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Best noise-cancelling headphones 2025 – tested by our in-house review experts
By Becky Roberts last updated
Best Buys The best ANC headphones silence the outside world so you can immerse yourself in music

Sony WH-1000XM6 vs WH-1000XM4: which noise-cancelling headphones should you buy?
By Joe Svetlik published
The Sony XM4 are still available, and at a knockdown price. So are they better value than the brand new XM6?

Best headphones 2025: tested by our experts
By Becky Roberts last updated
Best Buys Our expert in-house reviews team picks the very best headphones you can buy, featuring wired and wireless earbuds and over-ears for every price.

7 sound settings and control hacks you need to try on the Sony WH-1000XM6
By Andy Madden published
Sony's flagship wireless headphones offer settings aplenty...

Best AirPods 2025: Apple's wireless headphones ranked and rated
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Apple's AirPods span a range of prices and designs, but which pair of wireless headphones will suit you best?

Sony WH-1000XM6 vs WH-1000XM5: which wireless headphones are better?
By Andy Madden published
Two super pairs of Sony wireless headphones, but should you go old or new?

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.

Sony's WH-1000XM6 design change could finally tempt me away from my favourite wireless headphones for travelling
By Lewis Empson published
Sony's return to the folding headphone design is the right move for frequent flyers.
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