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Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 review: More for less
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 earbuds drop the price and improve virtually every other aspect.
Soundcore Liberty 4 review: These awesome earbuds just keep getting better
The Soundcore Liberty 4 merge some of Apple's best features with fitness tracking -- and a killer price -- for one of the best values in wireless earbuds.
EarFun Air S review: feature-rich budget earbuds
The EarFun Air S have lots of useful features and custom sound, for a great price. Are they the AirPod alternatives for you?
Apple AirPods 2 review
Apple’s updated AirPods arrived last week with little fanfare and packing only minimal improvements. The question is: Has Apple updated its true wireless earphones enough to keep up with the growing crowd of competitors? Check out our review to find out if this is an upgrade worth making.
Sony LinkBuds S review: Smaller, smarter noise-canceling buds
The Sony LinkBuds S combine superb ANC with some very handy and smart features. But is that a formula for success, or just quirkiness?
Angry Miao’s Cyberblade are a drool-worthy set of gaming wireless earbuds
Angry Miao's Cyberblade wireless earbuds have the kind of low latency that gamers need, but it's their gorgeous industrial design that truly sets them apart.
HyperX just proved that $50 is all you need to spend on a gaming headset
HyperX followed up its popular budget gaming headset with the Cloud Stinger 2, and it's living proof that you don't need to spend more than $50 for greatness.
Treblab’s Z7 Pro takes its inspiration from Sony, but its price from Walmart
The Treblab Z7 Pro look like a carbon copy of Sony's WH-1000XM3/4 but cost a fraction of the price. But are they as good? We were surprised by the results.
LG Tone Free T90Q review: Taking a spatial shot at the AirPods Pro, with a little help from Dolby
LG's Tone Free T90Q bring head-tracking spatial audio to both iOS and Android users alike, breaking Apple's monopoly on the immersive listening feature.
The Jabra Elite 5 earbuds are essentially flawless
We went searching for problems with the Jabra Elite 5 and simply couldn't find any. For $150, they're as close to a no-brainer purchase as you're likely to get.
Audacious audio: Mark Levinson’s $999 wireless headphones are awesome, and hard to recommend
Mark Levinson's hugely expensive No. 5909 wireless noise canceling headphones cost $999 – $400 more than their closest competitor. Are they worth it?
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 review: No-brainer buds
Samsung's most basic true wireless earbuds are anything but basic. In our review, we take a look at whether the Galaxy Buds 2 might be right for you.
Oppo Enco X2 review: Punching above its weight
With superb sound quality, 24-bit audio support, good ANC, Oppo Enco X2 are one of the best earbuds in the mid-range segment. But should you purchase these?
HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless review: 300 hours of audio bliss
HyperX's Cloud Alpha Wireless boasts a massive 300 hours of battery life, which is backed up by the best comfort and sound quality in the industry.
Logitech G435 gaming headset review: Too cheap to be good
Logitech is tempting buyers with an affordable wireless gaming headset, but cuts too many corners to reduce the price.
Corsair Virtuoso RGB Wireless XT review: A headset that’s good beyond gaming
Corsair's Virtuoso RGB Wireless XT offers unique features that let it act not only as your gaming cans, but also as your everyday wireless headphones.
Corsair HS80 RGB Wireless review: Everything a great headset requires
Corsair's HS80 isn't the most premium gaming headset, but its superb comfort, sound quality, and intuitive controls might just make it one of the best.
Soundcore Life P3 review: A new standard for affordable earbuds
Soundcore's Life P3 true wireless earbuds cost just $80, and yet they're loaded with features like ANC and wireless charging. Are they too good to be true?
Beyerdynamic Free Byrd review: Going after the AirPods Pro’s two biggest weaknesses
Beyerdynamic's Free Byrd are the company's first true wireless earbuds. Can they beat the AirPods Pro and other noise-canceling buds? We put them to the test.
V-Moda S-80 on-ear headphones review: a heavy, expensive gimmick
V-Moda's S-80 brings the company's signature sound and style to these pricey wireless on-ears but then misses the mark on almost everything else.
