The AirPods Pro's sound is balanced, enjoyable, and among the best in the price range. Thanks to a handy new feature called Adaptive Audio, the earphones can automatically switch between noise cancellation and transparency mode and even adjust the volume depending on your surroundings.

Based on these reviews, it sounds like Nothing's first over-ear headphones are solid, at worst. You may have to deal with slightly worse audio quality than some of the more expensive models, and you may not like the design, but they seem like a good value where it counts.

When testing the best open-ear earbuds and headphones, I started with brands that we’ve trusted in the past, including Bose, Soundcore, and Sony, and also sought out brands known for innovation ...

Here are the technical details for those who want to geek out: the Bass BP1 Pros feature -50 dB deep noise reduction, four real-time noise sensors, and 4kHz wideband noise recognition.

AUKEY's 5.0 are another well-balanced pair of earbuds, but they're in-ear rather than behind-the-ear. That means they're lighter, but only get eight to ten hours of battery life per charge.

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Your earbuds need to fit your ears well, or else they will fall out during intense exercise, in our experience. All of our earbud recommendations come with multiple sized ear tips.

While most sports earbuds have oversized cases to accommodate the over-ear hooks, Anker’s Soundcore earbuds have a case that’s barely bigger than Bose’s QC Ultras. Best Workout Headphones ...

As mentioned, I reached out to a slew of manufacturers for this guide, with full disclosure that I’d be putting what are ostensibly non-fitness headphones through a torture test of distance runs.

Whether out for a run or lifting weights, the best over-ear headphones for working out can enhance your overall experience. Our top picks for 2024 include Beats and Sony.