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Enjoy your favourite sounds with over-ear and on-ear headphones

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Feel the power of these awesome cans

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Want to feel your head shake with bass as your favourite tune blasts directly into your ears? You'll want a pair of on-ear or over-ear headphones.

All the products listed below are wireless, some have noise-cancelling capabilities as well, and every one of them is worth your consideration as you look to take your personal audio experience to the next level.

Beats Solo 3 Wireless

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With their lighter design and adjustable fit, these wireless on-ear headphones are perfect for taking on your travels, and their 40-hour battery life means you can listen for longer. They’re compatible with any Bluetooth device, and you can control by voice when using Siri.

£249.00 (Guide price)

Product code: 178085

Beats Studio 3 Wireless

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Stay focused on your podcast. The Studio 3 wireless headphones use Pure Adaptive Noise-Cancelling to ‘learn’ your surroundings for the best listening experience. They also support up to 22 hours of music and three hours of listening time from a 10-minute charge.

£299.00 (Guide price)

Product code: 267655

Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700

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Leave the outside world behind or keep an ear out thanks to 11 levels of noise-cancelling. Bose AR combines with the Bose app to offer tailored audio information based on your location. And intelligent EQ ensures your music reaches your ears at its best.

£349.95 (Guide price)

Product code: 500174

Rated 4-star by What Hi-Fi?. Read full review.

Bose QC35 II

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Never lose focus with Bose QC35 II’s amazing noise-cancelling. There’s a high and low mode to suit your environment – perfect for busy offices and bustling streets – plus Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa are built-in. And as for the sound quality, you’ll notice new subtle details in your tunes.

£299.00 (Guide price)

Product code: 216547

Rated 4-star by What Hi-Fi?. Read full review.

Goji ANCPRO19

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Noise-cancellation, 20 hours of battery life, a folding design – it’s almost like these Goji over-ear headphones were made for your commute. At the touch of a button, you can access your phone’s voice assistant, so you can skip tracks, get directions or add a reminder in an instant.

£89.99 (Guide price)

Product code: 257618

Goji Kids

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Kids can enjoy their favourite music, games and learning apps in comfort with the Goji Kids Headphones. Volume is limited to protect little ears, and the leather and memory-foam earcups help dim background noise so your kids can focus in loud environments.

£12.99 (Guide price)

Product code: 127891

Jabra Elite 85h

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With 36 hours of playback from a full charge, or five hours from just 15 minutes, these over-ears can outlast any playlist. SmartSound technology also reads your surroundings and adjusts the noise-cancellation level. They work with Siri, Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa, too.

£279.00 (Guide price)

Product code: 507328

JBL Junior 300BT

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Keep your little one entertained with the help of JBL Junior headphones. The volume is capped, so they won’t damage their hearing while enjoying a cartoon, educational app or audiobook. There are no wires, as these have a Bluetooth connection with a 12-hour battery life.

£39.99 (Guide price)

Product code: 262707

JBL Live650BTNC

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Don’t let background noise spoil your playlist or audiobook. With JBL’s noise-cancelling technology you can listen without distractions. You get up to 20 hours of wireless sound from a single charge, and you can use your phone’s voice assistant to skip tracks.

£179.00 (Guide price)

Product code: 510310

JBL Tune 600BTNC

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Block out any distractions and zone into your podcast with the JBL Tune 600’s incredible active noise-cancellation. With JBL’s signature sound, you’ll hear rumbling bass and crisp percussion in perfect balance. Earcup controls and a built-in mic mean you can keep your phone in your pocket when a call comes through. And with 12 hours of playback on a single charge, you can leave the charger at home.

£89.99 (Guide price)

Product code: 237346

Rated 4-star by What Hi-Fi?. Read full review.

JVC Tinyphones HA-KD7

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Specially designed for kids, JVC’s Tinyphones are perfect for keeping little ones entertained on long journeys as well as at home. To protect their ears, the headphones have a limited maximum volume. Available in a range of vibrant colours, they come with fun stickers so your kids can personalise them.

£14.99 (Guide price)

Product code: 194145

Marshall Major III

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Listen in style with these Marshall Major III Bluetooth over-ears. You’ll get 30 hours’ worth of crisp, wireless playback with a full charge, and you can even link with another pair of headphones and share your playlist with a mate. With streamlined ear cushions and a straight-fit headband, they’ll stay comfy no matter how long you listen. If you ever run out of battery, just plug the cable in and keep the music rolling. And when you’re done, the foldable design makes storage a breeze.

£129.00 (Guide price)

Product code: 237339

Pioneer HDJ-X5BT

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The sound quality on these HDJ- X5BT over-ear DJ headphones is amazing. You’ll hear crisp, clear notes and deep, hearty bass tones whether you’re on the street or in the DJ booth at party central. And, with wireless Bluetooth connectivity, they remove one more cable from your set-up and set you loose to prepare tracks.

£140.00 (Guide price)

Product code: 506476

Sennheiser HD4.50BTNC

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 Hear every subtle detail in your tunes, no matter where you are, with the Sennheiser HD4.50BTNC over-ears. NoiseGard filters out background noise so you can focus, making them great for commuting. With Bluetooth aptX, you’ll get high-quality, studio-worthy sound that breathes new life into your music. Just one charge is enough for 25 hours of playback, and they’re foldable for effortless storage when you reach your destination.

£119.00 (Guide price)

Product code: 190508

Sennheiser Momentum Wireless

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Momentum Wireless over-ears are packed with Sennheiser’s famously rich sound for added clarity, plus there’s a 17-hour battery life. Three noise- cancelling modes and Transparent Hearing also ensure music sounds great wherever you are. And if you misplace your headphones, built-in Tile helps you find them with the Tile tracker app.

£349.00 (Guide price)

Product code: 704949

Rated 5-star by What Hi-Fi?. Read full review.

Skullcandy Crusher ANC

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Listen your way with these wireless over-ears. The new Skullcandy app creates your Personal Sound profile, which is stored on the headphones for perfect performance, while Sensory Bass technology means you’ll feel the low end as well as hear it. What’s more, there’s noise- cancellation and a 24-hour battery life to keep them going all day.

£249.00 (Guide price)

Product code: 689341

Sony WH-1000XM3

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You’ll love using these Sony WH-1000XM3 noise-cancelling headphones to unwind with your favourite tunes. The new QN1 processor picks up on a greater range of frequencies to activate noise-cancelling, creating the ideal atmosphere to enjoy your music.

£329.00 (Guide price)

Product code: 247764

Rated 5-star by What Hi-Fi? and a 2019 What Hi-Fi? Award winner. Read full review.

Sony WH-CH700N

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Listen to music without wires with these Sony WH-CH700N noise-cancelling headphones. Simply sync your smartphone and you’ll soon be nodding to your favourite tunes. Bored of that song? Skip tracks via the headphone controls – without taking your phone out of your pocket.

£149.00 (Guide price)

Product code: 234673

Rated 4-star by What Hi-Fi?. Read full review.

Sony WH-XB900N

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Keep the tunes going with Sony’s EXTRA BASS WH-XB900N wireless headphones. They’ll go all day, thanks to 30 hours of battery life, and you can block out distractions with noise-cancelling. Low frequencies are enhanced, so tracks are lifted by a punchy bassline. There’s also  voice control and an in-built mic.

£229.00 (Guide price)

Product code: 503948

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