Headphones

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Most people listen to their music through headphones today – so you want to make sure you’re getting the best pair you can. We test headphones of all kinds, ranging from true wireless earbuds to premium wired over-ear headphones, so no matter what style you prefer, or what your budget is, you can find something that’ll help you enjoy your music more.

True wireless earbuds are the most popular kind today, especially Apple’s AirPods, because they’re just so convenient and small – there’s no harm in taking them everywhere. And these days they come with great features such as active noise cancellation at cheaper and cheaper prices – while at the high-end, they keep taking big leaps in audio quality.

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The Sony WH1000XM5 headphones next to the Meze Audio Alba wired earbuds

I switched from headphones to earbuds after three years —here's what I learned

By Rowan Davies published

From travel convenience to overall aesthetics, here are three things I've missed with using earbuds — and three things I haven't.

Earbuds & Airpods
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 case and buds on a ledge.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 review: mid-priced buds which are frustrating, not enjoyable

By Tom Bedford published

Samsung's mid-ranged earbuds aim to offer an alternative affordable option to the brand's top-priced Buds, but they're not a worthy substitute.

Wireless Headphones
Sennheiser CX 80U earbuds with different-sized eartips

Wired earbuds are trendy right now, and this budget set from Sennheiser is all you need

By Harry Padoan published

Yes, wired earbuds are trendy again, and this cheap set is all you need for beautiful compression-free audio.

Earbuds & Airpods
The Huawei FreeBuds Pro 5 pictured on a stone surface alongside their charging case

‘A serious Apple AirPods Pro rival’: Huawei’s new FreeBuds Pro 5 are the real deal

By Becca Caddy published

‘Premium sound, standout ANC, price that undercuts most rivals… what's not to love?’ — why Huawei’s FreeBuds Pro 5 are the new AirPods rivals to beat

Wireless Headphones
The Spigen Classic LS case for Apple's AirPods Pro 3 against a blue background.

This retro AirPods Pro 3 case could be the perfect Apple 50th anniversary tribute

By Alex Blake published

Spigen’s new AirPods Pro 3 case is inspired by Macintosh mice from the 1980s.

Earbuds & Airpods
The OneOdio Focus A5 against a wooden background.

The best cheap headphones, all tested by our reviewers

By Becky Scarrott last updated

Updated Want a decent pair of budget earbuds or headphones without breaking the bank? Here are the best cheap headphones available today.

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Cambridge Audio's Melomania A100 on blue background, with TR's 'Lowest price' badge

Cambridge's 5-star earbuds are 34% off on the last day of Spring Deal Days — run!

By Becky Scarrott published

I have them; I love them — and for just £78.99 they're an absolute no-brainer on the last day of Amazon's Spring Deal Days sale extravaganza.

Seasonal Sales
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) on a plain background.

Bose QC Ultra Headphones users say the new firmware update is (very) bad

By Becky Scarrott last updated

Users say a Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen firmware update has removed key features — here's what to do if you feel the same

Wireless Headphones

Apple finally launches AirPods Max 2, with improved sound and features

By Matt Bolton published

5 years later, we get the H2 chip and a ton of new features

Wireless Headphones

'An odd choice': Cleer has put audiophile-grade perks in open earbuds, and I'm confused

By Tom Bedford published

Cleer Audio's new Arc 5 open earbuds offer THX and Dolby Atmos spatial audio, in a confusing package.

Earbuds & Airpods
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