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a photo of the airpods max 2 and the sony 1000x the collexion

I tested Sony 1000X The ColleXion vs Apple AirPods Max 2 — here's the winner

By Erin Bashford published

I tested the Apple AirPods Max 2 versus the Sony 1000X The ColleXion, and this is the one I'd buy.

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Marshall Milton ANC on-ear headphones

I’ve been testing the Marshall Milton ANC on-ears vs Marshall Monitor III over-ears — and it’s closer than you think

By Nikita Achanta published

For the last three weeks, I've been testing the new Marshall Milton ANC on-ears, and I pitted them against the Marshall Monitor III. Here's the winner.

Headphones
the JBL Xtreme 5 bluetooth speaker in blue shown with the rugged carry strap and buttons

I tested the JBL Xtreme 5 vs JBL Xtreme 4 — and it's closer than I thought

By Erin Bashford published

Should you buy the new JBL Xtreme 5 or save your money and get the older JBL Xtreme 4? I've reviewed both, so I'll help you choose.

Bluetooth Speakers
JBL Go 5 vs JBL Go 4

I tested the JBL Go 5 vs JBL Go 4 budget Bluetooth speakers — and there’s a clear winner under $60

By Nikita Achanta published

The JBL Go 5 is here after a two-year wait, but is it any better than the JBL Go 4? I put the two budget Bluetooth speakers through their paces to find out.

Bluetooth Speakers
the sony wh-1000xm6 headphones in beige photographed against the blue tom's guide background

I tested the AirPods Max 2 vs Sony WH-1000XM6 — here's the winner

By Erin Bashford published

I tested the new Apple AirPods Max 2 against the Sony WH-1000XM6 to see which premium flagship headphones come out on top.

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Nothing Ear (3) versus Bose QuietComfort

I tested the Nothing Ear (3) vs Bose QuietComfort earbuds — here's the winner

By Nikita Achanta published

The Bose QuietComfort and Nothing Ear (3) cost $179 each, and both mid-range earbuds are fantastic for sound and call quality, but is one better than the other?

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the bose quietcomfort ultra gen 2 headphones in black photographed on a blue tom's guide background

I tested the Apple AirPods Max 2 vs the Bose QuietComfort Ultra — and I'm so impressed

By Erin Bashford published

I compared the brand-new Apple AirPods Max 2 with the reigning champ of ANC, the Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen to see which premium headphones are the best.

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I tested the AirPods Max 2 vs AirPods Max — and there's a clear winner

By Erin Bashford published

I tested the new Apple AirPods Max 2 against the original (2024 version) AirPods Max, and here's the result.

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a side by side image of the airpods max and the nothing headphone (a) against the blue tom's guide background

I tested the $549 AirPods Max vs the $199 Nothing Headphone (a) — and I'm actually surprised

By Erin Bashford published

I tested the AirPods Max against the Nothing Headphone (a) to see if the scrappy, upstart new brand can go head-to-head with one of the giants.

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Marshall Bromley 450 vs Marshall Bromley 750

I tested the Marshall Bromley 450 and the Marshall Bromley 750 party speakers — and the winner surprised me

By Nikita Achanta published

I have tested both of Marshall's party speakers, and while they're very similar in terms of features, one offers better value for money.

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