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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.

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Beats Fit Pro review: sporty AirPod Pros with better sound

The latest Beats earbuds are the company’s best product since the Powerbeats Pro

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Bose QuietComfort 45 review: comfortably familiar

A masterclass in going back to what works

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Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 review: nailing the basics with style

When the entry-level earbuds are this good, why go Pro?

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Nothing Ear 1 earbuds review: almost something

Standout design, noise cancellation, and wireless charging for $99

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Bose Frames Tempo review: the specs to beat

Bose’s sporty shades offer good sound, a steady fit, and total awareness

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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

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The best open-ear headphones for bike riding

Hear traffic and also podcasts

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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

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Apple AirPods Max review: luxurious sound for a luxury price

Apple’s over-ear headphones have tremendous build quality and sound, but there’s no denying they’re expensive

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Bose QuietComfort Earbuds review: noise-canceling champion

Good sound quality and best-in-class noise cancellation come in an awkwardly big case

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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

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Beats Flex review: wireless earbud basics done right

Beats’ first earbuds with a USB-C connector are only $50

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Google Pixel Buds review: second time’s the charm

Google’s new earbuds finally go truly wireless and have improved sound quality

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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

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Samsung Galaxy Buds Live review: cool beans

An unconventional design turns out to be a winner

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Sony WF-SP800N review: noise cancellation for your workouts

With longer continuous battery life than the 1000XM3s — and proper sweat resistance

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Microsoft Surface Earbuds review: comfort at a cost

They’re super comfortable and have lengthy battery life, but the style won’t be for everyone

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Google Pixel Buds review: second time’s the charm

Google’s new earbuds finally go truly wireless and have improved sound quality