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Sony WF-1000XM6 earbuds next to the older-gen. WF-1000XM5 and WF-C710N, on colorful table
Sony WF-1000XM6 review: Sony's best earbuds, but not the best you can buy

By Becky Scarrott Published

Sony's WF-1000XM6 are smaller again and the sound is admirable, but while there's an extra mic per bud, I'm not sure it's being perfectly utilised here

Earbuds & Airpods
The Fluance Ri91 speakers together, in front of a TV
Fluance Ri91 review: superb wireless floorstander speakers for the price

By James Holland Published

The Fluance Ri91 are fantastic in most regards, especially for the price – but I wobble on quality control concerns

Wireless & Bluetooth Speakers
The JBL Boombox 4 on a table outside.
JBL Boombox 4 review: one of the best party speakers you can buy

By Dashiell Wood Published

The JBL Boombox 4 is a premium party speaker that delivers killer sound with punchy bass and superb battery life.

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Wireless & Bluetooth Speakers
The Soundcore Aerofit 2 Pro in their case.
Soundcore Aerofit 2 Pro review: novel exercise earbuds that can be open-ears, or closed-ears

By Tom Bedford Published

Anker's Soundcore Aerofit 2 Pro present a novel idea, and the gimmick works well, but they have some other issues.

Earbuds & Airpods
The FiiO M27 player with screen and dial showing, and content on the screen, on beige or yellow background
FiiO M27 review: do the right thing content-wise and it will reward you endlessly – but serve it inferior resolution at your peril

By Simon Lucas Published

FiiO has truly gone to town with this hi-res player (and you should too)

Portable Media Players
Grado Signature S750 headphones shot from above to show the grado logo. The headphones are on a wooden surface
Grado Signature S750 review: crystal clarity and a wide soundstage, but the fit isn't a hit

By Carrie Marshall Published

Grado's new B cushion brings you closer to the music for a superb soundtrack

Headphones
The Huawei FreeClip 2 buds on a ledge, with the case behind.
Huawei FreeClip 2 review: good-looking clip-style open earbuds let down by design and sound woes

By Tom Bedford Published

The Huawei FreeClip 2 are let down by design and sound woes, with some feature issues too. It's a shame because there are some strengths.

Earbuds & Airpods
Edifier ES60 on table, against pink background
Edifier ES60 review: a solid speaker that falls just short of the competition

By Harry Padoan Published

The Edifier ES60 is a decent retro-style speaker, but its audio performance and underwhelming battery life hold it back from brilliance.

Wireless & Bluetooth Speakers
Tribit QuietPlus 81 leaning against block on pink background
Tribit QuietPlus 81 review: cheap ANC headphones with a few too many flaws

By Harry Padoan Published

I tested these ultra-cheap noise cancelling headphones from Tribit, and they prove that a low price doesn’t mean you’re getting high value for money.

Wireless Headphones
Tribit PocketGo on stand, against pink background
Tribit PocketGo review: an ultra-compact yet flawed Bluetooth speaker

By Harry Padoan Published

I reviewed a cheap alternative to JBL’s smallest Bluetooth speaker — is it worth buying?

Wireless & Bluetooth Speakers
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