• TWS earbuds comparison: I tested all six major releases this year

    Testing criteria: passive isolation, ANC effectiveness in 80dB environment, battery life at moderate volume, microphone clarity in wind. One budget option outperformed mid-range options on all four criteria. The flagship option was only clearly better on ANC. If you don't need premium ANC: buy the budget option.

  • Testing criteria: passive isolation, ANC effectiveness in 80dB environment, battery life at moderate volume, microphone clarity in wind. One budget option outperformed mid-range options on all four criteria. The flagship option was only clearly better on ANC. If you don't need premium ANC: buy the budget option.