Headphone Reviews
Detailed reviews of all the latest models, from earbuds to over-ears.
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Master & 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.
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Bowers & 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.
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Bowers & 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.
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.
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Apple 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.
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.
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Galaxy 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.
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Sennheiser 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.
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Pixel 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.
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Bowers & 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.
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.
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Sony 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.
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.
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.
Jabra Elite 4 Active review: Checking a lot boxes for $120
Jabra continues to revamp its true wireless lineup with compelling options at affordable prices.
Yamaha YH-L700A review: When premium features aren’t enough
Yamaha attempted to cater to both cinephiles and music nerds with a range of attractive features, but there are too many caveats for a $500 set of headphones.
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Bose QuietComfort 45 review: A worthy update to a noise-cancelling classic
With the latest installment in its popular QuietComfort lineup, Bose revisits some of its best headphones ever with timely upgrades.
Beats Fit Pro review: All the perks of AirPods with a more comfortable design
Beats’ latest true wireless earbuds offer all of the best features from Apple’s new AirPods in a less polarizing design.
Urbanista's solar-powered headphones tease a charger-free future
Wireless headphones that you never have to charge aren't here... yet. But Urbanista's Los Angeles set is a step in the right direction.
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Apple AirPods review (2021): Better in nearly every way
Apple totally overhauled AirPods for the third-generation version with the biggest changes coming in the design and audio quality.