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Amazon is selling Google’s Pixel Buds Pro 2 for about $190 (roughly $40 off, ~17% off). The premium earbuds deliver strong sound, capable ANC, and long battery life: up to 12 hours on a charge (8 hours with ANC on) and up to 48 hours with the case. They’re comfortable, customizable via Pixel/Bluetooth settings and the Pixel Buds app, and available in multiple colors for a limited time.
Amazon slashes $79 off the Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen) headphones, bringing the price below $370. They offer premium sound, strong ANC with Immersive Audio and dynamic head tracking, up to 30 hours of battery life, and USB-C lossless audio, though they lack an official IP dust/water resistance rating.
Samsung is reportedly developing a new ear-hook design for Galaxy Buds, internally code-named Buds Canal 5 and potentially launching under a different name. The design features flat ear hooks with an ear tip, and the earbuds may offer USB-C charging, dust/water resistance, and possible active noise cancellation.
Skullcandy's Crusher 1080 flagship fuses Bose QuietControl ANC, WaveForm tuning and TrueSpatial with the brand's signature haptic bass for a more mature, balanced wireless headphone experience. Priced around $270, it offers strong ANC and long battery life (60 hours without ANC, 50 hours with ANC) in a heavier, less-polished package, but remains a unique option in a crowded premium segment and is arguably the most complete Crusher yet.
AirPods Pro 3 are discounted to $179 at Walmart and Amazon (down from $249), about 28% off and $5 below the previous all-time low. The in-ear, wireless earbuds deliver strong sound and effective active noise cancellation, with upgraded ear tips for a more secure fit, making them a compelling upgrade for Apple users and general earbud buyers alike.
Momentum 5 Wireless sharpens sound and ANC over Momentum 4, adds a user‑replaceable battery and an 8‑band EQ app with Dolby Atmos (head tracking coming soon), and improves call quality. It lasts about 57 hours with ANC and costs more than the previous model, making the upgrade worthwhile for sound and noise cancellation but pricey, with Atmos still a work in progress amid stiff competition.
Sennheiser’s Momentum 5 Wireless updates the lineup with a user-replaceable battery, four microphones per side for stronger ANC and clearer calls, and up to 57 hours of battery life. It adds Hi-Res Audio certification and AptX Lossless support (on Snapdragon Sound devices, e.g., Sony and Motorola; not compatible with Samsung/Google/Apple), plus Dolby Atmos/spatial audio and a future Bluetooth 6.0 upgrade, with a $399.99 price and June 30 availability in black, white, and denim.
Soundcore’s Liberty 5 Pro Max packs an AMOLED display-equipped charging case, built-in AI transcription and translation, and a powerful Thus chip that delivers excellent ANC/ENC and responsive voice controls. The overall sound is solid but not exceptional, and the case is somewhat bulky, but for users who want transcription, translation, and hands-free features, it’s a surprisingly capable, feature-heavy option.
Apple unveiled AirPods Max 2 powered by a new H2 chip, delivering up to 1.5x better ANC, refined Transparency, and a suite of adaptive listening features (Adaptive Audio, Conversation Awareness, Personalized Volume) along with improved Voice Isolation, a higher dynamic range amplifier, and refined Spatial Audio. Bluetooth 5.3 support, Live Translation, and new uses for the Digital Crown and Siri are included, while design, battery life (up to 20 hours), case, and price ($549) remain the same. Orders begin March 25 in the US and 30+ countries, with a launch in early April.
Apple will close its March hardware wave with AirPods Max 2, available for pre-order March 25 and shipping in early April. The updated over-ear headphones use the new H2 chip with up to 1.5x better active noise cancellation, a new high-dynamic-range amplifier, and support for 24-bit/48 kHz lossless audio over USB-C, plus features like Adaptive Audio, Conversation Awareness, Voice Isolation, Personalized Volume, Live Translation, and a camera remote via the Digital Crown; price starts at $549.
Apple unveils the AirPods Max 2 with an H2 chip that boosts ANC up to 1.5x, adds adaptive audio and Conversation Awareness, introduces live translation and voice isolation, supports USB-C lossless audio, and maintains a $549 price with preorder starting March 25 for an early‑April launch.
Apple unveils the AirPods Max 2 starting at $549, boosting ANC by about 1.5x over the first-gen model and adding AI-powered real-time live translation. The over-ear headphones include conversation awareness, voice isolation for calls, automatic loud-sound reduction, and USB-C with 24-bit/48kHz lossless audio for up to 20 hours of playback. A camera remote via the digital crown, personalized volume tuning, and Siri via head gestures are also included, with colors in blue, black, purple, beige, and orange; preorder starts March 25 and shipping begins early next month.
Amazon's Spring Deal Days drops the Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless to a record-low £161 for the Black/Copper model (Black or White costs £191). The ANC headphones boast about 60 hours of battery, aptX Adaptive, Bluetooth 5.2, and a wired option, making them a standout value at this price.
Anker has unveiled the Soundcore Space 2 wireless headphones at MWC Barcelona, priced around £130 / $130. They feature an advanced four‑stage active noise cancellation system, LDAC Hi‑Res Bluetooth support, 40mm double‑layer drivers, and audio customization via the Soundcore app with HearID 3.0. claimed battery life reaches up to 70 hours (50 hours with ANC on); three microphones with AI noise reduction aim to improve call quality. Additional perks include Smart Wearing Detection for auto-pause/play, memory‑foam padding for comfort, and three finish options (linen white, jet black, seafoam green). Global release is scheduled for 21 April. }
Both sets deliver impressive sound and strong ANC at $249, but they flip where they shine: Buds 4 Pro emphasize design, comfort, and high-end Samsung codecs (SSC) with excellent sound, while AirPods Pro 3 add health tracking and slightly longer earbud battery life (~8 hours vs ~6 hours) and a case totaling about 24–26 hours; overall a near tie best decided by ecosystem preference.