<![CDATA[ Latest from TechRadar in Headphones ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/headphones Mon, 18 May 2026 09:58:28 +0000 en <![CDATA[ These new ultra-audiophile wired earbuds offer nine drivers, are made from carbon fiber, and are all literally unique — but they cost 30x the price of AirPods Pro 3… ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/these-new-ultra-audiophile-wired-earbuds-offer-nine-drivers-are-made-from-carbon-fiber-and-are-all-literally-unique-but-they-cost-30x-the-price-of-airpods-pro-3 EqMZXpBM7ZFuf9DS3YA7AZ Mon, 18 May 2026 09:58:28 +0000 Mon, 18 May 2026 10:00:08 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'I wanted to love these and in the right environment, I almost did' — I tested JLab's groundbreaking open over-ear headphones, and they're a brilliant concept let down by reality ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/jlab-jbuds-open-wireless-review mmg5RjV2g8Coo3CUGV5BQ8 Sun, 17 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I hate expensive headphones — but after years of testing, I've finally found a pair I can't live without ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/i-hate-expensive-headphones-but-after-years-of-testing-ive-finally-found-a-pair-i-cant-live-without YFoNkLNvsEe6tqk8tz7rnJ Thu, 14 May 2026 21:00:00 +0000 Mon, 18 May 2026 05:06:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xiaomi is teasing clip-style open earbuds, and having tested its previous open buds there's one one small feature that could make them must-buys ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/xiaomi-is-teasing-clip-style-open-earbuds-and-having-tested-its-previous-open-buds-theres-one-one-small-feature-that-could-make-them-must-buys tWVuNmV6niCDyN9t7QqpAf Thu, 14 May 2026 15:47:53 +0000 Thu, 14 May 2026 16:16:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ JBL just refreshed its touchscreen-equipped earbud line with better sound, ANC, and call quality — here’s everything you need to know ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/jbl-live-4-series-reveal MeiLJhVDgcfPE2ngBGGd2G Tue, 12 May 2026 15:47:48 +0000 Tue, 12 May 2026 16:42:06 +0000 <![CDATA[ Want a super-clear look at Sony's upcoming super-premium new headphones? These new image leaks appear pretty official — and they look very Sony-meets-Sonos ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/want-a-super-clear-look-at-sonys-upcoming-super-premium-new-headphones-these-new-image-leaks-appear-pretty-official-and-they-look-very-sony-meets-sonos MPESKoWvzBtsujKPZRmvQ8 Tue, 12 May 2026 09:45:26 +0000 Tue, 12 May 2026 14:03:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ Apple quietly released the all-new AirPods Max 2 last month — and you can already score a rare $40 discount at Amazon ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/apple-quietly-released-the-all-new-airpods-max-2-last-month-and-you-can-already-score-a-rare-usd40-discount-at-amazon AekoswjTzeZA6eWkpCLsKU Mon, 11 May 2026 16:01:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 are some of the best headphones for endurance runners — and they're now back to the Black Friday price at Amazon ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/the-beats-powerbeats-pro-2-are-some-of-the-best-headphones-for-endurance-runners-and-theyre-now-back-to-the-black-friday-price-at-amazon kfrdZDmmePgUfk4EStwuuD Fri, 08 May 2026 15:28:44 +0000 <![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[ The excellent Bose QuietComfort Earbuds are back down to their Black Friday price ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/the-excellent-bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-are-back-down-to-their-black-friday-price AApD3Dn7NLgCyx2qB5MvJ4 Wed, 06 May 2026 11:00:50 +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[ We called the Bose QuietComfort Ultra 'the best noise cancellation earbuds to date' — and they're now $50 off at Amazon ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/we-called-the-bose-quietcomfort-ultra-the-best-noise-cancellation-earbuds-to-date-and-theyre-now-usd50-off-at-amazon UpAHnXKpCoCvSdQfnxiMhP Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:00:23 +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[ These 'ridiculously good wireless earbuds' are now just £15 at Amazon ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/these-ridiculously-good-wireless-earbuds-are-now-just-gbp15-at-amazon fAd5q24WxJy8d6YfNq9sK4 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:56:10 +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[ The Bose QuietComfort Ultra are 'the absolute best active noise cancelling cans for the money' — now back to a record low price ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/the-bose-quietcomfort-ultra-are-the-absolute-best-active-noise-cancelling-cans-for-the-money-now-back-to-a-record-low-price Yg7WJvcfA5eNZhxTBUUdXD Sat, 25 Apr 2026 13:22:32 +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[ Some of the best running headphones just dropped back to a record-low price — an ideal buy for marathon season ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/headphones/some-of-the-best-running-headphones-just-dropped-back-to-a-record-low-price-an-ideal-buy-for-marathon-season ELXWJchuneFTXC7D3sxtbn Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:52:00 +0000 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:52:09 +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[ The first-gen AirPods Max drop to a record-low price following AirPods Max 2 launch ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/the-first-gen-airpods-max-drop-to-a-record-low-price-following-airpods-max-2-launch