Articles by Alex Bracetti

Alex Bracetti writes about all things related to audio at Laptop Mag. From insightful reviews of Sony earbuds to hands-on experience with the Beats Studio Pro, Alex covers everything you need to know in order to buy the best pair of headphones or earbuds. Alex has also written about speakers and audio apps. Outside of Laptop Mag, Alex's work has appeared in our sister site Tom's Guide.

Articles by: Alex Bracetti

V-Moda Crossfade 3 Wireless review

By Alex Bracetti published 24 October 22

The Crossfade 3 Wireless upholds V-Moda’s excellent sound and craftsmanship, becoming the brand’s best offering in quite a while.

The Sony WH-1000XM4 noise-cancelling headphones front and center

No upgrade necessary: Why I’m sticking with Sony’s WH-1000XM4 noise-cancelling headphones

By Alex Bracetti published 9 October 22

Sony’s Mark Series IV (WH-1000XM4) headphones remain my favorite noise-cancellers – here’s why.

AirPods Pro 2 vs. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2: Which noise-cancelling earbuds should you buy?

By Alex Bracetti published 1 October 22

Round 2 between Apple and Bose is underway, as we compare the AirPods Pro 2 and QuietComfort Earbuds 2 to determine the better investment.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 vs. Sony WF-1000XM4: Which are the better noise-cancelling earbuds?

By Alex Bracetti published 25 September 22

The new Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 challenges the category-leading Sony WF-1000XM4 for true wireless supremacy. Find out the winner.

Bose's Sport Open Earbuds are their first-ever open wireless earbuds

Sorry, but open wireless earbuds are stupid – here’s why

By Alex Bracetti published 25 September 22

Open wireless earbuds sound cool in theory, but they’re a prime example of the industry overreaching to create a needless audio category.

AirPods Pro 2 review: Practically perfect, minor flaws and all

By Alex Bracetti published 22 September 22

New features, intelligible ANC, and personalized 3D sound make Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 their best wireless earbuds ever.

The Beats Fit Pro wireless earbuds rested atop a MacBook Pro

Can we finally admit the Beats Fit Pro are Apple's best wireless earbuds?

By Alex Bracetti published 19 September 22

The AirPods Pro is cool and all, but the Beats Fit Pro deserves flagship recognition.

V-Moda S-80 review

By Alex Bracetti published 5 September 22

The $399 V-Moda S-80 on-ear headphones deliver great sound, but they are an experimental failure with little else to offer for the price.

Jabra Elite 5 review

By Alex Bracetti last updated 2 September 22

Great sound, connectivity, and features provide the Jabra Elite 5 strong selling points, but its weak ANC is concerning for the price.

Beyerdynamic Free Byrd review

By Alex Bracetti published 19 August 22

The Beyerdynamic Free Byrd delivers great sound and noise cancellation, though it relies too much on software for optimal performance.

Sennheiser Momentum 4 review

By Alex Bracetti last updated 16 August 22

Design flaws aside, the Sennheiser Momentum 4 is a serious contender for the market’s best noise-cancelling headphones.

Sennheiser Momentum 4 vs. Bose 700: Do we have a new noise-cancelling king?

By Alex Bracetti published 13 August 22

The Sennheiser Momentum 4 goes up against the category-leading Bose 700 in our latest face-off battle.

Google Pixel Buds Pro vs. Sony WF-1000XM4: Which noise-cancelling earbuds are better?

By Alex Bracetti published 7 August 22

The all-new Google Pixel Buds Pro challenge the category-leading Sony WF-1000XM4 in our latest face-off battle.

Sony WH-1000XM5 vs. Bose 700: Which is the No. 1 noise-cancelling headphone?

By Alex Bracetti last updated 1 August 22

We’ve pitted the Sony WH-1000XM4 against the Bose 700 to determine the ANC king.

Philips Fidelio T1 review: When great sound isn't enough

By Alex Bracetti published 30 July 22

If not for numerous bugs and terrible connectivity, the Philips Fidelio T1 could have been notable luxury wireless earbuds.

Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 review

By Alex Bracetti published 24 July 22

The $399 Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 is the second-gen version we’ve anticipated, blending high-end sound and ANC into a refined design.

Creative Outlier Pro ANC review

By Alex Bracetti published 17 July 22

The Creative Outlier Pro ANC are bargain noise-cancelling earbuds with strong selling points, but they miss the mark in key areas.

Master & Dynamic MW75 review

By Alex Bracetti published 16 July 22

The Master & Dynamic MW75 have the look and sound quality of $600 headphones, but not the noise cancellation.