Headphones Reviews

Focal Bathys Mg

By Andy Madden published 7 August 25

Focal’s flagship wireless headphones aren’t cheap, but this level of sound quality rarely is.

Apple AirPods Max

By What Hi-Fi? last updated 6 August 25

UPDATED Five years on, do Apple's AirPods Max over-ear wireless headphones still justify their premium price tag?

JLab Go Pop+

By Harry McKerrell published 29 July 25

JLab’s Go Pop+ are small buds at a tiny price, but do they have the sonic capabilities to make them a big deal?

JBL Tour One M3 Smart Tx

By Kashfia Kabir published 24 July 25

JBL’s flagship wireless headphones have ample features, a comfortable portable design and a friendly sound, but they face fierce competition at this premium price level.

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen)

By Harry McKerrell published 22 July 25

Bose’s latest Ultra buds are the complete wireless package

Sony WH-1000XM5

By What Hi-Fi? last updated 18 July 25

UPDATED Sony has revamped its top-of-the-range wireless headphones – but do they still set the bar at this price?

Røde NTH-50

By Harry McKerrell last updated 28 May 25

Røde seeks to follow up the success of the excellent NTH-100 over-ears with the cheaper, on-ear NTH-50.

Sony WH-1000XM6

By Andy Madden published 15 May 25

Sony’s flagship wireless headphones promise class-leading performance on paper, but can they deliver?

LG Xboom Buds (2025)

By Harry McKerrell published 13 May 25

LG’s wireless earbuds are reasonably competent, but they have a way to go if they’re going to trouble the market leaders.

Sony Bravia Theatre U

By John Archer published 9 May 25

In which we explore the age-old question of whether shoulder pad speakers can supplant a decent set of headphones.