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Headphone Reviews

Headphones are a mainstay in the realm of consumer tech. Thankfully, Digital Trends’ reviews allow you to compare headphones based on rating, type, usage, and more.

Sony WF-C510 loose earbuds in front of open case.

Sony WF-C510 review: budget buds for smaller ears

The Sony WF-C510 earbuds are cheap and cheerful if you're cool with what they leave out.
Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro inside charging case.

Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro review: lower price, better earbuds

LinkBuds Fit and LinkBuds Speaker.

Sony LinkBuds Fit review: comfort above everything else

Sony's new earbuds offer amazing comfort, great sound, and a wealth of fun new features, including voice commands.
Sony LinkBuds Open loose in front of open case.

Sony LinkBuds Open review: a new level of open-ear audio

Sony's LinkBuds Open find a way to crack the audio conundrum that comes with open earbuds.
Apple AirPods 4.

Apple AirPods 4 review: a bit better than basic

The AirPods 4 won't win any innovation prizes, but if you want a set of buds that just work and won't plug your ears with silicone, they're a great choice.
B&W Pi8 earbuds in their case.

Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 In-Ear True Wireless Earbuds review: what we’ve been waiting for

Bowers & Wilkins is known for creating exceptional audio experiences, and its new Pi8 earbuds continue that legacy.
Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 with accessory eartips.

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 review: tiny, terrific earbuds

Google's latest earbuds are astonishingly small and light, yet offer better ANC and sound quality than the first-gen Pixel Buds Pro.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2024): charging case (open, one earbud out of the case).

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2024) review: amazing everyday earbuds

Bose's second-gen QuietComfort Earbuds cut the price dramatically, yet preserve the full Bose experience.
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds in front of charging case.

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds review: This is how you do spatial audio

A handful of audio upgrades make the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds worth a look.
Apple AirPods 4 with ANC

Apple AirPods 4 with ANC review: Noise cancellation for the masses

The Apple AirPods 4 with ANC offer real active noise canceling. But should you buy them? We'll help with that decision
JBL Tour Pro 3 in their open charging case.

JBL Tour Pro 3 review: Who could ask for anything more?

JBL's feature-rich Tour Pro earbuds get even more features this time, and better all-around performance.
The Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 headphones in orange.

Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 review: better audio for the active set

The OpenRun Pro 2 take what Shokz has done well — open-ear headphones for active types of folks — and made them sound much better.
Earfun Air Pro 4 in case, lid open.

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.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro with Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro review: say goodbye to AirPods envy

Samsung's newest wireless earbuds may look and function like Apple AirPods, but the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro still manage to impress on their own strengths.
Cambridge Audio Melomania M100 in charging case, lid open, held in hand.

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 in their charging case, lid open.

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.
The Beats Solo Buds in their red translucent case.

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 logo earcup close-up.

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.
The 1More Z30 Sleeping Earbuds next to their case.

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.
The Shokz OpenSwim Pro next to swimsuits.

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.
The Shokz OpenFit Air in their charging case.

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.

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.

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.
The Anker Soundcore Sleep A20 next to a sleep mask.

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.
Phil Nickinson with the Sennheiser Momentum Sport, and a thermometer.

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.

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 Speakers M4U TWM earbuds in open charging case.

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 in charging case.

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 in use on a wireless charging mat.

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.
Simon Cohen wearing the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds.

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.
A man wears a Pulse Elite headset.

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.
The H2O Audio SnowPro headphones.

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 aid inside carrying case.

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, both earbuds in front of case.

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.

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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 for conferences such as CES, IFA, Mobile World Congress, and all the various one-offs from companies like Google, Samsung, LG, Facebook and the like.

When he’s not writing, editing, podcasting, interviewing or shooting video, Phil serves as president of the Pensacola Youth Soccer 501(c)(3) nonprofit, has worked on multiple local political campaigns and is a part-time photographer and videographer. He’s also a candidate for Pensacola City Council, District 1.

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