Earbuds features & opinions
20 articles
The argument behind the numbers: what our writers think the earbuds industry is getting right, and where it keeps lying to you.
Features & OpinionsClip-on earbuds fixed my biggest issue with open-earsClip-on earbuds offer a secure fit, better sound, and zero pressure.Brady Snyder · 1mo ago
Features & OpinionsI ditched my AirPods Pro 3 for Sony's WF-1000XM6 and only lasted a weekI thought the more expensive earbuds would win. I was wrong.Dave Carr · 1mo ago
Features & OpinionsWired headphones are making a comeback: Here's whyIt's about time wired earbuds and headphones had their redemption moment.Lil Katz · 5mo ago
Features & OpinionsHow would hundreds of people rate the Sony WF-1000XM6's sound quality?If you could ask 200 people to rate sound quality at once, what would they say?Christian Thomas · 5mo ago
Features & OpinionsMost of you aren't buying the Sony WF-1000XM6. Here's whyThe votes are in, and Sony's flagship earbuds have some convincing to do.Adam Birney · 6mo ago
Features & Opinions3 reasons why I won't buy the Sony WF-1000XM6They're almost impossible to recommend if you already own the XM5.Tom Triggs · 6mo ago
Features & OpinionsSony WF-1000XM6 frequency response: The ANC quirk you need to know aboutWe took the earbuds through the lab to find out how they measureChristian Thomas · 7mo ago
Features & OpinionsWhat do the Sony WF-1000XM6's EQ presets sound like?Earbuds with an in-app EQ are a tweaker's dreamChristian Thomas · 7mo ago
VersusSony LinkBuds Open vs Sony LinkBuds WF-L900: A credible updateShould you upgrade? Probably.Christian Thomas · 9mo ago
VersusGoogle Pixel Buds Pro 2 vs Sony WF-1000XM5: In-ear excellenceFunction vs features never looked so goodChristian Thomas · 10mo ago
Features & OpinionsCan $100 earbuds sound better than $300 earbuds? We ran tests to find out.We compared the Soundcore Liberty 5 with the Sony WF-1000XM5 to see if a higher price tag gets you better sound.Chase Bernath · May 24, 2025
VersusSony WF-1000XM5 vs Sony WF-1000XM4Sony made the WF-1000XM5 smaller and lighter, but are they better?Lil Katz · March 7, 2025More earbuds coverage