Apple's AirPods Pro 2 gain FDA approval as over-the-counter hearing aids
Premium earbuds cost far less than some traditional hearing aids
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Apple AirPods 4 arrive with Pro-level features at a more affordable price
A new $179 mid-range version gains the Pro model's intelligent noise management features
Sony's new MDR-M1 headphones offer studio-quality sound at a premium
Sony aims for new studio standard with these closed-back headphones
Bang & Olufsen's new $1,549 luxury headphones are so repairable, they can theoretically last forever
Materials so luxurious, even the earcups are made of lambskin
Apple might launch two AirPods 4 variants next month, replacing 2nd and 3rd generation models
Pricing still to be determined
Dyson continues its audio push with the $500 customizable OnTrac ANC headphones
Reviews say they're worth the money
Sonos Ace are the company's first headphones, starting at $449
The Sonos Ace pack in ANC, Dolby Atmos spatial audio, and TV audio swap. First impressions confirm excellent audio and build quality, which has to be expected given the hefty competition and pricing.
New AI headphone prototype filters out noise, focuses on voices
They give you selective hearing superpowers
Refreshed Beats Solo on-ear headphones get better battery life, improved acoustics
Beats also has a new set of Solo Buds
Astro's latest headset doubles as an HDMI 2.1 switcher
Quickly switch between Xbox, PlayStation, and PC (or Mac) inputs
Fairphone brings its repairability smarts to headphones
The headphones can be broken down into nearly a dozen replaceable pieces
The cyberpunky Dyson Zone air-purifying headphones arrive in March for $949
Also works as an expensive piece of cosplay kit
The Best Headphones - Holidays 2022
A quality set of headphones are essential for enjoying music and games, listening to podcasts and audiobooks on the go, and keeping your focus up while working out. Here's our guide to the best headphones you buy right now.
Sonos plans to enter four new product categories starting next year
One new category might be headphones, which the company has been planning since 2019
Bowers & Wilkins launches premium Px8 wireless headphones
A new challenger in the premium wireless headphone space
Logitech announces $100 speaker add-on for the Meta Quest 2 VR headset
Inspired by the Valve Index VR headset
Adidas shows off solar-powered headphones with 80 hours of battery life
Near unlimited battery life with a constant light source
Sennheiser's new Momentum 4 wireless headphones have a 60-hour battery life
Great sound and even better battery life
Sony's new WH-1000XM5 headphones get first reviews
With improved noise cancellation, a new design and more refined sound, Sony's offering remains the best ANC headphones on the market, but they're also more expensive at $399.
Bang & Olufsen launches new Beoplay Portal gaming headset with PlayStation support
Other improved features include increased battery life and a new wireless dongle
GN Group, owner of Jabra, acquires SteelSeries for $1.2 billion
Audio solutions company pays a steep price to tune into the gaming and e-sports markets
Sony expands its wireless audio lineup with the WF-C500 earbuds and WH-XB910N headset
Whether you prefer wireless earbuds or a wireless headset, Sony has you covered
Bose's new QuietComfort 45 is a small, but welcome upgrade to the QuietComfort 35 II
Improved voice isolation, listening modes, and longer battery life are some of the upgrades
The Rock teams up with JBL and Under Armour on a pair of over-ear sports headphones
Can you hear what The Rock is cookin?
Nothing's Ear (1) debut today to mixed reviews
Nothing's earbuds are distinctively styled and offer enviable specs including ANC, wireless charging and that $99 price. But there's room for improvement if they want to overcome more established rivals, in particular connectivity hiccups.