Whether you want to improve your mood, pump up the music during work calls or just want to zone out during a commute, having a decent pair of earbuds can vastly improve your quality of life. However, there are multiple brands and prices to choose from, so it’s a good idea to take advantage of … Read more
We test open wireless earbuds based on five key criteria, comparing similarly styled and priced models. These criteria are design, sound quality, features, voice-calling performance and value. Design We assess not only how comfortable the earbuds fit (ergonomics) but their build quality and how well the controls are implemented. We also look at water- and … Read more
Somehow, I always manage to leave the house in the morning with fully charged headphones, but I rarely remember to charge and bring a power bank. It’s not as though the former is essential and the latter nonessential — I need both to get through any big day out. Smartphone maker HMD came to my … Read more
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 S2: While they’ve been replaced by the new and improved PI8s, the PI7 S2s, which feature a dual-driver design, remain among the very best-sounding true-wireless earbuds. The step-down PI5 S2s, which have a single-driver design, don’t sound quite as good but are more affordable. Learn more about the high-quality headphones in … Read more
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 S2: In 2023, Bowers & Wilkins upgraded its fantastic-sounding PI7 noise-canceling earbuds. The new S2 model has better battery life and Bluetooth range, now up to 25 meters (double the previous range). Additionally, the buds now integrate into the new Bowers & Wilkins Music app for iOS and Android and have … Read more
Master & Dynamic MW09: Master & Dynamic headphones and earbuds have always featured unique, eye-catching designs that include premium materials like aluminum, sapphire glass and Kevlar. Its latest MW09 flagship true wireless earbuds ($349) look pretty similar to its earlier MW08 buds but have some upgrades on the inside that deliver better performance, particularly when … Read more
