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I tested the Xiaomi Buds 5 Pro and they're better than the Buds 5, but not twice as good – and sadly, they're double the money
By Tom Bedford published
Some improvements; big price jump

Sennheiser HD 505 review: wired headphones that give you a taste of the high end at a real-world price
By Simon Lucas published
Affordable Sennheiser open-backed headphones with rich sound and a comfortable fit.

I tried these cheap wired earbuds from JBL, and they’re some of the best value in-ear headphones I’ve ever tested
By Harry Padoan published
The JBL Tune 310C are cheap, feature-rich and comfortable, but they’re unlikely to blow you away with next-level audio.

I tested these entry-level wired earbuds and they're near-perfect
By James Grimshaw published
The FiiO FP3 budget planar driver-equipped wired earbuds feature hitherto unbelievable width and detail

Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 review: a hit for heart-rate monitoring, stamina and fit, but the sound isn't perfect
By Becky Scarrott published
Beats has done more than up its game with the Powerbeats Pro 2; the brand has actually made me reconsider what I prioritize in fitness buds – and it isn't sound quality.

I tested JBL's cheap USB-C wired earbuds with a built-in DAC for a week, and they're great value… with one design flaw
By Harry Padoan published
The JBL Tune 305C have impressive functionality, but their loose fit can cause a few issues.

Master & Dynamic ME05 review: refreshed wired earbuds classics that have a lot more to give, thanks to dual USB-C and 3.5mm connectivity
By Harry Padoan published
The re-released Master & Dynamic ME05 are an outstanding pair of wired earbuds with style to match their super sound quality.

Meze Audio 105 AER open-backed headphones are a lesson to high-end audio brands: you can let us mere mortals in on it too
By Simon Lucas published
A tale in which Meze Audio, pace-setters where high-end headphones are concerned, decides to drop some of its talent on us mere mortals who exist in the mainstream...

I tested the Bose QuietComfort headphones and the noise-cancelling is still flagship quality – but that's not the full story
By Becca Caddy published
If you want great noise-cancelling, a supremely comfortable fit and zero fuss, and don't mind the few missing flagship features, these Bose over-ear headphones are for you.
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