Prefer buds that sit in your ears to the bulk that often comes with over-ear headphones? Us too. Start and end your search here with the top earbuds we've tested.

Wired earbuds deliver music, podcasts or audio from games or movies for hours on end without the need for batteries or wireless pairing—and with zero latency. The best wired earbuds offer powerful ...

Best Budget Wired Earbuds: Moondrop CHU II In-ear monitors (IEMs) have gained a lot of popularity lately as some of them ...

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The portable listening revolution is fully underway. From open earbuds to noise cancelers and wired headphones, I can find a reason to love them all.

Wired headphones may no longer be the default choice for most people, but they aren’t dead yet. In fact, in 2025, they’ve found a loyal fan base that refuses to let them go. For many, wired earphones ...

Over the past few years, I've been searching for the best audio option for my PC gaming setup. It’s been a battle. I have big ...

These wired picks span budget to premium options for studio work, gaming, travel, and everyday listening — all with strong ...

I've been a contributing editor for PCMag since 2011. Before that, I was PCMag's lead audio analyst from 2006 to 2011. Even though I'm a freelancer now, PCMag has been my home for well over a decade, ...