Earbuds features & opinions
12 articles
The argument behind the numbers: what our writers think the earbuds industry is getting right, and where it keeps lying to you.
Features & OpinionsThe Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro's ecosystem lock-in only hurts itselfHead gestures, Ultra High-Quality audio, and ultra-wideband calls require a compatible Samsung phone.Tom Triggs · 5mo ago
VersusSamsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Buds3: Beleaguered budsWhich Samsung reigns supreme?Christian Thomas · 9mo 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
VersusAirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation Vs. Samsung Galaxy Buds3Battle of the unsealed fit. Dave Carr · April 24, 2025
VersusSony WF-1000XM5 vs Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 ProBoth small, both mighty, but which are the best for noise canceling?Jasper Lastoria · February 5, 2025
VersusSamsung Galaxy Buds FE vs Samsung Galaxy Buds 2: Which should you buy?Or should you upgrade to the Galaxy Buds3 instead?Jasper Lastoria · November 5, 2024
VersusSamsung Galaxy Buds3 vs Samsung Galaxy Buds2: One step forward, two steps backNewer isn't always better.Chase Bernath · August 19, 2024
VersusSamsung Galaxy Buds3 vs Apple AirPods (3rd generation): Who wins round 3?Samsung took more than a touch of inspiration from the big Apple. Chase Bernath · August 15, 2024
VersusSamsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro vs Nothing Ear: Save your moneyNothing is all you need. Chase Bernath · August 7, 2024
Features & OpinionsThe Galaxy Buds3 Pro's Siren Detect feature is completely redundantWhat good is detecting sirens when the noise canceling can't block them in the first place?Adam Birney · July 17, 2024
VersusSamsung Galaxy Buds Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Buds 2Should you shell out for waterproofing or save a few bucks?Jasper Lastoria · July 8, 2024
VersusGoogle Pixel Buds A-Series vs Samsung Galaxy Buds PlusConceptually similar, but one has a frustrating quirk.Sara Carbone · August 5, 2023More earbuds coverage