Headphone Reviews
Detailed reviews of all the latest models, from earbuds to over-ears.
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Jabra Elite 4 Active review: Checking a lot boxes for $120
Jabra continues to revamp its true wireless lineup with compelling options at affordable prices.
Billy Steele01.14.2022
Yamaha YH-L700A review: When premium features aren’t enough
Yamaha attempted to cater to both cinephiles and music nerds with a range of attractive features, but there are too many caveats for a $500 set of headphones.
Billy Steele12.10.2021
8610086100Bose QuietComfort 45 review: A worthy update to a noise-cancelling classic
With the latest installment in its popular QuietComfort lineup, Bose revisits some of its best headphones ever with timely upgrades.
Billy Steele11.12.2021
Beats Fit Pro review: All the perks of AirPods with a more comfortable design
Beats’ latest true wireless earbuds offer all of the best features from Apple’s new AirPods in a less polarizing design.
Billy Steele11.01.2021
Urbanista's solar-powered headphones tease a charger-free future
Wireless headphones that you never have to charge aren't here... yet. But Urbanista's Los Angeles set is a step in the right direction.
James Trew10.27.2021
8810088100Apple AirPods review (2021): Better in nearly every way
Apple totally overhauled AirPods for the third-generation version with the biggest changes coming in the design and audio quality.
Billy Steele10.26.2021
Jabra Elite 3 review: The new standard for affordable wireless earbuds
The Elite 3 are arguably Jabra’s best true wireless product yet. The $80 earbuds are tiny and comfy with impressive sound quality and good battery life.
Billy Steele09.10.2021
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 review: Premium features at an affordable price
The successor to the Galaxy Buds+ is smaller and more comfortable with premium features and the addition of ANC. There's room for improvement in the audio department, but at this price, Samsung has created a compelling package despite the sacrifices.
Billy Steele08.11.2021
Eargo's in-app test transforms its next-gen hearing aids
Eargo 5 is the latest smart hearing aid from the California startup of the same name. This time, you can fine-tune the sound to match your hearing loss.
James Trew07.24.2021
8410084100Beats Studio Buds review: The Beats for everyone
With the Studio Buds, Beats covered the basics and added bonuses like hands-free Siri and Dolby Atmos in Apple Music -- for $150.
Billy Steele06.14.2021
8610086100Sony WF-1000XM4 review: Excellent earbuds, awkward fit
Sony totally overhauled its true wireless earbuds with a new design, more powerful noise cancellation, improved battery life and more.
Billy Steele06.09.2021
Amazon Echo Buds (2nd gen) review: Improved in nearly every way
Amazon’s second-gen Echo Buds are a big improvement over the first version, but a few key areas show there’s still work to be done.
Billy Steele05.13.2021
Razer Anzu review: Smart glasses that are almost great
The Razer Anzu is a bit more appealing than other smart glasses thanks to blue-light-filtering lenses, long battery life and an affordable price.
Cherlynn Low04.27.2021
Master & Dynamic MW08 review: Small changes make a huge difference
Master & Dynamic covers nearly all of the bases for its latest flagship earbuds, which are undoubtedly the company’s best yet.
Billy Steele03.25.2021
Bose Sleepbuds 2 review: How much is a good night's rest worth?
While comfortable and effective, minor issues pile up for this $250 single-purpose gadget.
Terrence O'Brien03.15.2021
Bose Sport Open Earbuds review: Great for workouts, but not much else
Bose Sport Open Earbuds keep your ears open to your environment while you exercise, which can increase safety for runners and other workout situations. However, the design limits performance elsewhere, so you have to accept sacrifices that could be deal breakers.
Billy Steele03.10.2021
Galaxy Buds Pro review: Samsung's best earbuds yet
With the Galaxy Buds Pro, Samsung combined the subtle curves from the Live with the small stature of original Galaxy Buds. Another design cue from the Galaxy Buds Live is the Buds Pro’s glossy exterior. Wrap-up The Galaxy Buds Pro are Samsung’s most complete set of true wireless earbuds yet.
Billy Steele01.16.2021
8410084100AirPods Max review: Expensive headphones with untapped potential
The AirPods Max offer great sound, handy features and a heavy dose of Apple design. But that price tag is hard to justify.
Billy Steele12.23.2020
Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro review: Sound over everything
Razer's latest true wireless earbuds offer active noise cancellation, THX audio and more in a bid to take on the AirPods Pro.
Billy Steele12.16.2020
Grado GT220 review: Stellar sounding wireless earbuds that cover the basics
Grado promises its trademark sound in the GT220, the company’s first true wireless earbuds -- and it delivers.
Billy Steele12.05.2020