcore says its new wireless buds will block up to 98% of external noise

Anker Soundcore is making a lofty claim for the ANC on its new $100 Liberty 4 NC wireless buds: up to 98.5% of unwanted noise will be blocked.
Skullcandy Rail in charging case.

Skullcandy’s new earbuds mimic the AirPods Pro for just $100

Skullcandy's new earbuds pack a huge number of features like ANC, wireless charging, and Bluetooth Multipoint, for less than half the price of the AirPods Pro.
Status Audio Between 3ANC in front of charging case.

Status Audio Between 3ANC review: hip to be square

Boutique headphone company, Status Audio, has created a set of noise-canceling buds with features and a price to match the big brands. Can they really compete?
Side view of man wearing Sony WH-1000XM5 wireless headphones.

How we test headphones and earbuds

With our headphone reviews, we help you choose by offering insight on features, build quality, sound quality, and relative ranking against like-priced models.
Monster DNA Go earbuds beside charging case.

Monster DNA Go review: less than meets the eye

The Monster DNA Go are priced right and look OK, but these wireless earbuds under-deliver on their promises.
A man wearing the Sony WH-1000XM5.

Insane deal gets you Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones for $280

The best headphones around, the Sony WH-1000XM5 are at an unmissably low price at Woot right now. Here's what you need to do.
A woman wearing the Philips T2206 true wireless earbuds.

Get these Philips water-resistant wireless earbuds for $18

The Philips T2206 True Wireless Earbuds are super cheap while covering all the essentials. They're on sale now at Woot but you'll have to be fast.
Sony WF-1000XM4

Sony WF-1000XM4 review: Almost perfect wireless earbuds

The Sony WF-1000XM4 noise-canceling earbuds are a significant improvement over the WF-1000XM3, with a smaller shape, better ANC, and tons of features.
Technics EAH-AZ80 in front of charging case.

Technics EAH-AZ80 review: killer ANC with incredible comfort

A new ergonomic shape makes the Technics EAH-AZ80 comfortable enough for hours of quiet, immersive listening.
Skullcandy Smokin Buds True Wireless.

Skullcandy’s new $20 wireless earbuds get 20 hours of battery life

The Skullcandy Smokin' Buds True Wireless earbuds cost just $20, but the company says their battery life will last up to 20 hours.
Technics EAH-AZ80 in black.

Technics’ new wireless earbuds let you connect three devices at once

The Technics EAH-AZ80 and EAH-AZ60M2 have lots of features like wireless charging and hi-res audio, but it's their multidevice connection ability that's unique.
Beats Studio Buds+ in case with lid open.

Beats Studio Buds+ review: clearly better buds

For $20 more, the Beats Studio Buds+ offer numerous meaningful improvements over the original Studio Buds.
Amazon's new Echo Buds for 2023.

Amazon’s new $50 Echo Buds take aim at Apple’s AirPods

Amazon's new, ultra-affordable Echo Buds wireless earbuds are a clear attempt to clone Apple's AirPods, but at a third of the price.
Woman wearing Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2.

Skullcandy revives the Crusher ANC with a lower price and Skull-iQ

Skullcandy's latest Crusher ANC headphones get a break on price while they add the convenience of the company's Skull-iQ voice command technology.
Final Audio ZE8000 earbuds in front of case.

Final Audio ZE8000 review: distinctive earbuds for discerning ears

Final Audio's ZE8000 are priced high and don't offer many in-demand features, but what they lack in bells and whistles, they make up for with superb sound.
Google Pixel 7a in Snow on a lamp post

Does the Google Pixel 7a have a headphone jack?

The Google Pixel 7a is Google's latest midrange smartphone. Does it include a headphone jack? And what can you do if it doesn't? We have all the answers.