The best noise-canceling headphones for 2025

If you’ve ever tried listening to your favorite playlist only to have it drowned out by chatty commuters, airplane engines or other distracting noises, you might want to consider some headphones wit [...]

The best noise-canceling earbuds for 2025

Whether you're commuting, working in a bustling café or just trying to tune out the world, the best noise-canceling earbuds can help you focus on what matters — your music, podcasts or a bit o [...]

The best wireless earbuds for 2025

The market for true wireless earbuds has exploded, and while that means more choices, it also means more confusion when it comes to picking the best wireless earbuds for your needs. From premium optio [...]

Shokz OpenFit Pro review: Reducing distractions while keeping your ears open

Rarely does a set of open-fit earbuds actually impress me. I tend to find them underwhelming because overall sound quality is subpar compared to the more “traditional” in-ear models. Any promise o [...]

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd gen) review: Still a noise-canceling powerhouse

Bose announced its latest earbuds in June, but the QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd gen) ($299) won’t arrive until early September. Today, though, they’re available for preorder, and I’ve spent t [...]

Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 review: Apple's first earbuds with heart-rate tracking

The Powerbeats Pro 2 ($250) was hardly a secret. Although Beats officially announced the new fitness-focused earbuds today, it has been teasing them since last September. And over the last few weeks, [...]

Prime Day 2025: The best headphone and earbud deals from Sony, Beats, Bose and more still available today

If you’ve been holding out on a new set of earbuds or headphones during Prime Day, now’s a great time to take a look at the deals. While Sony and Bose are typically among our favorites each year, [...]

Prime Day 2025: The best headphone and earbud deals from Sony, Beats, Bose and more for the last day of the sale

Prime Day will soon come to a close, and when it does, you’ve missed your chance at some of the best headphone and earbud deals of the year. There are still great options available from a lot of big [...]

Prime Day 2025: The best headphone and earbud deals available right now

Prime Day is here, and now is an excellent time to upgrade your personal audio gear. Whether you’re into headphones or earbuds, and whether you prefer Sony, Bose or Beats, there’s a range of optio [...]