Surprisingly comfortable for their weight Impressive sound and build-quality Adaptive noise canceling is top-notch and so is transparency mode Good headset performance for calls ...

That's more difficult to answer than you might imagine because some ears can withstand loud noises better than others, and individuals' exposures are so variable and difficult to track.

The Earfun Air Pro 4 earbuds deliver serious bass depth and are among the most successful sub-$100 pairs at canceling distracting noise. They offer excellent connectivity options, too, with ...

A pleasing sound, a comfortable fit, and a replaceable cable make this affordable pair a great entry point for the more discerning music fan—but the earbud shape may not suit every ear type.

The larger drivers, compared with those in earbuds, generally allow over-ear pairs to produce better sound than comparably priced in-ear models. We’ve tested hundreds of over-ear headphones ...

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I've been a contributing editor for PCMag since 2011. Before that, I was PCMag's lead audio analyst from 2006 to 2011. Even though I'm a freelancer now, PCMag has been my home for well over a ...