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The best budget earbuds, all real-world tested by our expert audio team
By Becky Scarrott last updated
Updated The best budget wireless and wired earbuds you can buy today, with options from Sony, Nothing, EarFun, JLab and more.

The AirPods Max 2 won me over after a few days thanks to one key upgrade
By Jacob Krol published
After a few days with AirPods Max 2, Apple’s new over-ear headphones feel familiar, but they're noticeably smarter and more adaptive in everyday use.

'Only limited by the physics': inside Apple’s AirPods Max 2 and the H2 chip upgrade
By Jacob Krol published
We spoke with Apple to unpack what's new with AirPods Max 2

Panasonic launches a USB-C version of its cheap wired earbuds
By Tom Bedford published
Panasonic has unveiled the ErgoFit In-Ears are coming in a new USB-C form. Goodbye, 3.5mm.

I switched from headphones to earbuds after three years —here's what I learned
By Rowan Davies published
From travel convenience to overall aesthetics, here are three things I've missed with using earbuds — and three things I haven't.

Wired earbuds are trendy right now, and this budget set from Sennheiser is all you need
By Harry Padoan published
Yes, wired earbuds are trendy again, and this cheap set is all you need for beautiful compression-free audio.

The Apple AirPods Pro 3 are a no-brainer for iPhone users — and this Amazon deal makes them even more enticing
By Max Langridge published
The AirPods Pro 3, unfortunately, launched in Australia at a higher price than their predecessor, but this Amazon Big Smile Sale discount makes them a much more attractive proposition.

'An odd choice': Cleer has put audiophile-grade perks in open earbuds, and I'm confused
By Tom Bedford published
Cleer Audio's new Arc 5 open earbuds offer THX and Dolby Atmos spatial audio, in a confusing package.

'If anyone can make open earbuds work, it'd be Skullcandy': these new sports-specific buds could dethrone the Shokz — and cost half as much
By Tom Bedford published
The Skullcandy Push 540 Open combine old-school tools with Skullcandy magic, and it could give them the gumption to take on the Shokz as our favorite open earbuds.
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