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Best Apple AirPods alternatives: Top picks available to buy
By Tammy Rogers last updated
The best Apple AirPods alternatives: rival earbud designs tested and ranked for sound quality and features.

Best AirPods: Top Apple models tested and rated
By Tammy Rogers last updated
We compare the best iOS features and performance to find the right Apple AirPods for you.

Marshall’s compact soundbar isn’t just a pretty face — I tested it and it feels like a genuine threat to the Sonos ecosystem
By Nikita Achanta published
Editor's ChoiceThe Marshall Heston 60 is an excellent compact soundbar featuring Dolby Atmos and DTS:X support, and it makes you feel like you're at the movies.

AirPods Max 2 are shipping now — here's 3 reasons I'd buy and 2 reasons I'd skip
By Erin Bashford published
I tested the AirPods Max 2 and loved them, but are they worth it for everyone? Here are 3 reasons I'd buy and 2 reasons I'd skip.

Your earbuds are damaging your hearing — 3 warning signs you're ignoring
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn the warning signs of earbud-related hearing damage, and how to protect your hearing going forward.

I tested Nothing Ear (3) vs AirPods 4 vs AirPods Pro 3 — here’s what I'd pick
By Nikita Achanta last updated
The Nothing Ear (3) and the AirPods 4 with ANC cost the same, but is it worth spending an extra $50 on the AirPods Pro 3 instead? I tested them to find out.

I tested the Nothing Ear (3) vs Bose QuietComfort earbuds — here's the winner
By Nikita Achanta published
The Bose QuietComfort and Nothing Ear (3) cost $179 each, and both mid-range earbuds are fantastic for sound and call quality, but is one better than the other?

Can you use AirPods Max 2 with Android? Yes — but there's a catch
By Erin Bashford published
Can you use AirPods Max 2 with Android? I tested with my Samsung Galaxy S25+ to find out. The short answer is yes, but with a catch.
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