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Sony WF-C710N earbuds land, and I think they'll be the 2025 budget buds to beat
By Becky Scarrott published
I loved the inexpensive April 2023 Sony WF-C700N and now, a new 2025 model is in with improved battery, wearer detection, and a colorway I adore.

Our favorite budget audiophile brand unveils wired earbuds with 26(!) drivers, electrostatic units, USB-C ultra-Hi-Res Audio, and a not-so-budget price
By Carrie Marshall published
FiiO's new FX17 IEMs have 26 drivers, a five way crossover and a hefty price tag.

Huawei FreeArc review: simply the best-sounding open-ear headphones
By Tom Bedford published
The Huawei FreeArcs are the first great example of open-ear headphones: they sound great, fit well and don’t break the bank.

Apple's AirPods Max with USB-C will get lossless audio in April, but you'll need to go wired
By Jacob Krol published
Alongside iOS 18.4 in April, Apple is giving AirPods Max with USB-C a duo of a new features: lossless audio and ultra-low-latency support, but you still have to bypass Bluetooth.

The Apple AirPods Pro 2 are the earbuds I love and they're down to their lowest price this year
By Jennifer Allen published
The Apple AirPods Pro 2 are some of the best earphones around for Apple users and they're at a great price right now in the Amazon Spring Sale.

AirPods with cameras for Visual Intelligence could be one of the best personal safety features Apple has ever planned – here's why
By Carrie Marshall published
Here's why Apple putting eyes in your ears could be great – if it ever pulls off its AirPods-with-camera plans

Honor Earbuds Open review: some of the best and most fully featured open earbuds on the market
By Tom Bedford published
The Honor Earbuds Open aren’t just good open-ears, but they’re good earbuds period.

The best wired earbuds 2025, from cheap USB-C to audiophile-grade IEMs – all tested by TechRadar
By Matt Bolton last updated
Still craving a reliable connection, high-end audio, and no battery life anxiety? Here are the best wired earbuds you can buy today.
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