Headphones & Audio
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Shokz OpenFit Air 2 review: Affordable Airs to the open-ear throne
Shokz’s entry-level earhook earbuds make some sacrifices to keep the price down, but they’re a great choice for active types seeking comfort and decent performance on a budget
£129
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Sonos Ace Ultra review: A subtle but significant improvement Despite appearances, Sonos' latest headphones are a major improvement on the first Ace, with better sound and active noise cancellation£399 -
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Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) review: Light, comfy headphones with terrific ANC The latest updates make Bose’s standard cans both “almost as good as the Ultra” and “almost as expensive as the Ultra”£300 -
Sony’s updated some of its most beloved headphones The Sony WH-1000XM4, first released in 2020, get a modern makeover alongside a couple of the brand’s popular budget-friendly options -
Apple AirPods 5: ANC standard across the range and 50% more noise reduction than the last generation Sorry, AirPods lovers, but you’re not getting Apple headphones with a camera just yet. But the semi-open AirPods are back and more advanced than ever -
Sony’s new ULT Tower speakers are tuned by Dready and ready to rumble Sony takes its ULT Power Sound range to new heights with the addition of potent new ULT Tower 5, ULT Tower 7 and ULT Tower Max options -
Sennheiser Accentum Clip review: Great for natural, open-ear sound Aside from minor issues around connectivity and control, Sennheiser has delivered on the essentials with its open debut£150 -
Sonos announces Beam Ultra and Ace Ultra at IFA 2026 Sonos' latest headphones and compact soundbar have improvements all-round, including some major new connectivity and AI features -
JBL Live 780NC review: Stylish ANC headphones that suffer sonically JBL’s step-down over-ear headphones have style, stamina and personalisation options aplenty, but unrefined bass sees them miss the sonic mark£170 -
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Philips The Ringo Duo review: A colourful helping of on-ear headphones nostalgia The Ringo Duo are five-Starr on-ear performers that belie their price tag while delivering a healthy dose of 80s style£29 -
Nothing Ear (3a) review: Better than the flagship They can’t beat every budget rival, but these sub-£100 earbuds deliver better comfort, ANC, and battery life than Nothing's flagship model£99 -
The best PC speakers We’ve tested the best PC speakers around to help you find the perfect option for music, games and movies
