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RHA TrueConnect 2 earbuds review: Betting on battery life
The RHA True Connect 2 true wireless earbuds have undoubtedly improved upon the first generation TrueConnect, but the buds' competitors have also made strides.
Grado’s Hemp Headphones: An audio high you won’t soon forget
The material that Grado Labs' Hemp Headphones are made from might beg for laughs, but the top-tier audio performance to expect is anything but a joke.
Audio-Technica ATH-ANC300TW review: A worthy Sony alternative
Audio-Technica's new true wireless earbuds, the ATH-ANC300TW, are a premium competitor to Sony's popular WF-1000XM3, with similar features, sound, and cost.
JLab Epic ANC review: Stuck in limbo
JLab keeps churning out affordable earbuds, and the new Epic ANC continue that legacy. But their features may not be enough to stand out in a crowded market.
JBL Club One review: Heavyweight headphones that pack a punch
With so many excellent noise-canceling headphones to choose from, why should you consider the pricey JBL Club Ones? It's all about their power and precision.
Panasonic RZ-S500W Earbuds Review: Better late than never
Panasonic has come up with its first pair of true wireless earbuds, the RZ-S500W, complete with noise cancellation and more than 6 hours of listening time.
Edifier TWS6 earbuds review: Affordable audio for athletes
The sibling of Edifier's active noise canceling TWS NB, the TWS6 have the design and waterproof rating for intense workouts, plus solid audio and battery life.
1More Dual Driver ANC Pro review: Listen to this
1More's newest headphones, the Dual Driver ANC Pro Wireless, offer 20 hours of battery life, active noise cancellation, and solid-but-affordable sound quality.
Microsoft Surface Earbuds review: Productivity for a price
Microsoft's new Surface Earbuds are designed to integrate seamlessly with productivity-focused software, while also incorporating competitive everyday features.
Google Pixel Buds 2 review: New design, better sound
Google's second-generation Pixel Buds, the company's first true wireless product, have tons of features built-in and a reimagined design for a more secure fit.
Sony WF-XB700 earbuds review: Affordable fun
Sony's new true wireless earbuds, the WF-XB700, feature solid battery life, an IPX4 water-resistance rating, and Sony's Extra Bass branding for a cost of $130.
Motorola Tech3 review: Wireless earbuds without range anxiety
True wireless earbuds are great, but they eventually run out of juice, and you can't plug them into your phone. Motorola's Tech3 solve both problems for $100.
Sony WH-CH710N headphones review: A wireless value
Sony's new WH-CH710N headphones provide a more budget-friendly alternative to the company's flagship model, while still offering solid features for their cost.
Shure Aonic 50 headphones review: Uncompromising audio quality
Shure's newly released Aonic 50 wireless headphones put an emphasis on sound quality, while still managing to incorporate some solid features into the mix.
Sennheiser CX Sport review
We’ve spent a lot of time writing glowing reviews about Sennheiser tech. The company’s latest effort – representing its first foray into the workout world – is the CX Sport, wireless in-ear headphones with a slick, modern look. We tested them out to see if they’re worth pulling out of the crowd.
Sennheiser HD1 In-ear Wireless Headphones Review
In our Sennheiser HD1 In-ear Wireless Headphones review we find fun and functional wireless in-ears with warm mids and deep bass.
Sennheiser Momentum true wireless earbuds review
Sennheiser took its time entering the true wireless market, and the results are nothing less than what you’d expect from the storied audio brand. The Momentum offer seamless operation, best-in-class sound, and a massive price tag to match. Read on to see if these are the earbuds you’ve been waiting for.
Sennheiser Momentum Wireless 3 review: Your ears will love it
The Sennheiser Momentum 3 noise-canceling headphones skirt the line between business and pleasure, offering an intuitive and accessible interface and gorgeous sound for listening both at home and on the go. While their noise-cancelling can't beat the best, it's hard not to fall for these gorgeous cans.
Sennheiser PXC 550 review
Sennheiser’s PXC 550 wireless noise-cancellation headphones come out swinging at Bose with excellent sound, cool features, and impressive noise cancelling.
Sennheiser Urbanite XL Wireless Review
Sennheiser takes its trendiest line of headphones, packs in batteries and Bluetooth, and comes up with the Urbanite XL Wireless. Look out, Beats!
1More Stylish Review: One of the best just got better
1More’s Stylish true wireless earbuds have AirPods-beating battery life, sweatproofing, and an extremely ergonomic design, all for $100 -- an exceptional value.
House of Marley Redemption ANC review: Sustainable sound
House of Marley has released the Redemption ANC, the brands new true wireless earbuds complete with active noise cancellation and a sustainable design.
