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• The Best Apple AirPods to Buy in 2026

  Apple sells four types of AirPods, including three sets of earbuds and one pair of headphones. We compare them all to help you determine which is right for you.

  6 days, 14 hours By Tim Gideon, Eric Zeman

  
• The Best Soundbars for 2026

  Want better audio from your TV? From our test lab to your living room, these are the top soundbars we've tested.

  1 week, 5 days By Will Greenwald

  
• The Best Cheap Bluetooth Speakers for 2026

  Affordable wireless audio has come a long way in recent years. Here are the top Bluetooth speakers we've tested under $100, along with what you need to know when shopping for one.

  1 month By Tim Gideon

  
• The Best On-Ear/Over-Ear Headphones for 2026

  Are you a fan of high-quality audio but don't want to put anything in your ears? These are our favorite on-ear and over-ear headphones.

  1 month, 2 weeks By Tim Gideon, Ben Moore

  
• The Best Podcast Equipment for 2026

  A good hook can draw listeners in, but bad sound quality can drive them away. From mics to headphones, here’s the best podcast gear we’ve tested for recording professional-quality audio.

  1 month, 3 weeks By Tim Gideon

  
• The Best Smart Speakers for 2026

  Whether you use Alexa, Google, or Siri for your AI voice assistant, these are the top smart speakers we've tested.

  1 month, 3 weeks By Will Greenwald

  
• Splurging on Wireless Headphones? Do It for ANC and Comfort, Not Sound Quality

  As someone who's tested wireless audio gear for over a decade, it might surprise you to hear that sound quality isn't my top priority when choosing new wireless headphones. Here's why.

  2 months, 1 week By Tyler Hayes

  
• Preorders Open for Next-Gen Google Home Speaker With Gemini Smarts

  The $99.99 device replaces the aging Nest Audio and comes with Gemini for Home, a voice assistant that features advanced natural language understanding and reasoning.

  2 months, 2 weeks By Chloe Albanesius

  
• Amazon Echo Dot Max

  4.5 Outstanding Editors' Choice

  2 months, 2 weeks By Will Greenwald

  
• Amazon Fire TV Soundbar Plus

  3.0 Average

  2 months, 2 weeks By Will Greenwald

  
• Amazon Fire TV Soundbar

  2.0 Subpar

  2 months, 2 weeks By Will Greenwald

  
• SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Omni

  4.5 Outstanding Editors' Choice

  2 months, 2 weeks By Will Greenwald

  
• Fender Mix

  3.0 Average

  2 months, 3 weeks By Christian De Looper

  
• The Best Computer Speakers for 2026

  A good set of speakers can help turn your PC into the ultimate home entertainment rig. Here's what to look for when shopping, along with the best computer-friendly speakers we've tested.

  2 months, 4 weeks By Tim Gideon, Will Greenwald

  
• New Apple Beats Headphones Teased by Post Ahead of the World Cup

  The news comes after a mysterious Apple FCC filing appeared last week for new over-ear Bluetooth headphones.

  3 months By Will Mccurdy