<![CDATA[ Latest from TechRadar AU in Headphones ]]> https://www.techradar.com/au/audio/headphones Fri, 08 May 2026 14:06:14 +0000 en <![CDATA[ Ever wish for earbuds with the disc-style fit of Apple's original iPod buds, but with hi-fi-quality sound and a USB-C cable? Then I've got great news for you — but don't expect them to come in all-white ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/disc-style-fit-of-apples-original-ipod-buds-but-with-hi-fi-quality-sound-and-a-usb-c-cable WtrERhdvBvbSNjScH5BcC5 Fri, 08 May 2026 14:06:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ Is Sony teasing its ultra-premium AirPods Max 2 rival? It looks a lot like it, as F1 star gets spotted wearing the super-chic cans, two weeks before tipped launch — and Sony itself is drawing attention to the suspiciously high-quality photos ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/is-sony-teasing-its-ultra-premium-airpods-max-2-rival JGGY4vBYpQPafUpX3ePPo5 Tue, 05 May 2026 09:33:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ “The more experienced listeners are, the less bass-heavy they want the sound”: JBL is changing the way its flagship headphones sound, and I've heard the difference — here’s how I rate it ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/the-more-experienced-listeners-are-the-less-bass-heavy-they-want-the-sound-jbl-is-changing-the-way-its-flagship-headphones-sound-and-ive-heard-the-difference-heres-how-i-rate-it XsguWWjyeZxpEog4EtYusR Sat, 02 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'The best of both worlds': This innovative DAC and headphone amp uses a unique processing system that basically converts your Hi-Res Audio to DSD on the fly, to give you ultra-low-distortion music — and it's packed with wired and wireless connectivity ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/dacs/the-best-of-both-worlds-this-innovative-dac-and-headphone-amp-uses-a-unique-processing-system-that-basically-converts-your-hi-res-audio-to-dsd-on-the-fly-to-give-you-ultra-low-distortion-music-and-its-packed-with-wired-and-wireless-connectivity fkzUTCSiLea3XgnsvQLSZh Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:17:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ This updated open-source app makes it easier to use your AirPods with Android — just in time for the rumored AirPods Ultra ]]> https://www.techradar.com/phones/android/this-updated-open-source-app-makes-it-easier-to-use-your-airpods-with-android-just-in-time-for-the-rumored-airpods-ultra JTS7d5AhTe45cJ4TTNRGD4 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:43:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'A price that seems like a mistake': I've tested tons of open earbuds, and Earfun's new clip-style buds are the best cheaper pair I'd actually recommend — here's my full review ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/earfun-clip-2-review 66zrvT9pEyr4zAB2WpXeCR Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Soundcore's brand-new headphones are so good at noise cancelling, I don't want to stop using them ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/anker-soundcore-space-2-review v2DrzCrRYuJC8yptCi4XNW Sat, 25 Apr 2026 10:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Someone built headphones made from Scrub Daddy sponges, and that's not even the surprising part — they delivered 'godly' audiophile-level measurement results ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/the-ultimate-in-clean-sound-an-audio-engineer-built-open-back-headphones-using-scrub-daddy-sponges Ba3oyVLW3d593xvWpQVjcM Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:40:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'Could be the best open earbuds yet' — Honor's new clips solve my biggest open earbud problem, and I'm already ready to hand out awards ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/could-be-the-best-open-earbuds-yet-honors-new-clips-solve-my-biggest-open-earbud-problem-and-im-already-ready-to-hand-out-awards HGdBezbdszDcZe8HBNzSg3 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:31:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ I would ditch all my headphones in favor of these brilliant open earbuds' stacked feature set, were it not for one flaw... ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/shokz-openfit-pro-review qdrQFG8rTxnaws3X5u6n6i Sat, 18 Apr 2026 09:30:00 +0000 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:10:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ Astell & Kern's off-shoot brand just dropped some of the best budget audiophile earbuds of the year — and you won't believe how cheap they are ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/activo-scoop-review uBF5472NptjqFk3dXfnEve Sat, 18 Apr 2026 09:30:00 +0000 Thu, 07 May 2026 13:26:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ Are these the best-designed workout headphones ever? I used them for a month to find out ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/h20-ript-ultra-review PBvRrm3qBHyQuzHQiAAq5F Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Sivga's winsome wired headphones look the part but, in testing, I found the bass was a bulging mess of directionless energy ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/headphones/sivga-robin-sv021-pro-review MdGwTqpmFJMCbA7UehN2rA Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'An exceptional audio investment': Audio-Technica's new open-backs just jumped straight to the top of my headphone pile (and it's not even close) ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/audio-technica-ath-adx7000-review Nx3GEXFFLoqZ4DMMNDPJn6 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:07:38 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'Everything you want in headphones at this level': I tested JBL's Live 780NC over-ears and if you're all about that bass, these cans go on and on (and on) ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/jbl-live-780nc-review Qo49jSkVUQhsuG6HA4RSUA Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:30:00 +0000 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:49:51 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tried the AirPods Max 2, and they're an upgrade worth waiting five years for — it’s the smarter, more immersive listening experience that stands out ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/apple-airpods-max-2-hands-on 96G8KQw5LB8tCKQjkvs53b Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:44:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'Only limited by the physics': inside Apple’s AirPods Max 2 and the H2 chip upgrade ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/only-limited-by-the-physics-inside-apples-airpods-max-2-and-the-h2-chip-upgrade 43xXztN5SoVLTj9EFkUtEP Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:46:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ The best cheap headphones in Australia — get top-quality audio at affordable prices, all tested by our reviewers ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/headphones/the-best-cheap-headphones-in-australia-get-top-quality-audio-at-affordable-prices-all-tested-by-our-reviewers H3ddx7AiW7qszR3BQAoUvD Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:20:34 +0000 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:13:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'Sign of the times': Panasonic launches a USB-C version of its cheap wired earbuds, because who has a headphone jack any more? ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/sign-of-the-times-panasonic-launches-a-usb-c-version-of-its-cheap-wired-earbuds-because-who-has-a-headphone-jack-any-more U6grRHhrke8yv9yzyCxToC Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:37:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ Don't wait for EOFY – there's still time to nab exceptional savings on the AirPods Pro 3, AirTags and more Apple gear if you're quick ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/headphones/dont-wait-for-eofy-theres-still-time-to-nab-exceptional-savings-on-the-airpods-pro-3-airtags-and-more-apple-gear-if-youre-quick FB47AwaM9DLBuiheQPPX2X Wed, 25 Mar 2026 02:30:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ I switched back to earbuds after using headphones for three years — here’s what I have and haven’t missed ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/i-switched-back-to-earbuds-after-using-headphones-for-three-years-heres-what-i-have-and-havent-missed cqBoJvqRwQSnWLk47LNRBR Mon, 23 Mar 2026 21:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'Some of my least favorite headphones to test': I used the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 for a month, and one issue makes them very hard to recommend ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/samsung-galaxy-buds-4-review ARJEfsrs8LX7gJPD3B828 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 14:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Wired earbuds are in right now, and this budget-friendly pair from Sennheiser are so good I’d spend my own money on them ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/wired-earbuds-are-trendy-right-now-and-this-budget-friendly-pair-from-sennheiser-are-so-good-that-id-spend-my-own-money-on-them 6ecGt6EwMqVW2heAAGsVzf Sat, 21 Mar 2026 11:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested the Jabra Evolve3 85 - a professional headset built for the office, priced for the boardroom, yet styled for the street ]]> https://www.techradar.com/pro/jabra-evolve3-85-business-headset-review aZA4xtjhHrJ9fBCsjghroN Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:36:08 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:28:48 +0000 <![CDATA[ Afterpay Day has delivered some exceptional headphone deals – as TechRadar AU's resident expert, these 5 have my seal of approval ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/headphones/afterpay-day-has-delivered-some-exceptional-headphone-deals-as-techradar-aus-resident-expert-these-5-have-my-seal-of-approval