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Bose QuietComfort 35 II review

Bose QuietComfort 35 II review

By What Hi-Fi? published

UPDATED Impressive noise-cancelling headphones from Bose, with added voice control smarts...

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Apple AirPods Max

Apple AirPods Max review

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UPDATED Can the AirPods Max, Apple’s first noise-cancelling over-ear headphones, justify their huge price tag?

UPDATED
Panasonic RZ-S500W review

Panasonic RZ-S500W review

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The Panasonic RZ-S500W make for a classy debut as the company's first noise-cancelling true wireless earbuds.

RHA TrueControl ANC review

RHA TrueControl ANC review

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Can RHA’s noise-cancelling true wireless earbuds make their mark on an increasingly crowded market?

Jabra Elite 85t review

Jabra Elite 85t review

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Jabra’s Elite 85t noise-cancelling earbuds aren’t without talent, but come up a little short in the face of strong competition.

Sony WF-SP800N review

Sony WF-SP800N review

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The Sony WF-SP800N certainly stand out in a crowd, but they also boast a vigorous and dynamic sound.

Sony WH-1000XM3

Sony WH-1000XM3 review

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updated A superb pair of wireless noise-cancelling headphones

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Shure Aonic 50 review

Shure Aonic 50 review

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Shure’s first wireless, noise-cancelling headphones have lofty ambitions. Can they compete with the class-leaders?

1MORE True Wireless ANC In-Ear Headphones review

1MORE True Wireless ANC In-Ear Headphones review

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Do 1MORE’s premium true wireless headphones have what it takes to beat Apple and Sony?

JBL Club 950NC review

JBL Club 950NC review

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Can JBL’s wireless noise-cancelling headphones make their mark in a tough market?