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.
The classic style of headphone, meanwhile, keeps getting smarter, with more wireless models including app support so you can tweak their features, and customize the sound to exactly what you prefer.
Latest about Headphones
I’ve spent weeks testing the Sony WH-CH730N, and their impressive bass, strong feature-set, and long battery life mean that they’re a great value buy.
‘There's definitely something larger happening …and there's something oddly satisfying about this lovely silicone wire’
Technics has scaled up its proprietary Magnetic Fluid Driver tech to great effect here, and with just a tiny bit more weight through the low end, they'd be hands-down contenders.
Anker’s new clip-on earbuds effortlessly blend a stylish aesthetic with hi-tech features — and they don’t sound half bad, either.
The rumored Samsung Galaxy Studio will finally give the brand something to do with all of its audio aquisitions.
My pick of the best earbuds for small ears across a range of budgets and preferences.
I love these Sennheiser IEMs and USB-C earbuds, and now they can be yours for a tempting low price.
I listen to audiobooks at night because I'm secretly a child who loves a bedtime story — which is why I'm getting these Soundcore Sleep A30 earbuds to replace my uncomfortable AirPods.
