headphones
The best noise-canceling headphones for 2025
Whether you’re working in a noisy office, commuting on a packed train or just trying to focus at home, a good pair of noise-canceling headphones can make all the difference. The best noise-canceling headphones block out distractions and let you enjoy your music, podcasts or calls in peace — all while delivering great sound quality…
From Budget to Premium: Where to Find the Best Headphones in Dubai
You’re at Dubai International Airport, with a coffee in hand, boarding pass in pocket. The gate’s buzzing, kids are crying, and someone’s on a loud video call. You dig in your bag, grab your headphones, and let out a sigh. One side doesn’t work. The noise cancellation is a myth. And that “wireless” promise? Let’s…
The best wireless earbuds for 2025
Finding the best wireless earbuds can make a huge difference in how you experience music, podcasts, calls and even daily commutes. Whether you’re tuning out distractions on the train or taking work calls on the go, today’s wireless earbuds pack impressive audio quality and convenience into tiny, pocket-friendly forms. Many now offer excellent noise cancellation,…
Apple AirPods Max vs. Sony XM6: Which noise-canceling headphones should you buy?
The Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones are all the rage right now. A moderately upgraded design with adaptive noise cancellation and proprietary audio technologies have earned them the title of best sound-first headphones here at Mashable. Furthermore, they perform efficiently with all Android and iOS/macOS devices. However, if you’re solely an Apple user, Sony’s all-new flagship cans…
The best earbuds we’ve tested for 2025
It’s hard to buy a bad pair of wireless earbuds these days, and with constant discounts and deals wherever you look, now is as good of a time as any to splurge on the pair you’ve been eyeing. The market has come a long way since the early era of true wireless earbuds when we…
Review: I compared Sony’s new XM6 headphones to the competition
Table of Contents Table of Contents Table of ContentsSony WH-1000XM6 Headphones review: How do they sound?Sony WH-1000XM6 Headphones review: What’s new?Sony WH-1000XM6 Headphones review: What’s not new?Sony WH-1000XM6 Headphones review: The ANC is incredibleThe new Sony XM6 Headphones: Just the specsSony WH-1000XM6 Headphones: Are they worth it?How We Tested On May 15, Sony launched its…
A tariff survival guide to buying refurbished smartphones, TVs, and headphones
Table of Contents Table of Contents Table of ContentsWhat are the advantages of buying refurbished?Best places to buy refurbished electronicsWootBack MarketBest Buy Refurbished Electronics Outlet Amazon RenewedBuying refurbished from AppleBuying refurbished from NintendoBuying refurbished from SamsungBuying refurbished from DysonFrequently Asked Questions Before tariffs get you down, brush up on the best places to buy refurbished…
Unconventional headphones: Sonic response consistency, albeit cosmetically ungainly
Back in mid-2019, I noted that the ability to discern high quality music and other audio playback (both in an absolute sense and when relatively differentiating between various delivery-format alternatives) was dependent not only on the characteristics of the audio itself but also on the equipment used to audition it. One key link in the…
The best wireless workout headphones for 2025
Regardless of what kind of exercise you’re into, if you’re working out, you’ll want a pair of wireless workout headphones. They allow you to be free and untethered during a serious weight-lifting session, a 5K run, an hour at the skate park and everywhere in between where you’re moving and sweating a ton. There are…
The best VR accessories for 2025
VR headsets have jumped into a whole lot of homes these past few years, primarily due to Meta’s regular releases, Sony’s PSVR 2 and PC-adjacent products from HTC, HP, Vive and others. Many of these headsets are great on their own, but they really shine when outfitted with accessories. However, the industry is squarely in…
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