Buying lab

Compare headphones before you buy.

Line up review signal, value, release age, audio tech, and buyer fit across up to four products.

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Google Pixel Buds Pro

The review signal is high relative to the usual price. Prioritise deals and refurbished options. Target price: $189.

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Earbuds

Best valueCustom audio chip, ANC, Transparency Mode, Spatial Audio

The review signal is high relative to the usual price. Prioritise deals and refurbished options.

Critic score85

Value signal100

Price$199

Release age3y 10m old

User score8

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Consensus

85/100

Release age

3y 10m old

Value signal

100/100