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Samsung Galaxy Buds Live review: A step backward
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have a slim profile and good battery life. But if sound quality and ANC performance are what you care about, we have bad news.
Skullcandy Crusher Evo review: Teeth-rattling bass
The new $200 Skullcandy Crusher Evo are mega-bass over-ear wireless headphones on steroids, with equally huge battery life, and personalized sound you can hear.
Know Comfy review: Fantastic-fitting true wireless earbuds
Know's new true wireless earbuds, aptly named the Comfy, feature a comforting-but-odd design, decent features, and good overall sound for a $160 price point.
Beats Studio 3 Wireless review: Who let the bass drop?
It's been three years since Beats debuted the Studio 3 Wireless headphones for $350. Now that so much time has passed, are they still worth the money?
1More Colorbuds review: Vibrant colors, detailed sound
The 1More Colorbuds are the company's $100 crossroads between fashion and sound, bringing four different vibrant colors into a true wireless earbuds package.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 2 Pro Review: Studio detail, giant soundstage
The Liberty 2 Pro will drop your jaw with their quality. They punch way above their weight class, contesting – and beating – buds at nearly twice their price.
Beats Solo3 headphones review: Style leads the way
Beats clearly emphasizes style, brand power, and compatibility with Apple products above all else, and average audio performance for $200 might be too steep.
BeatsX review: Expensive, but maybe still worth it
The Beats line of wireless headphones may have newer models to choose from, but the BeatsX are still worth considering thanks to great comfort and call quality.
Anker Soundcore Spirit X2 review: An astonishing value
Anker's new sport-minded earphones, the Spirit X2, feature nine hours of playback per charge, plus an IP68 weather-resistance rating, at an affordable price.
Urbanista London review: Like AirPods Pros, with compromises
The Urbanista London will appeal to those looking for the same features as Apple's AirPods Pro but for less money, but some of those features still need work.
JBL/Under Armour Sport Wireless Train review: Well-aged sound
The JBL/Under Armour Sport Wireless Train on-ear headphones may not have the features to match up to today's newer models, but they do have exceptional sound.
Pioneer DJ HDJ-CUE1BT-R headphones review: Solid sound, customizable style
Pioneer tries its hand at mixing style and function in a pair of on-ear cans and gets good results, making these $100 DJ-inspired headphones worth considering.
Jabra Elite 45h review: The best $100 headphones you can buy
The Jabra Elite 45h manage offer a brilliant combination of sound quality, comfort, and battery life in a sleek and lightweight set of wireless headphones.
Know Calm headphones review: Not unique, but still solid
The Know Calm headphones are intended for more than just music, with features aimed at longer-listening media sources such as with podcasts and audiobooks.
QuietOn Sleep review: ANC earbuds offer silent slumber
Getting a good night's sleep is elusive for far too many of us. QuietOn's Sleep earbuds use ANC to get rid of one pesky insomnia driver: Noise. Do they work?
Avantree Aria Pro headphones review: Functional, affordable
Avantree's Aria Pro wireless headphones may come with underwhelming battery life, but they pack active noise cancellation functionality and good codec support.
Urbanista Athens review: The underdog of sports earbuds
The Urbanista Athens combine an impressive trifecta: Eight hours of battery life with three extra charges, an IP67 weatherproof rating, and a $130 price tag.
SoundPeats Truengine SE review: $40 incredibly well spent
Is it possible to spend less than $50 on true wireless earbuds and get quality sound and features? If the earbuds are the SoundPeats Truengine SE, then yes.
PuroPro headphones review: Safe and sound wireless ANC cans
There are plenty of wireless, noise-canceling headphones for $200 or less, so what makes the PuroPro special? They might just save your long-term hearing.
Sony WH-1000XM4 review: The best headphones get even better
We've never tested a set of wireless noise-canceling headphones we like more than Sony's WH-1000XM3. Until now. The WH-1000XM4 are everything we've ever wanted.
Raycon E55 The Performer Review: Not worth the hype
Raycon’s marketing-heavy hype-machine does not reflect the reality, and its buds come up short of actually being a good recommendation in their price range.
JBL/Under Armour True Wireless Flash X review: Still worth it
JBL and Under Armour have partnered again to bring the second generation True Wireless Flash X to the table, featuring better battery and Bluetooth connection.
LG Tone Free HBS-FN6 review: Self-cleaning buds don’t make the cut
LG's new Tone Free HBS-FN6 true wireless earbuds have an intriguing selling point - they're self-cleaning buds that offer sound fine tuned by Meridian Audio.
Panasonic RB-M700 review: Subwoofers for your head
There are plenty of wireless headphones that promise big bass, but they don't possess the Panasonic RB-M700's bass reactors. They're a boon for bass lovers.
RHA TrueConnect 2 earbuds review: Betting on battery life
The RHA True Connect 2 true wireless earbuds have undoubtedly improved upon the first generation TrueConnect, but the buds' competitors have also made strides.
Grado’s Hemp Headphones: An audio high you won’t soon forget
The material that Grado Labs' Hemp Headphones are made from might beg for laughs, but the top-tier audio performance to expect is anything but a joke.
V-Moda M-200 review: Studio cans with surgical precision
Wired headphones have lost ground to wireless models of late, but when it comes to hearing every audible detail, V-Moda's M-200 prove wired is still wicked.
Audio-Technica ATH-ANC300TW review: A worthy Sony alternative
Audio-Technica's new true wireless earbuds, the ATH-ANC300TW, are a premium competitor to Sony's popular WF-1000XM3, with similar features, sound, and cost.
JLab Epic ANC review: Stuck in limbo
JLab keeps churning out affordable earbuds, and the new Epic ANC continue that legacy. But their features may not be enough to stand out in a crowded market.
Technics TWS EAH-AZ70W earbuds review: Best noise canceling
Technics, Panasonic's high-end audio brand, has finally given us an AirPods Pro and Sony WF-100XM3 competitor with incredible noise-canceling capabilities.
JBL Club One review: Heavyweight headphones that pack a punch
With so many excellent noise-canceling headphones to choose from, why should you consider the pricey JBL Club Ones? It's all about their power and precision.
JLab Epic Sport2 review: Wired for workouts
With an IP66 weatherproof rating, a workout-friendly design, and stellar battery life, JLab created another stout pair of fitness earbuds in the Epic Sport2.
Panasonic RZ-S500W Earbuds Review: Better late than never
Panasonic has come up with its first pair of true wireless earbuds, the RZ-S500W, complete with noise cancellation and more than 6 hours of listening time.
Edifier TWS6 earbuds review: Affordable audio for athletes
The sibling of Edifier's active noise canceling TWS NB, the TWS6 have the design and waterproof rating for intense workouts, plus solid audio and battery life.
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Phil spent the 2000s making newspapers with the Pensacola (Fla.) News Journal, the 2010s with Android Central and then the personality behind Modern Dad, and is currently an editor with Digital Trends. Phil’s online work has taken him all over the United States, as well as Europe and Asia for conferences such as CES, IFA, Mobile World Congress, and all the various one-offs from companies like Google, Samsung, LG, Facebook and the like.
When he’s not writing, editing, podcasting, interviewing or shooting video, Phil serves as president of the Pensacola Youth Soccer 501(c)(3) nonprofit, has worked on multiple local political campaigns and is a part-time photographer and videographer. He’s also a candidate for Pensacola City Council, District 1.
Phil is a native of Pensacola, where he resides with his wife, daughters and a dog named Max.
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