Alex Bracetti
A lifestyle journalist with an affinity for consumer products, Alex has over a decade of experience and has worked with popular publications such as Complex, Thrillist, Men’s Health, Gear Patrol, AskMen, and Hoop Magazine. He currently focuses on audio, reviewing the most coveted headphones in the market for both Tom’s Guide and Laptop Magazine.
Latest articles by Alex Bracetti
Soundcore C30i review
By Alex Bracetti published
Soundcore's entry-level open earbuds look and sound good, but there are impracticalities at the price that mean they won't be suitable for all.
JBL Soundgear Sense review: Great sound but features are lacking at the price
By Alex Bracetti published
The JBL Soundgear Sense sound better than most sporty open earbuds, but their lack of essentials warrants a lower MSRP.
Skullcandy EcoBuds review: Eco-conscious buds with big sound and a budget price
By Alex Bracetti published
The Skullcandy EcoBuds will appeal to deal hunters who want an eco-friendly approach, but the save the planet approach makes some sacrifices.
JBL Live 670NC review: Rich sound with 65-hour playback but weak ANC
By Alex Bracetti published
JBL’s latest on-ear headphones offer rich sound and remarkable features for the price, but miss several marks, including 3D audio and ANC.
Tidal review: An unbeatable hi-fi music streaming experience
By Alex Bracetti last updated
If audio quality is important to you along with clear artist remuneration, then there’s only one music streaming service worthy of your money.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 review
By Alex Bracetti last updated
Adaptive sound, smarter ANC, and a refreshed design make the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 one of the best wireless earbuds for noise cancellation.
Apple AirPods Pro 2 vs. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2: Which earbuds win?
By Alex Bracetti last updated
We’ve put the Apple AirPods Pro 2 and Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 through rigorous testing to find out which offer the best value.
Anker Soundcore H30i review
By Alex Bracetti published
The Anker Soundcore H30i wireless headphones have strong sound and they give longer playback times than most entry-level models, but the low price means some basic features are MIA.
Soundpeats Space review
By Alex Bracetti published
The $89 Soundpeats Space headphones have decent sound and remarkably long battery life, but they also have some of the worst ANC and call quality performance we've ever tested.
Sennheiser Accentum Plus vs. Sennheiser Accentum: What's the difference?
By Alex Bracetti published
I loved Sennheiser's original Accentum, so what does the new Plus version offer? Here I outline the differences to help determine which are the best mid-price noise-canceling headphones for you.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 vs Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3: They look the same so what are the differences?
By Alex Bracetti published
Sennheiser’s latest and previous flagship buds go head-to-head to outline the generational changes and to determine which is the better purchase for you.
Soundcore Motion X500 review
By Alex Bracetti published
The Soundcore Motion X500 delivers quality spatial audio, but it falls short on battery life and is low on features.
Sony WF-C700N vs. OnePlus Buds 3: Which budget noise-canceling earbuds win?
By Alex Bracetti published
The OnePlus Buds 3 offer some of the best style, features and audio performance I've heard under $100, but how do they compare to Sony's budget ANC gem?
Creative Aurvana Ace 2 review
By Alex Bracetti published
Creative’s Aurvana Ace 2 earbuds with xMEMS drivers offer better sound quality than dynamic driver buds, but they lack certain fundamentals.
Beats Fit Pro review: Apple's best workout headphones
By Alex Bracetti, Lee Dunkley last updated
The Beats Fit Pro is an exceptional sporty model that merges brand staples with high-end Apple features.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro review: Better noise canceling than AirPods Pro
By Alex Bracetti last updated
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro delivers high-end sound and superb ANC make these an essential audio companion for Galaxy smartphone owners.
Sony's WF-C700N buds are a noise-canceling leader at a bargain price
By Alex Bracetti last updated
These Sony earbuds undercut the competition with class-leading sound and adaptive active noise cancelation in a sensational package.
OnePlus Buds 3 review
By Alex Bracetti published
These $99 OnePlus Buds 3 are a great budget option with impressively 'Pro'-like features to rival market leaders including AirPods Pro 2 and Sony's WF-1000XM5 wireless earbuds.
AirPods Pro 2 vs OnePlus Buds 3: Which noise-canceling earbuds win?
By Alex Bracetti published
OnePlus’ latest flagship buds just launched to rave reviews, but how do they compare to the critically acclaimed AirPods Pro 2?
I tried these $99 wired earbuds and they're perfect for audiophiles
By Alex Bracetti last updated
The EarFun EH100 sound much better than the AirPods when it comes to portable audio, with true lossless audio and natural sonic personalization, and they cost a lot less too.
I test headphones for a living, and these are my favorite noise cancelers under $200
By Alex Bracetti published
The $179 Sennheiser Accentum are the year’s biggest audio surprise and the best headphone deal around.
1More SonoFlow SE review
By Alex Bracetti published
These $54 1More ANC headphones have 50-hour battery life and superb audio, making them one of the best cheap noise-canceling headphones you can buy.
I've been living with this Bose Bluetooth speaker for 7 years and it continues to outperform newer rivals — here's how
By Alex Bracetti published
The Bose SoundLink Revolve+ is a portable speaker with evergreen sound
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