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Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro review: feature-packed buds
Anker continues to impress on value
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Xbox Stereo Headset review: wired and worth it
A no-frills gaming headset that works great on anything thanks to its 3.5mm cable
Headphone Reviews
After the smartphone, headphones are the gadget we reach for most often in our daily lives. Here, The Verge tracks the best headphones for every budget and purpose, whether they be wireless, noise cancelling, in-ear, or over-ear. With all the big brands — from Bose and Beats to Sony and Sennheiser — and a few of the over-performing smaller ones, there's a perfect pair of headphones out there for everyone, and we'll have it covered.
The LinkBuds are Sony’s strangest earbuds in years — and surprisingly good
They’re weird, refreshing, and fantastic at voice calls
Jabra Elite 7 Pro review: something’s missing
Jabra’s latest earbuds impress on voice quality but arrive without the company’s signature feature
Beats Fit Pro review: sporty AirPod Pros with better sound
The latest Beats earbuds are the company’s best product since the Powerbeats Pro
Bose QuietComfort 45 review: comfortably familiar
A masterclass in going back to what works
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 review: nailing the basics with style
When the entry-level earbuds are this good, why go Pro?
Nothing Ear 1 earbuds review: almost something
Standout design, noise cancellation, and wireless charging for $99
Bose Frames Tempo review: the specs to beat
Bose’s sporty shades offer good sound, a steady fit, and total awareness
V-Moda M-200 ANC review: $500 headphones can’t be this unpolished
V-Moda’s first noise-canceling headphones are built well and have balanced sound, but they fall short on features
The best open-ear headphones for bike riding
Hear traffic and also podcasts
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro review: the right balance
They don’t win at any one thing, but they strike a great mix in terms of sound quality, ANC, and comfort
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds review: noise-canceling champion
Good sound quality and best-in-class noise cancellation come in an awkwardly big case
UE Fits review: a fit that’s lit
They fit better than any consumer earbuds I’ve ever tried, but they aren’t without shortcomings
Beats Flex review: wireless earbud basics done right
Beats’ first earbuds with a USB-C connector are only $50
Google Pixel Buds review: second time’s the charm
Google’s new earbuds finally go truly wireless and have improved sound quality
Sony WH-1000XM4 review: the best noise-canceling headphones get better
Sony didn’t change much, but it made the improvements we’ve been waiting for
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live review: cool beans
An unconventional design turns out to be a winner