The best AirPods of 2025: We tested all of Apple's headphones so you don't have to
Apple sells multiple AirPods, including several earbud-style options and one over-ear model. Here's how they stack up.
The best headphones of 2025
Our picks for the best headphones include over-ear, noise-canceling, and earbud-style models from popular brands like Sony, Apple, and Bose.
The best gaming headsets in 2024
The best gaming headsets offer reliable chat and immersive audio. These are the top models you can buy for PC and consoles like PS5, Xbox, and Switch.
The best over-ear headphones for excellent sound quality and comfort
Over-ear headphones deliver impressive audio performance and features. These are the eight best over-ear headphones for a variety of budgets.
AirPods Pro (2nd Generation) review: Apple's best-sounding wireless earbuds to date
Apple's AirPods Pro 2 are the company's top wireless earbuds, with better sound and noise canceling than the first-generation model released in 2019.
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The best Xbox headsets in 2024
Many top gaming headsets, including several wireless models, pair well with Microsoft's Xbox consoles. These are the best Xbox headsets you can buy.
The best PS5 headsets in 2024
A great PS5 gaming headset will allow you to chat with friends online and get the most out of the console's 3D audio technology.
Apple AirPods Max review: Impressive sound quality, but they can't match the value of top competitors
The AirPods Max are excellent headphones, and they're now sold with USB-C charging. But cheaper options from Sony and Bose offer similar performance.
The 5 best headphones for running in 2024
The best running headphones offer quality audio while also providing sweat resistance and a secure fit during jogs and treadmill exercises.
The best headphones for working out in 2024
The best headphones for working out fit snugly in your ears and deliver quality audio while you're exercising.
The best noise-canceling headphones: Our top 6 picks for distraction-free listening
Noise-canceling headphones are perfect for listening to music in loud environments or while traveling and commuting.
Best Cyber Monday AirPods deals: Last chance for lowest-ever prices on top Apple headphones
The best Cyber Monday AirPods deals still available in the event's final hours include an all-time low price on the AirPods Pro 2.
Best Black Friday AirPods deals you can still get: Lowest-ever prices on top headphones are ending soon
The best Black Friday AirPods deals still available include a new all-time low price on the AirPods Pro 2.
Best Apple Black Friday deals: Record lows on iPads, AirPods, and more
We're rounding up all the best early Apple Black Friday deals, including all-time low prices on iPads, MacBooks, AirPods, and other top products.
The 10 best AirPods Max accessories of 2024
Looking for the right accessories to pair with your AirPods Max headphones? Here are 10 of the best, including protective cases, cables, and more.
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The 8 best AirPods Pro 2 cases of 2024
A good cover protects your AirPods Pro case from damage while adding some extra flair. Our top picks include customizable and waterproof options.
Sony LinkBuds Open earbuds review: Great for hearing your surroundings, but audio quality suffers
Sony's LinkBuds Open earbuds feature a unique design with a hole in their ring-shaped drivers to let in outside sound.
The best AirPods alternatives of 2024
Apple's AirPods are popular earbuds, but there are several great alternatives that deliver similar performance, features, and designs.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2024) review: Renowned noise-canceling for a midrange price
They can't quite match the performance of Bose's QC Ultra Earbuds, but the 2024 QuietComfort Earbuds get remarkably close while costing a lot less.
Apple AirPods 4 review: Solid noise-canceling for people who prefer an open fit that doesn't plug their ears
AirPods 4 are available with or without active noise cancellation (ANC), but the ANC option stands out as a great alternative to the AirPods Pro.