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2 Review: Noise-canceling cans get high marks for style, sound, and comfort
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2 are the British brand's latest interpretation of what a set of noise-canceling headphones should be, and they couldn't be classier.
Razer Opus wireless headphones review: A budget ANC champ
Razer has released its newest headphones, the Razer Opus, a lifestyle product that aims to affordably provide solid sound quality and good noise cancellation.
Mifo S ANC review: Tiny and very comfortable, these sport earbuds drop the ball on features
The Mifo S ANC earbuds prioritize comfort and aesthetics, but cost too much considering their lack of EQ and control customizations.
Rode NTH-100 review: Super-comfy studio cans
Rode's first set of headphones are beautifully designed and comfortable, but do they have what it takes to beat the world's favorite studio monitors?
Anker Soundcore’s Sport X10 add ANC and rotating earhooks for a quiet and comfy workout
Anker made the Soundcore Sport X10 for the active crowd, bending those ear hooks enough to fit any pair of ears during vigorous runs or workouts.
HyperX Cloud Mix earbuds review: A gamer’s take on true wireless
HyperX is entering the world of true wireless earbuds with the Cloud Mix earbuds, and they're a solid first attempt despite their high price tag.
Edifier NeoBuds Pro review: A new standard in affordable audio
Want amazing sound, active noise cancellation, and crystal-clear transparency? The Edifier NeoBuds Pro have it all, for way less money than the competition.
Edifier Stax Spirit S3 review: Great planar sound at an accessible price
The Edifier Stax Spirit S3 are planar magnetic over-ear headphones that offer stunningly good sound, making their relatively high price seem like a bargain.
Libratone Air+ review: Stylish AirPods Pro alternative
Libratone Air+ wireless earbuds sound terrific and look unique, and are marred only by poor call quality.
Audio-Technica ATH-CKS50TW review: Big buds, big sound, big battery
The Audio-Technica ATH-CKS50TW are an astonishing value, with noise-canceling and sound quality that rivals much pricier buds, plus huge battery life.
Tribit MoveBuds H1 review: Made to make you sweat
Tribit MoveBuds H1 are for the active crowd, boasting a sporty design that delivers comfort, durability, and battery life that will last longer than the competition.
Razer Electra Review
Razer’s Electra headphones make a bold impression with their huge size and green highlights, but maintain a surprisingly balanced and pleasing sound for both gaming and music.
OnePlus Buds Pro review: Good buds with a few flaws
The OnePlus Buds Pro offer great sound and ANC, but a few usability issues keep them from being a top pick.
Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 review
The Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 are meant to replace the vaunted QC 35 II. We dig into the Bose 700’s new look and sound to find out if they succeeded.
Senior Editor, A/V
John Higgins is Digital Trends’ Senior Editor and section lead for A/V. After receiving his Bachelor in Music with an Audio Production focus from Ithaca College and Master of Music in Keyboard Collaborative Arts from the University of Southern California, he began working for Home Theater Magazine in 2003. His time in the print and online publishing world has been spent as a writer, editor, copy editor, researcher, and test lab technician. Most recently, Higgins was the Managing Editor of Tech at Reviewed, part of the USA Today network, where he led the website’s tech coverage. He has previously written for Wirecutter, IGN, Projector Central, T3, Sound & Vision, and Home Theater Magazine covering projectors, televisions, headphones and earbuds, sound bars and speakers, and monitors. He is a yearly attendee at CES and an ISF level 3 certified calibrator.
In addition to his career in publishing, Higgins has been a professional musician since the late 90s, having performed on piano in solo recitals, as a collaborative partner with various singers and instrumentalists, and with the Pacific Symphony. He also is an accomplished guitarist and, with his pop/rock band, has played such hallowed L.A. venues as the Troubadour, Roxy, Viper Room, and House of Blues. For 10 years, he was a teacher and music director at a private school in Los Angeles, and following his teaching career spent some time in the film industry as a post-production sound editor and composer.
Originally from just outside Boston, Higgins has been a Los Angeles resident since 2001 where he lives with his wife, son, two rescue dogs, and parrot. When not working, he spends his time watching TV shows about cooking and serial killers, preparing for his next D&D session, ignoring the growing list of games in his Steam gaming library, and building Legos with his son.