Audio Reviews

A reliable streaming and podcasting mic with the ‘X factor’

The $79 OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro are an ambitious pair of budget buds that offer as many features as possible for the price, but they require polishing in many areas.

But I really wish it had a companion app

The all-new OnePlus Buds Pro 3 don’t just make an argument for best Android buds – they make one for best wireless earbuds overall.

An on-board DAC makes these USB-C headphones one of the best ways to listen to music while on the move, so long as you don’t mind the wire.

The high price of greatness

No more hot mic gaffes with this color-changing mic-muting touchpad

The Shure Aonic 50 Gen 2 headphones are premium cans with studio-quality sound, which unfortunately fall short for everyday use thanks to poor ANC, a terrible mic and fewer features than rivals.

An AI-infused soundscape that locks features away from non-Samsung device owners, making them a sound set of earbuds built solely for the Galaxy phone crowd.

The Yamaha True X Bar 40A delivers immersive Dolby Atmos sound and impressive frequency response for under $500. Just don’t expect the best bass without a subwoofer.