AUDIO · BUYING GUIDEBest sleep earbuds in 2026: Soundcore, Ozlo, Loop and more for quieter nightsNoise cancelling, comfort for side sleepers, battery for a full night and sleep tracking. The best earbuds and alternatives for sleeping in 2026, from $35 earplugs to $349 EEG earbuds.
AUDIO · COMPARISONAirPods 5 vs AirPods Pro 3: which Apple earbuds should you buy?AirPods 5 cost $129 or $149 in the US and bring stronger noise cancelling to an open fit. The $249 AirPods Pro 3 still block more noise and last longer.
AUDIO · BUYING GUIDEBest wireless earbuds of fall 2026: Apple, Bose, Sony, Nothing or Technics?Our fall 2026 earbud picks, from the $99 Nothing Ear (3a) to the $299 Bose QC Ultra Earbuds, with the new AirPods 5 and the AirPods Pro 3 for iPhone owners.
AUDIO · REVIEW ROUNDUPDJI Mic Mini 2S: what the reviews sayThe 12g DJI Mic Mini 2S adds 32-bit float internal recording, four-mic support and AI noise cancelling. Reviewers love it, but it has no official US launch.
AUDIO · REVIEW ROUNDUPTribit FlyBuds C3: what the reviews sayTribit's FlyBuds C3 bring noise cancelling and Bluetooth 6.0 for $39.99 in the US. Reviewers like the light fit and bass, but disagree on call quality and treble.
AUDIO · REVIEW ROUNDUPSamsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro: what the reviews saySamsung's $249.99 flagship earbuds sound better and cancel more noise than the Buds 3 Pro. Reviewers love them with a Galaxy phone but find them less appealing on other devices.
AUDIO · REVIEW ROUNDUPSony WF-1000XM6: what the reviews saySony's WF-1000XM6 earbuds cost $330 in the US. Reviewers praise the rich sound and features, but split on whether the noise cancelling and calls still lead the class.
AUDIO · REVIEW ROUNDUPApple AirPods Pro 3: what the reviews sayApple's AirPods Pro 3 cost $249 in the US and add a heart rate sensor and stronger noise cancelling. What Hi-Fi gives 5/5; SoundGuys finds fit and Android support weaker.
AUDIO · REVIEW ROUNDUPBose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen): what the reviews sayBose's second-gen QC Ultra Earbuds cost $299 in the US. Reviewers call the noise cancelling the best in class and the sound punchy, but battery and comfort draw criticism.
AUDIO · REVIEW ROUNDUPCambridge Audio Melomania A100: what the reviews sayCambridge Audio's Melomania A100 cost $149 in the US and support aptX Lossless and LDAC. TechRadar gives 5/5 for sound and value; Stuff flags weaker wind handling and battery.
AUDIO · REVIEW ROUNDUPBeats Powerbeats Pro 2: what the reviews sayThe Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 cost $249 in the US and add noise cancelling and heart rate sensors to secure ear hooks. Reviewers love them for sport, less for everyday listening.
ENTERTAINMENT · AUDIO GUIDEWireless earbuds: sound, comfort and batteryFit, microphone quality and battery ageing often matter more than a long feature list.