So, when I stumbled across the Beats Fit Pro earbuds, also owned by Apple and designed with iOS users in mind, I was keen to put them to the test. While I’d not owned AirPods before, I had tested them out and, to be honest, they weren’t a great fit for me, even if they...
But read our full review to find out what makes these very good headphones, albeit with some caveats. $170 at Amazon Amazon Beats Fit Pro: $160 Save: $40 Battery Life Rated up to 6 hoursNoise Canceling Yes (ANC)Multipoint NoHeadphone Type Wireless earbudsWater-Resistant Yes (IPX4 --...
would have liked and sound quality was impacted in noisier environments -- like on the subway or the streets of New York. I was in the minority, however. I had CNET colleagues who were able to get a tight seal and not only really liked the fit but were immediately impressed with the ...
David Carnoy/CNET Both Bose's new QuietComfort Earbuds and Sport Earbuds make good workout headphones, thanks to their StayHear Max tips and secure fit, but the Sport Earbuds are more compact and lighter and also more affordable (the QuietComfort Earbuds do have excellent active ...
would have liked and sound quality was impacted in noisier environments -- like on the subway or the streets of New York. I was in the minority, however. I had CNET colleagues who were able to get a tight seal and not only really liked the fit but were immediately impressed with the ...
Designed to compete with Beats' popular Fit Pro earbuds, Sony's second-gen LinkBuds have an improved design and performance, along with color-swappable fins and case covers. CNET Editor David Carnoy explains why he likes them better in some ways than Son
Fit It's key that the headphones you buy fit your head well. They should offer a comfortable fit that's snug yet not too snug. Ideally, you want headphones you can wear over a day with minimal breaks. Durability You want headphones that hold up well over time, so look for models that...
Pros Inexpensive Relatively comfortable for on-ear headphones Decent sound for the price Folding design Good battery life Cons No carrying case No wired option Only support SBC audio codec (not AAC) for Bluetooth audio streaming Battery LifeUp to 40 hours ...
For the money, I like the Harman Kardon BT , but its metal design and fit aren't for everybody. Another comparable model in this price range is the Nokia Purity Pro by Monster , which offers very good Bluetooth sound for around $350. And then there's the $250 Bose AE2w, which is ...
Beats/CNET Powerbeats Pro: $160 Save $90 If you're an active person, thePowerbeats Promay be the best headphones for you. With a design that wraps around your ear and tips that fit inside, you get a great fit and some awesome audio. The charging case is bigger than some of the othe...