Headphone Reviews
Detailed reviews of all the latest models, from earbuds to over-ears.
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8710087100Sony WF-1000XM5 earbuds review: Striving for perfection
The WF-1000XM5 are Sony’s best earbuds yet, an achievement the company consistently hits with each subsequent release.
Billy Steele07.25.2023
8110081100Beats Studio Pro review: Upgraded sound makes all the difference
Beats’ Studio Pro is a significant upgrade over the Studio 3. All of the changes put Beats’ over-ear model in a better position to compete with the likes of Sony and Bose.
Billy Steele07.19.2023
7710077100Amazon Echo Buds (2023) review: $50 goes a long way
With a new approach to its Echo Buds, Amazon offers above average sound quality for $50.
Billy Steele07.19.2023
8410084100Beats Studio Buds + review: A little bit better in every way
With the Studio Buds +, Beats has crammed a load of updates inside a familiar design. All of those tweaks come with a slightly higher price tag, which means this version isn’t the value its predecessor was.
Billy Steele05.17.2023
7310073100JBL Tour Pro 2 review: Welcome to the smart case era
JBL threw a ton of features in the Tour Pro 2 earbuds, including a interesting touchscreen smart case.
Billy Steele05.05.2023
7910079100Sony WH-CH720N review: Budget-friendly headphones with premium sound
Sony has been king of the headphone heap for a while with its 1000X line, but the company is staking its claim on the mid-range too.
Billy Steele04.29.2023
7310073100Master & Dynamic MH40 Wireless (2nd gen) review: A novel mix of sound and design
There’s no denying Master & Dynamic offers a unique take on headphone design, and the MH40 is the earliest example of what the company can do. Despite the fact that the MH40 covers the basics well, some will want more in a set of $399 headphones.
Billy Steele03.16.2023
7710077100Bowers & Wilkins Pi7 S2 review: Excellent sound only goes so far
Bowers & Wilkins once again delivers the outstanding audio quality we’ve come to expect from the company, but the Pi7 S2 is far from perfect.
Billy Steele03.09.2023
8310083100Bowers & Wilkins Px8 review: Incredible sound comes at a cost
The Px8 are some of the best sounding headphones we’ve ever reviewed. However, they’re lacking in the comfort department and one basic feature still needs refining.
Billy Steele01.28.2023
The Dyson Zone headset is comfy enough to sleep with, but still makes you look like Bane
Watch us take a nap with the Dyson Zone — the air-purifying headphones that make you look like a comic book character.
Cherlynn Low12.20.2022
8810088100Apple AirPods Pro review (2nd-gen): Big improvements, all on the inside
Despite the unchanged design, Apple has packed an assortment of updates into the new AirPods Pro.
Billy Steele09.22.2022
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II review: Blocking out the world
The noise blocking crown is safe: Bose has massively upgraded how much sound it can cancel on the QuietComfort Earbuds II.
Billy Steele09.15.2022
8610086100Galaxy Buds 2 Pro review: Big sound in a tiny package
The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are Samsung’s best earbuds yet, thanks to a huge improvement to sound quality, better noise cancellation and a host of handy features.
Billy Steele08.27.2022
8210082100Sennheiser Momentum 4 review: Stellar sound, insane battery life
Sennheiser's Momentum 4 headphones offer great sound alongside improved noise cancellation and jaw-dropping 60-hour battery life.
Billy Steele08.23.2022
8710087100Pixel Buds Pro review: Google’s best earbuds yet
Google’s latest Pixel Buds are its best yet, due mostly to the fact that the company finally ticked a missing box: active noise cancellation.
Billy Steele07.29.2022
8510085100Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2 review: A lot of upgrades at no extra cost
The Px7 S2 feels less like a successor to the Px7 and more like a completely new set of headphones.
Billy Steele07.09.2022
AIAIAI Studio Wireless+: Finally, low-latency headphones for music producers
I underestimated just how freeing it would be to ditch wired headphones in my studio.
Terrence O'Brien05.20.2022
9510095100Sony WH-1000XM5 review: In a league of their own
With upgrades to design, sound quality and active noise cancellation, the WH-1000XM5 keeps Sony's place above the competition.
Billy Steele05.13.2022
Sony LinkBuds review: A unique design that lets the world in
Sony gives its open ring design another shot with the LinkBuds. It’s a solid start for a unique product, but a few refinements could make this a game-changer.
Billy Steele02.16.2022
Shure Aonic 40 review: Decent ANC headphones with impressive battery life
Shure’s latest noise-canceling headphones offer longer battery life than the company promises. However, inconsistent sound quality shows there’s room for improvement.
Billy Steele01.28.2022