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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The best wireless headphones for 2025
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AirPods could catch up with Samsung buds with a live translation free upgrade in iOS 19
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The best over-ear headphones 2025
By Becky Scarrott last updated
Updated Looking for the best-sounding headphones? These are the cans you need to get the most out of your music.

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds provide great ANC and they're down to $149
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The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds have exceptional active noise cancellation for the price – especially after this discount on Amazon.

The best cheap headphones 2025, 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.

Save $100 on the Sony WH-1000XM4 - our best headphones for most people
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AirPods 4 are down to $99 again, but there's a better AirPods Pro 2 deal that I'd buy
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The Apple AirPods 4 are at their lowest-ever price at Amazon.

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Affordable Sennheiser open-backed headphones with rich sound and a comfortable fit.
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