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What are the best AirPods to buy today? I've used every model since 2016, and here are my recommendations

By Matt Bolton last updated

Are the AirPods Pro 3, AirPods 4 or AirPods Max the best value? Here's how I'd spend my money

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A man wearing the Anker Soundcore Space One Pro in front of a pink wall

I review audio gear for a living and if I was to buy some affordable over-ear headphones, these are the only 4 pairs I’d consider

By Harry Padoan published

Looking for some affordable over-ear headphones? Here are my recommendations after testing dozens of options.

Wireless Headphones
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 in front of a red brick wall

Bowers & Wilkins' Px8 S2 headphones land with comprehensive hi-res Bluetooth codec support, USB audio and a better noise-cancellation setup

By Becky Scarrott published

When it comes to sound quality, B&W is a class-leading audio specialist, which is why the new Px8 S2 over-ears are seriously big news.

Wireless Headphones
Bang & Olufsen Beo Grace earbuds

‘A new era of wearable sound’: Bang & Olufsen launches super-elite new wireless earbuds at nearly 5x the price of AirPods Pro 3

By Carrie Marshall published

Say hello to Beo Grace, B&O's best-sounding earbuds ever

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The Skullcandy Method 360 on a shelf.

Skullcandy Method 360 review: great-sounding mid-range earbuds with a helping hand from Bose

By Tom Bedford published

Bose’s helping hand pays off in the Skullcandy Method 360, great-sounding mid-range earbuds.

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Meze Alba IEMs on a table against a pink background

Want to get into audiophile-grade sound? I’d start with these excellent yet affordable wired earbuds

By Harry Padoan published

These affordable IEMs are the ultimate buy for music lovers that wants to hear every detail – here’s why.

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OneSonic Studio Pro headphones with white flowers in the background

Bose-level ANC, B&W-adjacent sound, cheap Sony money: check out the best headphones you’ve never heard of

By Becky Scarrott published

If you love headphones and you've yet to be introduced, allow me: OneSonic is the plucky Irish audio outfit you need to keep an eye on… 

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Apple AirPods Pro 3 either worn by a man standing in front of a red-brick wall, or on a table with gray twine cover

As soon as I tried AirPods Pro 3, I knew I'd never reach for AirPods Pro 2 again

By Simon Cohen published

A new shape means a better fit, and that might be the biggest reason enough to switch

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A woman holds the Sony MDR-ZX110 in front of a pink background – overlaid are the words '$20 Challenge'.

I tried out some super-cheap wired headphones – they put the bass in ‘bargain basement’

By Josh Russell published

I tested some $12.99 / £15 wired headphones – and they sound quite a lot better than they look.

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SoundPeats H3 earbuds and case held in a hand, in a living room

These triple-driver wireless earbuds look like high-end IEMs, but are priced like budget buds

By Carrie Marshall published

Soundpeats H3 promise high-quality audio and advanced hybrid ANC, with a stylish look, for a surprisingly low price

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