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EARBUDS6 min read

Roseselsa Ceramics Ultra Review: The Best Sound Under $50

These budget earbuds sound GREAT after a little EQ. I scored them across sound, fit, battery, controls, calls and noise control to see where the compromises are.

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78.5

HEADPHONES7 min read

Technics A1000 Review: NEW Number 1

The Technics A1000 nails what is most important. Comfort, noise cancelling and sound quality. They are not perfect, but take first place in my ranking with a weighted score of 91.9 out of 100.

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EARBUDS6 min read

AirPods 5 vs AirPods 4 vs AirPods Pro 3

In this AirPods 5 vs AirPods 4 vs AirPods Pro 3 comparison, I found small improvements to the new open-fit model, not the dramatic leap Apple’s claims might suggest. The Pro 3 remains comfortably ahead where ANC, battery and bass matter most.

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EARBUDS9 min read

Anker soundcore Liberty Buds 2: Compared to the BEST

The Soundcore Liberty Buds 2 are a $129 pair of earbuds that Anker Soundcore asked me to put directly against much more expensive competition. They do not win every category, but they get surprisingly close where it matters.

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#7 of 67 other earbuds

HEADPHONES6 min read

EarFun Wave Pro X Review: 81.7/100 With a Standout Parametric EQ

My EarFun Wave Pro X review found a comfortable, feature-packed budget headphone with unusually capable parametric EQ. The stock sound needs work, but the PEQ can turn it into the best-sounding option at this price.

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#15 of headphones at any price82.2

EARBUDS7 min read

Sennheiser Momentum 5 TWS Review: Great Sound, Tough Competition

The Sennheiser Momentum 5 TWS are a solid upgrade over the Momentum 4 in basically every category, with genuinely excellent sound and much better wind handling. At $300, though, they are not the strongest all-round value in my ranking.

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#7 of 67 current earbuds87

EARBUDS4 min read

AirPods 5 Announced: Swipe Controls Are the Upgrade I Wanted

AirPods 5 is not shaping up as a massive overhaul, but Apple has addressed the things that matter most to me. Swipe controls, more battery with ANC, and improved noise cancelling make this a very promising open-ear update.

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HEADPHONES8 min read

Sennheiser Momentum 5 review: scored in 10 categories

I scored the Sennheiser Momentum 5 across 10 categories and ranked them against over 30 headphones. Transparency and sound are standouts, ANC is improved, and the battery is replaceable.

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#4 of over 30 headphones88.9

EARBUDS9 min read

Nothing Ear (3a) review: ranked, scored and why I can’t recommend them (yet)

Nothing’s budget buds add serious EQ tools and great call quality, but some rough bugs and a massive transparency-mode EQ shift spoil the experience for now.

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80.1

HEADPHONES8 min read

AirPods Max 2 review: ranked against 30 headphones

A subtle refresh with standout transparency and strong ANC, but still heavy, 20-hour battery, no true multipoint, and iOS-only extras. I scored them in 10 categories and ranked them against 30 sets.

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#3 of 30 headphones89.5

HEADPHONES7 min read

Sony 1000X Collexion review: my scores and final ranking

Sony’s 1000X Collexion just took my top spot. Here’s how it scored across build, comfort, battery, controls, connectivity, calls, app features, ANC, transparency and sound.

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#1 of 30 headphones92.7

EARBUDS6 min read

AirPods Pro 3 vs AirPods 4 ANC (240 days later)

Pro 3 are the technical powerhouse with stronger ANC, deeper bass, longer battery and swipe volume. AirPods 4 ANC win for comfort, natural transparency and a tiny case I carry everywhere.

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EARBUDS10 min read

Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro vs 5 Pro Max: which to buy

I scored both across 10 categories and stacked them against the best from Apple, Sony, Samsung and Bose. ANC, transparency and calls are a big leap; the Max adds an AI note‑taker and a fuller case screen.

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HEADPHONES7 min read

soundcore Space 2 review: ranked 12th against 29 headphones

I scored the soundcore Space 2 across 10 categories and ranked it against 29 headphones. It finished 83.75/100, then 81.1 weighted for 12th place.

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#12 of 30 headphones81.1

HEADPHONES7 min read

Nothing Headphone (a) Review: Ranked 10th Against 28 Headphones

My Nothing Headphone (a) review finds a stylish, well-built headphone with absurd battery life and sound that responds well to EQ. It misses the mark on calls, noise cancelling and transparency for the price, though.

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#10 of 28 headphones81.4

EARBUDS9 min read

Sony WF-1000XM6 Review: Sony Finally Fixed My XM5 Complaints

My Sony WF-1000XM6 review finds a major step up from the XM5, especially for fit, calls in wind, transparency and sound customization. They take second place after I weight the categories that matter most to me.

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#2 of new top 1090.7

EARBUDS6 min read

Samsung Galaxy Buds4 vs AirPods 4 ANC: A Clear Winner?

I compared the Samsung Galaxy Buds4 with the AirPods 4 ANC across 10 categories. The points finish tied, but the more important categories make the decision much less even.

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EARBUDS7 min read

Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro Review: Ranked Third Out of 62

The Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro are a clear but not dramatic step up from the Buds3 Pro. They improve the areas that matter most, including calls, noise canceling, transparency and sound, then finish third in my ranking of 62 earbuds.

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#3 of 62 earbuds85.75

EARBUDS7 min read

Best Budget Earbuds Under $50: My Ranked Picks

I ranked 10 of the best budget earbuds under $50 across comfort, calls, noise cancelling, transparency, sound quality and more. The CMF Buds Pro 2 are my best all-rounder, while the TOZO NC20 are the pick if sound matters most.

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EARBUDS8 min read

Soundcore P31i vs P30i: The P31i Is a Huge Upgrade

The Soundcore P31i improves on the P30i in almost every category that matters, including fit, battery, noise cancelling, transparency and sound. The P30i still has one specific appeal: very heavy bass.

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EARBUDS6 min read

Shokz OpenFit Pro vs soundcore AeroFit 2 Pro

The soundcore AeroFit 2 Pro wins this close open-ear ANC battle on points, despite costing less. The Shokz OpenFit Pro still makes a strong case if comfort, low-volume sound and a more straightforward fit matter most.

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EARBUDS8 min read

soundcore AeroFit 2 Pro Review: A Clever Hybrid Open-Ear ANC Design

The soundcore AeroFit 2 Pro combines an open-ear fit with a closer-to-the-ear ANC mode. It is a bold idea with a few fiddly bits, but soundcore has pulled it off pretty well.

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90

HEADPHONES7 min read

Tozo HT3 Review: A Strong Budget Headphone With Great EQ

In my Tozo HT3 review, I found a cheap all-rounder with strong battery life, useful wired options and an EQ that makes the sound genuinely solid. Noise cancelling is still only average, but the value is hard to ignore if cash is tight.

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77.75

HEADPHONES7 min read

CMF Headphone Pro Review: Best Budget Headphone?

The CMF Headphone Pro earned my best budget headphone award, and its 81.5/100 score shows why. It gets the big stuff right, but there are a few flaws you should know before buying.

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