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7 of our best noise-cancelling earbuds buys, held in two hands above a boardwalk

The best noise-cancelling earbuds for all budgets, as chosen by TechRadar 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

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ZJXD wired earbuds on block with words '$5 challenge' positioned in the top right of the image

I tested these $5 wired earbuds and they sounded better than expected – but I still wouldn’t recommend them

By Harry Padoan published

Sure, wired earbuds for $5 may sound like a good deal, but I’d recommend spending a little more for a lot better quality.

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iFi Go Pod in a hand, with high-end wired earbuds and in the case, which accepts even larger earbuds

iFi's high-end ‘Pods’ turn every pair of wired IEMs I own into hi-res Bluetooth earbuds, but they're a pretty penny

By Becky Scarrott published

You'll breathe new life into your wired IEMs but take note: your bank account will feel a lot lighter… 

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Campfire Audio Grand Luna wired IEMs with their case and a hi-res player, on white background and with TR's 'Money No Object' badge

I’m a serial collector of Campfire Audio IEMs at this point, and the new Grand Luna are about to join my collection

By Becky Scarrott published

Uniquely finished so no two pairs are ever the same? Gah, Campfire Audio, why do you do this to me?!

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A leaked image from the iOS 26 developer beta showing a new control for translation

iOS 26 reveals a new real-time translation gesture for AirPods 4 and Pro 2, and it could make your French phrase book a thing of the past

By Carrie Marshall published

Obrigado, Apple! An image in iOS 26 beta shows a double stem squeeze for real-time translation in AirPods – and it can’t come soon enough

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The Huawei FreeArc on a man's head.

It took 30 seconds of rain for me to realize: open earbuds are a genuine running essential

By Tom Bedford published

Trying to run 5k with my regular in-ear buds in the rain? A slippery mess. Trying that same run with open earbuds? Big yes.

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Leaked renders of the Google Pixel Buds 2a in the Iris color option against a white background

As more Google Pixel Buds 2a leaks emerge, we've got good news and bad… 

By Carrie Marshall published

The Google Pixel Buds 2a may be going up in price – and by more than just a bit

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Best wireless earbuds in Australia: the top Bluetooth buds and AirPods alternatives for 2025

By Max Langridge last updated

Updated Cutting the cable doesn't mean sacrificing good audio quality – these wireless earbuds are the best in the business right now.

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The best budget wireless earbuds against a violet background

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.

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A woman's hands holds six pairs of earbuds, with grass in the background

The best earbuds for every budget, all TechRadar tested and recommended

By Becky Scarrott last updated

Our carefully considered pick of the best earbuds, including wireless and wired options from the best brands in the business.

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