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The latest news, reviews, and buying guides for headphones, all in one place. Whether you’re interested in picking up a pair of wireless noise-canceling headphones or the newest Apple AirPods, we’ve gathered everything you need to know right here to help you navigate the world of headphones and earbuds.

Hed Unity Wi-Fi headphones.

Hed Unity review: Are Wi-Fi headphones really $2,000 better?

The Hed Unity — the first Wi-Fi-enabled headphones — deliver the goods. But a sky-high price and under-developed features will keep them from mainstream appeal.
Sony WH-CH720N Noise Canceling Headphones on the ground

These Sony wireless noise-canceling headphones are $100 today

A man wearing Bose 700 headphones with a moody background.

This is your last chance to save $100 on the Bose Headphones 700

The Hed Unity were the most innovative headphones of 2023.

The most innovative headphones and earbuds of 2023

Jabra Elite 10.

Jabra’s best wireless earbuds are 20% off for a limited time

1More PistonBuds Pro Q30 in black/gold.

1More’s PistonBuds Pro Q30 look like great budget buds at $50

Beats Studio Pro sitting on travel case.

Best Beats headphone deals: Save on Studio Pro, Studio Buds

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones.

Best Bose deals: Save on soundbars, headphones, and earbuds

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones: Earcup/logo close-up.

The best wireless headphones for 2023 from Bose, Sony, 1More and more

Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones seen in black.

Best headphone deals: Save on Bose, Sony, Sennheiser, and more

Close-up of earcups on Sony WH-1000XM4 and WH-1000XM5.

Sony WH-1000XM5 vs. XM4: which headphones should you buy?

Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones seen in silver.

Sony’s best wireless headphones are $70 off for Cyber Monday

Master & Dynamic MW09 case charging wirelessly.

Wireless earbuds case won’t charge wirelessly? Try this fix

Got a set of wireless earbuds that simply won't recharge when you drop them on a wireless charger? This might help.
The Sony WH-1000XM4.

Why I chose this killer Sony headphone deal this Black Friday

The Sony WH-1000XM4 may not be the latest headphones any more but they're better value than the newer model. Here's why you need them.
Sonos Era 300

Sonos headphones to make 2024 debut, and a video streaming device is set for 2025

In addition to the widely rumored Sonos wireless headphones, the company is planning a Roku-like set-top box, according to Bloomberg.
Astell&Kern AK HC4 USB DAC and headphone amp.

Astell&Kern’s latest mobile DAC gets dual outputs, AKM chip

Astell&Kern has joined the ranks of companies making portable headphone DACs with both balance and unbalanced outputs.
A person wearing Shokz OpenRun bone conduction headphones.

The best bone conduction headphones for 2023

Bone conduction headphones can make working out easier and safer. Here, we've rounded up our favorite models from brands like Shokz and H20 Audio.
JBL Reflect Flow Pro.

The best waterproof wireless earbuds for 2023

If you're planning on sweating a lot or getting rained on or splashed while listening to your music, this list of the best waterproof earbuds is for you.
Two xMEMS Cypress drivers seen sitting on a U.S. dime coin for scale.

Your next noise-canceling earbuds may use Navy sonar tech

Next-gen driver technology from xMEMS uses ultrasound technology developed in the 1960s by the U.S. Navy.
Sony's Pulse Explore earbuds sit next to a Nintendo Switch OLED.

Sony’s new PlayStation earbuds are a perfect match — for my Nintendo Switch

Sony's Pulse Explore wireless earbuds are built with PlayStation 5 and PS Portal in mind, but they're a better match for the Nintendo Switch OLED.
Tech of the Week JLabs

JLab jumps into hi-res and Bluetooth LE audio with $200 Epic Lab Edition earbuds

JLab's latest wireless earbuds promise its best audio quality yet, with hi-res support and compatibility with Bluetooth LE Audio.
Creative Aurvana Ace 2 wireless earbuds.

Creative’s Aurvana Ace are the first wireless earbuds to use MEMS drivers

Creative's Aurana Ace and Ace 2 wireless earbuds will be the first to use drivers built like microchips when they start shipping in December.
A man wearing the Attitud EarSport headphones.

Best headphones for running for 2023: JLab, JBL, Shokz, and more

A great pair of running headphones can withstand the sweat and still sound sweet during your workout. We've assembled the best choices for all budgets.
The JLab JBuds Mini in a person's hands.

Best cheap headphones and earbuds 2023: Jabra, 1More, and others

Did you know that cheap headphones can actually sound good? Here's a list of the best budget headphones that look, feel, and sound like higher-priced pairs.
Jabra Elite 5 seen in close-up.

Best earbuds for making phone calls for 2023

Want to quickly narrow down the options for the best earbuds for making and taking phone calls? Here's our list of the top picks, with pros and cons for each.
Sony WH-1000XM5 wireless headphones hanging on wall hook in front of a mirror.

Best Sony headphone deals: Save on top headphones and earbuds

If you're searching for Sony headphone deals, you should hurry and take a look at our roundup of the most attractive offers that are still available right now.
Master & Dynamic MW09 sitting in open case, held by hand.

Master & Dynamic MW09 earbuds review: wireless objects of desire

Master & Dynamic's MW09 are gorgeous noise-canceling wireless earbuds that sound out of this world.
best kids headphones jlabs jbuddies pro product 1

The best kids headphones of 2023: for fun, safety, and more

Loaded with color, braced for impact, and packed with parental features like volume limiting, here's our roundup of the best headphones available for kids.
Someone wearing the Plantronics Voyager 5200 Thumb headset next to a train.

One of the best Bluetooth headsets for work is 56% off today

The Plantronics Voyager 5200 UC Bluetooth headset, which can cancel background noise, is on sale from Amazon's Woot for an affordable $87 after a $112 discount.
The Sony WHCH720N noise-canceling headphones on a desk.

Get these popular Sony noise-canceling headphones for $100 today

The Sony WHCH720N wireless headphones, which offer active noise cancellation and a battery life of up to 35 hours, are on sale for just $100 from Best Buy.
Man wearing Soundcore AeroFit Pro in Electric Purple with the optional neckband.

Soundcore’s first open-ear earbuds come with an optional neckband

Anker's Soundcore brand has entered the open-ear earbuds race with two new models, including the AeroFit Pro, which has hi-res, spatial audio, and a neckband.
Earfun Free Pro 3 wireless noise-canceling earbuds in three colors.

Earfun Free Pro 3 wireless earbuds will make you question Apple’s prices

Earfun's Free Pro 3 once again challenges the notion that you need to pay big dollars for big wireless earbud features.
Sony's WH-XB910N noise-canceling wireless headphones.

These Sony noise-canceling headphones are more than 50% off

The Sony WH-XB910N noise-canceling headphones are currently very affordable from Best Buy at just $120, which is less than half their original price of $250.
PC Gaming Monitor with LED Lights.

I tried 3 popular gaming headsets, and they all failed me

Are gaming headsets usually this bad, or am I just unlucky? In any case, I found a better solution.

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