In-ear or over-ear? Which is your preferred type of headphones and why? For many people, this is dictated by style, practicality and portability. If you’re planning on using them virtually seven days ...

Read more on how we test headphones. These have small earpieces that rest inside your outer ear. Pros: Compact, lightweight and easy to carry around with you. Many come with different sizes of ...

These come with hard charging cases for the earbuds, allowing you to recharge them on the go. Corded wireless earbuds, like the Sony WI-C100, which have a wire attaching the two earpieces together.

The comfortably designed earpieces contour to the shape of the ear, and the earbuds sound clear enough for outdoor workouts without compromising awareness. Combined with Soundcore’s great app ...

If you hear a crackling sound in your ear, common causes can include earwax buildup, congestion build-up due to infection or allergy, or tinnitus (ringing in your ears). Some cases can be due to side ...

Ear drainage, also known as otorrhea, can stem from various conditions, each with distinct causes. Common reasons include ear infections, a ruptured eardrum, an object stuck in the ear, and more ...

The Linsoul Tin HiFi T4 earbuds come with a nice carrying case and seven pairs of ear tips. Photo: Marki Williams The build quality is excellent. The earpieces are machined out of aluminum and ...

While wireless headphones dominate the market, many commuters still prefer wired over-ear headphones’ reliability, sound quality, and affordability. Whether you’re plugging into a smartphone with a ...

If you’re searching for sonic satisfaction, our list of the best headphones will be a treat for your ears. From top-spec over-ear noise-cancelling headphones to excellent earbuds for exercise, we’ve ...

April 2025: The JLab Go Sport+ replaces the older JLab Go Air Sport as our “best for workouts” pick. We’ve also added testing ...

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 ...