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A selection of earbuds, all on a grassy lawn on a sunny day

4 things you’re probably doing wrong with your budget earbuds and how to fix them

By Becky Scarrott published

Even the most cheap and cheerful earbuds can sound a lot better, if you follow these 4 tips

Earbuds & Airpods
A woman models a black pair of Bose QuietComfort headphones, alongside a pair of pink Edifier ES850NB headphones.

I swapped my Bose QuietComfort headphones for a cheap Edifier pair costing less than half the price – here are 3 reasons why I swapped right back

By Cesci Angell published

The pretty pink aesthetics made me stray from my trusty set of Bose over-ears, but something just wasn't sitting right.

Headphones
Person holding Sony WH-1000XM6 and Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3

Sony WH-1000XM6 vs Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3: what I learned while testing 2025's best premium wireless headphones

By Harry Padoan published

Here’s what I learnt after pitting Sony’s latest flagship headphones against the Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3.

Wireless Headphones
The Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 and AirPods Max propped up in front of a pink background.

My AirPods Max broke so I switched to headphones that are half the price – and actually, I wouldn’t go back

By Josh Russell published

Spending $549 / £499 / AU$899 every few years on over-ear headphones is hard to justify when cheaper rivals are this good.

Wireless Headphones
Four headphones and earbuds sets, on TR's light blue background

Everyone needs 5 pairs of headphones: my job is testing 'em – here are the ones to buy

By Becky Scarrott published

Anti-social over-ears, best buds, cheap second set, wired option and sports-specific open earbuds – see?

Headphones
A young man with neck tattoos wearing a white top and black jacket is also wearing Audio-Technica ATH-CKS50TW2 earbuds and a black hat. He is photographed on a black background

Audio-Technica’s new wireless earbuds have a genuinely mind-blowing upgrade that leaves my AirPods feeling utterly inadequate

By Carrie Marshall published

Audio-Technica's new earbuds promise 65 hours of battery life and feature an unusual magnetic switch

Earbuds & Airpods
AirPods 4 worn in a man's ears

Yes, you can get AirPods updates early in July's iOS 26 public beta. No, you probably shouldn't

By Carrie Marshall published

Apple's optional download will drop in July to make your AirPods beta, but are you sure you want to risk it?

Earbuds & Airpods
AirPods Pro 2 out of their case on a wooden surface

Apple may not get around to launching the AirPods Pro 3 until 2026

By David Nield published

We had heard rumors that the AirPods Pro 3 would arrive this year, but a new leak contradicts them.

Earbuds & Airpods
Earfun Wave Life over-ear noise-cancelling headphones on a wooden surface

Earfun Wave Life review: mostly excellent, comfortable over-ears deliver at an enticing price

By Dave Meikleham published

Despite middling ANC, the Earfun Wave Life over-deliver considering just how cheaply you can pick them up, thanks to incredible comfort and solid build.

Headphones
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 on a blue background

The best noise-cancelling earbuds for all budgets, chosen by our reviewers

By Becky Scarrott last updated

Updated These best noise-cancelling earbuds block out the world without the bulk of over-ear headphones.

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