Earbuds features & opinions
148 articles
The argument behind the numbers: what our writers think the earbuds industry is getting right, and where it keeps lying to you.
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 · 11mo ago
Features & OpinionsWhy I always travel with both headphones and earbuds, and you should tooPacking both headphones and earbuds means you’re ready for anything travel throws your way.Adam Birney · 12mo ago
NewsBose's best ANC earbuds are finally coming to the USAfter a two-month delay, American consumers can finally get their hands on Bose's flagship noise-canceling earbudsAdam Birney · August 13, 2025
Features & OpinionsI fixed the biggest problem with the AirPods Pro 2, and it only cost me $20The solution is simpler than you think.Harley Maranan · August 8, 2025
Features & OpinionsThese are the best AirPods Pro alternative, according to poll resultsWe polled over 1,000 readers on what earbuds they would buy instead of the AirPods Pro 2, and here's what they said.Chase Bernath · August 1, 2025
Features & OpinionsThese are the best AirPods alternative, according to poll resultsWe polled over 1,000 readers on what earbuds they would buy instead of AirPods, and here's what they said.Chase Bernath · July 25, 2025
Features & OpinionsPoll: What do you consider "cheap" headphones?What do people think are the normal price of headphones?Jhaycee Calvez · July 22, 2025
Features & OpinionsHow good is the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen)'s battery life?How does the new version stack up against the pack?Christian Thomas · July 15, 2025
Features & OpinionsWhat do the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2nd Gen's EQ presets sound like?Bose's app is pretty Spartan, but you can tweak things a bit.Christian Thomas · July 15, 2025
Features & OpinionsWe asked, you told us: Real-time translation is the feature you want most in earbudsWhen it comes to the future of earbuds, language matters most.Adam Birney · June 24, 2025
Features & OpinionsI would buy these 3 earbuds instead of the AirPods ProIf you are looking for wireless earbuds, there are plenty of options outside of the Apple AirPods Pro.Chase Bernath · June 18, 2025
Features & OpinionsWireless earbuds are about to become more essential than your smartphoneThe future is in your ears.Adam Birney · June 17, 2025More earbuds coverage