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

Soundcore Liberty 4

The review signal is high relative to the usual price. Prioritise deals and refurbished options. Target price: $142.

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Earbuds

Best valueANC, Spatial Audio, Heart Rate Tracking, LDAC

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

Critic score83

Value signal100

Price$149

Release age3y 9m old

User score8

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Consensus

83/100

Release age

3y 9m old

Value signal

100/100