The premium segment of earbuds now focuses on sound quality, smart noise cancellation, and seamless ecosystem integration.

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December 15, 2020: Apple releases AirPods Max, its first over-ear headphones, touting the device’s pristine design and advanced computational audio. The pricey cans with the sleek aluminum ear cups ...

If you exercise regularly, commute to work, or enjoy listening to music and podcasts around the house, then you'll know the importance of comfortable, noise-cancelling headphones. Having had a pair of ...

It's still a splurge, but it's justified. The AirPods Max's pillowy cushions, consisting of memory foam and mesh, trap warmth like a pair of cozy earmuffs, keeping your ears frosbite-free—all while ...

If you’re on the lookout for quality headphones, the Sony WH-1000XM4 might just catch your eye this season. These may be about five years old, but they are still great headphones in 2025. Especially ...

They might be more than five years old at this point, but the WH-1000XM4 remain a solid pair of noise-canceling cans. They might be more than five years old at this point, but the WH-1000XM4 remain a ...

Now that the all-new Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (Gen 2) have officially launched, you may wonder how they compare to industry favorites like the Apple AirPods Max and Sony WH-1000xM6. Do they ...

Jeff Carlson writes about mobile technology for CNET. He is also the author of dozens of how-to books covering a wide spectrum ranging from Apple devices and cameras to photo editing software and ...

Apple, Bose, and Sony each excel at crafting top-tier wireless noise-cancelling headphones, but after testing all three flagship models, one pair clearly rises above the rest. I’m PCMag’s managing ...

This article is part of Kotaku Deals, produced separately from the editorial team. We may earn a commission when you buy through links on the site. Premium noise-canceling headphones typically demand ...