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I test Bluetooth speakers for a living and these are my 12 top picks for outdoor listening this summer

As the weather gets warmer, these are the best Bluetooth speakers to consider for outdoor music listening.

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I was expecting great ANC from these Bose headphones… but WOW!

Cheaper than they were at launch, the Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphone offers cutting edge tech and outstanding value.

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I tested the AirPods Max 2, Sony WH-1000XM6, and Bose QuietComfort Ultra — here's the only pair I’d keep

I review headphones for a living, so I thought I'd compare the biggest flagships in 2026: the AirPods Max 2, WH-1000XM6, and QuietComfort Ultra.

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I just tested Nothing’s new $99 headphones — and I'd buy them over the Bose QuietComfort

The CMF by Nothing Headphone Pro released late last year, and they’re easily my favorite budget headphones to date. They sound supreme, especially with LDAC.

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Bose's new speakers sure do look peachy

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Huawei's FreeBuds Pro 5 convinced me to ditch the Bose QC Ultra Gen 2

Huawei's FreeBuds Pro 5 combine a fabulous sound with great fit, and they don't cost as much as their Bose and Sony rivals.

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I tested the AirPods Max 2 vs Sony WH-1000XM6 — here's the winner

I tested the new Apple AirPods Max 2 against the Sony WH-1000XM6 to see which premium flagship headphones come out on top.

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Marshall’s compact soundbar isn’t just a pretty face — I tested it and it feels like a genuine threat to the Sonos ecosystem

The Marshall Heston 60 is an excellent compact soundbar featuring Dolby Atmos and DTS:X support, and it makes you feel like you're at the movies.

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AirPods Max 2 are shipping now — here's 3 reasons I'd buy and 2 reasons I'd skip

I tested the AirPods Max 2 and loved them, but are they worth it for everyone? Here are 3 reasons I'd buy and 2 reasons I'd skip.

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I tested Nothing Ear (3) vs AirPods 4 vs AirPods Pro 3 — here’s what I'd pick

The Nothing Ear (3) and the AirPods 4 with ANC cost the same, but is it worth spending an extra $50 on the AirPods Pro 3 instead? I tested them to find out.

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I tested the Nothing Ear (3) vs Bose QuietComfort earbuds — here's the winner

The Bose QuietComfort and Nothing Ear (3) cost $179 each, and both mid-range earbuds are fantastic for sound and call quality, but is one better than the other?

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Nothing Headphone (a) review: stylish over-ear option for video editing with huge battery life

Nothing’s cheaper over-ear headphones look the part, last seemingly forever, and get the basics right — but they are not the most comfortable all-day wear.

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I hate that the AirPods Max 2 are the best headphones I've ever used

I reviewed the new AirPods Max 2 and adored them, so much so that every other pair of headphones is ruined for me now.

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I’ve been testing the Nothing Ear (3) for a week — they look super stylish but the sound is the real star

The Nothing Ear (3) are excellent, boasting powerful bass and nuanced vocals, and they feature an innovative 'Super Mic' too. But there are a couple flaws.

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I tested the Apple AirPods Max 2 vs the Bose QuietComfort Ultra — and I'm so impressed

I compared the brand-new Apple AirPods Max 2 with the reigning champ of ANC, the Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen to see which premium headphones are the best.

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I tested the AirPods Max 2 vs AirPods Max — and there's a clear winner

I tested the new Apple AirPods Max 2 against the original (2024 version) AirPods Max, and here's the result.

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Apple AirPods Max 2

Apple’s premium AirPods Max 2 wireless headphones promise fresh features and sonic improvements in a classy, luxury-clad design – but is it enough to remain on par with class-leaders?

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Apple AirPods Max 2 review: ‘Everything from its predecessor dialed up to 11’

Apple AirPods Max 2 take everything from the originals and multiply it by 100. The sound quality, features, and design are now industry-leading.

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I tested the $549 AirPods Max vs the $199 Nothing Headphone (a) — and I'm actually surprised

I tested the AirPods Max against the Nothing Headphone (a) to see if the scrappy, upstart new brand can go head-to-head with one of the giants.

What Hi-Fi?

I'm super excited for the Apple AirPods Max 2 – but a few things are worrying me

Will Apple's luxury flagship wireless headphones outdo their predecessors?

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I tested Bose’s smallest Bluetooth speaker and although I enjoyed its balanced audio, its high price feels hard to justify

Bose’s bijou Bluetooth speaker delivers solid sound, excellent durability, and stylish looks, but I’d still buy a rival instead — here’s why.

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I tested the new Nothing Headphone (a) and I’m obsessed with the sci-fi design — but I'd hoped Nothing might’ve improved the sound

The Nothing Headphone (a) are some of the coolest headphones I’ve ever seen, but the narrow soundstage might put off serious audiophiles.

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Forget BMW and Volvo — I drove the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid for a week and it’s the reason why luxury vehicles are overrated

The 2026 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited offers the gas savings with its hybrid powertrain, while offering an insane amount of features that rival luxury vehicles.

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Considering a complete wireless turntable setup? I've created 4 simple vinyl systems, featuring Bluetooth and Sonos-compatible options

Want to get into wire-free vinyl but don't know how to start? You'll need a nice simple system — and this little quartet all come recommended by an audio editor.

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Not Bose or Sony —I tested these sub-$200 headphones a year ago and I still highly recommend them

A year ago, I tested the JLab Epic Lux Lab Edition over-ear headphones, and even today, I wholeheartedly recommend them for a number of reasons.

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