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EchoBeats Studio
4.8
The pair we recommend to everyone — huge sound, forever battery.
$249Read review
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4.8$249
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Nimbus Air 14
4.6
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EDITOR'S CHOICERanked by our testers
This month's top picks
01
AirDots Pro
Earbuds
4.9· $89
TOP PICK02
EchoBeats Studio
Headphones
4.8· $249
AUDIENCE FAVORITE03
Pulse Band 5
Wearables
4.7· $129
SLEEP GAME-CHANGER04
Nimbus Air 14
Laptops
4.6· $899
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