KA8QMPYsNDjEGE6NbRTnN9 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:58:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Sony WH-CH520 Headphones offer 'simply superb value' at just $38 on Amazon ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/headphones/the-sony-wh-ch520-headphones-offer-simply-superb-value-at-just-usd38-on-amazon 6YYByTHNEwmkwNFY6tva66 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'The AirPods Pro 3 deliver the quietest ANC I’ve ever experienced' — and you can save $50 on the earbuds at Amazon ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/the-airpods-pro-3-deliver-the-quietest-anc-ive-ever-experienced-and-you-can-save-usd50-on-the-earbuds-at-amazon BZvnYEYzQZjZiirJBwKVMR Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:36:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ The kings of ANC headphones from Bose hit their Black Friday price of $199 ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/the-kings-of-anc-headphones-from-bose-hit-their-black-friday-price-of-usd199 qccBxh3jyB2wqSL3kUGDn6 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:05:00 +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[ Meze Audio's new closed-back headphones are gloriously green and expansive, but the soundstage isn't the only thing about them that's wide ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/headphones/meze-audio-strada-review 3Fk2BFSf645pYKU8xgvA8Y Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:30:00 +0000 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:41:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ Skip Apple's new AirPods Max 2 — Sony's award-winning WH-1000XM5 headphones are down to a near record-low price ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/headphones/skip-apples-new-airpods-max-2-sonys-award-winning-wh-1000xm5-headphones-are-down-to-a-near-record-low-price Xz5w4HzrC3FyuuBvQcCoJB Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:35:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tried a sub-$50 pair of ANC headphones — can you really get quality at such a low price? ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/i-tried-a-sub-usd50-pair-of-anc-headphones-can-you-really-get-quality-at-such-a-low-price 5cQbadSEYgW92SyGae7hd7 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Miss the headphone jack on your iPhone? These wired headphones are the next-best thing ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/headphones/miss-the-headphone-jack-on-your-iphone-these-wired-headphones-are-the-next-best-thing nA2cJfThWXLv2KkoZdJhBm Sun, 05 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +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[ Major clearance sale drops the Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 to just £59 ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/major-clearance-sale-drops-the-samsung-galaxy-buds-3-to-just-gbp59 FHCcmiWVRyAtwspcyFKVvD Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:52:55 +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[ These Sony headphones are 'still the best in the business' — and they're down to a new record-low price for a very limited time ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/these-sony-headphones-are-still-the-best-in-the-business-and-theyre-down-to-a-new-record-low-price-for-a-very-limited-time KSJWBU9KAsrEQxcB8F6Wr4 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:18:43 +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[ The 4.5-star Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro 'knock it out the park' — and now you can save £50 with this code ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/headphones/the-4-5-star-samsung-galaxy-buds-4-pro-knock-it-out-the-park-and-now-you-can-save-gbp50-with-this-code obtrgmevbUFCqJkWxeQef3 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:08:08 +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[ The Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 are 'excellent for runners' and they've dropped to their lowest price since Black Friday ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/headphones/the-shokz-openrun-pro-2-are-excellent-for-runners-and-theyve-dropped-to-their-lowest-price-since-black-friday HSTf2okvCQ9QvTPCB6qzpf Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:05:00 +0000 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:17:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ Of all the noise-cancelling headphones I've tested, these are the 3 I'd spend my money on — and there's no room for Apple or Bose ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/of-all-the-noise-cancelling-headphones-ive-tested-these-are-the-3-id-spend-my-money-on-and-theres-no-room-for-apple-or-bose rxcLAqxbVvByT5DaTwyYCf Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:10:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ I can’t put down two cheap headphones I tested this year — one’s better for budget audiophiles, one’s perfect for commuters ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/i-cant-put-down-two-cheap-headphones-i-tested-this-year-ones-better-for-budget-audiophiles-ones-perfect-for-commuters Ep4PsUuAFWypj8cQZcRg75 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:36:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’ve tested a ton of open earbuds, but these are the only three models I’d buy ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/ive-tested-a-ton-of-open-earbuds-but-these-are-the-only-three-models-id-buy WGUZfhm9UdZUKQrK4LSib Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:33:32 +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