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Best in-ear headphones 2025: top earbuds tried and tested by our experts
By Andy Madden, Harry McKerrell last updated
Best Buys These are the best earbuds we've tested, including cheap pairs as well as premium options for serious listening.

Grado's open-back headphones boast upgraded drivers and Brazilian walnut earcups for a "refined, balanced sound"
By Harry McKerrell published
Grado debuts its open-backed Signature S950 cans, featuring updated drivers and Brazilian Walnut casings.

Huawei's surprisingly affordable FreeArc open earbuds are made for fitness-focused lifestyles
By Kashfia Kabir published
Huawei's affordable FreeArc open earbuds are designed to fit snugly for sporty and active users.

Ask The Industry: Bose, Sennheiser and other headphone experts explain how active noise cancellation can hurt sound quality
By Becky Roberts published
The engineers behind class-leading headphones explain just what's involved in ANC implementation.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro
By What Hi-Fi? last updated
Updated They’re not perfect, but the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro shows signs that Samsung’s earbuds could one day compete with the very best.

13 of the world’s most expensive pairs of headphones
By What Hi-Fi? last updated
Whether you demand premium materials, 3D-printed grilles or simply the sweetest, most effortless sound around, these are some of the priciest headphones money can buy.

Apple AirPods 4 vs AirPods Pro 2: what are the differences?
By Kashfia Kabir last updated
With the new AirPods 4 announced, we compare how they differ compared with the five-star flagship AirPods Pro 2.

Best noise-cancelling headphones 2025 – tested by our in-house experts
By Becky Roberts last updated
Best Buys Leave the noisy world behind and immerse yourself in music with our expert pick of the best noise-cancelling headphones you can buy...
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