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Headphone Reviews

After the smartphone, headphones are the gadget we reach for most often in our daily lives. Here, The Verge tracks the best headphones for every budget and purpose, whether they be wireless, noise cancelling, in-ear, or over-ear. With all the big brands — from Bose and Beats to Sony and Sennheiser — and a few of the over-performing smaller ones, there's a perfect pair of headphones out there for everyone, and we'll have it covered.

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Apple AirPods Pro review: perfect fit

Better fit, better sound, higher price

Amazon Echo Buds review: great sound at the right price

Amazon’s first truly wireless earbuds exceed expectations

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Beats Solo Pro review: beat the noise

Master & Dynamic’s new MW07 Plus earbuds boast improved battery life and active noise cancellation

Sennheiser’s Momentum Wireless review: feature-packed, if not a sonic standout

A retro-inspired design packed with features

Aftershokz’s Aeropex are refined bone conduction headphones with most of the same snags

Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 review: taking back the crown

Bose returns to form as it faces more competition than ever before

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Sony WF-1000XM3 noise-canceling earbuds review: blissful listening

Fender Ten 5 review: all about that treble

And they’re amazing at it

Cambridge Audio’s Melomania buds have epic battery life, good sound, and a unique design

Jabra Elite 85h review: like the rest, but not the best

Jabra’s head is in the right place, but a few flaws keep it from greatness

Final E5000 review: delicate bass cannons

Sink into the warm, bassy embrace of these delightful earphones

Powerbeats Pro review: the best Beats