So you’ve gotten yourself some brand spankin’ new AirPods, but after the initial dopamine hit has worn off: how do you tell if they’re actually real? Do you open the box? Because AirPods are the most popular family of personal audio products, they’re also the most likely to be counterfeited because of the relatively high […]
Read MoreSay hello to your newest gym buddy—the JBL Endurance Peak 3. With strong durability, a stable fit, and booming bass, these earbuds appear to be a worthy entrant to the workout earbud market. Should these earbuds be the newest staple in your gym bag? Editor’s note: this is the first version of the article. Updates […]
Read MoreFor the person who finds that switching earbuds between a phone and PC tedious, the Jabra Evolve2 Buds might be just the trick. You’re promised nearly everything: standard Bluetooth, active noise cancelling (ANC), and a USB Bluetooth adapter. Can the Evolve2 Buds as a one-size-fits-all solution elegantly solve productivity and leisure concerns with Bluetooth? We […]
Read MoreWhen shopping around for true wireless earbuds, you might be wondering how much you really need to spend to get good performance. For a lot of people, that price might be significantly lower than expected with the TOZO T12. While it’s missing some premium features, there is a lot to like with these uber-affordable earbuds. […]
Read MoreTrue wireless earbuds for gaming have been coming out of the woodwork for a few years now, meant to bring the portable merits of this diminutive product category to a space dominated by desk-bound bulky headsets with protruding microphones. However, most of these kinds of product often end up bringing a lot of their shortcomings […]
Read MoreWhenever anyone thinks about true wireless earphones, a handful of brands come to mind—and Bose is looking to make a bigger name for itself against the likes of Apple and Sony. Though the company has had mixed success with its workout-friendly options, how does its flagship earphone offering stand up to the rest of the […]
Read MoreThe inexpensive JBL Tune 125TWS sits in a crowded JBL lineup. It’s a simple music-oriented pair of earbuds with not much in the way of added luxuries, but let’s see how it sounds and feels. We tested the JBL Tune 125TWS for nine days to assess how well it works, how it differs from other […]
Read MoreAre you trying to hide that you’re listening to your favorite podcast at work? Maybe you just think stems on earbuds look silly. Either way, we’ve compiled the best invisible earbuds, or nearly invisible earbuds, so you can get on with your day without people detecting you’re listening to anything. Editor’s note: this list was […]
Read MoreThe Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is another new set of active noise cancelling earbuds (ANC) on the market, competing with lots of great performers out there. One of the best is the Sony WF-1000XM4, renowned for its noise cancelling, comfort, and software. After spending a week with each pair of earbuds, we’ve put the […]
Read MoreThe Skullcandy Indy Evo is an update to the older Skullcandy Indy, but this time it’s smaller, it sounds better, and it costs more. It seems promising with IP55 water and dust resistance, Tile integration, and more features in the Skullcandy app, but every product has its caveats. We want to see how the Skullcandy […]
Read MoreWater resistance and waterproofing are important things to look out for when you’re shopping for new tech, and that’s especially true if you’re interested in buying something as small and droppable as the Apple AirPods. Thankfully, almost every model of AirPods you can buy right now has some form of water resistance, but it’s not […]
Read MoreEnvision your daily set of earbuds: you commute with it, work with it, work out with it, and make calls with it, seamlessly and effortlessly. This is a lot to ask of any wireless earbuds, let alone the $59 USD JLab JBuds Air Pro, but anything is possible (with some caveats). We spent a week […]
Read MoreEvery year we wade into the morass of smart fridge news and TV announcements to find the handful of worthwhile audio products that come up during the Consumer Electronic Show in Las Vegas. Most years, this means a handful of fairly conventional products like headphones and earbuds, and all that stuff was still there this […]
Read MoreIf you’ve been waiting for active noise cancelling (ANC) technology to get better and then trickle down into some less expensive earbuds, the time has come. These days you can save your pennies and still get some pretty good cheap noise cancelling earbuds. We’ve pierced the veil of marketing lingo and can identify for you […]
Read MoreAudio-Technica’s over-ear headphones have been reliable options for people looking to find something that bridges the gap between consumer and hi-fi audio on a budget for a long time, but the company’s more high-tech options haven’t quite captured the same attention. The Audio-Technica ATH-TWX9 is a new true wireless product looking to make room in […]
Read MoreTOZO has been putting out cheap, but reliable true wireless fare for a little while now. The TOZO T10 is another budget-friendly entry in the company’s stable, this time sporting a low profile design and a waterproof build. Is that enough to make it a worthy workout buddy? Editor’s note: this is the first version […]
Read MoreHearing loss is a critical public health issue that impacts the ability of millions to communicate effectively in everyday social interactions. This year, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) finalized the ruling allowing the sale of over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids, finally providing clarity on what kinds of devices will be considered traditional hearing aids […]
Read MoreHyperX is pretty well established at this point in the arena of gaming headsets, and now the HyperX Cloud Mix Buds seeks to be your new Bluetooth and 2.4GHz gaming earbuds too. Competition for these kinds of combination Pizza Hut and Taco Bell earbuds is sparse, and it’s relatively new to have both Bluetooth and […]
Read MoreFrom the shape to the feature set, and even down to the model name, the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro shares a lot with the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2. Samsung’s confusingly similar product names can make anyone question whether they’re choosing the right earbuds. To clear it all up, let’s examine these active noise cancelling […]
Read MoreFrom the shape to the feature set, and even down to the model name, the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro shares a lot with the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2. Samsung’s confusingly similar product names can make anyone question whether they’re choosing the right earbuds. To clear it all up, let’s examine these active noise cancelling […]
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