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Sony LinkBuds Fit and LinkBuds Open review: Two designs, one clear champ
And a speaker in a pear tree.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2024) review: A more affordable ANC ace
You no longer have to pay $300 to get Bose quality on your earbuds.
Pixel Buds Pro 2 review: Tiny earbuds with big sound and a direct line to Gemini
A complete redesign from the inside out.
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The best wireless headphones for 2024: Bluetooth options for every budget
Here's a list of the best wireless headphones you can buy right now, as reviewed by Engadget editors.
Billy Steele11.01.2024
How to use Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 as a hearing aid
With an iPhone and the AirPods Pro 2, you now have a hearing aid in your pocket. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to use it.
Billy Steele11.01.2024
How to take Apple’s hearing test with the AirPods Pro 2
With an iPhone and the AirPods Pro 2, you now have a hearing test in your pocket. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to use it.
Billy Steele10.31.2024
The best noise-canceling headphones for 2024
Noise cancellation is a primary feature on most flagship, over-ear headphones. If you're looking to get a pair of cans that can truly block out the world, these are the best noise-canceling headphones you can get today.
Billy Steele10.30.2024
Apple’s AirPods Pro hearing health tools could normalize wearing earbuds everywhere
Apple's suite of hearing health tools are now available. Here's what it's like to use them.
Billy Steele10.29.2024
The best earbuds for Android devices in 2024
We've tested and reviewed dozens of wireless earbuds to figure out the best AirPods alternatives for Android fans.
Jeff Dunn10.28.2024
JLab's $30 Go Pop ANC are its most affordable noise-canceling earbuds ever
Decent ANC earbuds can be yours for as little as $30.
Billy Steele10.15.2024
TikTok owner ByteDance unveils its first earbuds in China
ByteDance is moving into audio gear with its first earbuds. Ola Friend will only be available in China for now and the earbuds connect to the company's generative AI assistant, Doubao.
Kris Holt10.10.2024
8510085100Sony LinkBuds Fit and LinkBuds Open review: Two designs, one clear champ
Two years after the LinkBuds and LinkBuds S, Sony is back with an all-new model and a revamped version of the original.
Billy Steele10.10.2024
The best noise-canceling earbuds for 2024
Active noise cancellation is a big feature on most wireless earbuds now. These are the best noise-canceling earbuds you can get today.
Billy Steele10.10.2024
Amazon Prime Day headphone deals include the Sony WH-1000XM5 for $298
They're over $100 off right now.
Sarah Fielding10.09.2024
The best wireless earbuds for 2024
It's safe to say the wireless earbuds space is pretty saturated. We've tested and reviewed dozens of models; these are our top picks.
Billy Steele10.04.2024
8910089100Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2024) review: A more affordable ANC ace
Bose offers a lot for $120 less than its flagship earbuds on the new QuietComfort Earbuds. You still get great sound and effective ANC, plus a host of handy features.
Billy Steele10.02.2024
Sony expands its LinkBuds line with new open earbuds, ANC earbuds and a speaker
Sony has completely overhauled its open wear LinkBuds, but it also added a new ANC model and a speaker to the series.
Billy Steele10.02.2024
The best budget wireless earbuds for 2024
Here are the best budget wireless earbuds you can get right now, each of which comes in at $100 or less.
Jeff Dunn09.27.2024
8810088100Pixel Buds Pro 2 review: Tiny earbuds with big sound and a direct line to Gemini
Google has once again supplanted the best Pixel Buds in its lineup. These earbuds aren’t perfect, but the improved fit and sound quality alone are worth the upgrade.
Billy Steele09.26.2024
Neurable's brainwave-tracking Master & Dynamic headphones tell you when to take a break
Neurable wants to boost productivity by enhancing focus and concentration with brain-tracking headphones, built in collaboration with Master & Dynamic.
Billy Steele09.24.2024
‘We’ve got to make it happen’: How Apple designed AirPods 4 for effective ANC
The work that began with EarPods continues to pay off as Apple prepares to ship the noise-canceling AirPods 4.
Billy Steele09.20.2024
Bose's new noise-canceling QuietComfort Earbuds are more affordable at $179
Bose's latest earbuds still offer its powerful ANC, but they're much more affordable.
Billy Steele09.18.2024
AirPods Pro 2's new features have arrived. Here's what to expect
Your AirPods Pro should have already installed a major update ahead of iOS 18, so here's what to expect when you use the new features.
Billy Steele09.17.2024