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The best noise-cancelling earbuds for all budgets, all tested by experts
By Becky Scarrott Last updated
Updated The best noise-cancelling earbuds block out the world without the bulk of over-ear headphones – here are our top recommendations based on in-house testing

I tested these cheap wired earbuds from Sennheiser and never went back
By Harry Padoan Published
These cheap wired earbuds from Sennheiser are among the best I’ve tested — and they’re the ideal pick for anyone who wants to take it back to the old school.

AirPods are finally getting a custom EQ in iOS 27, this is not a drill!
By Matt Bolton Published
Nearly 10 years since AirPods launched, they finally getting a custom EQ

House of Marley Smile Jamaica USB-C review: a solid set of eco-friendly wired buds
By Harry Padoan Published
I was impressed with House of Marley’s cheap USB-C earbuds, but they weren’t quite perfect — here’s why.

AirPods Max 2 review: battery life is the only minor bugbear in an otherwise phenomenal set of headphones for iPhone-owners
By Becky Scarrott Published
AirPods Max 2's strong resemblance to the originals might have some fans disappointed given the wait, but sonically, and in terms of features, I have to hand it to Apple — man, they're good…

I've tested a bunch of touchscreen earbuds, and they still haven't convinced me they're good value
By Tom Bedford Published
With more and more earbuds coming with touchscreen cases, I've got to ask: "why?".

I tried Soundcore's two new feature packed earbuds — here's the one I'd recommend
By Tom Bedford Published
Anker's Soundcore brand has released two new earbuds; I've tested both, and have the lowdown on how they're different.

Anker Soundcore's new earbuds have flashy screens on the outside, but the inside is the best bit
By Tom Bedford Published
Anker Day 2026 brings two new pairs of earbuds, as well as a smartphone tie-in app and news of new components.

Forget Face ID, how about Ear ID? Scientists showed that your earbuds could prove your identity
By Tom Bedford Published
Researchers in China have discovered a way to verify identity via heartbeat, all using earbuds. And it's a tech that's not limited to heart rate buds like the AirPods.
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