<![CDATA[ Latest from TechRadar UK in Headphones ]]> https://www.techradar.com/uk/audio/headphones Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:17:05 +0000 en <![CDATA[ 'The best of both worlds': This innovative DAC and headphone amp uses a unique processing system that basically converts your Hi-Res Audio to DSD on the fly, to give you ultra-low-distortion music — and it's packed with wired and wireless connectivity ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/dacs/the-best-of-both-worlds-this-innovative-dac-and-headphone-amp-uses-a-unique-processing-system-that-basically-converts-your-hi-res-audio-to-dsd-on-the-fly-to-give-you-ultra-low-distortion-music-and-its-packed-with-wired-and-wireless-connectivity fkzUTCSiLea3XgnsvQLSZh Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:17:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ These 'ridiculously good wireless earbuds' are now just £15 at Amazon ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/these-ridiculously-good-wireless-earbuds-are-now-just-gbp15-at-amazon fAd5q24WxJy8d6YfNq9sK4 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:56:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ This updated open-source app makes it easier to use your AirPods with Android — just in time for the rumored AirPods Ultra ]]> https://www.techradar.com/phones/android/this-updated-open-source-app-makes-it-easier-to-use-your-airpods-with-android-just-in-time-for-the-rumored-airpods-ultra JTS7d5AhTe45cJ4TTNRGD4 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:43:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'A price that seems like a mistake': I've tested tons of open earbuds, and Earfun's new clip-style buds are the best cheaper pair I'd actually recommend — here's my full review ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/earfun-clip-2-review 66zrvT9pEyr4zAB2WpXeCR Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Soundcore's brand-new headphones are so good at noise cancelling, I don't want to stop using them ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/anker-soundcore-space-2-review v2DrzCrRYuJC8yptCi4XNW Sat, 25 Apr 2026 10:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Someone built headphones made from Scrub Daddy sponges, and that's not even the surprising part — they delivered 'godly' audiophile-level measurement results ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/the-ultimate-in-clean-sound-an-audio-engineer-built-open-back-headphones-using-scrub-daddy-sponges Ba3oyVLW3d593xvWpQVjcM Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:40:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'Could be the best open earbuds yet' — Honor's new clips solve my biggest open earbud problem, and I'm already ready to hand out awards ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/could-be-the-best-open-earbuds-yet-honors-new-clips-solve-my-biggest-open-earbud-problem-and-im-already-ready-to-hand-out-awards HGdBezbdszDcZe8HBNzSg3 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:31:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ Some of the best running headphones just dropped back to a record-low price — an ideal buy for marathon season ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/headphones/some-of-the-best-running-headphones-just-dropped-back-to-a-record-low-price-an-ideal-buy-for-marathon-season ELXWJchuneFTXC7D3sxtbn Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:52:00 +0000 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:52:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ Astell & Kern's off-shoot brand just dropped some of the best budget audiophile earbuds of the year — and you won't believe how cheap they are ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/activo-scoop-review uBF5472NptjqFk3dXfnEve Sat, 18 Apr 2026 09:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I would ditch all my headphones in favor of these brilliant open earbuds' stacked feature set, were it not for one flaw... ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/shokz-openfit-pro-review qdrQFG8rTxnaws3X5u6n6i Sat, 18 Apr 2026 09:30:00 +0000 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:10:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ The first-gen AirPods Max drop to a record-low price following AirPods Max 2 launch ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/the-first-gen-airpods-max-drop-to-a-record-low-price-following-airpods-max-2-launch KA8QMPYsNDjEGE6NbRTnN9 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:58:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ Are these the best-designed workout headphones ever? I used them for a month to find out ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/h20-ript-ultra-review PBvRrm3qBHyQuzHQiAAq5F Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Miss the headphone jack on your iPhone? These wired headphones are the next-best thing ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/headphones/miss-the-headphone-jack-on-your-iphone-these-wired-headphones-are-the-next-best-thing nA2cJfThWXLv2KkoZdJhBm Sun, 05 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Sivga's winsome wired headphones look the part but, in testing, I found the bass was a bulging mess of directionless energy ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/headphones/sivga-robin-sv021-pro-review MdGwTqpmFJMCbA7UehN2rA Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'An exceptional audio investment': Audio-Technica's new open-backs just jumped straight to the top of my headphone pile (and it's not even close) ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/audio-technica-ath-adx7000-review Nx3GEXFFLoqZ4DMMNDPJn6 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:07:38 +0000 <![CDATA[ Major clearance sale drops the Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 to just £59 ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/major-clearance-sale-drops-the-samsung-galaxy-buds-3-to-just-gbp59 FHCcmiWVRyAtwspcyFKVvD Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:52:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'Everything you want in headphones at this level': I tested JBL's Live 780NC over-ears and if you're all about that bass, these cans go on and on (and on) ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/jbl-live-780nc-review Qo49jSkVUQhsuG6HA4RSUA Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:30:00 +0000 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:49:51 