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Sivga M260 flat-head buds — These $40 flat-head earbuds reminded me of the '90s in the best possible way Sivga's M260 earbuds are full of nostalgic charm, and you get a modern driver with USB-C connectivity.

I test headphones for a living, and the Beats 360 are a fun and stylish alternative to the AirPods Max 2 that I can't recommend more The AirPods Max just gained a sibling with some very FUNctional tricks!

Jabra Evolve3 85 review on Android Central — Forget Sony and Bose — Jabra's Evolve3 85 is my new meeting headset The Evolve3 85 is lighter, lasts longer, and is much more comfortable in everyday use.

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CMF by Nothing's first OWS earbuds, the Clip Pro, are going to shake up August

By Nickolas Diaz Published 31 July 26

Clipped CMF by Nothing announced the Clip Pro, a set of OWS earbuds that it's preparing to launch very soon in August.

Clipped

Our favorite last-gen Sony headphones are $150 OFF during Best Buy's Back to School sale

By Zachary David Published 31 July 26

Study Up The Sony WH-1000XM5s still have one of the best audio profiles out there, even though they're last-gen.

Study Up

Samsung could finally build Galaxy Buds with ear hooks for workouts

By Jay Bonggolto Published 30 July 26

No more earbud slips Samsung's leaked open-ear Galaxy Buds could finally give fitness fans a secure workout option, setting the stage for a showdown with Shokz and other established rivals.

No more earbud slips

The Sony WF-1000XM5 in Platinum Silver compared to the Sony WF-1000XM6 in Black.

I've tested dozens of wireless earbuds, and these are the pairs you should buy in 2026

By Ted Kritsonis Last updated 27 July 26

Enjoy in-ear audio The best wireless earbuds balance great sound with all-day comfort, plus a little bit of bang for the buck. Here are the best options that money can buy.

Enjoy in-ear audio

The Anker Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro and Liberty 5 Pro Max on a desk

The Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro series has a mind-blowing feature you have to hear to believe

By Tshaka Armstrong Published 25 July 26

Zero noise! The Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max is an all-around great performer with mind-blowing call quality that you have to hear to believe.

Zero noise!

I tested ddHiFi's new entry-level IEMs, and they're ridiculously good

By Harish Jonnalagadda Published 19 July 26

Budget bliss Chinese audio maker ddHiFi knows how to make a great pair of budget IEMs, and with the Iris and Skyfall, it has outdone itself.

Budget bliss

Bose Ultra Open Earbuds being used in an urban environment

The best open-ear earbuds just dropped 33% back to their lowest price EVER at Amazon

By Zachary David Published 18 July 26

Free Your Ears These buds are sleek, comfortable, and more immersive than most open-ear options.

Free Your Ears

I thought Marshall could do no wrong — until I tried its latest mid-range headphones and disliked this one major thing

By Namerah Saud Fatmi Published 16 July 26

Square peg, round hole I expected to love everything about the Marshall Milton ANC headphones, but this one drawback disappointed me.

Square peg, round hole

The Muse 300 is a desktop DAC that's unlike anything I used before

By Harish Jonnalagadda Published 16 July 26

Tune in The Muse 300 is a DAC with a difference: it has a custom OS, a distinctive design, and sound that belies its asking price.

Tune in

These AI earbuds made my meetings much more productive - here's how

By Harish Jonnalagadda Published 15 July 26

Save everything Viaim's RecDot earbuds are interesting; they use record calls and meetings, and use AI to provide usable insights and transcribe text.

Save everything

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