Headphones

Coming later this year, the BeatsX earphones incorporate Apple's new custom Bluetooth low-energy chip, the W1, in a neckband-style design that's sports-friendly.

Although it's a bit too pricey, the Erato Apollo 7 is one of the first truly wireless headphones that works well and delivers decent sound.

Apple's new "truly wireless" earbuds are strange-looking, but they might be the best Apple Watch accessories yet. Yes, Apple Watch accessories.

The German startup has announced a second set of totally wireless earbuds that's much more affordable and will reportedly begin shipping in November.

Jabra's Sport Elite is a totally wireless waterproof headphone that features two separate cord-free earbuds and an in-ear heart-rate monitor.

The affordable BackBeat 100, an LG Tone competitor that ships in October, is designed for both music and making phone calls.

Sony's MDR-1000X is a wireless noise-canceling headphone that's loaded with features and may match or even exceed the noise-muffling capabilities of Bose's QC35.

The new Libratone Q Adapt series come with adjustable noise cancelling, plus touch-sensitive and hands-free controls.

French company Focal's closed-back, over-ear headphone is designed for mobile use and delivers excellent sound for $250.

Special editions of the Sport Coach and Sport Pulse include some small but potentially important improvements.