But we've tested the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds so we know they sound fantastic; in fact, we rate them as the best-sounding open-ear buds yet. We haven't yet tried them with the Smart Soundbar yet ...

Though Bose's QuietComfort Ultra have a slight edge ... Though some people may prefer the comfort of an open design, in-ear buds enable much better sound isolation, and since audio doesn't ...

The C40i in-ears have a new clip design that should both improve comfort and keep the earbuds where they need to be.

Do you want big comfortable over-ears, or in-ear buds that seal you away from the ... What do you need them for? My Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones a phenomenal when traveling, but going ...

This design allows for a variety of advantages over traditional in-ear ‘buds. First ... If you have some money to burn, the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds ($299 at Amazon) are some of the best you ...

Nothing recently launched its first-ever open-ear buds, the Nothing Ear (Open), which retails for $150. As the company’s debut open-ear buds, they’re not too bad. Sure, there were things ...

Over-ear cans are usually better at blocking out ... Noise cancellation, while not quite as good as that of the aforementioned Bose buds, gets a big tick. They look great too, and fit your ears ...

I wouldn’t quite compare the audio quality on the Ear (open) to Bose, but it’s still quite impressive; everything is clear and the bass isn’t bad, which is an accomplishment for buds with ...

Best noise-cancelling wireless earbuds The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (buy now ... which enhance passive noise isolation and comfort without causing excessive ear pressure. The buds stay securely ...

The open in-ear form factor has been getting more attention from brands in the last few months and Xiaomi's Buds 5 are the latest pair of TWS buds to omit the silicon tips. Despite not carrying ...

Google has continued to stick with the former, with the Pixel Buds Pro 2 embracing a design that rests on your ear canal more than anything else. The earbuds “float” in your ears, as Andrew ...

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 ...