Samsung Galaxy Buds+ review: Slick and simple, with monster battery life
Samsung's Galaxy Buds are back in the form of the updated Galaxy Buds+. With new features and 11 hours of battery life per charge, this is a stellar sequel.
Samsung Gear IconX 2018 review
Our Samsung IconX 2018 review digs deep to see if the true wireless earbuds have what it takes to take on Apple and company.
Sennheiser HD 450BT headphones review: Good value, with some caveats
Sennheiser's HD 450BT headphones have lots going for them, from crazy-long battery life to impressive noise canceling. That's not to say they're without issues.
TCL SOCL500TWS wireless earbuds hands-on: You get what you pay for
TCL's first true wireless earbuds available in the U.S. have finally landed just ahead of CES 2020. Offering impressive battery life and water resistance at just $80, these earbuds promise a lot of value at a very low price point. But in this market, it takes more than that to impress.
Sony WH-1000XM3 headphones review
Sony took its already outstanding 1000X wireless, noise-canceling headphones and somehow made them even better. With best-in-class noise-canceling, stellar audio quality, unreal battery life and quick-charging, and clever and useful features, these classy cans are the full package.
Bowers and Wilkins PX7 wireless headphones review
Making a splash in the wireless, noise-canceling headphones space is no easy feat considering the excellent products from Sony, Bose, and others. The B&W PX7 manage to do it with their distinctive blend of top-tier materials and awesome sound. But are they worth $400?
Bose Frames Alto review
Everyone knows Bose is responsible for impressive innovations that shake up the audio world. With the Frames, Bose is once again digging up fertile new ground in the somewhat stagnant audio genre. But can these audio sunglasses offer enough versatility to make them worth their $200 price tag?
Jaybird Vista true wireless earbuds review: Ready to tweak
After two prior mediocre attempts, Jaybird scores a win with the Vista true wireless earbuds, a lightweight and comfortable pair that also bring real customization to how they sound. You can easily tweak these earbuds to fit your preferences.
Jabra Elite Active 65t review: Spring for this upgrade
Our favorite fully wireless headphones have gained a small but hyper-usable upgrade, adding excellent sweat-proofing for a small price bump. But are Jabra’s new Elite Active 65t in-ears worth the dough, or are the originals good enough for all but the most hardcore workout enthusiasts?
Microsoft Surface Earbuds hands-on review
Microsoft's got a brand new bag with its own pair of fully wireless earbuds, dubbed the Surface Earbuds. Ostensibly AirPods competitors, the Earbuds put their own spin on wireless sound, including a new way to interact with Microsoft software, translation, and touch controls, all at a hefty price.
Skullcandy Crusher ANC hands-on review
Skullycandy matches its penchanrt for massive bass and clean styling with some impressive new features, including noise cancellation, customized sound, and more. The Skullcandy Crusher ANC are looking to compete with the big boys, and they're priced accordingly. But can they hold their own?
Klipsch T5 True Wireless review
Klipsch’s new true wireless headphones are a classy, high-end pair of AirPod killers with better battery life, water resistance, and one of the prettiest charging cases you’ll ever see. In our review, we take a look at what makes these brand new headphones contenders for your dollars.
Former Senior Editor, A/V
John Higgins is Digital Trends’ former Senior Editor and section lead for A/V. After receiving his Bachelor in Music with an Audio Production focus from Ithaca College and Master of Music in Keyboard Collaborative Arts from the University of Southern California, he began working for Home Theater Magazine in 2003. His time in the print and online publishing world has been spent as a writer, editor, copy editor, researcher, and test lab technician. Before joining Digital Trends, Higgins was the Managing Editor of Tech at Reviewed, part of the USA Today network, where he led the website’s tech coverage. He has previously written for Wirecutter, IGN, Projector Central, T3, Sound & Vision, and Home Theater Magazine covering projectors, televisions, headphones and earbuds, sound bars and speakers, and monitors. He is a yearly attendee at CES and an ISF level 3 certified calibrator.
In addition to his career in publishing, Higgins has been a professional musician since the late 90s, having performed on piano in solo recitals, as a collaborative partner with various singers and instrumentalists, and with the Pacific Symphony. He also is an accomplished guitarist and, with his pop/rock band, has played such hallowed L.A. venues as the Troubadour, Roxy, Viper Room, and House of Blues. For 10 years, he was a teacher and music director at a private school in Los Angeles, and following his teaching career spent some time in the film industry as a post-production sound editor and composer.
Originally from just outside Boston, Higgins has been a Los Angeles resident since 2001 where he lives with his wife, son, two rescue dogs, and parrot. When not working, he spends his time watching TV shows about cooking and serial killers, preparing for his next D&D session, ignoring the growing list of games in his Steam gaming library, and building Legos with his son.