Headphones & Audio
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JBL Soundgear Sense review: Open-ear excellence Surprisingly strong low-end reproduction and an appealing price tag make the Soundgear Sense an astute buy for open-ear fans£130 -
PSB Alpha iQ: Not so big but definitely clever The PSB Alpha iQ is a diverting option that combines rousing sound with extended functionality, discreet dimensions and very agreeable build£1099 - recommended
Philips Sleep Headphones: A pricey route to better sleep The world’s thinnest sleep headphones help you fall and stay sound asleep – and effectively track your slumber too£249 -
JBL Authentics 500: Big sound from a bygone age The JBL Authentics 500's look and sound may be divisive but those who are partial will find it to be a good time, all of the time£559 - recommended
Sonos One: Smart, stylish and compact Sonos’ compact multi-room speaker meets Amazon’s Alexa, and they’re set to be best friends£199 - best buy
Sonos Move: The best-sounding smart speaker Quite simply the best sounding smart speaker you can buy – pricey but worth it£399 - recommended
Sony WF-C500: The best wireless earbuds for under £60? The cheapest true wireless earbuds in Sony’s lineup deliver well-balanced, customisable audio at a very affordable price£59 - recommended
JBL Charge 5 review: Big sound for summer listening The JBL Charge 5 is a great choice if you’re after a rugged Bluetooth speaker capable of outputting serious sound both in and outdoors£160 - recommended
Denon PerL Pro: The NuraTrue Pro, reborn Denon has redesigned the NuraTrue Pro to produce the excellent PerL Pro earbuds – it's a shame the ANC isn’t better, though£299 -
The best Sony headphones to buy in 2023 From over-ear to true wireless, these are the best Sony headphones no matter your budget or style preference -
Creative Sound Blaster X5: Functionality over sound quality No desktop device has such extensive functionality as the Creative Sound Blaster X5 - but any number have better outright sound quality£269 - recommended
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3: Sennheiser’s best buds The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 are a big improvement on their predecessors and excellent earbuds in their own right£220 -
The best on-ear headphones to buy Our pick of the best on-ear headphones for meeting your day-to-day listening needs