Bluetooth Headphones

The $59 Mobvoi Earbuds ANC sells you on ANC and sound, but underwhelming performance in key areas raise many concerns.

The Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 Plus makes a compromise between performance and popular features for conferencing convenience.

The $249 Shure Aonic 40 is a standout noise-canceller with a weight issue.

The Nocs NS1100 Air won’t disappoint on the audio or ANC front, but it could benefit from more features.

The Technics EAH-AZ40 sounds superb, but it’s missing key features that are standard on other sub-$150 rivals.

The OnePlus Buds Z2 is an entry-level noise-canceller with satisfying performance for the price.

The House of Marley Rebel nails brand hallmarks such as strong sound and sustainable packaging, but other key areas require improvement.

The V-Moda Hexamove Lite is a pair of entry-level buds that don’t live up to brand standards.

The V-Moda Hexamove Pro is a vast improvement over the Lite, though it’s still missing key features.

Strong sound and longer battery life make the 1More ComfoBuds 2 a bargain if you can live with its shortcomings.