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The Best Noise-Cancelling In-Ear Headphones

The Bose QuietComfort 20 is the best pair of in-ear noise-cancelling headphones. We based this conclusion on objective testing with headphone measurement equipment, subjective listening tests conducted...

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The Best Gaming Headset (for Most People)

After more than 100 hours spent researching and testing 37 models in all, plus more hours of longterm comfort testing than could reasonably be counted, we think Kingston’s HyperX Cloud Gaming Headset...

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The Best Open-Back Headphones under $500

If a serious music lover asked me what open-back audiophile headphones to buy and wanted to spend less than $500, I’d recommend the HiFiMan HE400S. These aren’t cheap, yet emerged as the favorite when...

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The Best Noise-Cancelling Over-Ear Headphones

If you’re looking for the best over-ear noise-cancelling headphones to make travel on a plane, train, or car a bit quieter and more relaxing, the Bose QuietComfort 25 is the pair to get. We spent more...

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The Best USB Office Headset

After more than 30 hours of research and testing 11 different headsets, the Jabra UC Voice 550 Duo is our pick for the best USB office headset. It’s comfortable enough to wear during even the longest...

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The Best Wireless Home Theater Headphones

If I wanted to buy wireless RF “home theater” headphones to use while listening to television and music in my home, I’d choose the Power Acoustik Farenheit HP-902 RFT set. Why? After spending dozens of...

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The Best Cheap In-Ear Headphones to Replace Your Stock Earbuds

If I wanted to buy in-ear headphones to replace the earbuds that came with my phone for around the same price, I’d get the AKG Y20U. After researching hundreds of headphones in this price range,...

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The Best Wired Exercise Headphones

If I wanted a wired pair of headphones for working out, I’d choose the Sennheiser OCX 686G Sports. After extensive research—we considered a total of 147 sport-specific headphones and tested the 84...

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The Best In-Ear Headphones Around $100

If I wanted to buy in-ear headphones for under $100, I’d get the Marshall Mode. After researching a few hundred headphones in this price range, seriously considering over 150, and testing 54 (29 over...

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The Best Wireless Exercise Headphones

If I wanted a pair of wireless headphones for working out, I’d get the JLab Epic2 Bluetooth. After extensive research—we considered a total of 147 sport-specific headphones and tested the 85...

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The Best Kids Headphones

If you have a kid in your life who needs a pair of headphones, the Puro BT2200 is the best option to protect growing ears. After putting in around 80 hours of research—including speaking to experts at...

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The Best Cheap Bluetooth Earbuds So Far

After extensive research and over two dozen hours of testing by our expert panelists, we think the Anker Soundbuds Sport IE20 are the best Bluetooth in-ear headphones available under $50. Though they...

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The Best True Wireless Headphones So Far

We tested 11 of the most promising true wireless in-ear headphones (as in, no wires at all connecting the earpieces like traditional Bluetooth headphones). All of them, we found, have some flaws in...

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The Best Noise-Cancelling Over-Ear Headphones

After testing 42 headphones, including 22 for this update, the Bose QuietComfort 25 are still the best option for most people who want over-ear noise-cancelling headphones. They have the best overall...

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The Best Bluetooth Headphone Adapter

After 16 hours researching Bluetooth audio technology and Bluetooth receivers (including three hours dedicated to researching portable models), we spent dozens of hours using 10 portable models, and...

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The Best Wireless Earbuds

After putting 25 models through more than 30 hours of testing by our expert listening panel, we’ve chosen the Phiaton BT 100 NC as the best Bluetooth earbuds for most people. Music sounds fantastic,...

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The Best Wired Exercise Headphones

If I wanted a wired pair of headphones for working out, I’d choose the Sennheiser OCX 686G Sports. After extensive research—we considered a total of 147 sport-specific headphones and tested the 84...

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The Best Earbuds

After 35 hours researching and testing 16 high-end earbud models head-to-head with an expert listening panel, we’ve determined that the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H3 is the best set of in-ear...

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The Best Wireless Workout Headphones

If I wanted a pair of wireless headphones for working out, I’d get the JLab Epic2 Bluetooth. After extensive research—we considered a total of 147 sport-specific headphones and tested the 85...

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The Best Wireless Bluetooth Headphones

After testing 115 headphones and considering an additional 170, we are still confident that the Jabra Move Wireless is the best set of wireless Bluetooth headphones for most people. Thanks to its...

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