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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Need a cheap Sony headphones Labor Day deal? I got you – these excellent cans are just $38
By Becky Scarrott published
We called the Sony WH-CH520 'some of the best cheap headphones you can buy' at $60 – so for $38, they're a steal!

I tested Beyerdynamic's wired earbuds for vocalists/guitarists and the midrange clarity is palpable – I wish I'd had the money during my career
By Becky Scarrott published
The bass is a different story, but for emotive mids you'll struggle to better them

Best Bose headphones
By Becky Scarrott last updated
Updated In this guide, we test and recommemd the best Bose headphones, from wireless over-ear headphones to noise cancelling earbuds.

Beats just teased Powerbeats Fit – these are the 3 key upgrades I want to see in the new Beats Fit Pro earbuds
By Jacob Krol published
The earbuds look to keep a similar design, but with a fresh orange color

Shine on you crazy diamonds: Loewe's jewel-studded headphones cost nearly $140k, making my AirPods Max feel like a bargain basement buy
By Carrie Marshall published
Loewe's gem-studded headphones are probably not the best choice for a trip to the bad side of town

Every woman walking home late at night wants IR cameras in their AirPods – and Apple's September 9 event graphic gives me hope it'll land soon
By Becky Scarrott published
Okay, Apple’s ‘Awe dropping’ event logo probably doesn’t mean IR sensors in AirPods Pro 3 just yet – but when that safety feature arrives, I’ll be first in line

Listen up, runners! The excellent and brand-new Shokz OpenFit 2 have dropped to a record-low price on Amazon
By Paul Hatton last updated
The first discount on the new Shokz OpenFit 2 is now live at Amazon, dropping the excellent open-ear earbuds to a record-low price of $139.95.

JLab Go Pods ANC review: cheap noise cancelling earbuds that'll blow you away
By Tom Bedford published
The JLab Go Pods ANC are the cheapest noise cancelling earbuds that you should genuinely consider buying.

AirPods Pro 3: all the latest rumors and leaks, plus everything else we know
By Becky Scarrott last updated
Updated Apple's third-generation Pro AirPods aren't here, but the rumor mill is turning – and with big hints in iOS 26 and Apple's codebase, we could be gearing up for a September 2025 release.
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