VersusAirPods Pro 3 vs Technics EAH-AZ100: Apple's Swiss Army knife meets a hi-fi puristTwo very different takes on what a $300 earbud should be.Adam Birney·6mo agoJump toConnectivityBatteryANCSoundMicVerdict at a glance“For iPhone users, the [AirPods Pro 3] is the easier recommendation, and it costs less.”
VersusSamsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro vs Sony WF-1000XM6: Worth the extra $80?It comes down to one question: what phone are you using?Adam Birney·6mo agoJump toBatteryANCSoundMicVerdict at a glance“On pure specs, the Sony WF-1000XM6 wins most of the categories that matter: better ANC, longer battery life, superior microphones, true multipoint, an…”
VersusSamsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro vs Technics EAH-AZ100: Android earbuds showdownTwo flagships, two philosophies, one winner depending on what's in your pocket.Adam Birney·6mo agoJump toFit & useFeaturesConnectivityBatteryANCSoundVerdict at a glance“If you're a Samsung phone owner, [the Buds 4 Pro] are the better buy, and at $50 less.”
VersusSamsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro: Flagship meets golden oldieThe older Buds2 Pro remain a compelling option for Samsung fans in 2026.Tom Triggs·6mo agoJump toFit & useConnectivitySoundVerdict at a glance“If you own a recent Samsung Galaxy phone and want industry-leading features like ultra-wideband voice, Bluetooth 6.1, and Ultra High-Quality audio, th…”
VersusSamsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro vs Galaxy Buds 3 FE: Flagship features or better value?It isn't as simple as "Pro is better."Tom Triggs·6mo agoJump toFeaturesANCVerdict at a glance“For most Samsung users, [the] Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE hit the sweet spot.”
VersusSamsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro: Atoning for misstepsAfter a less bumpy previous launch, Samsung looks to regain user enthusiasm with a new flagshipChristian Thomas·7mo agoJump toFit & useFeaturesConnectivityBatteryMicVerdict at a glance“I'd recommend getting the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro.”
VersusSamsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro vs Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen): $249 vs $299Both score highly in our lab tests, but their sound tuning and feature sets couldn’t be more different.Dave Carr·7mo agoJump toFit & useFeaturesANCSoundMicVerdict at a glance“If you use a recent Galaxy phone and prefer a tonal balance that stays closer to our preference curve, the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro make more sense.”
VersusSamsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro vs Apple AirPods Pro 3: The $249 ecosystem showdownTwo $249 flagship earbuds go head to head, but the real decision comes down to which ecosystem you use every day.Dave Carr·7mo agoJump toConnectivityANCMicVerdict at a glance“If you use an iPhone, the Apple AirPods Pro 3 are the safer and more complete choice.”
VersusSony LinkBuds Clip vs Sony LinkBuds Fit: Open vs idiosyncraticDo you really want new LinkBuds? Or are the old ones still tops?Christian Thomas·7mo agoJump toFeaturesConnectivityBatteryVerdict at a glance“If you've been hesitant to take the dive into open earbuds because you commute a lot and don't want to give up occasional isolation or ANC, then the S…”
VersusSony LinkBuds Clip vs Bose Ultra Open Earbuds: Which open-ear earbuds should you buy?Sony and Bose both offer premium open ear earbuds but only one may be right for you.Dave Carr·7mo agoJump toFit & useFeaturesConnectivityBatteryANCSoundVerdict at a glance“If you want open-ear earbuds with lots of software features and a lower price, I find the Sony LinkBuds Clip easier to recommend.”
VersusSony WF-1000XM6 vs Technics EAH-AZ100: Flagship face-offTwo premium earbuds, two very different philosophies. Let's settle this.Adam Birney·7mo agoJump toFit & useConnectivityBatteryANCSoundVerdict at a glance“The Sony WF-1000XM6 is the more polished all-rounder—better sound out of the box, stronger microphones, and slightly superior ANC—but it commands a $3…”
VersusSony WF-1000XM6 vs Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro: Best earbuds for Android?Sony improved the fundamentals, Samsung bet on a hoast of AI features. Here's which approach pays off.Adam Birney·7mo agoJump toFit & useConnectivityBatterySoundMicVerdict at a glance“For $80 less, the Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro are a solid pick for everyone, especially Samsung users who will benefit from the platform-exclusive featur…”