Headphones head-to-head
105 articles
Direct comparisons between the headphones people actually shortlist together, decided on measurements rather than vibes.
VersusSony WH-1000XM6 vs Sony WH-1000XM4: Finally worth upgrading?Five years later, is it finally time to upgrade?Adam Birney · May 19, 2025
VersusThe new Sony XM6 make the Beats Studio Pro look affordable (crazy, right?)The new Sony headphones cost even more than Beats, and that's saying something.Chase Bernath · May 18, 2025
VersusSony WH-1000XM6 vs AirPods Max: Is there a noise canceling champion?Sony puts up a new challenger for the premium headphone crown.Chase Bernath · May 17, 2025
VersusSony WH-1000XM6 vs Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones: Battle of the ANC heavyweightsFlagship ANC headphones go head to head.Adam Birney · May 15, 2025
VersusSony WH-1000XM6 vs Sony ULT WEAR: Which Sony headphones should you buy?Is the flagship polish worth the extra cash?Dave Carr · May 15, 2025
VersusBeats Studio Pro vs Bose QuietComfort 45It comes down to the three Cs: comfort, USB-C, and charge.Jasper Lastoria · May 5, 2025
VersusJBL Tour One M3 vs Sony WH-1000XM5: Deposing a kingThe new hotness over the old and... well not busted, but still old.Christian Thomas · April 22, 2025
VersusSonos Ace vs Apple AirPods Max: Best luxury wireless headphones?Can the home theater-focused Sonos Ace outperform Apple's noise-canceling AirPods Max?Adam Birney · April 21, 2025
VersusBose QuietComfort 35 II vs Bose QuietComfort 45Both these headphones are now a few years old, but they still hold up for different use cases.Lil Katz · April 21, 2025
VersusJBL Tour One M3 vs Apple AirPods Max: New king of ANCNew blood enters the ANC arena.Christian Thomas · April 17, 2025
VersusFocal Bathys vs AirPods Max: Best high-end wireless headphones?Which of these $500+ headphones delivers better bang for your considerable buck?Adam Birney · March 25, 2025
VersusBeats Studio Pro vs Beats Studio 3 WirelessOld versus new, which Beats are for you?Christian Thomas · March 14, 2025