<![CDATA[ Latest from TechRadar UK in Headphones ]]> https://www.techradar.com/uk/audio/headphones Tue, 16 Jun 2026 01:00:00 +0000 en <![CDATA[ 'They carve out a special and useful niche': I tested OneOdio's new wireless headphones for music pros and DJs — despite some big issues, that low-latency wireless transmitter means I'll use them every day ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/oneodio-studio-max-2 j2wbNs45bRrBZvhjdd88mg Tue, 16 Jun 2026 01:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ ‘How to describe it, other than slime or puke?’: another World Cup player dons unreleased Beats headphones and that’s got to be a custom colorway… right? ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/how-to-describe-it-other-than-slime-or-puke-another-world-cup-player-dons-unreleased-beats-headphones-and-thats-got-to-be-a-custom-colorway-right QpZeNdJCMf7Kk5KwrWnfKb Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ These new Anker earbuds are hands-down the best for calling I've ever used, and the sound and fit are excellent — just make sure you buy the right pair ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/anker-soundcore-liberty-5-pro-review J33LpxiDAjjZvscpYJtWr7 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 01:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ AirPods are finally getting a custom EQ in iOS 27, this is not a drill! ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/airpods-are-finally-getting-a-custom-eq-in-ios-27-this-is-not-a-drill Mwbh38SHfsRKjxppMfDQS6 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:25:29 +0000 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 06:23:33 +0000 <![CDATA[ Shokz OpenDots 2 review: Comfortable, stable, long-lasting open-ear buds that aren’t just for fitness ]]> https://www.techradar.com/health-fitness/fitness-headphones/shoks-opendots-2-review-comfortable-stable-long-lasting-open-ear-buds-that-arent-just-for-fitness GjU2NUP56zQDh2PEtiExRC Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:59:37 +0000 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:28:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ 4 elite headphones I tried at High End Vienna — including a pair with Wi-Fi and Meze's most expensive set ever ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/headphones/4-elite-headphones-i-tried-at-high-end-vienna-including-a-pair-with-wi-fi-capabilities-and-mezes-most-expensive-set-ever NtcCL4gGThPf7ka6eBmqdV Sat, 06 Jun 2026 22:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ ‘Nothing is trying to reposition hardware as something expressive, not just a neutral container for software’: design experts on why Nothing's Charli XCX collaboration makes sense in the ‘boring’ age of smartphones ]]> https://www.techradar.com/phones/nothing-phones/nothing-is-trying-to-reposition-hardware-as-something-expressive-not-just-a-neutral-container-for-software-design-experts-on-why-nothings-charli-xcx-collaboration-makes-sense-in-the-boring-age-of-smartphones mMxpVusLNPsJMu4FsBne5j Sat, 06 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0000 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:06:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ The 11 best headphones, speakers, soundbars, and streamers we saw at the High End Vienna 2026 hi-fi show ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/speakers/the-11-best-headphones-speakers-soundbars-and-streamers-we-saw-at-the-high-end-vienna-2026-hi-fi-show 7VRqn3T2GxQvwvwFGjy9vB Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:55:09 +0000 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:55:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'For glasses specifically, we have already gone through several iterations' —Shokz' CEO confirms the sports headphones company is working on AI smart glasses, hearing solutions and a 'record everything' AI-powered assistant for future headphones ]]> https://www.techradar.com/health-fitness/fitness-headphones/for-glasses-specifically-we-have-already-gone-through-several-iterations-shokz-ceo-confirms-the-sports-headphones-company-is-working-on-ai-smart-glasses-hearing-solutions-and-a-record-everything-ai-powered-assistant-for-future-headphones Y9TRmmfqVTEb2Wg7MgW2SV Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:17:41 +0000 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:22:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested House of Marley’s new cheap wired earbuds and they exceeded my expectations in several key ways — but they're not the best fit for everyone ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/house-of-marley-smile-jamaica-usb-c-review 4BLXJc9kFJmUj73XXGTsN9 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 01:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ More and more earbuds come with touchscreen cases, but after testing a bunch of them, I'm still not convinced it's the future — do you really get the best value this way? ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/more-and-more-earbuds-come-with-touchscreen-cases-but-after-testing-a-bunch-of-them-im-still-not-convinced-its-the-future-do-you-really-get-the-best-value-this-way hPHZWPPNBcYcu9Xdss3uY8 Wed, 27 May 2026 21:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Sennheiser finally launches the successor to its ultra-popular 5-star Momentum wireless headphones, and adds in great new features including Dolby Atmos — Sony and Bose have some hot competition here ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/sennheiser-finally-launches-the-successor-to-its-ultra-popular-5-star-momentum-wireless-headphones-and-adds-in-great-new-features-including-dolby-atmos-sony-and-bose-have-some-hot-competition-here wr2Lrk86m5sJSenWYwZET9 Tue, 26 May 2026 10:30:06 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’ve tested both of Anker's new feature-packed Soundcore earbuds, which offer everything from personalized sound to Dolby Atmos to AI translation — one is clearly better, but I’d actually recommend buying the other one ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/ive-tested-both-of-ankers-new-feature-packed-soundcore-earbuds cZdMbAY9sr2ZKSS9HEPAgm Sat, 23 May 2026 22:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Anker's new feature-packed earbuds come in two flavors, both with screens on the case — but don't be distracted by the outside, because the exciting news is under the hood and on your phone ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/ankers-new-feature-packed-earbuds-come-in-two-flavors N5tTkZRS8hLkZQGCHMvZLE Fri, 22 May 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Mon, 25 May 2026 06:01:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ You've heard of Touch ID and Face ID, but is Ear ID next? Researchers have detailed a new tech would let you use AirPods or similar buds to prove who you are and unlock your gadgets — and it's actually your heartrate that they detect ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/youve-heard-of-touch-id-and-face-id-but-is-ear-id-next-researchers-have-detailed-a-new-tech-would-let-you-use-airpods-or-similar-buds-to-prove-who-you-are-and-unlock-your-gadgets-and-its-actually-your-heartrate-that-they-detect V4Bk3mYqbUkfioBDUdQ7dD Thu, 21 May 2026 01:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Sony's 1000X The Collexion look remarkably like the Sonos Ace — can you tell the premium headphones apart in our picture quiz? ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/sonys-1000x-the-collexion-look-remarkably-like-the-sonos-ace-can-you-tell-the-premium-headphones-apart-in-our-picture-quiz bfJie4uXJftHFYe4dVUhK Wed, 20 May 2026 01:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Want to know more about Sony’s most expensive wireless headphones ever? Our audio experts have the lowdown ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/want-to-know-more-about-sonys-most-expensive-wireless-headphones-ever-our-audio-experts-have-the-lowdown uHhWYxfKeqAH4qQZQ9RmGe Tue, 19 May 2026 16:39:30 +0000 Wed, 20 May 2026 11:20:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'It’s a collection of 10 years of our accumulated knowledge': Sony explains what's special about its new high-end 1000X The Collexion wireless headphones, from the 'timeless design' to the 'unidirectional carbon' audio driver and next-gen processor ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/sony-explains-whats-special-about-its-new-high-end-1000x-the-collexion-wireless-headphones zLmpEvTJEZopq4TrurEA8X Tue, 19 May 2026 16:00:00 +0000 Wed, 20 May 2026 11:19:45 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested Sony’s most expensive wireless headphones ever to see if they're really worth the money, and I love the ‘exceptionally expansive, and almost hypnotic audio’ — but they come with downsides ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/sony-1000x-the-collexion-review ie7GNUjLZqVpN6taH2qkB3 Tue, 19 May 2026 16:00:00 +0000 Thu, 21 May 2026 10:54:45 +0000 <![CDATA[ Want on-ears with the benefits of ANC? Marshall’s new headphones could be the perfect fit — here’s how I rate them after weeks of testing ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/marshall-milton-anc-review ueV79FkNF4GjmJdFns2J7U Tue, 19 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Wed, 20 May 2026 08:30:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ These new ultra-audiophile wired earbuds offer nine drivers, are made from carbon fiber, and are all literally