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Sennheiser's Momentum True Wireless 5 delivers a substantial redesign—smaller, more comfortable buds with up to 12 hours of ANC-enabled listening (40 hours with the case), plus user-replaceable batteries and enhanced sound controls (8-band EQ, Sound Personalization) and Dolby Atmos—yet it falls short of the best in ANC and call quality, and a few firmware-fixable quirks (like auto-pause behavior) remain.
Leaked renders point to two new Pixel Buds 2a colors—pale gray with mint undertone and a vivid pink/red—joining Iris and Hazel; no hardware tweaks are shown, and Google may time the color refresh with Pixel launches to boost visibility in the $129 true wireless earbud market.
Anker is introducing the new Soundcore Sleep A20 true wireless earbuds designed to improve sleep quality by blocking out snoring and other disturbances. Equipped with "Twin-Seal eartips" and a white noise sound library, the earbuds aim to minimize external noise. With a longer battery life of up to 14 hours in "Sleep mode" and 80 hours with the charging case, the A20 also features an alarm, sleep monitoring, and a companion app for locating misplaced earbuds. Priced at $149.99, they will be available on Kickstarter for $89.99 before launching on Amazon in May.
The Bose Ultra Open Earbuds, featuring an open-ear design, are available for purchase at $299 from Bose's official website and other shopping platforms. These earbuds offer a unique design with no branding, clip around the ears, and come in Black and White Smoke colorways. They provide immersive audio, IPX4 water and sweat resistance, and a battery life of up to 7.5 hours on a single charge, with a charging case offering an additional 19.5 hours.
OnePlus announces the global release and pricing for its latest flagship smartphone, the OnePlus 12, starting at $799.99 in the US, alongside the more affordable OnePlus 12R. The OnePlus 12 features flagship specs, including a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, 5,400mAh battery, 6.82-inch 1440p display, and a triple-camera setup. The OnePlus 12R, priced at $499.99, offers slightly lower specs and will be released alongside the OnePlus Buds 3 true wireless earbuds, equipped with active noise cancellation and LHDC 5.0 codec support.
Bowers & Wilkins' Pi7 S2 true wireless earbuds, known for their excellent sound quality and refined audio, have finally received a Black Friday discount on Amazon. The earbuds are currently available for £279, a £70 saving compared to their usual price of £349. The Pi7 S2 offer improved comfort, strong water resistance, high-res audio support, and effective noise cancellation. For those on a budget, the Jabra Elite 5 is also on sale for £89, a 40% discount.
The Master & Dynamic MW09 true wireless earbuds offer premium materials, impeccable sound clarity, and improved ambient sound mode. The earbuds feature a familiar design with high-end materials such as aluminum and sapphire glass. The sound quality is balanced and natural, with great clarity and detail. The earbuds also offer customizable EQ settings and three options for active noise cancellation and ambient mode. While the ANC performance and call quality are average, the MW09 excels in providing a natural sound profile and premium materials.
Sony's new Pulse Explore earbuds, designed for the PlayStation 5, offer lossless, ultra-low-latency audio through the PlayStation Link wireless protocol. They also support Bluetooth and allow simultaneous audio playback from both sources. The earbuds feature planar magnetic drivers for enhanced sound quality and clarity, particularly in gaming environments. While they lack active noise cancellation, they offer noise rejection through built-in microphones. The battery life is rated at five hours of continuous playback, with an additional 10 hours from the charging case. The earbuds are compatible with PS5, PC, Mac, and mobile devices, and they also work flawlessly with the Nintendo Switch. Overall, the Pulse Explore earbuds provide a smaller, lighter form factor with native PlayStation 5 integration, making them a compelling option for gamers.
Amazon is offering the Google Pixel Buds Pro at their lowest prices yet, starting at $119. The earbuds come in five designs and offer flagship features such as active noise cancellation, fast pairing, multi-device connectivity, and hands-free Hey Google integration. The Qi-enabled charging case provides up to 31 hours of listening time. Additionally, the more affordable Google Pixel Buds A-Series is available for $59, offering features like Hey Google support, real-time in-ear translations, and 24 hours of playback on a single charge.
The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, considered one of the best true wireless earbuds for Android devices, are currently on sale with a $70 discount on Amazon in the United States. These earbuds offer features such as dual dynamic drivers, intelligent active noise cancellation, and 360 Audio for surround sound. With a battery life of 8 hours and an IPX7 water resistance rating, the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are a popular choice for non-Apple device users.
Jabra has introduced two new true wireless earbuds, the Elite 10 and Elite 8 Active. The Elite 10 offers advanced features such as 2x more powerful noise cancellation, a comfortable design, and long battery life. The Elite 8 Active focuses on durability, with IP68 and MIL-STD-810G ratings, along with improved battery life. Both earbuds come with features like multiple microphones, Dolby Audio support, and voice assistant compatibility. The Elite 10 is priced at $249, while the Elite 8 Active is priced at $199.
As part of the Early Prime Day deals event, Amazon is offering the all-new Echo Buds for only $34.99, a savings of 30% off. These second-generation true wireless earbuds feature 12mm drivers, dual microphones, and a voice detection accelerometer. They have a semi-in-ear design for comfort and passive noise isolation, and are compatible with Alexa, Amazon Music, Audible, iOS, and Android. The battery life is up to 5 hours of continuous music playback on a single charge, but the included charging case extends that time to 20 hours.
OnePlus has provided an official "first look" at its upcoming Nord 3 and Nord CE 3 5G mid-range smartphones, along with a new pair of true wireless earbuds, ahead of their July 5 launch in India. The Nord 3 is expected to feature a 6.74-inch 120Hz AMOLED display, MediaTek Dimensity 9000 processor, and up to 16GB of RAM, while the Nord CE 3 is likely to have a Snapdragon 782 processor and a 6.72-inch AMOLED screen. The Nord Buds 2r, although offering few premium features, are expected to be attractively priced.
Amazon has released the third generation of its true wireless Echo Buds, the Echo Buds 2023, at a more affordable price point than its predecessors. The earbuds offer solid sound, good battery life, and Alexa on the go. You can pre-order now and enjoy an introductory rate of just $39.99, 20% off the retail price. The Echo Buds 2023 feature a partially in-ear design, 12mm dynamic drivers, two microphones, and a "voice detection accelerometer" to differentiate between the speaker during a call and surrounding voices. They also offer multipoint Bluetooth pairing, up to five hours of music playback on a single charge, and sweat resistance.
JBL's Tour Pro 2 true wireless earbuds come with a smart case that has a touch screen display, wireless charging, and USB-C port. The earbuds offer a ton of options for sound customization, hearing assistance, and more, accessible through the JBL Headphones app. The earbuds have a comfortable fit and touch panel controls. However, the sound quality is average, and the noise isolation is not great. The smart case is a nice addition, but its utility is debatable. Overall, the Tour Pro 2 is a feature-packed set of earbuds with decent ANC and many features that may not be used frequently.