Headphone Reviews - The Verge

After the smartphone, headphones are the gadget we reach for most often in our daily lives. Here, The Verge tracks the best headphones for every budget and purpose, whether they be wireless, noise cancelling, in-ear, or over-ear. With all the big brands — from Bose and Beats to Sony and Sennheiser — and a few of the over-performing smaller ones, there's a perfect pair of headphones out there for everyone, and we'll have it covered.

The best wireless earbuds to buy right now

The best from Apple, Bose, Samsung, Sony, Beats, Google, and more.

Oct 25

The best noise-canceling headphones to buy right now

Get some peace and quiet with any of our top picks for noise-canceling headphones. Sony’s still the best overall, but there are reasons to go elsewhere, too.

Oct 22

8

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Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro review: light ’em up

The company’s latest flagship earbuds might lack originality, but they nail sound quality, transparency mode, and voice call performance.

Oct 9|

9

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Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 review: big upgrade, much smaller earbuds

With a slew of improvements led by a far more comfortable design, Google’s latest earbuds are a compelling upgrade for Pixel owners.

Sep 25|

8

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Apple AirPods 4 review: defying expectations

The AirPods 4 with active noise cancellation are worth springing for compared to the regular pair. Both sound good, but the ANC works surprisingly well — most of the time.

Sep 16|

Shokz’s new bone conduction headphones have a clever solution for bass

Aug 28|

The Shokz OpenFit Air would’ve been perfect if not for my glasses

Aug 24|

Suunto’s new headphones finally made me appreciate bone conduction

Jul 21

7

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Sonos Ace review: was it worth it?

The first headphones from Sonos deliver on comfort, sound, and more — with a unique TV Audio Swap feature that’s very convenient (when it works). But the ongoing app fiasco casts a cloud over the company’s big moment.

Jun 3

Beats Solo 4 review: playing both sides

Apr 30

7

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Anker’s latest Soundcore Sleep earbuds actually improve slumber

The Soundcore Sleep A20 are decent passive earbuds that are great for side sleepers, even if Anker overpromises.

Apr 16

Sennheiser’s new fitness buds do heart rate tracking right

For once, I didn’t have to worry about a fiddly fit getting in the way of heart rate tracking.

Apr 8

8

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Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 review: redemption never sounded so good

The company has always delivered on audio quality, but after stumbling with some bugs and hardware issues on the Momentum True Wireless 3 earbuds, Sennheiser is focusing on the little things — and it shows.

Feb 29

Bose’s Ultra Open Earbuds are its boldest, most unique earbuds yet

Feb 15

Sony’s Pulse Explore earbuds deliver immersive audio and one very useful trick

Nov 13, 2023

Samsung Galaxy Buds FE review: sometimes the fit is everything

Nov 10, 2023

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones review: predictable excellence

Oct 17, 2023|

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Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds review: still great but a questionable ‘upgrade’

Spatial audio and voice call improvements are the main new features, but these earbuds are largely identical to last year’s QuietComfort Earbuds II otherwise.

Sep 21, 2023|

Technics’ AZ80 earbuds have superb sound and one truly unique feature

Aug 5, 2023|

Sony WF-1000XM5 noise-canceling earbuds review: better in every way — for now

Jul 24, 2023|

Beats Studio Pro headphones review: leaning on a legacy

Jul 19, 2023|

Sennheiser SoundProtex earplugs review: concert safety without sacrifice

Jun 21, 2023|

Beats Studio Buds Plus review: it’s cool to be clear

May 17, 2023|

Sony’s budget wireless earbuds are a good value with inevitable compromises

May 12, 2023|

Fairbuds XL review: modular headphones designed to go the distance

May 11, 2023|

JBL Tour Pro 2 review: these earbuds have a screen

May 5, 2023|

Nothing Ear 2 review: it’s what’s on the inside that counts

Mar 22, 2023|

The best workout earbuds you can buy right now

Mar 17, 2023|

Sennheiser IE 200 earbuds review: reconnecting with music — literally

Feb 11, 2023|

Nothing Ear Stick review: fewer features, more polish

Oct 28, 2022

Apple AirPods Pro (second-gen) review: same look, better everything else

Sep 28, 2022

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II review: noise cancellation domination

Sep 15, 2022

8

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Samsung’s Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are its best earbuds yet

More comfortable, much better sound, and improved ANC

Aug 19, 2022

7

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Sennheiser Momentum 4 headphones review: less cool, more comfortable

An overhauled design prioritizes comfort over the retro looks of Sennheiser’s past Momentums

Aug 8, 2022

8

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Google Pixel Buds Pro review: the sweet sound of redemption

Google’s premium buds have more features — without deal-breaking flaws

Jul 28, 2022

8

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Beyerdynamic Free Byrd earbuds review: soaring sound and long battery life

For a first effort, there’s a lot to like about Beyerdynamic’s $250 buds

Jul 16, 2022

Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 review: great sound with style

Jun 29, 2022

5

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HyperX’s Cloud Mix Buds deliver the goods but not the comfort

Its debut true wireless earbuds left me wanting more

Cameron Faulkner

Jun 14, 2022

8

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SteelSeries Nova Pro Wireless review: it nearly does it all

The standard Nova Pro is a compelling wired option, too

Cameron Faulkner

and Sean Hollister

May 24, 2022

7

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OnePlus Nord Buds review: very affordable, perfectly capable

These budget earbuds don’t disappoint for their under $40 price

May 19, 2022

7

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Sony LinkBuds S review: supreme comfort doesn’t come cheap

An airy fit, ANC, and LDAC all in one pricey package

May 18, 2022

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