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A split view image, with a man holding the Sonos Ace Ultra on the left side, and the Sony WH-1000XM6 on the right side
Sonos Ace Ultra vs Sony WH-1000XM6: which noise cancelling headphones should you buy?

By Harry Padoan Published

Which noise cancelling headphones are better, the Sonos Ace Ultra or the Sony WH-1000XM6? I tested both side by side — here’s my verdict.

Wireless Headphones
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 5 in white, showing details of the buds held in a hand
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 5 review: truly the new flagship earbuds to beat

By Simon Cocks Published

User replaceable batteries, svelte design, strong stamina and great sound? A five-star performance from Sennheiser

Earbuds & Airpods
JBL Live Flex 4 on table with display on
JBL Live Flex 4 review: excellent open-fit earbuds that rival Apple’s AirPods

By Harry Padoan Published

I tested the JBL Live Flex 4 and found them to be an excellent pair of open-fit buds, with impressive sound quality, genuinely decent ANC, and even a smart charging case.

Earbuds & Airpods
Emo all grown up? Got yourself a bit of money? I've found your perfect designer Bose headphones, based on the 5-star QC Ultra (Gen 2)

By Tom Bedford Published

Bose × Thom Browne QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) change the design of the Boses, and add a fair markup on top

Wireless Headphones
The best noise-cancelling earbuds for all budgets, all tested by 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

Updated
The Bose Ultra Open earbuds alongside key art for the Snapdragon Sound Elite Gen 2
Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon Sound Elite Gen 2 platform could herald the age of camera-equipped earbuds — but are we ready for that?

By Axel Metz Published

The new Snapdragon Sound Elite Gen 2 chipset could herald the age of camera-equipped earbuds, but Qualcomm promises ‘this isn’t about putting a chatbot in your ear’.

Earbuds & Airpods
Man wearing the Sonos Ace Ultra
5 upgrades that I love on the Sonos Ace Ultra headphones that make them worth buying

By Harry Padoan Published

The Sonos Ace Ultra may look a lot like the original model, but it’s what’s inside that counts — and there are several substantial upgrades that I’ve come to appreciate.

Wireless Headphones
Beats 360 hands on
Beats 360 are one of the most comfortable, best-sounding headphones I've ever worn

By Lance Ulanoff Published

I've been test-driving Beats 360, and I love the fit, the sound, and how it made one movie more enjoyable than it might've been otherwise.

Wireless Headphones
Beats 360
I've spent weeks with the Beats 360 — the design and sound both won me over

By Jacob Krol Published

The Beats 360 are officially official, and after weeks testing them, the design, audio, and customization are what stand out most.

Headphones
Man holding the Sonos Ace Ultra
Sonos Ace Ultra review: more musical, more feature-rich, much improved headphones

By Harry Padoan Published

The Sonos Ace Ultra are true all-rounder wireless over-ear headphones, offering excellent sound quality for music and movies, enhanced ANC and more features than ever before.

Wireless Headphones
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