Earbuds features & opinions
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The argument behind the numbers: what our writers think the earbuds industry is getting right, and where it keeps lying to you.
Features & OpinionsI've been using AirPods Pro 3 like open-ear earbuds, and I'm never going backTry this trick before buying a pair of open-ear earbuds.Dave Carr · 2mo ago
Features & OpinionsI tested Apple’s AirPods equalizer: Here's what works (and what doesn't)An improvement — if only a small one.Christian Thomas · 2mo ago
Features & OpinionsThe results are in: Nobody wants cameras in their AirPodsWho asked for this?Adam Birney · 4mo ago
Features & Opinionsviaim makes AI earbuds for people who actually work for a livingIf you are looking to stay on top of your meetings, notes, and more, the viaim RecDot and viaim OpenNote might be for you.Chase Bernath · 4mo ago
Features & OpinionsApple is putting cameras in AirPods. What could possibly go wrong?Apple's camera AirPods are coming soon, whether you like it or not.Adam Birney · 4mo ago
Features & OpinionsRaycon earbuds aren't worth the hypeRaycon’s earbuds offer strong convenience, but inconsistent sound and limited features hold them back.Tom Triggs · 4mo ago
Features & OpinionsAre Apple EarPods the best wired earbuds for most people in 2026?The short answer; not really.Tom Triggs · 4mo 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 & 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
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 & OpinionsSamsung wants to be the AirPods for Android, and I'm okay with thatSamsung didn't reinvent the earbud. They just finally built one for the other side of the pond.Adam Birney · 6mo 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 agoMore earbuds coverage