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Activo Scoop review: Hi-Fi earbuds with a low-fi price
The Activo Scoop delivers impressive hi-fi sound, powerful bass and versatile wired connectivity at an affordable price.
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Edifier Neobuds Planar review: In-ear headphones with a difference
With the Neobuds Planar, Edifier brings planar magnetic drivers to true wireless in-ear headphones. We put them to the test to see whether this special technology impresses in everyday use.
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Best over-ear headphones 2026: AirPods Max vs the best alternatives
AirPods Max face stiff competition. We compare Apple, Bose, Sony, Sonos, and more to find the best over-ear headphones you can buy in 2026.
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Best earbuds for iPhone: iPhone compatible earbuds sound checked
These are the best iPhone compatible earbuds.
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Powerbeats Fit vs AirPods Pro 3: There isn't an obvious choice anymore
Both Powerbeats Fit and AirPods Pro 3 work seamlessly with the iPhone, but they’re built for very different kinds of users.
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Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 review: Great sounding Bluetooth headphones
They are pricy, but with Hi-Fi sound in both wired and wireless modes and luxurious design and build quality, it's worth it.
Macworld Podcast
Podcast: Why you should buy the AirPods Pro 3
Check out this episode to hear the latest about Apple’s AirPods Pro 3. Find out about how they sound, how they fit, how the heart-rate monitoring works, and more.
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AirPods Pro 3 review: Apple's biggest small upgrade ever
Better fit, better sound, longer battery, and the same price. What’s not to like?
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JBL Tour One M3 Smart TX review: Bluetooth/wired Auracast headphones
An affordable alternative to the AirPods Max, with support for new Bluetooth tech that enables more than one device to share audio.
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AirPods vs AirPods Pro: Which is right for your ears?
Don't know whether to buy the AirPods 4, AirPods 4 with ANC, or AirPods Pro 2? Here's how they stack up.
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Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 review: Great sounding headphones at a good price
The Hi-Fi veterans at B&W show Apple how to make a classy and affordable set of cans.
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Soundcore AeroClip review: Clip-on open-ear earphones
The AeroClip impresses with its very balanced and good sound tuning for headphones that rest on the ear.
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Huawei Freeclip review
The Freeclip is an exciting alternative to open-ear headphones with a headband.
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JBL Tour Pro 3 review
Earphones withe great sound and other features such as the touch display on the charging box and the USB audio connection.
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Master & Dynamic ME05 earbuds review
Master & Dynamic updates its old-school wired earbuds for the USB era.
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Creative Aurvana Ace Mimi review
The Creative Aurvana Ace Mimi sounds good, but the noise cancellation and control are not impressive.
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Powerbeats Pro 2 review: Best fitness buds groove to their own (heart) beat
When you have the most popular fitness earbuds ever, what do you do for an encore?
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Best AirPods 2025: AirPods, AirPods Pro or Max?
In this AirPods comparison, we explain which AirPods are best and which are the most recent, and rank them.
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Shokz Openfit Air review
Enjoy music while running through the forest and still hear the chirping of birds or the ringing of an approaching cyclist.
Macworld Podcast