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

Sony LinkBuds S

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

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Best valueIntegrated Processor V1

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

Critic score85

Value signal100

Price$199

Release age4 years old

User score7.9

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Consensus

85/100

Release age

4 years old

Value signal

100/100