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Wired earbuds can offer superior sound quality, and they never run out of battery. Here are the four best pairs our editors found after years of testing.

I’m using wireless earbuds constantly. I’m tuning out noise on the subway to listen to an audiobook. I’m taking calls at work. I’m listening to music while I exercise. It's safe to say that I always ...

You don’t have to splurge for great sound; after testing some of the top affordable earbuds on the market, we found three that perform great for less than $100.

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 decade, ...

I use wireless earbuds constantly. I tune out noise on the subway to listen to a podcast, take calls at work, listen to music while I work out — I always have a pair in my bag or my pocket. With so ...

We tested the best wireless headphones of 2026 from Apple, Sony, and more to find the ones worth buying for killer sound, ...

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Block out the world and simply enjoy your music, media, or the sweet sound of silence with the best noise-cancelling headphones we've tested. I’m PCMag’s managing editor for consumer electronics ...

Wired earbuds deliver music, podcasts or audio from games or movies for hours on end without the need for batteries or wireless pairing—and with zero latency. The best wired earbuds offer powerful ...

These stylish wireless earbuds are under $100 on Amazon, Walmart and Target right now.

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. As someone who tests headphones and has a constant ...