unique — but they cost 30x the price of AirPods Pro 3… ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/these-new-ultra-audiophile-wired-earbuds-offer-nine-drivers-are-made-from-carbon-fiber-and-are-all-literally-unique-but-they-cost-30x-the-price-of-airpods-pro-3 EqMZXpBM7ZFuf9DS3YA7AZ Mon, 18 May 2026 09:58:28 +0000 Mon, 18 May 2026 10:00:08 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'I wanted to love these and in the right environment, I almost did' — I tested JLab's groundbreaking open over-ear headphones, and they're a brilliant concept let down by reality ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/jlab-jbuds-open-wireless-review mmg5RjV2g8Coo3CUGV5BQ8 Sun, 17 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I hate expensive headphones — but after years of testing, I've finally found a pair I can't live without ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/i-hate-expensive-headphones-but-after-years-of-testing-ive-finally-found-a-pair-i-cant-live-without YFoNkLNvsEe6tqk8tz7rnJ Thu, 14 May 2026 21:00:00 +0000 Mon, 18 May 2026 05:06:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xiaomi is teasing clip-style open earbuds, and having tested its previous open buds there's one one small feature that could make them must-buys ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/xiaomi-is-teasing-clip-style-open-earbuds-and-having-tested-its-previous-open-buds-theres-one-one-small-feature-that-could-make-them-must-buys tWVuNmV6niCDyN9t7QqpAf Thu, 14 May 2026 15:47:53 +0000 Thu, 14 May 2026 16:16:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ JBL just refreshed its touchscreen-equipped earbud line with better sound, ANC, and call quality — here’s everything you need to know ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/jbl-live-4-series-reveal MeiLJhVDgcfPE2ngBGGd2G Tue, 12 May 2026 15:47:48 +0000 Tue, 12 May 2026 16:42:06 +0000 <![CDATA[ Want a super-clear look at Sony's upcoming super-premium new headphones? These new image leaks appear pretty official — and they look very Sony-meets-Sonos ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/want-a-super-clear-look-at-sonys-upcoming-super-premium-new-headphones-these-new-image-leaks-appear-pretty-official-and-they-look-very-sony-meets-sonos MPESKoWvzBtsujKPZRmvQ8 Tue, 12 May 2026 09:45:26 +0000 Tue, 12 May 2026 14:03:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ Ever wish for earbuds with the disc-style fit of Apple's original iPod buds, but with hi-fi-quality sound and a USB-C cable? Then I've got great news for you — but don't expect them to come in all-white ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/disc-style-fit-of-apples-original-ipod-buds-but-with-hi-fi-quality-sound-and-a-usb-c-cable WtrERhdvBvbSNjScH5BcC5 Fri, 08 May 2026 14:06:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ The excellent Bose QuietComfort Earbuds are back down to their Black Friday price ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/the-excellent-bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-are-back-down-to-their-black-friday-price AApD3Dn7NLgCyx2qB5MvJ4 Wed, 06 May 2026 11:00:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ Is Sony teasing its ultra-premium AirPods Max 2 rival? It looks a lot like it, as F1 star gets spotted wearing the super-chic cans, two weeks before tipped launch — and Sony itself is drawing attention to the suspiciously high-quality photos ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/is-sony-teasing-its-ultra-premium-airpods-max-2-rival JGGY4vBYpQPafUpX3ePPo5 Tue, 05 May 2026 09:33:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ “The more experienced listeners are, the less bass-heavy they want the sound”: JBL is changing the way its flagship headphones sound, and I've heard the difference — here’s how I rate it ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/the-more-experienced-listeners-are-the-less-bass-heavy-they-want-the-sound-jbl-is-changing-the-way-its-flagship-headphones-sound-and-ive-heard-the-difference-heres-how-i-rate-it XsguWWjyeZxpEog4EtYusR Sat, 02 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![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[ Activo Scoop review: cheap IEMs that don't skimp on quality ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/activo-scoop-review uBF5472NptjqFk3dXfnEve Sat, 18 Apr 2026 09:30:00 +0000 Fri, 22 May 2026 09:20:06 +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 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:37:27 +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[ 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[ '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[ 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