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.

Latest about Headphones

Sam Altman

OpenAI is developing an AI wearable with a strange twist, new leak claims

By Alex Blake published

OpenAI’s next wearable looks like Apple’s AirPods and will give you constant access to ChatGPT.

OpenAI
Sony event teaser for January 2026

Sony teases launch of 'a new form of listening' – here's what we think it is

By David Nield published

Sony is teasing a new product launch for next week, and tipsters are predicting that it's for the Sony LinkBuds Clip.

Earbuds & Airpods
A promotional image of the new Hatsune Miku Edition LinkBuds Fit earbuds by Sony.

I'm prepared to die for these limited edition Hatsune Miku Sony earbuds and I don't care who knows it

By Dashiell Wood published

Sony has unveiled a new limited edition Hatsune Miku variant of its LinkBuds Fit earbuds.

Earbuds & Airpods
Pro-Ject Head Box S3 in silver against a black background with a pair of headphones on top

Pro-Ject is Box-ing clever with two new head-fi amps

By Carrie Marshall published

Pro-Ject's new balanced headphone amps promise to get the best from even hard-to-drive headphones

Headphones
A woman in headphones looks shocked at her phone, holding her hand to her head

The AI-led memory prices rises will hit TVs and audio tech too in 2026

By Carrie Marshall published

Price rises could be coming for all AV tech, and budget sets may get hit hardest

Portable Media Players
Moondrop Skyland headphones resting on their aluminium protective case

These new planar headphones have genius new driver and headband designs

By Carrie Marshall published

Moondrop's new planar magnetic headphones feature 100mm drivers and a 3D-printed headband

Headphones
Tribit QuietPlus 81 leaning against block on pink background

Tribit QuietPlus 81 review: cheap ANC headphones with a few too many flaws

By Harry Padoan published

I tested these ultra-cheap noise cancelling headphones from Tribit, and they prove that a low price doesn’t mean you’re getting high value for money.

Wireless Headphones
Soundpeats Aura Nebula earbuds and case on a white background

Soundpeats' new multi-driver earbuds want to beat the best, and I got five on it

By Carrie Marshall published

Soundpeats' Aura Nebula features a five-driver design for a temptingly low price

Earbuds & Airpods
The TDM Neo headphones held in a man's hand. On the left, they are in headphone format, on the right, they are twisted into a round speaker shape

I tried headphones that twist into a Bluetooth speaker, and I loved them

By Matt Bolton published

It's all about the execution with the TDM Neo — and the 200-hour battery life doesn't hurt either

Wireless Headphones

The best wireless earbuds for all budgets, all tested by our reviewers

By Matt Bolton last updated

Our reviewers spent over 600 hours testing these earbuds, so here’s my verdict on the best wireless earbuds for iPhone, Android or anything else.

Earbuds & Airpods
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