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What are the best AirPods to buy today? I've used every model since 2016, and here are my recommendations

By Matt Bolton published

Are the AirPods Pro 2, AirPods 4 or AirPods Max the best value? Here's how I'd spend my money

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A selection of earbuds and headphones with TR's Wellness Week sponsored by Pure badge, on mint green background

A gentle reminder to clean your earbuds and headphones: study reveals they may carry 10x more bacteria than a toilet seat

By Becky Scarrott published

Sponsored by Pure

Your go-to buds or cans for a musical (or informative) commute may be harboring more nasties than you think…

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Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE on TR's blue background

Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE arrive with real-time translation, Buds 3 Pro looks, and the longest battery life of any Galaxy Buds

By Becky Scarrott published

AI with Gemini including voice activation and translation with real-time interpreter, plus enhanced ANC – on paper there's plenty to like for the money.

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Cheap wireless earbuds against block with pink background and plant, alongside the words '$5 challenge'

I tested $5 earbuds and they didn’t even last a week – here’s what I learned

By Harry Padoan published

I tested wireless earbuds that only cost $5, but they still ended up being a total waste of money. You should put that $5 towards something better instead – here’s why.

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7 of our best noise-cancelling earbuds buys, held in two hands above a boardwalk

The best noise-cancelling earbuds for all budgets, as chosen by TechRadar experts

By Becky Scarrott last updated

Updated The best noise-cancelling earbuds block out the world without the bulk of over-ear headphones – here are our top recommendations based on in-house testing

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ZJXD wired earbuds on block with words '$5 challenge' positioned in the top right of the image

I tested these $5 wired earbuds and they sounded better than expected – but I still wouldn’t recommend them

By Harry Padoan published

Sure, wired earbuds for $5 may sound like a good deal, but I’d recommend spending a little more for a lot better quality.

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iFi Go Pod in a hand, with high-end wired earbuds and in the case, which accepts even larger earbuds

iFi's high-end ‘Pods’ turn every pair of wired IEMs I own into hi-res Bluetooth earbuds, but they're a pretty penny

By Becky Scarrott published

You'll breathe new life into your wired IEMs but take note: your bank account will feel a lot lighter… 

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A leaked image from the iOS 26 developer beta showing a new control for translation

iOS 26 reveals a new real-time translation gesture for AirPods 4 and Pro 2, and it could make your French phrase book a thing of the past

By Carrie Marshall published

Obrigado, Apple! An image in iOS 26 beta shows a double stem squeeze for real-time translation in AirPods – and it can’t come soon enough

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The Huawei FreeArc on a man's head.

It took 30 seconds of rain for me to realize: open earbuds are a genuine running essential

By Tom Bedford published

Trying to run 5k with my regular in-ear buds in the rain? A slippery mess. Trying that same run with open earbuds? Big yes.

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Leaked renders of the Google Pixel Buds 2a in the Iris color option against a white background

As more Google Pixel Buds 2a leaks emerge, we've got good news and bad… 

By Carrie Marshall published

The Google Pixel Buds 2a may be going up in price – and by more than just a bit

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