Headphones

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.
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Whether you want AirPods Pro 2, AirPods 4 or AirPods Max, all three are going cheap for Prime Day
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AirPods 4, AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods Max are all getting deep discounts

Even years later the Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones are one of the best we’ve tested, and they're back down to their lowest price
By Carrie Marshall published
Sony's excellent over-ears are a brilliant buy – especially at this super-low price

OnePlus Buds 4 review: the best ANC performance I've ever tested in a set of earbuds
By Tom Bedford published
The OnePlus Buds 4 have a svelte design, top-notch ANC and a bassy sound, so it’s a shame that a few rough edges let them down.

The Sony WF-1000XM6 earbuds could land sooner than the AirPods Pro 3, according to a new leak
By David Nield published
It looks as though Sony's next premium pair of wireless earbuds are going to launch in the next few months.

The Sonos Ace headphones are finally a good deal – here’s why I’d buy them at these Prime Day prices
By Matt Bolton published
With Dolby Atmos and soundbar connectivity, this is one for the movie fans

Forget AirPods Pro 3 – I think you should grab AirPods Pro 2 for this record-low Prime Day price while you can
By Matt Bolton published
I love my AirPods Pro 2, and I'd happily buy them again at this price, despite the rumors of a new pair – here's why

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.”

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.
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