Headphones & Audio
Why the Sony WH-1000XM5 and Sony ULT Wear are the perfect alternatives to the WH-1000XM4 this December
Struggling to find the Sony WH-1000XM4 in stock? Fear not, Sony has a couple of alternatives that make cracking Christmas gifts
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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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Shokz OpenFit 2 and 2 Plus review: High voltage With better audio, longer battery life and a slightly lower price tag, the Shokz OpenFit 2 are the best air-conduction headphones yet£169 -
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 -
Our favourite budget ANC headphones are cheaper than ever for Black Friday The Anker Soundcore Life Q30 aren’t sleek or sexy but they deliver where it counts and for a frankly paltry price this Black Friday -
The Sony WH-1000XM5 are £200 in a Black Friday deal not to be missed The Sony WH-1000XM5 are among our favourite ever over-ear headphones and are cheaper than ever thanks to this Black Friday deal -
Apple AirPods Pro 2 USB-C are on offer this Black Friday The AirPods Pro 2 just dropped to a new low price - here's why I think you need a pair -
Amazon Echo Studio (2025): Less bass, more presence Amazon's top speaker is now more compact, while still delivering immersive Dolby Atmos music. But is it worth the investment?£220 -
Amazon Echo Dot Max: A better Echo Dot The Echo Dot gets an upgrade taking this compact speaking into new territory£100 -
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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
