Headphones
Most people listen to their music through headphones today – so you want to make sure you’re getting the best pair you can. We test headphones of all kinds, ranging from true wireless earbuds to premium wired over-ear headphones, so no matter what style you prefer, or what your budget is, you can find something that’ll help you enjoy your music more.
True wireless earbuds are the most popular kind today, especially Apple’s AirPods, because they’re just so convenient and small – there’s no harm in taking them everywhere. And these days they come with great features such as active noise cancellation at cheaper and cheaper prices – while at the high-end, they keep taking big leaps in audio quality.
The classic style of headphone, meanwhile, keeps getting smarter, with more wireless models including app support so you can tweak their features, and customize the sound to exactly what you prefer.
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My dad tried AirPods Pro 2's new hearing aid mode, and he loved the instant hearing boost – even though he never uses earbuds
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Apple's hearing health features arrive on AirPods Pro next week, and I spent a few days using the new functionality including the Hearing Test and Hearing Aid mode with my dad.
The AirPods Pro 2’s big hearing aid upgrade will start rolling out next week – along with these 2 bonus features
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Back in early September, Apple promised hearing-aid like features were coming to AirPods Pro 2 and now, we have a timeline.
The best AirPods 2024
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Updated We put the best AirPods to the test, alongside the best Beats headphones. Take a look at our top Apple headphone picks.
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Updated These best noise-cancelling earbuds block out the world without the bulk of over-ear headphones.
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