Headphones reviews

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Every pair of headphones we've measured, scored out of 10 on the same rig. Newest first.

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ReviewsI tried Sony’s revived Walkman headphones, and nostalgia only goes so far

6.3

Overall

Sony brings back one of the most important headphones ever — but have we passed them by?

Christian Thomas1w ago

TestedComfort9Isolation0.5Value5Connection8.5Portability9

ReviewsI swapped my Shokz for the Langsdom AirWave Pro 2, and it took some EQ to make it work

They look like bone conduction headphones, but they’re hiding something else.

Adam Birney2w ago

TestedBattery7.9Comfort5Isolation0.2Value6Connection5

ReviewsI didn't think open-back headphones with noise canceling made sense, then I tried the Audio-Technica ATH-AL5NC

6.4

Overall

Open-back headphones with noise reduction sound like a contradiction. But they work.

Adam Birney3w ago

TestedANC5.5Battery9.9Comfort5Isolation2.3Value6

ReviewsThe Nothing Headphone (1) Pro has features I wish every headphone had

8.4

Overall

Not all sequels hold up this well.

Christian Thomas1mo ago

TestedANC8.7Battery9.6Comfort8Isolation7.8Value8

ReviewsI get the appeal of the Bose Sport Open Earbuds, just not at $199

6.2

Overall

Another new Bose product for the “wait till it goes on sale” pile.

Dave Carr1mo ago

TestedComfort6Isolation5.1Value5Connection6Portability8

ReviewsBeats 360 are the Beats over-ear headphones I've always wanted, but they're no Studio Pro

7.6

Overall

These sweatproof over-ears have premium wireless features, but won't work over a cable.

Brady Snyder1mo ago

TestedANC8.7Battery9.6Comfort8Isolation7.1Value6

Picked in: I lab-tested the best noise cancelling headphones, and these are what I'd buyBest noise cancelling headphones for working out

ReviewsYou don’t need Sonos speakers to enjoy the Ace Ultra, just $450

7.9

Overall

Sonos didn’t reinvent its flagship headphones, but the Ace Ultra bring some meaningful upgrades to an already premium package.

Dave Carr1mo ago

TestedANC8.8Battery9.5Comfort8Isolation6.9Value6.5

Picked in: I lab-tested the best noise cancelling headphones, and these are what I'd buyBest noise cancelling headphones for home theater

ReviewsWe benchmarked the revamped Sony WH-1000XM4C: Here's how the new hardware performs

8.2

Overall

Sometimes, older is better.

Christian Thomas2mo ago

TestedANC8.7Battery9.5Comfort8.5Isolation7.3Value8.5

ReviewsTesting Sony’s WH-CH730N: What you actually get for under $200

7.8

Overall

Sony has another bargain champion on its hands.

Christian Thomas2mo ago

TestedANC7.9Battery9.8Comfort8.5Isolation6.6Value8

Picked in: I lab-tested the best noise cancelling headphones, and these are what I'd buy

ReviewsThe Sony WH-CH530 are the only on-ear headphones I would actually buy

6.7

Overall

Great sound for a great price.

Adam Birney2mo ago

TestedComfort7.5Isolation5.8Value8Connection5Portability7

Picked in: The best headphones in 2026: Lab-tested by expertsBest on-ear headphones

ReviewsI tested the Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) and they’re a legit upgrade

Bose just made its QC Ultras harder to justify.

Dave Carr2mo ago

TestedANC8.5Comfort9Isolation7.1Value7.5Connection9

Picked in: I lab-tested the best noise cancelling headphones, and these are what I'd buy · I've tested dozens of noise canceling headphones, and these are the best for work in 2026

Features & OpinionsI revisited Dyson's weird over-ear headphones, and they're actually an incredible value in 2026

I wouldn't pay for Apple, Sony, or Bose over-ears when this value option exists.

Brady Snyder3mo ago

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