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A black pair of Sony WH-1000XM5 on a yellow knitted cushion.

Sony WH-1000XM5 vs WH-1000XM4: which headphones should you buy?

By Joe Svetlik last updated

Sony's range-topping wireless headphones have big improvements on their predecessors. But are they worth the higher price?

Wireless Headphones
Focal Bathys MG wireless headphones

I've heard dozens of wireless headphones in 2025 – this is the jaw-dropping pair I'm coveting this Black Friday

By Harry McKerrell published

An impossible dream...

Wireless Headphones
Audio-Technica ATH-R30x over-ear headphones

Audio-Technica ATH-R30x

By Becky Roberts published

Decent budget open-back headphones are few and far between, which makes the recent arrival of Audio-Technica’s entry-level model all the more welcome.

Headphones
Apple, Bose, B&W and Sony noise-cancelling earbuds in their cases on top of an orange speaker

Best noise-cancelling earbuds 2025: the 5 best models tested by our experts

By Andy Madden last updated

Best Buys Cut out the hustle and bustle of daily life with our pick of the best noise-cancelling earbuds you can buy right now.

Best Buys
Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 over-ear headphones

Two years on, I'm still waiting for this gaping hole in the wireless headphone market to be plugged

By Harry McKerrell published

Still no Goldilocks middle ground

Wireless Headphones
A pair of pink Beats Fit Pro and black Beats Studio Buds with their charging cases, lying on a yellow surface.

Best Beats headphones 2026: top pairs tested by experts

By Joe Svetlik last updated

Best Buys These are the best Beats headphones on the market right now, from true wireless to sporty designs.

Best Buys
Two pairs of Fiio FT13 wired headphones on plinths of differing heights

Fiio's wired headphones use rare South American wood known for its "tonal warmth" and "evolving colour"

By Harry McKerrell published

The FT13 should get even more beautiful over time

Wired Headphones
AirPods Pro 3 case, tips and earbuds on a blue notebook with a grey carpet in the background

The AirPods Pro 3 reminded me of one key thing when it comes to wireless earbuds

By Andy Madden published

New design, new eartip choices?

Wireless Earbuds
Meze Audio Classics 99 second gen headphones in walnut

10 years on, Meze is revamping its "most iconic" wired headphones with better sound, comfort and sustainability

By Harry McKerrell published

Meze celebrates 10 years of the 99 Classics

Wired Headphones
Audio-Technica ATH-R70xa

Audio-Technica ATH-R70xa

By Jez Ford published

Forget the buttons, apps and Bluetooth signal throttling. Here’s a range-topping open-back headphone where you just plug in the cable and enjoy the magic.

Headphones
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