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We got the Beats, we got the Beats, we got the Beats, yeah we got the Beats! Say hello to your new best buds—not only do they cancel noise but they look great while doing it.

By Juhi Wadia
Three sets of Beats Studio Buds+ earbuds

Cut the audio cables with the top wireless gaming headsets we've tested for consoles and PCs.

By Will Greenwald
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 Wireless

You need a high-quality headset to bond with teammates or talk smack in multiplayer games. These 10, tested gaming headsets let you easily communicate on console or PC.

By Will Greenwald
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless

Bose is the leader in noise cancellation, and it doesn't get better than the QuietComfort Ultra and QuietComfort Headphones. But is the Ultra model worth the extra $80? We're here to help you decide.

By Tim Gideon
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones vs. QuietComfort Headphones

The AirPods 4 and the AirPods Pro 2 both offer active noise cancellation. Which pair of Apple earbuds is better for you? We compare specs to help you decide.

By Tim Gideon
AirPods 4
3.0

Amazon's third-generation Echo Frames are better looking and more comfortable than ever, but they still fall short on audio quality.

By Will Greenwald
Amazon Echo Frames (3rd Gen)
4.0

The second-generation Echo Buds improve upon Amazon's original true wireless earphones with a smaller, lighter design and active noise cancellation.

By Will Greenwald
Amazon Echo Buds With Active Noise Cancellation
4.0

The affordable Amazon Echo Buds offer a satisfying bass response if you can get a good fit, plus support hands-free Alexa.

By Tim Gideon
Echo Buds

Are you a fan of high-quality audio but don't want to put anything in your ear canals? These are our favorite on-ear and over-ear headphones.

By Ben Moore  & Tim Gideon
Beyrdynamic DT 770 Pro X LE

'Oprah's Favorite Things' holiday gift list has arrived at Amazon, and the pre-Black Friday savings are sweet.

By Juhi Wadia
Best Deals on Amazon's Oprah's Favorite Things Black Friday 2024

Audiophiles, studio musicians, and pretty much anyone looking for the absolute best audio quality should still opt for wired headphones. These are the best we've tested.

By Tim Gideon
Philips Fidelio X3

Listen up! Amazon and Best Buy are dropping the price of Sony’s WH-1000XM4 all the way down to $198. Grab these premium noise-cancelling cans right now!

By Juhi Wadia
Sony WH-1000XM4 wireless headphones in black

Not sure which Bose headphones or earphones to buy? Whether you want class-leading noise cancellation or a fitness-friendly design, we’ve reviewed them all and are here to help you pick a pair.

By Eric Zeman  & Ben Moore
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds and case

Apple sells four types of AirPods, including three sets of earphones and one pair of headphones. We compare them all to help you determine which is right for you.

By Eric Zeman  & Tim Gideon
Apple AirPods 4 with ANC

Not a fan of the bulk that often comes with over-ear headphones? Check out the best in-ear models we've tested.

By Eric Zeman  & Tim Gideon
Nothing Ear (a)

If you want to use your earphones without worry at the gym and wash them off afterward, ensure they have at least an IPX7 rating. These are the best completely waterproof headphones we've tested.

By Ben Moore  & Tim Gideon
Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2

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
Best Earbud Deals

Active noise cancellation is an increasingly common feature of wire-free earphones. If you want to block out the world around you, check out the best noise-cancelling true wireless earbuds we've tested.

By Tim Gideon  & Eric Zeman
Apple AirPods 4 With ANC

Apple popularized the true wireless earbud category with the AirPods, and now the market is teeming with alternatives. We've tested hundreds of pairs and narrowed them down to this list of the very best.

By Eric Zeman  & Tim Gideon
Sony WF-1000XM5

Tired of tangled audio cords? Whether you're looking for earbuds, on-ears, or full headphones, these are the best wireless models we've tested.

By Eric Zeman  & Tim Gideon
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation) With MagSafe Charging Case (USB‑C)