Audio Buying Guides

Updated Looking for the best portable hi-res music player? Here's our pick of digital audio players from Astell & Kern, Sony and more.

Updated These best noise-cancelling earbuds block out the world without the bulk of over-ear headphones.

Mute planes, trains and automobiles with our top travel headphones and earbuds, from Sony, Bose, Sennheiser and more.

Our carefully considered pick of the best earbuds, including wireless and wired options from the best brands in the business.

Updated We put the best AirPods to the test, alongside the best Beats headphones.

Buying Guide From wireless over-ear headphones to workout earbuds: there's a pair of the best Beats headphones to suit everyone.

Updated We've tested the best waterproof speakers you can buy right now, so you can enjoy the great outdoors without a care.

Buying Guide Looking for the best on-ear headphones? Check out our top picks from Sony, JBL, Grado and more.

Buying guide Meet the best headphones for movies or TV viewing, with specialized features such as Dolby Atmos spatial audio.

Want a wireless speaker with enough bounce for a banging party? We've got picks for all sizes of shindig, whatever your budget.