Best wireless headphones 2021

Product of the year

Best wireless headphones £150-£300

Sony WH-1000XM4

Sony WH-1000XM4

Sony’s premium wireless headphones deliver a sonic masterclass

Best buys

Best wireless earbuds under £150

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Panasonic RZ-S500W

The company's first noise-cancelling true wireless earbuds are a hit

Best wireless earbuds over £150

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Sony WF-1000XM4

Sony delivers the goods with another stunning pair of true wireless earbuds

Best wireless headphones under £150

Best wireless headphones under £150

AKG Y400

An affordable, portable and unbeatable set of wireless headphones

Best wireless headphones over £300

what hi-fi awards - Apple AirPods Max

Apple AirPods Max

Apple’s first over-ear headphones justify their huge price tag

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