Headphones
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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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Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones vs Sonos Ace: which wireless headphones are best for you?
By Simon Lucas published
Looking for some premium headphones? Let's dig into all the little details that make the big differences.
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Need a new pair of AirPods? Amazon's Presidents' Day sale has the best prices all year on both models
By Alex Whitelock published
Don't miss Amazon's Presidents' Day sale if you're looking for a great price on the latest AirPods or AirPods Pro.
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I tested these re-released classic wired earbuds with dual USB-C and 3.5mm connectivity for a week, and now I’m thinking of ditching my Bluetooth pair
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.
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Save $80 on the Bose's best noise-cancelling headphones in the Presidents' Day sales
By Jennifer Allen published
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra offer the best ANC around and are usually expensive. Right now, they're more affordable at Amazon with $80 off.
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Technics EAH-AZ100 vs Sony WF-1000XM5: I tested both these elite earbuds, but which is best for you?
By Simon Lucas published
Technics' new high-tech hotness versus Sony's flagship earbuds.
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You can now get AirPods in 'neutral' skin-tone colors, but you'll pay a premium for them
By Henry St Leger published
The new ColorWare line gives Apple’s current headphone range a new lick of paint, with the AirPods 4, AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods Max all benefiting from the makeover.
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Sony’s next flagship wireless headphones just edged closer to launch – here’s when they might land
By Hamish Hector published
Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones seemingly broke cover in new report - here's when they might launch.
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Feel like the battery on your wireless earbuds degrades faster than other tech? You might not be wrong – scientists have dug into how device design may make the difference
By Dave Meikleham published
The battery life of earbuds seems to be depleting more and more, but researchers are working on finding the solution.
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The Powerbeats Pro 2 are my new favorite workout headphones, but not because of their heart rate monitor
By Stephen Warwick published
I've been testing the new Powerbeats Pro 2 in the gym, here's how they stack up.
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‘Labor of love’: Powerbeats Pro 2 are officially here with heart-rate tracking, and Apple’s Hardware Engineering VP tells us what took so long
By Jacob Krol published
Beats has officially announced the Powerbeats Pro 2 after countless teasers shared and many rumors, with built-in heart-rate monitoring.
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