Headphones

Latest Headphones

• The Best On-Ear/Over-Ear Headphones for 2026

  Are you a fan of high-quality audio but don't want to put anything in your ears? These are our favorite on-ear and over-ear headphones.

  3 weeks By Tim Gideon, Ben Moore

  
• The Best Apple AirPods to Buy in 2026

  Apple sells four types of AirPods, including three sets of earbuds and one pair of headphones. We compare them all to help you determine which is right for you.

  3 weeks, 2 days By Tim Gideon, Eric Zeman

  
• Splurging on Wireless Headphones? Do It for ANC and Comfort, Not Sound Quality

  As someone who's tested wireless audio gear for over a decade, it might surprise you to hear that sound quality isn't my top priority when choosing new wireless headphones. Here's why.

  1 month, 1 week By Tyler Hayes

  
• Apple AirPods Max 2 vs. Bose QuietComfort Ultra vs. Sony WH-1000XM6: Who Wins High-End ANC?

  We tested the latest premium noise-cancelling cans from Apple, Bose, and Sony. Here’s how they stack up on price, performance, and features. And boy, is it a close race!

  3 months, 2 weeks By Christian De Looper

  
• AirPods Max 2 vs. Original AirPods Max: Is It Time to Upgrade Your Apple Headphones?

  They haven’t changed much on the outside, but our extensive testing tells a different story. Here’s how to decide whether Apple's AirPods Max 2 headphones are right for you.

  3 months, 2 weeks By Christian De Looper

  
• Apple AirPods Max 2

  4.5 Outstanding Editors' Choice

  4 months By Eric Zeman

  
• EarFun Clip

  4.0 Excellent

  4 months By Mark Knapp

  
• Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro

  4.0 Excellent

  4 months By Christian De Looper

  
• EarFun Air Pro 4+

  4.5 Outstanding Editors' Choice

  4 months By Mark Knapp

  
• Our Favorite Sony Headphones Are 40% at Amazon's Big Spring Sale

  Bring home one of the best pairs of noise-cancelling Sony headphones (according to PCMag Editors) during Amazon's Big Spring Sale.

  4 months, 1 week By Carlos Mejia

  
• We've Already Found the Best Amazon Big Spring Sale Discounts Up To 50% on Headphones & Earbuds

  Amazon's annual spring sale is approaching, and the savings are going to be significant. Get started with some great early deals on headphones and earbuds from Sennheiser, Sony, Soundcore, and more.

  4 months, 1 week By Juhi Wadia

  
• The Best Noise-Cancelling Headphones for 2026

  Block out the world and simply enjoy your music, media, or the sweet sound of silence with the best noise-cancelling headphones we've tested.

  4 months, 1 week By Eric Zeman

  
• JLab JBuds Open

  3.5 Good

  4 months, 1 week By Christian De Looper

  
• Apple Partners With Nike for New Powerbeats Pro 2 Special Edition

  The brands are partnering on a new special edition for an existing pair of headphones.

  4 months, 2 weeks By James Peckham

  
• Apple’s Long-Awaited AirPods Max 2 Are Here With 1.5x Better ANC and a New Live Translation Mode

  The company has kept the price steady at $549, with preorders set to begin March 25.

  4 months, 2 weeks By Jibin Joseph