Headphones & Audio
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Beats Studio Buds Plus review: Iterative improvements The Beats Studio Buds Plus make subtle upgrades on their predecessor and sound very good but are ultimately a little underwhelming£180 -
Dyson Zone review: A well-engineered curiosity The Dyson Zone is a product like no other; the question is, will anybody actually buy a pair of air-purifying headphones?£750 -
recommended
OnePlus Nord Buds 2 review: A successful sequel After a middling first pair of cheap earbuds, OnePlus has absolutely nailed the sequel with the well-rounded Nord Buds 2£69 -
recommended
Sonos Era 100: A brilliant wireless speaker – at a price The Sonos Era 100 is fantastically competent but it is a little on the pricey side£249 -
best buy
OneOdio Monitor 80 review: Budget-friendly studio headphones Creating an at-home studio on the cheap? The OneOdio Monitor 80 offer well-balanced audio for a very reasonable price£100 -
Eight reasons to upgrade to Sonos Era Whether you want to improve your home cinema or listen to music with pristine clarity, Sonos’ new speakers are for you -
best buy
Ruark R2 Mk4 review: The stereo internet radio that does it While it’s bigger and more expensive than the R1S, the Ruark R2 Mk4’s superior audio quality makes it worth the extra outlay£479 -
What is ANC? Active noise cancellation explained Active noise cancellation might seem straightforward but there’s a lot to learn about this increasingly ubiquitous headphones feature -
Jabra Elite 4 review: More money, more problems The Jabra Elite 4 sound great but the rest of the package falls short of the elite tier£100 -
The best microphone for superior audio in 2023 Whether you’re making music, podcasts, vlogs or just want a do-it-all microphone, we have a recommendation for every application -
best buy
Ruark R1S review: The best DAB bookshelf radio goes online With internet radio and streaming on top of DAB+, the Ruark R1S replaces the R1 Mk4 as the best bookshelf radio£299 -
recommended
Microsoft Audio Dock review: One hub to rule them all? A cut-price take on the audio dock idea, the Microsoft Audio Dock is a good alternative to its more expensive rivals£192 -
Sennheiser Conversation Clear Plus: Chatting ain’t cheap The Conversation Clear Plus boost speech and cancel noise effectively, but a number of issues see them fail to justify their hefty price tag£749