Audio

Our audio coverage stretches from cheap earbuds to throw in your bag, up to hi-res DACs that can add extra dimensions of sound to your favorite music. The world of audio has changed a lot with the rise of higher-quality wireless and digital sound – streaming services offer better-than-CD quality, and you can beam it to speakers all over the house over Wi-Fi or next-gen Bluetooth options.
That’s unlocked a world of new devices where hi-fi meets modern conveniences, and we’re always looking to find the best new ideas in the audio world.
Our audio experts love products from the top to the bottom of the budget range – we love a cheap Bluetooth speaker that sounds great at the beach just as much as we love expensive wired headphones driven from a beautiful valve amplifier.
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OK, so AirPods Pro 2, AirPods 4 and AirPods Max are all still heavily discounted for Prime Day but hurry – Amazon deals must end midnight!
By Carrie Marshall published
AirPods 4, AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods Max are all getting deep discounts

Last chance! Buy this outstanding bijou Bluetooth speaker in the Prime Day sales and your picnic party will be grateful
By Becky Scarrott published
Ultimate Ears’ little bun-shaped speaker is without question the sleeper hit of Prime Day, at 43% off – but hurry because today's the last day of Amazon's four-day sale!

Bargain Beats! Get up to 50% off beats headphones in the Amazon Prime Day Sale
By Carrie Marshall published
Save up to 50% on Beats' best headphones thanks to these stellar Prime Day deals.

Some of our favorite Beats earbuds drop back to their record-low price for Prime Day
By Jessica Reyes published
The excellent Beats Studio Buds Plus are down to a record-low price for Amazon Prime Day.

Even years later the Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones are one of the best we’ve tested, and they're back down to their lowest price
By Carrie Marshall published
Sony's excellent over-ears are a brilliant buy – especially at this super-low price

IKEA launches two cheap Bluetooth speakers – including a retro throwback with a handy Spotify trick
By Carrie Marshall published
IKEA's new Bluetooth speakers are the beginning of a huge smart home push that will see it launch 20 new Matter-compatible products in January 2026.

OnePlus Buds 4 review: the best ANC performance I've ever tested in a set of earbuds
By Tom Bedford published
The OnePlus Buds 4 have a svelte design, top-notch ANC and a bassy sound, so it’s a shame that a few rough edges let them down.

The Sony WF-1000XM6 earbuds could land sooner than the AirPods Pro 3, according to a new leak
By David Nield published
It looks as though Sony's next premium pair of wireless earbuds are going to launch in the next few months.

Dyson's customizable OnTrac headphones are $200 off for Prime Day, and a much better deal
By Jacob Krol published
Dyson's OnTrac headphones – the brand's second-ever pair – landed in 2024 with a unique feature set, standout design, and a high price tag, but for Prime Day 2025, these cans are $200 off at $299.99.
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