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'Only limited by the physics': inside Apple’s AirPods Max 2 and the H2 chip upgrade ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/only-limited-by-the-physics-inside-apples-airpods-max-2-and-the-h2-chip-upgrade 43xXztN5SoVLTj9EFkUtEP Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:46:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tried the AirPods Max 2, and they're an upgrade worth waiting five years for — it’s the smarter, more immersive listening experience that stands out ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/apple-airpods-max-2-hands-on 96G8KQw5LB8tCKQjkvs53b Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:44:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ The 4.5-star Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro 'knock it out the park' — and now you can save £50 with this code ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/headphones/the-4-5-star-samsung-galaxy-buds-4-pro-knock-it-out-the-park-and-now-you-can-save-gbp50-with-this-code obtrgmevbUFCqJkWxeQef3 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:08:08 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'Sign of the times': Panasonic launches a USB-C version of its cheap wired earbuds, because who has a headphone jack any more? ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/sign-of-the-times-panasonic-launches-a-usb-c-version-of-its-cheap-wired-earbuds-because-who-has-a-headphone-jack-any-more U6grRHhrke8yv9yzyCxToC Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:37:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ I can’t put down two cheap headphones I tested this year — one’s better for budget audiophiles, one’s perfect for commuters ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/i-cant-put-down-two-cheap-headphones-i-tested-this-year-ones-better-for-budget-audiophiles-ones-perfect-for-commuters Ep4PsUuAFWypj8cQZcRg75 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:36:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ I switched back to earbuds after using headphones for three years — here’s what I have and haven’t missed ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/i-switched-back-to-earbuds-after-using-headphones-for-three-years-heres-what-i-have-and-havent-missed cqBoJvqRwQSnWLk47LNRBR Mon, 23 Mar 2026 21:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'Some of my least favorite headphones to test': I used the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 for a month, and one issue makes them very hard to recommend ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/samsung-galaxy-buds-4-review ARJEfsrs8LX7gJPD3B828 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 14:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Wired earbuds are in right now, and this budget-friendly pair from Sennheiser are so good I’d spend my own money on them ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/wired-earbuds-are-trendy-right-now-and-this-budget-friendly-pair-from-sennheiser-are-so-good-that-id-spend-my-own-money-on-them 6ecGt6EwMqVW2heAAGsVzf Sat, 21 Mar 2026 11:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested the Jabra Evolve3 85 - a professional headset built for the office, priced for the boardroom, yet styled for the street ]]> https://www.techradar.com/pro/jabra-evolve3-85-business-headset-review aZA4xtjhHrJ9fBCsjghroN Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:36:08 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:28:48 +0000 <![CDATA[ This $25 AirPods Pro 3 case looks exactly like a classic Macintosh mouse — and could be the perfect Apple 50th anniversary tribute ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/this-usd25-airpods-pro-3-case-looks-exactly-like-a-classic-macintosh-mouse-and-could-be-the-perfect-apple-50th-anniversary-tribute NxNAUr8FtYpRk9YB2Sfoz9 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:52:45 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'So good for the money, it shouldn't be allowed' — forget AirPods, these 5-star Cambridge earbuds at 34% off are my pick of Amazon's Spring Deal Days ]]> https://www.techradar.com/seasonal-sales/so-good-for-the-money-it-shouldnt-be-allowed-forget-airpods-these-5-star-cambridge-earbuds-at-34-percent-off-are-my-pick-of-amazons-spring-deal-days MZqgF3twB46sQWtCxxDLd6 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 17:10:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ Apple finally launches AirPods Max 2, with all the features from AirPods Pro they've been missing — plus 'better Active Noise Cancellation, elevated sound quality' ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/apple-finally-launches-airpods-max-2-with-all-the-features-from-airpods-pro-theyve-been-missing-plus-better-active-noise-cancellation-elevated-sound-quality bwJFNLFVqF4jXvDdHWL4ZG Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:16:51 +0000 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:47:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'An odd choice': Cleer has put audiophile-grade perks in open earbuds, and I'm confused ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/an-odd-choice-cleer-has-put-audiophile-grade-perks-in-open-earbuds-and-im-confused iJpGD6WngA62ZBBhXCXrad Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:52:11 +0000 <![CDATA[ Got a flight coming up? I use these Sony noise-cancelling headphones every time I travel, and they're available for a tempting low price right now ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/got-a-flight-coming-up-i-use-these-sony-noise-cancelling-headphones-every-time-i-travel-and-theyre-available-for-a-tempting-low-price-right-now VrwkFisDUjAvfT3XzzrRM7 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:34:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless headphones are still my go-to pair of cans, and they've just dropped to a record-low price in the Amazon Spring Sale ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/the-sennheiser-momentum-4-wireless-headphones-are-still-my-go-to-pair-of-cans-and-theyve-just-dropped-to-a-record-low-price-in-the-amazon-spring-sale B9fYp2iC7WFe6JxNN34SYA Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:09:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'If anyone can make open earbuds work, it'd be Skullcandy': these new sports-specific buds could dethrone the Shokz — and cost half as much ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/if-anyone-can-make-open-earbuds-work-itd-be-skullcandy-these-new-sports-specific-buds-could-dethrone-the-shokz-and-cost-half-as-much vHfFzfaNBsBsaWt3qqrtrU Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:23:53 +0000 <![CDATA[ My top half-price earbuds in Amazon's Spring Deal Days? Easy, the 5-star Nothing Ear (a) — now just £49.99! ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/my-top-half-price-earbuds-in-amazons-spring-deal-days-easy-the-5-star-nothing-ear-a-now-just-gbp49-99 BaiQWoEKPVvnJ9T8tdeeic Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:36:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ Get wired in Amazon's Spring Sale: audiophile IEMs, portable hi-res players and more at lowest ever prices ]]> https://www.techradar.com/seasonal-sales/get-wired-in-amazons-spring-sale-audiophile-iems-portable-hi-res-players-and-more-at-lowest-ever-prices n7pEfLz4M557wkAT4Qd4yJ Tue, 10 Mar 2026 17:34:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested Sennheiser’s new USB-C wired earbuds and was wowed by their stellar sound, luxurious looks, and legendary low price ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/sennheiser-cx-80u-review aazRphZ8zbjZNxcL3askRE Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'Fantastic, and a disappointment': I love the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro, but they don't fix the problems of the past ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/samsung-galaxy-buds-4-pro-review tppcxgiai5uyDtfWfS5quK Mon, 09 Mar 2026 17:31:02 +0000 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:28:33 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Sony WH-1000XM6 Headphones are 'the best of the XM4 and XM5' — and they've crashed to a record-low price ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/the-sony-wh-1000xm6-headphones-are-the-best-of-the-xm4-and-xm5-and-theyve-crashed-to-a-record-low-price WqinCmEy2Kv3UM4UE5uaHB Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:50:34 +0000 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:59:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ Asus just released new open earbuds... for gaming? ]]> https://www.techradar.com/gaming/gaming-accessories/asus-just-released-new-open-earbuds-for-gaming f3pwUN3huyP4FxPkj3BfAW Mon, 09 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000 Mon, 09 Mar 2026 17:21:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ I use OneOdio headphones every day, and the budget version cans are now just £35 — run! ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/i-use-oneodio-headphones-every-day-and-the-budget-version-cans-are-now-just-gbp35-run 3ebbp5jD9QVYnDV8w5JP2L Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:45:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’ve been using these cheap headphones for a month, and I’d recommend them to anyone who needs an affordable pair ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/soudpeat-cove-pro-review ZTpcRFKgGsBYvtdkTTVewD Sat, 07 Mar 2026 22:30:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:28:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ Tired of noisy airplane passengers? Good news — United Airlines says it will now ban those who ‘fail to use headphones’ for music and video ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/tired-of-noisy-airplane-passengers-good-news-united-airlines-says-it-will-now-ban-those-who-fail-to-use-headphones-for-music-and-video Ryxg5ZJWASuLhBRXjHTHB7 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 15:48:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ Nothing Headphone (a) review: excellent cans that fix all the problems of the original while being way cheaper ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/nothing-headphone-a-review nwv6EBMEYicBxoANetCFm9 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 11:15:00 +0000 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 09:50:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Nothing Headphone (a) are here, and they rock — here are 5 things you need to know about them ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/the-nothing-headphone-a-are-here-and-they-rock-here-are-5-things-you-need-to-know-about-them vmiETPmxuU7ZhdM9tJWHB6 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 11:15:00 +0000 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 11:29:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'An incredibly impressive piece of engineering' — TechRadar's MWC Awards 2026 presents our 12 winners, from cutting-edge phones and tablets, to Wi-Fi and smart security ]]> https://www.techradar.com/tech/mwc-awards-2026 KzmhyfKJC5J4usJPodJWPa Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:52:10 +0000 Mon, 09 Mar 2026 10:48:51 +0000 <![CDATA[ Soundcore's popular budget headphones have finally received a follow-up — with a price hike ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/soundcores-popular-budget-headphones-have-finally-received-a-follow-up-with-a-price-hike ANwsXvyLhWk7qmkmi95MdS Sun, 01 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I've been using these super-cheap headphones for a month — I'm surprised to report they sound great ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/oneodio-focus-a1-pro-review wBwGrYBTHfMEZ69CYR6ZDW Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 vs Galaxy Buds 4 Pro: audio architecture, battery life, pricing and more ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/samsung-galaxy-buds-4-vs-galaxy-buds-4-pro-audio-architecture-battery-life-pricing-and-more Sk87nqTypDw7YuN5KT9Cbn Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 9 things we learned from Samsung’s big Galaxy Unpacked 2026 event — from the S26 Ultra to the Buds4 Pro ]]> https://www.techradar.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-phones/9-things-we-learned-from-samsungs-big-galaxy-unpacked-2026-event-from-the-s26-ultra-to-the-buds4-pro QAJjXUX782iShGvmdTBADE Wed, 25 Feb 2026 20:52:46 +0000 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:36:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'I'm loving the audio and design upgrades, but one huge problem remains' — after using Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro for one week, there's still an issue ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/ive-used-samsung-galaxy-buds-4-pro-for-a-week-now-and-im-loving-the-audio-and-design-upgrades-but-one-huge-problem-remains Hhus7oVwmcRHYB7wEXPi7H Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 22:44:10 +0000