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3.5

The LG Tone Free T80 earbuds pump out sculpted audio and can provide excellent noise cancellation, though similarly priced alternatives offer better features and more consistent performance.

By Tim Gideon
2.5

The Chamelo Dusk Classic smart sunglasses let you adjust the lens tint and play music from your phone, but their poor sound quality and buggy app hampers the experience.

By Will Greenwald

Wireless earbuds do it all: boost focus, block out unwanted noises, bring important notifications to your attention, provide you with entertainment—the list goes on. Even with all those features, they don’t have to break the bank.

By Jade Chung-Lee

Sonos Beam and Ray soundbars are now compatible with the audio swap feature.

By Tyler Hayes
3.5

The OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro provide a comfortable fit and rich sound quality for a reasonable price, though competitors have an edge on battery life.

By Christian de Looper
4.0
Editors' Choice

The JBL Live Beam 3 earphones offer detailed sound, good noise cancellation, and long battery life, with a standout charging case that lets you control the listening experience.

By Christian de Looper

It might seem counterintuitive, but it's entirely possible. Here's how to set up your Apple AirPods to work with an Android device.

By Chandra Steele
3.5

Samsung's noise-cancelling Galaxy Buds 3 are more comfortable and easier to control than previous models, though their high-frequency response and battery life could be better.

By Christian de Looper

These sweet, sweet savings on headphones from popular brands like Apple, Sony, and Sennheiser are music to our ears (and bank accounts).

By Karl Klockars  & Jade Chung-Lee

Missed Prime Day? Here's your second chance to score AirPods Pros with MagSafe charging case for even less.

3.0

The Anker Soundcore C30i earbuds have a unique open design that allows for transparent listening, though audio quality and fit consistency take a major hit.

By Tim Gideon

Do you hear that? It's the sound of prices dropping on a new set of Apple AirPods, be it 2nd Gen, 2nd Gen Pro, 3rd Gen, or Max. It's the perfect time to find your new best buds.

By Georgie Peru  & Gabriela Vatu
4.0

The Galaxy Buds 3 Pro's comfortable fit, quality sound, and clever AI features make them compelling for Samsung phone users, though their noise cancellation isn't quite as strong as similarly priced competitors.

By Christian de Looper
3.5

The JLab JBuds ANC 3 produce crisp sound and cancel low-frequency noises fairly well, but some similarly priced competitors offer better bang for the buck.

By Tim Gideon
3.0

The Urbanista Palo Alto earphones offer serious bass rumble and an in-app EQ, but alternatives provide better noise cancellation for the same price.

By Tim Gideon

Customers complained about broken silicon ear tips on Samsung's newest earbuds.

By Jibin Joseph

Do you hear that? It's the sound of Prime Day price drops on some of our favorite headphones and earbuds sticking around for one last encore. Even the best ANC can't keep these savings quiet!

By Chloe Albanesius

Whether you’re looking to get a crisper sound for music, phone calls, and gaming, we've gathered the best Post Prime Day Deals for you and your ears.

By David Paiz-Torres

Are you getting muffled, crackling, or distorted sounds when you try to listen to music? Here's how to clean up your audio troubles.

By Whitson Gordon

The high-end vacuum and fan company targets audiophiles with its noise-cancelling headphones.

By Will Greenwald