Sycamore is a tiny, lightweight near-field speaker specifically for gadgets like smartwatches and AR glasses.
The sound and build quality on the JLab Go Pop ANC Earbuds explain the $30 price tag.
Slightly inefficient noise canceling got in the way of decent sound, a long battery life, and intuitive controls.
Given the balanced sound and efficient noise-canceling on the QuietComfort buds, it's a shame that they're so unwieldy.
I could wear the Nothing Ear (Open) buds all day for podcasts and taking calls, but for enjoying music, I'd pick something else.
Are they worth the ridiculously steep price, short battery life, and limited functionality?
We were fans of the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro until we came across the Pixel Buds Pro 2.
Alienware’s next best attempt at a gaming headset goes back to basics. It has solid audio, but it may be looking too much to the past.
The Pixel Buds Pro 2 ace every single category, but the Gemini integration keeps them from being truly great.
If you also found the latest AirPods 4 underwhelming, these are a few alternatives you could look into.
They had underwhelming ANC against high-end noise, uncomfortable fit, and poor battery life.
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Turn the dial down on typical commotion with Apple's new AirPods.
We also spend some time with the AirPods Max which now support USB-C charging and come in a batch of new fun colors.
The Major V feature quite a few frills, but their overall sound is disappointing.
OpenRun Pro 2 sport of a host of welcome upgrades and finally ditches its proprietary magnetic charger for USB-C.
These buds are a great value but if you're in need of good ANC, you'll have to look elsewhere.
Average at best in some departments; critically underwhelming in others.
These features might help it pass the already high bar set by the previous generation Pixel Buds Pro.
The Pixel Buds Pro 2 promise better bass, treble, and ANC, but the most significant improvement may be the buds design.
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