Audio gear comparisons
Gizmodo: Ultra Open 2nd Gen is $299, 9 hours, preorder Sep 19, ships Oct 1. WIRED still picks Shokz OpenDots 2 for 10+40 hours and IP57. Mashable's ANC list is a different product.
Apple put noise canceling on the $129 AirPods 5. PCMag says the 4 are obsolete. What Hi-Fi still hates the four-hour battery. Ship date is September 18.
SoundGuys' September test has Sony winning tuning, battery, and ANC. Sennheiser still gets the buy if you refuse sealed cells. Specs from Major HiFi, verdict from a screwdriver.
Sennheiser's new Momentum 5 lets you swap the battery yourself. Sony's WH-1000XM6 still wins silence. Here is which $400 pair fits how you listen.
Two of the best over-ear headphones go head to head. We compare sound quality, noise cancellation, battery life, comfort, and ecosystem integration to find the winner.
The JBL Tour One M3 offers 70 hours of battery life. The Sony WH-1000XM6 leads in noise cancellation. Here's how these two premium ANC headphones actually compare across sound, comfort, features, and value.
The Sony WH-1000XM6 and Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 are the two best noise-cancelling headphones you can buy. Here's how they actually compare.
Skullcandy just dropped the Crusher 1080 ANC with Bose ANC tech inside, while Sony's WH-1000XM5 is on clearance at $248. One is a fresh bet on bass-forward sound with premium noise canceling. The other is a proven flagship at its lowest price ever. Here's how they compare and which one to buy.
Two titans of the wireless headphone world go head-to-head. Does Sennheiser's audiophile tuning finally dethrone Sony's noise-cancelling king?
Sony's refined flagship takes on Apple's long-awaited AirPods Max sequel. We tested both for two weeks across flights, commutes, and critical listening sessions to find out which $400+ headphones deserve your money.
Sony's noise-canceling king faces JBL's touchscreen-charging surprise. We compare sound, ANC, battery, and real-world usability to find the better premium earbud.
Apple's aluminum-cup flagship goes head-to-head with Bose's comfort champion. We compare noise cancellation, sound quality, battery life, and value ahead of Prime Day 2026.
Apple's AirPods Pro 3 just hit $179 — their lowest price ever. We compare them against Sony's WF-1000XM6 to find the best premium wireless earbuds for music, calls, and daily use.
Anker's Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro costs $130 and includes ANC, spatial audio, and a heart-rate sensor. AirPods Pro 3 costs $199. Is the $70 savings worth it?
Nothing and OnePlus both sell $150 ANC earbuds with distinctive designs. We compare sound, ANC, comfort, and which mid-range earbuds deliver premium features for less.
Logitech and SteelSeries both sell $250 wireless gaming headsets with ANC. We compare sound, mic quality, comfort, and which headset dominates in competitive gaming.
Jabra's Elite 10 Gen 2 focuses on call quality and durability. Sony's WF-1000XM6 focuses on ANC and sound. Which premium earbuds deserve your $280?
Sony's ULT Wear is built for bass lovers. Bose's QC45 is built for people who wear headphones all day. We compare sound, ANC, comfort, and which $200 headphones win.
Sennheiser's Momentum TW4 prioritizes audiophile sound. Apple's AirPods Pro 3 prioritizes seamless integration. Which premium earbuds deserve $250 of your money?
Technics brings its hi-fi heritage to true wireless earbuds. Sony brings its ANC crown. We compare sound, comfort, features, and which $300 earbuds earn their price tag.
Sony's WH-1000XM6 is the ANC benchmark. Bowers & Wilkins Px8 is the luxury over-ear for people who care about materials and sound. Which one is worth $400?
Apple's AirPods Pro 3 and Nothing's Ear 3 both cost around $200. We compare ANC, sound quality, transparency mode, and ecosystem features to find the better buy.
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds and Sony WF-1000XM6 both claim the ANC crown. We compare sound quality, noise cancellation, comfort, and battery life to help you pick the right pair.
Apple and Samsung go head to head in the premium earbuds arena. We test everything from ANC to call quality to find the better buy.
Apple's premium Beats take on Sony's noise-cancelling champion. A comprehensive look at design, sound, and features.
Bose's premium contender takes on Sony's proven champion. A deep dive into comfort, sound, and silence.
German engineering precision faces off against Bose's legendary comfort. A detailed comparison of two premium noise-cancelling headphones.
Two heavyweights collide in the premium noise-cancelling arena. We break down every detail to find the ultimate over-ear champion.
Two titans of noise cancellation face off. Which one delivers the better audio experience?