Earbuds & AirPods
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Earbuds go by many different names, including earphones, in-ear headphones, in-ear monitors or simply buds. They also come in all shapes and sizes and can be both wired or wireless, with some variations. Probably the most widely known (and worn) earbuds are the AirPods, which Apple launched in 2016.
Compared to over-ear and on-ear headphones, they offer a more compact, lightweight design that’s easier to set up and store. Earbuds are often cheaper too (usually), and have better stability. Being small does have its disadvantages - namely with sound quality, which can’t match wired headphones - but every music lover should own at least one pair all the same.
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Bose's Ultra Open Earbuds clip onto your ears so you can hear your surroundings
By Cesar Cadenas published
The Ultra Open Earbuds will support Bose's OpenAudio and they will be available in a limited quantity.
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The cheapest AirPods sales and deals in January 2024
By Mackenzie Frazier last updated
The best Airpods deals are right here in this guide with the best AirPods sales and prices that are available online.
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I tried Sennheiser’s Momentum True Wireless 4 and they really are its best earbuds yet
By Amelia Schwanke published
The new flagship Momentum True Wireless 4 earbuds from Sennheiser are ready for the next-generation of audio tech that will finally deliver true lossless music.
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Xiaomi’s new wireless earbuds bring high-end audio tech in a super-cool marble design
By Amelia Schwanke published
Xiaomi’s Redmi Buds 5 Pro look like high-tech AirPods with a premium design of marble and leather, and are now globally available.
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I tried Audio-Technica's cheaper hi-res LDAC earbuds and the clarity is audacious
By Becky Scarrott published
Audio-Technica's ATH-TWX7 December-issue earbuds show great promise – and at this early stage, I'm impressed.
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Astell & Kern AK UW100MKII review – lots of promise, squandered
By Tom Bedford published
The AK UW100MKII are truly promising true wireless earbuds that are let down by some surprisingly basic issues.
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Samsung shows off a Galaxy Buds case with an OLED screen – has no plans to release it
By Hamish Hector published
Samsung has made a prototype Galaxy Buds case with an OLED screen but does it need one?
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The best AirPods Pro sales and deals for January 2024
By Mackenzie Frazier last updated
Your guide to today's best AirPods Pro deals and sales that are available online.
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