We’ve tested 28 pairs of headphones this year — these are our favorite over-ears, from budget to blowout
 We’ve tested 28 pairs of headphones this year — these are our favorite over-ears, from budget to blowout

Including a standout budget pair that manages to be both better and cheaper than its predecessors.

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I tested Noble’s new ‘budget’ earbuds and I’d love to say they’ll wow audiophiles, but it’s impossible to keep them in long enough to know
 I tested Noble’s new ‘budget’ earbuds and I’d love to say they’ll wow audiophiles, but it’s impossible to keep them in long enough to know

The Noble Osprey look and sound great, but fit issues result in an infuriating listening experience.

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I compared the AirPods Max 2 vs the Sony WH-1000XM6 for hours, and it’s a really close contest with some clear differences — but there’s one winner for me
 I compared the AirPods Max 2 vs the Sony WH-1000XM6 for hours, and it’s a really close contest with some clear differences — but there’s one winner for me

Should you buy the AirPods Max 2 or Sony WH-1000XM6? I tested them against each other to find out.

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The Bose QuietComfort Headphones just dropped to their lowest price yet on Amazon
 The Bose QuietComfort Headphones just dropped to their lowest price yet on Amazon

Get Bose’s flagship headphones for 50% off

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I test headphones and earbuds for a living — these are the 8 standout releases of 2026 so far, from Apple, Marshall, Shokz, Sennheiser and more
 I test headphones and earbuds for a living — these are the 8 standout releases of 2026 so far, from Apple, Marshall, Shokz, Sennheiser and more

Four sets of headphones; four pairs of earbuds: I look back at the best I’ve tested so far this year, and select my own antithesis to the ‘hateful eight’

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A touch-screen case, Dolby Atmos and a posture test: I spent a month with Cleer’s open earbuds that have it all (except top-tier audio)
 A touch-screen case, Dolby Atmos and a posture test: I spent a month with Cleer’s open earbuds that have it all (except top-tier audio)

The Cleer Arc 5 have loads of features, but they’re expensive and don’t sound amazing.

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‘Actually, no I can’t hear you Clem Fandango’: these excellent ANC headphones are hugely discounted and yes, you get the voice of Matt Berry
 ‘Actually, no I can’t hear you Clem Fandango’: these excellent ANC headphones are hugely discounted and yes, you get the voice of Matt Berry

Cambridge Audio’s excellent upgraded Melomania headphones are the bargain of Prime Day.

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‘Actually, no I cannot hear you Clem Fandango’: these excellent ANC headphones are hugely discounted and yes, you get the voice of Matt Berry
 ‘Actually, no I cannot hear you Clem Fandango’: these excellent ANC headphones are hugely discounted and yes, you get the voice of Matt Berry

Cambridge Audio’s excellent upgraded Melomania headphones are the bargain of Prime Day.

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I’ve used these headphones every single day for 11 months over options from Bose and Sony because of their stunningly detailed sound — and this Prime Day they’ve been slashed to their lowest ever price
 I’ve used these headphones every single day for 11 months over options from Bose and Sony because of their stunningly detailed sound — and this Prime Day they’ve been slashed to their lowest ever price

The Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 have always had superbly expressive sound for their price, and this Prime Day they’re cheaper than ever before.

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Don’t waste your money on over-priced noise cancelling headphones — I’ve tested more than 15 models, and these are the only 4 I’d buy right now
 Don’t waste your money on over-priced noise cancelling headphones — I’ve tested more than 15 models, and these are the only 4 I’d buy right now

Enter into your own little world with these top-class noise cancelling headphones.

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