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The best headphones 2025
By Becky Scarrott last updated
Updated Here’s our pick of the best headphones you can buy today with top cans to suit your style and your budget.

The best noise cancelling headphones 2025
By Becky Scarrott last updated
We've tested and selected the best noise cancelling headphones to keep the world out and your music in.

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.

The best wired headphones 2025
By Becky Scarrott last updated
We pick out the best wired headphones for big audio upgrades, no matter how much you want to spend.

The best Sony headphones 2025
By Becky Scarrott last updated
Updated Our pick of the best Sony wireless earbuds and over-ear headphones, however much you're able to spend.

The best AirPods 2025
By Matt Bolton last updated
Updated We put the best AirPods to the test, alongside the best Beats headphones.

The best noise-cancelling earbuds 2025
By Becky Scarrott last updated
Updated These best noise-cancelling earbuds block out the world without the bulk of over-ear headphones.

The best travel headphones 2025, chosen by our jet-setting reviewers
By Matt Bolton last updated
Mute planes, trains and automobiles with our top travel headphones and earbuds, from Sony, Bose, Sennheiser and more.
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