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.
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The HMD Amped Buds have wireless charging and exceptional battery life.
Galaxy Buds 3 Pro just got 5 much-needed upgrades, but you need a Galaxy S25 to get ‘em
Your Galaxy Buds 3 Pro and Buds 3 are about to get 5 much-needed upgrades, but only if you’re running One UI 7 (which currently, is limited to the Galaxy S25).
Xiaomi unveils first earbuds with Wi-Fi, delivering hi-res audio up to 4.2Mbps
Xiaomi's new earbuds promise exceptional audio using Wi-Fi, for the first time.
The best AirPods 2025
Updated We put the best AirPods to the test, alongside the best Beats headphones.
Best Beats headphones 2025 for all budgets, as tested and recommended by TechRadar
Buying Guide From wireless over-ear headphones to workout earbuds: there's a pair of the best Beats headphones to suit everyone.
I tried Honor's new Earbuds Open and for me, they jumped straight to the top of the pile
Honor has just launched its first ever open earbuds, and unusually for this category, I'm really impressed by the bass weight.
New Sony WH-1000XM6 leak points to an imminent launch, and a choice of 3 colors
It looks as though the follow-up headphones to the Sony WH-1000XM5 will be arriving sooner rather than later.
I streamed the totally silent AI protest album on Spotify and if you don't like AI stealing the voices of music icons, I think you should too
A new silent album has been released on music platforms in protest of a new UK law proposal. If you care about protecting musicians, you'll join me in streaming it.
