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Three pairs of over-ear headphones

We've tested 28 pairs of headphones this year — these are our favorite over-ears

By Ruth Hamilton Published

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

Wireless Headphones
Austrian Audio The Arranger wired open-back over-ear headphones, showing the ear cups, on a white surface

Austrian Audio The Arranger review: wired open-backed headphones that can turn their hand to almost anything

By Simon Lucas Published

With the awkwardly named ‘The Arranger’, Austrian Audio wants to try and bridge the gap between its excellent entry-level models and its excellent high-end products…

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The Anker Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro and JLab JBuds Mini on a violet gradient background.

The best earbuds for small ears, all tested by a petite-eared audio expert

By Becky Scarrott Last updated

My pick of the best earbuds for those with a smaller ear canal, tragus or concha, however much you're able to spend.

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A selection of earbuds held in two hands, above a Persian carpet

The best budget earbuds, all real-world tested by our expert audio team

By Becky Scarrott Last updated

The best budget wireless and wired earbuds you can buy today, with options from Sony, Nothing, EarFun, JLab and more.

Earbuds & Airpods
Apple AirPods Pro 3

AirPods Pro 3 fall to AU$299 at Amazon

By Max Langridge, Lindsay Handmer Published

The Apple AirPods Pro 3 are down to AU$299 at Amazon for Prime Day in Australia, which is the lowest price we’ve seen.

Earbuds & Airpods

What are the best AirPods to buy today? I've used every model, and here are my recommendations

By Matt Bolton Last updated

Are the AirPods Pro 3, AirPods 4 or AirPods Max the best value? Here's how I'd spend my money

Earbuds & Airpods
Nothing Ear (3a) on a table with Nothing Headphone (a) below, both in pink to show the difference in colorways

Nothing’s new, pink Ear (3a) earbuds have landed, but the new USP will surprise you

By Becky Scarrott Published

Nothing's new Ear (3a) don't just deal in the odd use of parentheses and new colorways; there's also on-ear chat recording and a host of new features

Earbuds & Airpods
The Noble Osprey earbuds, on a table next to the case.

Noble Osprey review: audiophile-grade earbuds marred by fit issues

By Tom Bedford Published

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

Wireless Headphones
The Nothing Ear and Nothing Ear (a) against a purple backdrop.

An unofficial leak gives us an early look at the Nothing Ear 3(a)

By David Nield Published

The Nothing Ear 3(a) are launching tomorrow, and here's what to expect in terms of their design.

Earbuds & Airpods

Samsung may finally join the clip-on open earbuds market, with 'Galaxy Able'

By Tom Bedford Published

The Galaxy Wearable app has name-dropped a few new products from Samsung, including rumored clipping buds

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