xmp9s2XZqp7b2dZ87BuhQn Thu, 19 Mar 2026 06:13:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ I love the Shokz OpenRun headphones for running and cycling — but its Pro version is better, especially when discounted ]]> https://www.techradar.com/health-fitness/fitness-headphones/i-love-the-shokz-openrun-headphones-for-running-and-cycling-but-its-pro-version-is-better-especially-when-discounted PCmUnQEFuJpjhhBET5i4YE Wed, 18 Mar 2026 03:09:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Apple AirPods Pro 3 are a no-brainer for iPhone users — and this Amazon deal makes them even more enticing ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/the-apple-airpods-pro-3-are-a-no-brainer-for-iphone-users-and-this-amazon-deal-makes-them-even-more-enticing RGraKB33M4Yu75WRkz3RJn Tue, 17 Mar 2026 02:28:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ Apple finally launches AirPods Max 2, with all the features from AirPods Pro they've been missing — plus 'better Active Noise Cancellation, elevated sound quality' ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/apple-finally-launches-airpods-max-2-with-all-the-features-from-airpods-pro-theyve-been-missing-plus-better-active-noise-cancellation-elevated-sound-quality bwJFNLFVqF4jXvDdHWL4ZG Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:16:51 +0000 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:47:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'An odd choice': Cleer has put audiophile-grade perks in open earbuds, and I'm confused ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/an-odd-choice-cleer-has-put-audiophile-grade-perks-in-open-earbuds-and-im-confused iJpGD6WngA62ZBBhXCXrad Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:52:11 +0000 <![CDATA[ '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 ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/if-anyone-can-make-open-earbuds-work-itd-be-skullcandy-these-new-sports-specific-buds-could-dethrone-the-shokz-and-cost-half-as-much vHfFzfaNBsBsaWt3qqrtrU Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:23:53 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested Sennheiser’s new USB-C wired earbuds and was wowed by their stellar sound, luxurious looks, and legendary low price ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/sennheiser-cx-80u-review aazRphZ8zbjZNxcL3askRE Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'Fantastic, and a disappointment': I love the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro, but they don't fix the problems of the past ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/samsung-galaxy-buds-4-pro-review tppcxgiai5uyDtfWfS5quK Mon, 09 Mar 2026 17:31:02 +0000 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:28:33 +0000 <![CDATA[ Asus just released new open earbuds... for gaming? ]]> https://www.techradar.com/gaming/gaming-accessories/asus-just-released-new-open-earbuds-for-gaming f3pwUN3huyP4FxPkj3BfAW Mon, 09 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000 Mon, 09 Mar 2026 17:21:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’ve been using these cheap headphones for a month, and I’d recommend them to anyone who needs an affordable pair ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/soudpeat-cove-pro-review ZTpcRFKgGsBYvtdkTTVewD Sat, 07 Mar 2026 22:30:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:28:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ Tired of noisy airplane passengers? Good news — United Airlines says it will now ban those who ‘fail to use headphones’ for music and video ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/tired-of-noisy-airplane-passengers-good-news-united-airlines-says-it-will-now-ban-those-who-fail-to-use-headphones-for-music-and-video Ryxg5ZJWASuLhBRXjHTHB7 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 15:48:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Nothing Headphone (a) are here, and they rock — here are 5 things you need to know about them ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/the-nothing-headphone-a-are-here-and-they-rock-here-are-5-things-you-need-to-know-about-them vmiETPmxuU7ZhdM9tJWHB6 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 11:15:00 +0000 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 11:29:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ Nothing Headphone (a) review: excellent cans that fix all the problems of the original while being way cheaper ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/nothing-headphone-a-review nwv6EBMEYicBxoANetCFm9 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 11:15:00 +0000 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 09:50:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'An incredibly impressive piece of engineering' — TechRadar's MWC Awards 2026 presents our 12 winners, from cutting-edge phones and tablets, to Wi-Fi and smart security ]]> https://www.techradar.com/tech/mwc-awards-2026 KzmhyfKJC5J4usJPodJWPa Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:52:10 +0000 Mon, 09 Mar 2026 10:48:51 +0000 <![CDATA[ Need new earbuds? 