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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.

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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 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 backpack or my pocket. With ...

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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, ...

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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 ...