Earbuds features & opinions
11 articles
The argument behind the numbers: what our writers think the earbuds industry is getting right, and where it keeps lying to you.
Features & OpinionsDo people really want wearable AI voice recorders?Wearable AI voice recorders promise hands-free transcription, summaries, and translation — but so do modern earbuds.Tom Triggs · 7mo ago
NewsMajor security flaw affects Sony, Google, and other popular headphonesResearchers have discovered vulnerabilities in Google's Fast Pair protocol that could allow hackers to hijack your headphones, activate microphones, and even track your location.Adam Birney · 7mo ago
VersusGoogle Pixel Buds Pro 2 vs Sony WF-1000XM5: In-ear excellenceFunction vs features never looked so goodChristian Thomas · 10mo ago
Features & OpinionsBest Earbuds Prime Day Deals October 2025Looking for the best Prime Day earbuds deals this October? We’ve tested the top options — here are our top four picks, for all budgets.Chase Bernath · 11mo ago
Features & OpinionsThe Pixel Buds 2a are (barely) better than the Buds Pro 2, according to poll resultsWe asked, you told us: The Pixel Buds 2a are the better buy.Chase Bernath · August 27, 2025
Features & OpinionsGoogle just took a huge L with their wired headphone hot takeAs a wired headphone user, Google's SubwayTakes collab was peak Big Tech hypocrisy.Adam Birney · August 20, 2025
Features & OpinionsNow that the Pixel Buds 2a are here, there's no reason to buy the Buds 2 ProThe Google Pixel Buds 2a are packed full of features, so should anyone still buy the Pixel Buds Pro 2?Chase Bernath · August 20, 2025
VersusSony WF-1000XM5 vs Google Pixel Buds ProTwo great options for Android users looking for earbuds, but what explains the $100 difference in price?Riley Ballantyne · February 1, 2025
VersusGoogle Pixel Buds Pro 2 vs Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2024): Top-tier tussleTwo top manufacturers square off.Christian Thomas · October 2, 2024
VersusGoogle Pixel Buds Pro vs Bose QuietComfort EarbudsCan Google beat Bose's noise canceling earbuds?Sam Smart · August 5, 2023
VersusGoogle Pixel Buds A-Series vs Samsung Galaxy Buds PlusConceptually similar, but one has a frustrating quirk.Sara Carbone · August 5, 2023More earbuds coverage