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.

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I tested 30 pairs of headphones in 2025, and these are the 4 I still want to use

By Tom Bedford published

Narrowing the bunch to a wishlist

Headphones
The Google Pixel Buds Pro being worn

iOS 26.3 adds AirPods features to third-party earbuds — but just in the EU

By David Nield published

You'll be able to use third-party earbuds more easily with an iPhone next year, if you're in an EU country.

Earbuds & Airpods
The Technics EAH-AZ100 in front of a magenta background featuring the words 'TechRadar – lowest price'.

Nab these unbeatable Technics buds at their best ever price

By Josh Russell published

This is the best price I've ever seen on these sensational Technics earbuds – and, trust me, they’re worth every cent.

Earbuds & Airpods
Innoasis Y1 digital audio player being used by a dog

Someone’s made a USB-C dupe of the iPod Classic, complete with clickwheel — and it’s extremely cheap

By Carrie Marshall published

This budget MP3 player is an Apple lawsuit waiting to happen

Portable Media Players
A selection of open earbuds on pink background, taken by TechRadar

The best open earbuds, all real-world tested by our experts

By Becky Scarrott last updated

Stay aware with the best open-ear headphones and air-conduction buds for running outdoors, sports, yoga and more.

Earbuds & Airpods
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.

Earbuds & Airpods
Meze Audio 99 Classics 2nd Gen wired headphones, on a headphone stand, in front of a bookshelf and framed picture.

Meze Audio 99 Classics 2nd Gen review: walnut-cupped wired headphone beauties to level up the OG model

By James Grimshaw published

The Meze Audio 99 Classics 2nd Gen wired headphones remain homely, walnut-earcupped beauties – but how have they improved from the original?

Headphones

I'm a recording musician, and the Beyerdynamic DT990 Pro headphones are the audio Christmas gift I've bought for myself

By Carrie Marshall published

Beyerdynamic's DT990 Pro are great studio headphones with exceptional comfort and an open-back design

Headphones
JBL Flip 7 vs JBL Grip

JBL Flip 7 vs JBL Grip: I tested these Bluetooth speakers side-by-side to see which is worth buying

By Harry Padoan published

The JBL Flip 7 and JBL Grip both punch well above their weight, but only one can come out on top in this head-to-head battle.

Wireless & Bluetooth Speakers
The Fitnexa SomniPods 3 on a bedside tablet, with a stuffed lion examining it.

I used the thinnest noise-cancelling sleep earbuds for two weeks and it had one fascinating statistic

By Tom Bedford published

Meet the Fitnexa SomniPods 3. They have some problems but look beyond them, and you'll find smartly-framed buds with a few interesting twists.

Sleep
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