Features & OpinionsThese have better ANC than AirPods – and they cost lessWe just tested the latest budget wireless earbuds to come through our lab, and they beat the AirPods 4 in one key area.
Chase BernathMay 23, 2025Earbuds features & opinions
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Features & OpinionsThese have better ANC than AirPods – and they cost lessWe just tested the latest budget wireless earbuds to come through our lab, and they beat the AirPods 4 in one key area.Chase BernathMay 23, 2025
Features & OpinionsThese $69 earbuds beat AirPods across the board—Here’s the dataIt no longer makes sense to pay Apple prices.
Adam BirneyMay 13, 2025
VersusAirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation Vs. Samsung Galaxy Buds3Battle of the unsealed fit. 
Dave CarrApril 24, 2025
Guides & How-to'sHow to fix problems with AirPods 4No matter how new they are, there will always be issues with tech.Adam BirneyApril 10, 2025
VersusAirPods 4 with ANC vs Sony WF-1000XM5: Battle of the noise-canceling budsThinking of upgrading your earbuds? We pit Apple against Sony to see which is worth your cash.Adam BirneyApril 10, 2025
VersusAirPods 4 vs Beats Solo Buds: Apple's budget buds go head to headCan the Beats best the AirPods?Adam BirneyApril 10, 2025
Features & OpinionsShould IEM enthusiasts worry about rising tariffs?Affordability might be a fond memory
Christian ThomasApril 10, 2025
VersusNothing Ear vs Nothing Ear (2): Should you upgrade?Nothing ventured, something gained? We pit the new Ear against the Ear (2) to see what's changed.Adam BirneyApril 3, 2025
Features & OpinionsAirPods Battery Hack: How I kept mine alive for an 8-hour flightExtend the battery life of your AirPods Pro 2 with these software tricks.
Harley MarananMarch 29, 2025
VersusJabra Elite 10 Gen 2 vs Elite 8 Active Gen 2Comparing Jabra's best and last true wireless earbuds.Adam BirneyMarch 21, 2025
Features & OpinionsThese are the first settings I change when I get new AirPodsYou have to set up your AirPods right to get the most out of them.Chase BernathMarch 19, 2025
VersusSony WF-1000XM5 vs Sony WF-1000XM4Sony made the WF-1000XM5 smaller and lighter, but are they better?
Lil KatzMarch 7, 2025