Audio

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Our audio coverage stretches from cheap earbuds to throw in your bag, up to hi-res DACs that can add extra dimensions of sound to your favorite music. The world of audio has changed a lot with the rise of higher-quality wireless and digital sound – streaming services offer better-than-CD quality, and you can beam it to speakers all over the house over Wi-Fi or next-gen Bluetooth options. 

That’s unlocked a world of new devices where hi-fi meets modern conveniences, and we’re always looking to find the best new ideas in the audio world.

Our audio experts love products from the top to the bottom of the budget range – we love a cheap Bluetooth speaker that sounds great at the beach just as much as we love expensive wired headphones driven from a beautiful valve amplifier.

Latest about Audio

Samsung Music Studio 5 speaker on the left, Samsung Music Studio 7 speaker on the right

Samsung reveals two new wireless speakers that are cooler than I expected

By Matt Bolton published

Two new speakers with minimalist designs and driver setups that directly target Sonos' main home speakers.

Multi-Room
The Google Pixel Buds 2a buds in the case.

Google Pixel Buds 2a review: cheap earbuds that don't hold up against the competition

By Tom Bedford published

Google's latest low-cost earbuds may solve issues with older buds, but they don't crack the market yet.

Earbuds & Airpods
A silver device with a speaker and cassette visible, plus some physical controls and an orange dial

Someone made a Bluetooth-to-cassette live converter, and it's very cool

By Matt Bolton published

YouTuber Julius Makes created a gadget that receives Bluetooth, writes it live to cassette tape, and then plays it back immediately, because why not?

Audio Streaming
Man holding Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 3rd Generation in palm

I'm an audio reviewer, and these are the top 5 Bluetooth speakers of 2025 — picks from JBL, B&O, LG and more

By Harry Padoan published

What are the top 5 Bluetooth speakers of 2025? I tested more than 30 models to find out.

Speakers
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro against a leafy background.

It looks like the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro are about to launch

By David Nield published

With regulatory approval now granted to Samsung's next flagship earbuds, a launch must be close.

Earbuds & Airpods
A JBL speaker in a white room next to a tech resolutions logo

I made my home audio setup sing using a roomEQ kit – here's how you can too

By Andrew Williams published

Want to really hear what your home audio setup can do in 2026? I tried using a room correction kit, here were the results.

Audio
Apple Music in the iPhone app store on an orange background

I'm ditching Spotify after a decade for Apple Music in 2026 –here's why

By David Nield published

Apple Music works across multiple platforms and the web, and it lets you build smart playlists – and that's why I'm quitting Spotify in 2026.

Apple Music
A three-part image split between the Pexar Starlight Digital Picture Frame, the We Are Rewind GB-001 and the Gaggia Classic E24 Evo Pro.

I test scores of gadgets as reviews editor – these are my 5 faves from 2025

By Josh Russell published

I’m in charge of reviews here at TechRadar – these are the 5 best gadgets I personally tested in 2025.

Tech
Letshuoer FE earbuds next to Letshuoer earbuds on a green and red background

I’m ditching true wireless earbuds for Chinese IEMs in 2026 – here's why

By Andrew Williams published

If you think hi-fi brands have stopped caring about sound, it’s time to head to China – that's my plan for 2026, at least.

Earbuds & Airpods
The We Are Rewind GB-001 with its handle raised and its VU meters lit up, in front of a pink background.

I tested the We Are Rewind boombox – an old-school analog delight

By Josh Russell published

We Are Rewind’s GB-001 boombox is perfect for recording mixtapes and blasting bass.

Wireless & Bluetooth Speakers
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