Earfun Air Pro 3 review: three is a magic number
Earfun keeps refining its budget earbud formula, and the Air Pro 3 are proof that it's a winning formula indeed.
SoundPeats Opera05 review: golden earbuds for golden ears
With a triple-driver design and LDAC support, the SoundPeats Opera05 are a hi-res audio bargain — as long as you don't mind gold.
Audio-Technica ATH-TWX9 review: like AirPods Pro with hi-fi sound
Audio-Technica's new ATH-TWX9 flagship earbuds might look a little like the AirPods Pro, but their sound and style set them apart.
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 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.
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 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.
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 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 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.
Focal Bathys headphones review: transcendent wireless cans
Focal makes its first move into wireless headphones. Temper your ANC expectations, and revel in the sound quality.
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 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 Pro 2 review: great buds get even better
Apple has done it again with the second-gen AirPods Pro. They keep their $249 price, but improve in almost every way, including class-leading noise canceling.
1More’s SonoFlow set a new benchmark for $100 wireless headphones
1More's SonoFlow pack great sound, great noise cancellation, and a huge battery into a set of budget-friendly wireless cans. What more could you ask for?
Bose’s QuietComfort Earbuds II Review: A new level of silence
Bose's QuietComfort Earbuds II aren't the smallest, best-sounding, or longest-lasting earbuds you can buy, but if it's quiet you seek, look no further.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Soundcore’s Space A40 redefine what you can expect from budget wireless earbuds
Soundcore's Space A40 is a remarkable achievement in wireless earbud value, with tons of very good features and outstanding battery life.
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?
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?
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro Review: great till they ain’t
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are good for Samsung users, and fairly great overall. But a couple major features are let-downs.
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless Review
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless have undergone a physical redesign, but Sennheiser's legendary sound quality is still inside.
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.
Google Pixel Buds Pro review: Shut up and take our money
Google's Pixel Buds Pro finally deliver on features like active noise cancellation that were missing from its previous wireless earbuds.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
HyperX Cloud Mix earbuds review: A gamer’s take on true wireless
HyperX is entering the world of true wireless earbuds with the Cloud Mix earbuds, and they're a solid first attempt despite their high price tag.
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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.
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