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1More ComfoBuds Pro review: Affordably awesome ANC
1More's ComfoBuds Pro true wireless earbuds are positioned as $95 AirPods Pro alternatives. Is such a thing even possible? As it turns out, yes, it is.
Klipsch T5 II true wireless earbuds review: Never mind AirPods
Klipsch’s T5 II wireless earbuds are stylish, compact, and they sound great. But is that enough to raise them above all the other wireless earbud choices?
Marshall Mode II review: Light as a feather, loud as hell
Marshall has a reputation for big sound and big style, and its first true wireless earbuds, the $179 Marshall Mode II, deliver on both traits in a big way.
Bowers and Wilkins PX7 Carbon Edition headphone review: Way too fun
From gaming to Zoom meetings, I found myself grabbing the Bowers and Wilkins PX7 Carbon every single time over the last couple of months.
Nuheara IQbuds2 Max review: They’ll level-up your listening
Most true wireless earbuds give you good sound in a small package, but the IQbuds2 Max go further, with hearing aid technology and incredible noise canceling.
Apple AirPods Max review: Most fun headphones ever
Apple's first over-ear headphones are top-tier performers in almost every regard, but one critical aspect may be a deal-breaker.
Sony WF-SP800N review: Elite earbuds for every athlete
It's hard to beat Sony's WF-1000XM3 true wireless earbuds, but with ANC, waterproofing, monster battery life, and great sound, Sony's WF-SP800N come very close.
JBL Reflect Mini NC review: Almost perfect workout buds
You'll find a lot of true wireless earbuds that claim to be good for workouts, but few deliver the value, sound, and features of the $150 Reflect Mini NC.
Earin A-3 earbuds review: Good things come in small packages
Just how small can true wireless earbuds get? Earin's answer: Very, very small. The A-3 are tiny, yet manage to pump out decent sound. Is that enough for $199?
Oppo Enco X review: Android-friendly AirPods Pro killers
Plenty of companies have tried to offer the AirPods Pro's features and design for a lot less money. The Enco X are the first noise-canceling earbuds to succeed.
1More ComfoBuds Review: Small and comfy AirPods alternatives
If you don't like Apple's high prices, but you don't like the way most other earbuds fit, the 1More ComfoBuds are an affordable and comfy true wireless option.
Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro review: Affordably awesome
Looking for AirPods Pro features without spending $250? These ANC earbuds come very close and cost a lot less. Here's what you should know before buying.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro review: I can hear clearly now
Samsung took a leap with the Galaxy Buds Live, and missed the mark. The Galaxy Buds Pro correct course with a better design and enhanced ANC.
Cambridge Audio Melomania Touch review: Thumping bass, delicate looks
The Cambridge Audio Melomania Touch definitely have the looks, but do they have the desirable "British sound," the company prides itself on? We find out.
RHA TrueControl ANC earbuds review: A lesson in ear-gonomics
RHA's first set of noise-canceling true wireless earbuds, the TrueControl ANC, sound terrific and have a unique shape, but their high price is hard to justify.
JVC HA-XC90T review: Mammoth bass and battery life
JVC's latest rugged true wireless earbuds offer water- and dust-proofing, a huge 15-hour battery life, and massive bass response. But are they worth $200?
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds review: Best ANC Buds
Bose may be fashionably late to the party, but the wait was worth it. Are the new QuietComfort Earbuds the best wireless ANC buds you can buy? We found out.
Jabra Elite 85t review: The best AirPods Pro alternative
If you have $230 to spend on true wireless earbuds and want an alternative to Apple's AirPods Pro, look no further than Jabra's stylish Elite 85t with ANC.
Bose QuietComfort 35 II Gaming review: Lost in translation
Bose attempts to convert its popular QuietComfort 35 II into a gaming headset, but not everything goes to plan. Read our full review to find our why.
Sony WF-1000XM3 review: Still superb, but no longer unique
Sony’s flagship true wireless earbuds are a true competitor to Apple's AirPods Pro. Now one year old, the WF-1000XM3 are still a force to be reckoned with.
Amazon Echo Buds review: The best earbuds for Alexa fans
With a huge number of features for the money, Amazon's $130 Echo Buds are one of the best values in a set of true wireless earbuds. Here's our full review.
Jabra Elite Active 75t review: The best buds for blocking noise and water
For $20 more than the awesome Jabra Elite 75t, the Elite Active 75t give you a fully waterproof set of earbuds. For some, that's $20 very well spent.
Jabra Elite 75t review: ANC makes awesome earbuds better
Now with ANC, Jabra's $180 Elite 75t are an even better choice for those looking for great sound and endless customization in a set of true wireless earbuds.
1More True Wireless ANC review: Almost an AirPods Pro contender
1More's first true wireless ANC model, the True Wireless ANC, is priced to beat Apple's AirPods Pro, but with only ho-hum ANC, it's a tough sell, even at $180.
Adidas RPD-01 Review: Good sound, few features
The Adidas RPD-01 are the company's new workout-centric, in-ear headphones with 12 hours of battery life per charge and an IPX4 weather resistance rating.
Fauna audio glasses review: Don’t sound great, yet hard to hate
Despite subpar audio quality, Fauna audio glasses look great and feel comfortable, leaning on quality and aesthetics in a tough and evolving wearables scene.
JLab Epic Air Sport ANC review: Most valuable workout buds
With industry-leading battery life, good sound, and a great weather-resistance rating, it's hard not to love JLab Audio's Epic Air Sport ANC true wireless buds
Audeze LCD-1 headphones review: Studio comfort
With a lightweight build and comfy cushions, the Audeze LCD-1 excel for the long critical listening sessions that audiophiles demand of their studio monitors.
Skullcandy Sesh Evo review: No more lost true wireless earbuds
Skullcandy's Sesh Evo are fairly average true wireless earbuds for their affordable $60 price. But with Tile tracking and multiple colors, they're worth a look.
Tranya T10 earbuds review: Cheap, but crystal clear
It's another win for the little guy! The Tranya T10 are value-rich, with great sound reproduction, responsive touch controls, and excellent call quality.
Edifier TWS NB2 earbuds review: Best in class
Edifier's faster-than-expected update of the TWS NB2 earbuds for the makes all the desired changes we needed to see from the original, for less.
Beats EP review: Good sound trapped by wired limitations
The Beats EP headphones offer exceptional sound for $130, but feature a wired design that limits their features and connectivity compared to wireless options.
JLab Epic Air ANC review: Big bang for your true wireless bucks
JLab's first true wireless earbuds with active noise cancellation only cost $99. Can they deliver the same performance as Apple's $249 AirPods Pro? We find out.
Sennheiser CX 400BT True Wireless review: Great sound, but not much else
Sennheiser knows how to make great-sounding true wireless earbuds. The CX 400BT are its attempt to make that same great sound more affordable. It almost works.
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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.
Phil is a native of Pensacola, where he resides with his wife, daughters and a dog named Max.
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