Bose’s QuietComfort line of wireless noise canceling headphones is the gift that keeps on giving. Seriously, it’s been around since the year 2000, and it’s been refreshed seven times since, with the QuietComfort Ultra coming in 2023. There’s a lot to like with the current Bose QuietComfort, like formidable noise canceling, myriad color options and a back-to-basics app to control it all. On top of all that, you can snag a pair for $200 — $150 off sticker — making them ideal for mid-range...

Four years ago, I reviewed the Powerbeats Pro — Apple’s flagship wireless workout earbuds. I came away from that review mightily impressed, calling them “the best earbuds I have ever tried.” Evidently, I haven’t tried enough earbuds. Still, I really liked the snug fit of the ear hooks, the overall sound quality and the battery life. Aside from an unwieldy charging case, my biggest issue with the OG Powerbeats Pro was their lack of active noise cancellation (ANC). Enter their successor, the...

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