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

Bose's new QC Ultra headphones and wireless earbuds are great — here's how I made them sound even better
By Alex Bracetti published
Here are 7 ways to boost the sound of Bose's new Ultra headphones and wireless earbuds so that you can optimize the listening experience on the world's best noise-canceling cans.

I tried Sony’s InZone Buds, but they're not the universal wireless earbuds I hoped for
By Alex Bracetti published
Sony makes some of the best wireless earbuds in the world, so how do the company's new gaming InZone Buds sound when you ditch the PS5 to listen to music?

How to make watching Halloween movies even more horrifying
By Alex Bracetti last updated
Horror movies sound even more scary through spatial audio headphones. Here's how the new Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones intensified my favorite Halloween flicks with 3D immersive audio.

Bose QuietComfort Headphones vs. Bose 700: Which should you buy?
By Alex Bracetti published
The Bose 700 and the all-new Bose QuietComfort Headphones go head-to-head to determine which are the better noise-canceling headphones to buy.

Bose QuietComfort 45 review
By Alex Bracetti last updated
The $329 Bose QuietComfort 45 is an excellent upgrade with enhanced ANC, sound, and battery life.

Marshall Motif II review: Robust style and sound, but features fall short at $199
By Alex Bracetti published
Decent sound and ANC performance, but there are too many trade-offs

Bose QuietComfort Headphones vs. Bose QuietComfort 45: What's changed?
By Alex Bracetti published
With both models on sale, how do the all-new Bose QC Headphones compare to the company's older QC45 noise-canceling headphones, and which are the best value?

Bose QC Ultra Headphones vs. Bose QC Headphones: What's the difference?
By Alex Bracetti published
What's the difference between the two new Bose noise-canceling headphones? We compare both models to determine which are the better investment.

Bose QuietComfort Headphones review: A QC45 upgrade with better sound and battery life
By Alex Bracetti published
The Bose QuietComfort Headphones replace the QC45 as excellent always-on noise-cancelers with enhanced sound and improved battery life, but there's a catch.

$99 Soundcore Space One headphones are budget noise-cancelers with style
By Alex Bracetti published
Entry-level Soundcore by Anker headphones deliver strong audio and ANC performance with 40-hour playback between recharges in a stylish and affordable package.

Sennheiser Accentum vs. Sony WH-CH720N: Which are the best mid-range ANC headphones?
By Alex Bracetti published
We compare Sennheiser and Sony’s affordable ANC headphones to determine the better noise-cancelling value.

5 ways to get the best music experience from your Samsung Galaxy Watch 6
By Alex Bracetti published
From apps to shortcuts to unlocked features, here’s my list of tips and tricks on how to get the best music experience from your Samsung Galaxy Watch 6.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are my top wireless earbuds pick for Android phones — here’s why
By Alex Bracetti published
Premium sound features and platform-friendly performance make the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro the perfect Android companion.

Google Pixel Buds Pro review: Now this is better
By Alex Bracetti last updated
Google's Pixel Buds Pro are a respectable noise-canceller with great sound and best-ever Google Assistant integration, but fit and functionality could be better at the price.

I just tested the Bose QC Ultra Earbuds — and this feature is a game changer
By Alex Bracetti last updated
Bose Immersive Audio is a new 3D sound experience that impresses with all kinds of content. Find out how it compares to other spatial audio formats.

3 things I love about the new Bose QC Ultra Earbuds — and one I don't
By Alex Bracetti published
How much has Bose’s next-gen flagship changed from the previous version? Here are the biggest differences you need to know about on the QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds.

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds vs. Bose QC Earbuds 2: Which is best?
By Alex Bracetti published
Bose has the two best ANC earbuds on the planet with the QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds and QuietComfort Earbuds 2. Find out which delivers the better experience overall.

5 tech brands that need to quit making wireless earbuds
By Alex Bracetti published
From legacy telecommunication companies to popular smart TV manufacturers, these 5 tech brands need to quit making wireless earbuds.

5 ways to protect your new AirPods case
By Alex Bracetti published
Learn from our audio expert's mistakes by following these tips to help protect your AirPods charging case from wear and tear to ensure that it stays looking great and working for longer.

7 features I want to see on the Bose QuietComfort Ultra
By Alex Bracetti last updated
These flagship features could help make the rumored Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones the next noise-canceling design to beat.

3 reasons the cheaper Sony WF-C700N are better than the Sony WF-1000XM5
By Alex Bracetti published
The $299 Sony WF-1000XM5 are excellent wireless earbuds, but the brand’s less expensive alternatives get you more bang for your buck.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds are one of the best noise cancelers I've tested, here's why
By Alex Bracetti published
New Bose headphones may be on the horizon but the first-gen Bose QuietComfort Earbuds remain one of the best noise-cancelers I've heard.

Are solar-powered headphones worth it?
By Alex Bracetti published
Solar-powered headphones could be the next big wireless audio trend, but they need to do more than cater to fitness types.
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