Audio

Our audio coverage stretches from cheap earbuds to throw in your bag, up to hi-res DACs that can add extra dimensions of sound to your favorite music. The world of audio has changed a lot with the rise of higher-quality wireless and digital sound – streaming services offer better-than-CD quality, and you can beam it to speakers all over the house over Wi-Fi or next-gen Bluetooth options.
That’s unlocked a world of new devices where hi-fi meets modern conveniences, and we’re always looking to find the best new ideas in the audio world.
Our audio experts love products from the top to the bottom of the budget range – we love a cheap Bluetooth speaker that sounds great at the beach just as much as we love expensive wired headphones driven from a beautiful valve amplifier.
Explore Audio
Latest about Audio

Quick! AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4 are at lowest-seen Prime Day prices – all live now
By Carrie Marshall last updated
AirPods 4, AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods Max are all getting deep discounts

This great pair of open earbuds launched just a few months ago, and you can already score a big discount on them this Prime Day
By Hamish Hector published
In our four-star review we called these buds “a great pair of open ear headphones that don’t leave audio quality behind.”

3 cheap, but genuinely good-sounding Bluetooth speakers I'd buy in the early Prime Day sale
By Harry Padoan published
Cheap Bluetooth speakers don't always sound good, but these 3 do – and they're all on sale ahead of Prime Day.

Ultimate Ears Megaboom 4 review: impressive volume and stamina in a business-as-usual Bluetooth speaker
By Thomas Deehan published
The Megaboom 4's Magic Button and super long battery life help to get the party started quickly, and keep it going for hours.

The best earbuds for every budget, all TechRadar tested and recommended
By Becky Scarrott last updated
Our carefully considered pick of the best earbuds, including wireless and wired options from the best brands in the business.

Prime Day AirPods deals 2025: today's best early deals
By Mackenzie Frazier last updated
Your Prime Day AirPods deals guide has today's best early offers, plus everything else you need to know about next week's four-day sale event.

The best Bluetooth speakers 2025
By Becky Scarrott last updated
Updated Looking for the best Bluetooth speaker money can buy? Here are the top portable speakers on the market right now, all TechRadar tested.

iOS 26 will soon give your AirPods a smart sleep trick – and Beats headphones could join the pajama party
By David Nield published
It seems as though a new Pause Media When Falling Asleep option is coming to Beats devices as well as AirPods.
Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more.