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Technics EAH-AZ100 vs Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds: I tested both these noise-cancelling earbuds, and here's how they compare
By Simon Lucas published
Bose's best buds vs Technics' technical triumph – I've compared both directly

The best earbuds for small ears 2025
By Becky Scarrott last updated
My pick of the best earbuds for those with a smaller ear canal, tragus or concha, however much you're able to spend.

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.

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.

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.

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.

‘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.

Sony WF-1000XM6: 6 upgrades we want to see
By Tom Bedford published
Some changes we want are colorful, some are powerful.
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