Headphones head-to-head
105 articles
Direct comparisons between the headphones people actually shortlist together, decided on measurements rather than vibes.
VersusSoundcore Space 2 vs Space One Pro: Does the budget model beat the Pro?Anker's newer budget headphone goes up against its own Pro model. Here's how they stack up.Adam Birney · 3mo ago
VersusApple AirPods Max 2 vs Sennheiser HDB 630: Getting the most for your moneyDo you need battery and sound quality more, or ANC?Christian Thomas · 3mo ago
VersusApple AirPods Max 2 vs Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2: The $100 questionOne flagship for Apple loyalists, one for bass heads.Adam Birney · 4mo ago
VersusApple AirPods Max 2 vs AirPods Max: Should you upgrade?The AirPods Max 2 adds a few useful upgrades, but not all of them are worth paying for.Dave Carr · 4mo ago
VersusApple AirPods Max 2 vs Sony WH-1000XM6: Two great headphones, one clear winnerThere's a $100 gap between these two flagships. Here's whether it's worth it — and which direction it cuts.Adam Birney · 4mo ago
VersusApple AirPods Max 2 vs AirPods Pro 3: Over-ear headphones or earbuds?Premium over-ear headphones or top-tier earbuds? Here’s how the Apple AirPods Max 2 and AirPods Pro 3 compare.Dave Carr · 4mo ago
VersusNothing Headphone (a) vs Nothing Headphone (1): Budget ANC battleIt's closer than you may think.Christian Thomas · 4mo ago
VersusAudeze Maxwell 2 vs Asus ROG Kithara: Which is the better audiophile gaming headset?Two highly capable audiophile gaming headsets and neither of them are "better"Jhaycee Calvez · 4mo ago
VersusSony WH-1000XM6 vs Sonos Ace: Best ANC headphones under $450?Same $449 price, different sound: The Sony WH-1000XM6 and Sonos Ace go head-to-head.Dave Carr · 6mo ago
VersusBose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones vs Bose QuietComfort 45Hint, the biggest differences are in the tech.Jasper Lastoria · 7mo ago
VersusBowers and Wilkins PX7 S3 vs Apple AirPods Max: Does take 3 depose the Max?It's new vs old in a surprisingly expensive matchup.Christian Thomas · 7mo ago
VersusSony WH-1000XM5 vs Apple AirPods Max: Battle for the best headphonesTwo of the top noise canceling headphones go head to head.Sam Smart · 8mo ago