When Samsung launched its original Galaxy Buds Pro noise-canceling earbuds, one of its headline marketing messages was the attention it paid to their sound quality. Indeed, they delivered on that front, but a certain subset of users, including me, found them to be a less than ideal fit for their ears. In my case, none …
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Best Wireless Earbuds and Headphones for Samsung Phones
Almost every major phone has transitioned away from the 3.5mm headphone jack, requiring owners to use Bluetooth headphones or a USB-C-to-3.5mm headphone adapter if they want to listen to music, podcasts or anything else. That includes owners of Galaxy S20 or Note 20 phones (or the earlier Galaxy Note 10 series). Popular Apple-centric models such as Apple AirPods and the Beats Powerbeats Pro work just fine with Galaxy phones, but since …
Read More »Get JBL’s Great New Earbuds for $50 Off
In case you missed this deal back in June, it returned in early August and is still available. JBL has put out some decent true-wireless earbuds over the years, but nothing that really got me too excited. That’s finally changed with the arrival of the Samsung-owned brand’s new Live Pro 2 and Live Free 2 buds. Both sets of buds …
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One of the most prominent features in headphones these days is active noise cancellation, and for good reason. Having a pair of cans that can cut the noise around you while you’re working or on your commute can enhance your listening experience, especially if you’re in a loud environment and want to focus or zone out. The very best pairs of …
Read More »Beats’ Kim Kardashian Collaboration Fit Pro Earbuds Are Selling Fast
In case you missed it, Beats’ limited-edition Beats Fit Pro earbuds collaboration with Kim Kardashian went up for preorder today and are now sold out at Apple. However, the buds’ three new neutral color options — moon, dune and earth — are still available at Amazon. Beats has said the new colors will be available “while supplies last,” but you …
Read More »Best PC Speakers for 2022
Whether you’ve got a high-end rig for PC gaming, a desktop for your home office or are a casual laptop user, a decent pair of PC speakers is an absolute necessity. They’re not quite as immersive as a good pair of headphones, but they provide clear, detailed audio while still allowing you to pay attention to doorbells, pets, kids and anything else going on …
Read More »All the Best Headphones for Working at Home in 2022
Headphones that are good for working from home are also helpful in a hybrid working world. Whether you’re fully or partially working from home, you still need a well-stocked home office, including work from home headphones that filter background noise and tune out distractions. A high-quality pair of headphones with active noise cancellation will help you communicate well in virtual …
Read More »Best Speakerphone in 2022 for Working From Home
People may have returned to their offices after the pandemic, but many have stayed home. Remote work has become the norm for many business people, which means home offices need to be more equipped than ever. A work PC or laptop, a supportive chair and a standing desk are all great options for home offices, but there’s plenty of other …
Read More »Best Bargain True Wireless Earbuds for Under $50
We live in the best era for budget earbuds as it’s not hard to find quality ones at a bargain. We have an extensive list of the top AirPods alternatives under $100, but if you’re looking for something even cheaper, there are a number of excellent options. We’ve put together this list of the best budget true wireless earbuds. There are a …
Read More »Best Headphones for 2022: Top Picks for All Styles
Here at CNET we have many headphones reviews and roundups of the best headphones — not surprising considering just how many options are out there right now. I’ve taken the best of the best headphones from several categories, including wired and wireless, and distilled that information into a top overall headphones list. While many of the headphones on the list …
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