Buying lab

Compare headphones before you buy.

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Best blended pick

Soundcore Liberty 4 NC

The review signal is high relative to the usual price. Prioritise deals and refurbished options. Target price: $94.

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Earbuds

Best valueANC / LDAC / Bluetooth 5.3

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

Critic score85

Value signal100

Price$99

Release age2y 11m old

User score8.6

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Consensus

85/100

Release age

2y 11m old

Value signal

100/100