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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Bargain Beats! Get up to 50% off beats headphones in the Amazon Prime Day Sale
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Save up to 50% on Beats' best headphones thanks to these stellar Prime Day deals.

Some of our favorite Beats earbuds drop back to their record-low price for Prime Day
By Jessica Reyes published
The excellent Beats Studio Buds Plus are down to a record-low price for Amazon Prime Day.

Whether you want AirPods Pro 2, AirPods 4 or AirPods Max, all three are going cheap for Prime Day
By Carrie Marshall published
AirPods 4, AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods Max are all getting deep discounts

Even years later the Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones are one of the best we’ve tested, and they're back down to their lowest price
By Carrie Marshall published
Sony's excellent over-ears are a brilliant buy – especially at this super-low price

OnePlus Buds 4 review: the best ANC performance I've ever tested in a set of earbuds
By Tom Bedford published
The OnePlus Buds 4 have a svelte design, top-notch ANC and a bassy sound, so it’s a shame that a few rough edges let them down.

The Sony WF-1000XM6 earbuds could land sooner than the AirPods Pro 3, according to a new leak
By David Nield published
It looks as though Sony's next premium pair of wireless earbuds are going to launch in the next few months.

Dyson's customizable OnTrac headphones are $200 off for Prime Day, and a much better deal
By Jacob Krol published
Dyson's OnTrac headphones – the brand's second-ever pair – landed in 2024 with a unique feature set, standout design, and a high price tag, but for Prime Day 2025, these cans are $200 off at $299.99.

The Sonos Ace headphones are finally a good deal – here’s why I’d buy them at these Prime Day prices
By Matt Bolton published
With Dolby Atmos and soundbar connectivity, this is one for the movie fans

Forget AirPods Pro 3 – I think you should grab AirPods Pro 2 for this record-low Prime Day price while you can
By Matt Bolton published
I love my AirPods Pro 2, and I'd happily buy them again at this price, despite the rumors of a new pair – here's why

I use my Bose QuietComfort headphones every day – here’s why you should keep an ear out in case they drop in price again over Prime Day
By Cesci Angell published
I'm really getting my money's worth out of my Bose QuietComforts, and if last year's Prime Day is anything to go by, now's the time to listen out for a good deal.
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