Buying lab

Compare headphones before you buy.

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

Best blended pick

Hifiman Edition XS

The review signal is high relative to the usual price. Prioritise deals and refurbished options. Target price: $474.

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Audiophile

Best value

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

Critic score89

Value signal100

Price$499

Release age4y 8m old

User score8.9

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critical listeninghome desksdetail seekers

Consensus

89/100

Release age

4y 8m old

Value signal

100/100