Headphones

Discover the latest headphones reviews, comparisons, and tech innovations. From wireless earbuds to professional monitors, explore cutting-edge audio gear and find your perfect sound solution.

A pair of USB-C headphones plugged into an Android smartphone

Audio · Guides

How to Choose USB-C Headphones for Android Phones

A practical guide to choosing USB-C headphones for Android phones, covering connection types, mic support, noise cancelling and sound quality.

Wireless earbuds and headphones beside a battery icon representing the EU 2027 battery rules

Audio

EU 2027 Battery Rules Will Force Removable Headphone Batteries

New EU 2027 battery rules will require wireless headphones and earbuds sold in Europe to use batteries that owners can remove and replace themselves.

Bose headphones on a desk, representing a possible future Bose gaming headset

Audio

Bose Gaming Headset Teased as Major Update Looms

Bose president Raza Haider says a new Bose gaming headset is coming, but only once it clears the brand's performance bar.

Technics EAH-A1000 over-ear wireless headphones showing the magnetic fluid driver design

Audio

Technics EAH-A1000 Debuts With Magnetic Fluid Driver Tech

Technics has launched the EAH-A1000, its first over-ear wireless headphones built around a magnetic fluid driver for cleaner sound.

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones Gen 2 shown from the side, the first Bose model with Bose Auracast support

Audio

Bose Finally Brings Auracast Support to Its Flagship Headphones

Bose Auracast support is rolling out to the QuietComfort Ultra Headphones Gen 2, making it the brand's first headphone with Bluetooth audio sharing.

Wireless earbuds and smart glasses powered by the Snapdragon Sound Elite Gen 2 chip platform

AI · Audio

Qualcomm’s New Chip Lets Earbuds Talk to AI Without a Phone

Qualcomm has unveiled Snapdragon Sound Elite Gen 2, a chip platform that lets earbuds and smart glasses interact with AI on their own.

Person wearing wireless earbuds while playing a fast-paced video game on a monitor

Audio · Guides

How to Choose Low-Latency Bluetooth Headphones for Gaming

A practical guide to choosing Bluetooth headphones that keep audio in sync with fast-paced games, from codecs to real-world testing.

A compact audio interface with XLR microphone cables plugged in on a home podcast desk

Audio · Guides

How to Choose an Audio Interface for Home Podcast Studios

A practical guide to choosing an audio interface for podcasting, covering channels, preamps, connections and monitoring for a home studio.

Person wearing wireless headphones while checking spatial audio settings on a smartphone

Audio · Guides

Spatial Audio vs Dolby Atmos: Which Headphone Feature Wins?

A clear breakdown of Spatial Audio vs Dolby Atmos for headphones, so you know which feature actually improves what you hear.

A small USB-C DAC dongle connected between a smartphone and a pair of wired headphones

Audio · Guides

How to Choose a USB-C DAC for Better Phone Sound

A practical guide to choosing, connecting, and troubleshooting a USB-C DAC so your phone drives wired headphones with real clarity.

Audio-Technica ATH-AL5NC open-back headphones shown from the side on a stand

Audio

Audio-Technica’s New Open-Back Wireless Headphones Last 75 Hours

Audio-Technica has launched the ATH-AL5NC open-back headphones, blending open-back sound with wireless convenience and a 75-hour battery.

Apple AirPods 5 active noise cancellation earbuds resting beside their charging case

Audio

Apple’s AirPods 5 Bring Open-Ear ANC and Siri AI to All

Apple's AirPods 5 add active noise cancellation to an open-ear design, along with richer sound and hands-free Siri AI features.

Apple AirPods 5 open-ear earbuds shown beside their charging case

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Apple’s AirPods 5 Bring Noise Cancellation to Open-Ear Design

Apple has revealed the AirPods 5, claiming its open-ear earbuds now deliver the industry's best Active Noise Cancellation.

Apple AirPods 5 earbuds and charging case showing the new AirPods 5 noise cancellation design

Audio

AirPods 5 Bring Noise Cancellation to Every Model

Apple has standardised active noise cancellation across the AirPods 5 range, pairing it with Apple Intelligence features and a tougher build.

JDS Labs Atom Stack 2 review

Audio · Reviews

JDS Labs Atom Stack 2 Review: Small Desktop, Big Sound

The JDS Labs Atom Stack 2 pairs the Atom Amp 2 and Atom DAC 2 into a compact, transparent desktop rig built for serious headphone listening.