Headphone Reviews
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.
A supremely comfortable fit, decent noise cancellation, and good sound for $100
V-Moda’s first noise-canceling headphones are built well and have balanced sound, but they fall short on features
The Marshall signature style and good sound don’t quite justify the cost
Razer’s second set of true wireless earbuds nail fit and audio but fall flat elsewhere
They don’t win at any one thing, but they strike a great mix in terms of sound quality, ANC, and comfort
Great in concept, but there’s a limit to what Alexa can do on a phone
Apple’s over-ear headphones have tremendous build quality and sound, but there’s no denying they’re expensive
Good sound quality and best-in-class noise cancellation come in an awkwardly big case
Unlike AirPods Pro or Bose’s QuietComfort Earbuds, these noise-canceling buds can pair with two devices at once
They fit better than any consumer earbuds I’ve ever tried, but they aren’t without shortcomings
Beats’ first earbuds with a USB-C connector are only $50
Google’s new earbuds finally go truly wireless and have improved sound quality
Sony didn’t change much, but it made the improvements we’ve been waiting for
An unconventional design turns out to be a winner
If the rigid design fits your ears, the OnePlus Buds are a good value
With longer continuous battery life than the 1000XM3s — and proper sweat resistance
Now at a much more sensible price
They’re super comfortable and have lengthy battery life, but the style won’t be for everyone
If you’re not sold on true wireless earbuds, the Powerbeats make a compelling case
Samsung has made impressive progress with its latest true wireless earbuds
Amazon’s first truly wireless earbuds exceed expectations
If they fit you comfortably, these are the best Beats headphones yet
Plus, there’s a new less expensive option that’s only slightly dialed down in terms of capabilities
A retro-inspired design packed with features
Bose returns to form as it faces more competition than ever before
Sony’s latest true wireless earbuds are its best AirPods rival yet
Jabra’s head is in the right place, but a few flaws keep it from greatness
Sink into the warm, bassy embrace of these delightful earphones
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