20% off the Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro is a fantastic preorder deal — but you'll need to be quick ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/need-new-earbuds-20-percent-off-the-samsung-galaxy-buds4-pro-is-a-fantastic-preorder-deal-but-youll-need-to-be-quick dJyQjuwTd92CDUMGPAdTt4 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:45:53 +0000 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 01:01:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ Soundcore's popular budget headphones have finally received a follow-up — with a price hike ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/soundcores-popular-budget-headphones-have-finally-received-a-follow-up-with-a-price-hike ANwsXvyLhWk7qmkmi95MdS Sun, 01 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I've been using these super-cheap headphones for a month — I'm surprised to report they sound great ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/oneodio-focus-a1-pro-review wBwGrYBTHfMEZ69CYR6ZDW Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 vs Galaxy Buds 4 Pro: audio architecture, battery life, pricing and more ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/samsung-galaxy-buds-4-vs-galaxy-buds-4-pro-audio-architecture-battery-life-pricing-and-more Sk87nqTypDw7YuN5KT9Cbn Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 9 things we learned from Samsung’s big Galaxy Unpacked 2026 event — from the S26 Ultra to the Buds4 Pro ]]> https://www.techradar.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-phones/9-things-we-learned-from-samsungs-big-galaxy-unpacked-2026-event-from-the-s26-ultra-to-the-buds4-pro QAJjXUX782iShGvmdTBADE Wed, 25 Feb 2026 20:52:46 +0000 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:36:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'I'm loving the audio and design upgrades, but one huge problem remains' — after using Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro for one week, there's still an issue ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/ive-used-samsung-galaxy-buds-4-pro-for-a-week-now-and-im-loving-the-audio-and-design-upgrades-but-one-huge-problem-remains Hhus7oVwmcRHYB7wEXPi7H Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 22:44:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Sony WF-1000XM6 are the most feature-packed earbuds I’ve ever tested — here are 3 hidden functions you shouldn't miss ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/the-sony-wf-1000xm6-are-the-most-feature-packed-earbuds-ive-ever-tested-here-are-3-hidden-functions-you-shouldnt-miss acPdHgqTeweiYMzuqzwde7 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 21:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Two Galaxy Buds 4 dummy models have surfaced ahead of Galaxy Unpacked — and no one can ignore the striking resemblance to AirPods ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/two-galaxy-buds-4-dummy-models-have-surfaced-ahead-of-galaxy-unpacked-and-no-one-can-ignore-the-striking-resemblance-to-airpods EzFeftTDL2fNJiXiYX6vrC Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:46:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ These tiny, cheap keyring wireless earbuds have Apple Find My location support — they're an AirTag and noise-cancelling earbuds in one essential package ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/these-tiny-cheap-keyring-wireless-earbuds-have-apple-find-my-location-support-theyre-an-airtag-and-noise-cancelling-earbuds-in-one-essential-package pQW6fvqpYUKSbUJ2JaLgzk Thu, 19 Feb 2026 04:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ AI just made my favorite Skullcandy earbuds worse — and I’m not sure anyone asked for it ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/skullcandy-method-540-review RiX8tTEn4orVoHbrUakc6a Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:30:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:28:27 +0000 <![CDATA[ Six weeks in and I’m still sticking to my New Year fitness regime — and it’s all thanks to these Shokz earbuds keeping me motivated ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/six-weeks-in-and-im-still-sticking-to-my-new-year-fitness-regime-and-its-all-thanks-to-these-shokz-earbuds-keeping-me-motivated bAhUS53dg7ZEPhRiLJrVRM Mon, 16 Feb 2026 18:04:36 +0000 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 18:05:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 leak suggests they could be missing a much-wanted AirPods 4 feature ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/samsung-galaxy-buds-4-leak-suggests-they-could-be-missing-a-much-wanted-airpods-4-feature 3xuUbngB8dpo73W8pUkrMa Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:52:37 +0000 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:53:32 +0000