Headphones & Audio
The best over-ear headphones to buy
Want the best over-ear headphones - wired or wireless, noise-cancelling or not? Our experts have tested them all so you don’t have to
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The top tested wireless earbuds for all budgets Upgrade your listening experience with a pair of the best wireless earbuds, as tested and recommended by our team of audio experts -
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JBL Grip review: Portable power in the palm of your hand The Grip is further proof (if it were needed) that JBL knows how to nail the portable speaker formula, but I’d rather have the Flip 7£90 -
JBL Endurance Zone review: Not bold or bassy enough The JBL Endurance Zone aren’t without their charms and plus points, but are far from the complete solution to the problem open earbuds are meant to address£120 -
Bang & Olufsen A1 3rd Gen review: Still best in class? As gorgeous as its predecessor and supremely easy on the ear, the Bang & Olufsen A1 3rd Gen is highly covetable but prices out many punters£299 -
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Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) review: Violet virtuosos The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) get some useful upgrades and wear purple very well, but price and perceived value remain a sticking point£450 -
Google Pixel Buds 2a review: Ok Google, let’s talk Hands-free Gemini Live and impressive multi-device listening elevate these otherwise fairly unremarkable earbuds£129 -
The best headphones to buy in 2025 Take your audio enjoyment to new heights with our pick of the best headphones to suit all budgets and style preferences -
I tested the new Echo speakers and the Echo Studio has me excited Amazon revitalises its Echo speaker range with a redesign and audio quality boost -
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Apple AirPods Pro 3: An absolute belter of a bargain Insanely good noise cancellation tops a laundry list of hits for the AirPods Pro 3 – these are Apple’s best headphones ever and I love ‘em£219 -
AO Portable Wireless Speaker review: Portable, cheap and decent for casual use AO’s first Bluetooth speaker is basic and lacks bass, but it ticks a couple of important boxes for the TikTok generation£49 -
Drown out noise and listen in comfort with the Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE offer powerful sound and active noise cancellation, allowing you to take control of what you hear and what you don’t -
AO Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds review: No nonsense and few surprises AO’s first foray into the world of true wireless earbuds could have gone a lot worse, but the retailer has its work cut out breaking into a competitive market£39
