Headphones & Audio
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Nothing Ear (2) review: A clear and significant improvement The Nothing Ear (2) eclipse their predecessor, adding high-res audio support and performance to rival the best buds in their price bracket£129 -
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Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 review: Very nearly flawless The Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 are exceptionally well rounded, with effective ANC, solid spatial audio and even a built-in heart-rate monitor£140 -
The best record players for any budget Whether you’re a vinyl veteran or a recent record convert, we’ve got a selection of turntables that will get you spinning -
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Sony WF-1000XM4: All-round audio excellence The Sony WF-1000XM4 earbuds are the complete package, offering first-rate sound quality, effective ANC and numerous useful features£250 -
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Google Nest Audio: A simply brilliant smart speaker Google’s renewed focus on audio quality pays off – the Nest Audio is a fabulous smart speaker£90 -
B&O Beosound Explorer: The best-looking waterproof speaker The Bang & Olufsen Beosound Explore looks great, is rugged and waterproof but doesn’t deliver a truly satisfying audio experience£169 -
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Huawei FreeBuds 5 review: Open-fit freedom Not a fan of eartips? The Huawei FreeBuds 5 are excellent open-fit earbuds that, unlike the Apple AirPods, offer active noise cancellation£149 -
Amazon Echo Studio review: Amazon’s bassiest smart speaker It’s an impressive device in any number of respects, but unruly bass leaves the Amazon Echo Studio sounding a little wonky£190 -
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Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2: A step up on their predecessors The Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 are a step up on their predecessors and right up there with the best earbuds in their price bracket£170 -
Hands on with Sony's "portable theatre system”, the HT-AX7 A Bluetooth speaker like no other, the Sony HT-AX7 transforms stereo content into virtualised surround sound using clever audio wizardry£499 -
Best Xbox Series X/S headsets for your new console Looking for a headset to complement your new console? These are the best gaming headsets for Xbox Series X and Series S -
Cleer Enduro ANC review: Endurance beasts The Cleer Enduro are a cut above the competition when it comes to battery life but are otherwise pretty unremarkable£149 -
Sony NW-A306 review: Big sound from a compact Walkman Given the right stuff to work with, the Sony NW-A306 can sound bigger and more expensive than it is£349