Wireless earbuds features & opinions

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The argument behind the numbers: what our writers think the wireless 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.

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?

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.

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.

Features & OpinionsYou asked for cheaper Sony earbuds. The WF-1000XM6 cost $30 more instead.Sony is now the most expensive option in the flagship wireless earbud category.

Features & Opinions3 reasons why I won't buy the Sony WF-1000XM6They're almost impossible to recommend if you already own the XM5.

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 measure

Features & OpinionsWhat do the Sony WF-1000XM6's EQ presets sound like?Earbuds with an in-app EQ are a tweaker's dream

Features & OpinionsDo people really want wearable AI voice recorders?Wearable AI voice recorders promise hands-free transcription, summaries, and translation — but so do modern earbuds.

Features & OpinionsThis hidden iPhone setting improved the sound of my AirPods ProApple doesn’t offer a real EQ for AirPods Pro, but this hidden iPhone setting lets you tweak the sound in seconds.

NewsMajor security flaw affects Sony, Google, and other popular headphonesResearchers have discovered vulnerabilities in Google's Fast Pair protocol that could allow hackers to hijack your headphones, activate microphones, and even track your location.

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