Headphones

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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.

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Apple AirPods Pro 3 Review

Yes, I’m nodding at nothing — AirPods Pro gesture controls are that good

By Jacob Krol published

When the temperatures drop, and you don't want to touch your iPhone or AirPods, gesture controls are a hand-saver. Here's how to set them up for Apple's excellent Bluetooth audio device.

Earbuds & Airpods
FiiO EH11 worn by a woman wearing a gray beanie hat

The 80s called: they want their foam on-ear mini headphones back – but FiiO says no

By Becky Scarrott published

Forget your AirPods, FiiO's mixing retro style with LDAC wireless audio and knobs on the earpieces – music to my ears.

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Someone putting the Khadas Tea Pro on top of an iPhone on a wooden surface

This Hi-Res Audio DAC smartly uses MagSafe to attach to your phone

By Carrie Marshall published

No need to dangle a dongle for this audio upgrade: it attaches magnetically

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A man holding eight pairs of headphones in his hands, with models from Bose, Sony, Amazon, Soundcore, and Sonos, among others

The best noise cancelling headphones 2026, all TechRadar tested

By Matt Bolton last updated

We've tested and selected the best noise cancelling headphones to keep the world out and your music in.

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Sony LinkBuds Clip in a man's ear

Sony launches LinkBuds Clip open earbuds, and I've tried them out

By Matt Bolton published

The Sony LinkBuds Clip are here, but are they competitive?

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The Huawei FreeClip 2 buds on a ledge, with the case behind.

Huawei FreeClip 2 review: good-looking clip-style open earbuds let down by design and sound woes

By Tom Bedford published

The Huawei FreeClip 2 are let down by design and sound woes, with some feature issues too. It's a shame because there are some strengths.

Earbuds & Airpods
A man sitting outside a modern-looking building wearing the Meze Audio Strada headphones

Head-fi specialist Meze Audio has a beautiful new pair of wired headphones

By Carrie Marshall published

Meze's new dynamic headphones promise the best of both headphone worlds

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A mean wearing the OneOdio Focus A1 Pro headphones on an airplane. He's leaning his head against the window, with his eyes closed and a smile on his face, implying that the headphones are distracting him

One of the best cheap audio makers has new ANC headphones for a silly price

By Carrie Marshall published

OneOdio's noise-cancelling over-ears deliver a big specification for a very small price

Wireless Headphones
Sony WH-1000XM6 earcups

I love this hidden feature on my Sony headphones, but you may not know it even exists

By Harry Padoan published

I love this nifty feature on my Sony headphones, but a lot of users may not even know it’s there.

Wireless Headphones
A selection of wireless earbuds, in their cases, held in a woman's hands on a sunny day

Best earbuds: top buys, all TechRadar-tested and recommended

By Becky Scarrott last updated

My carefully considered pick of the best earbuds in the business – including one or two new models you might not be familiar with.

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