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sony wf-1000xm5 in the hand of reviewer Andy White in the Expert Reviews office
Best wireless earbuds 2025: Our expert picks, tried and tested
Upgrade your listening experience with a pair of the best wireless earbuds, as tested and recommended by our team of audio experts
Skullcandy Indy Evo earbuds and case
Skullcandy Indy Evo review: Decent mid-range earbuds but far from revolutionary
£90
The Skullcandy Indy Evo are a solid pair of true wireless earbuds but they struggle to stand out from the crowd
Anker Soundcore Life Q30 review: The ultimate budget ANC headphones
£80
They may not be much to look at, but the Soundcore Life Q30 offer unrivalled ANC and audio customisation for the price

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Sony WH-CH720N review: Ordinary build, high-class features
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The Sony WH-CH720N might feel inexpensive but they perform admirably and offer a great range of features

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£99 inc. VAT
Focal Bathys: Deeply impressive over-ear noise-cancellers
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Ordinary active noise-cancellation aside, Focal’s first foray into the world of wireless over-ear headphones is deeply impressive

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£699 inc VAT
Shure AONIC 50 review: Exceptional audio, but at what cost?
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The Shure AONIC 50 are stylish and sound great, but a few issues make them a tough sell at full price

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£219 inc VAT
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II review - buds
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II: First-rate noise cancellation
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The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II deliver the best noise cancelling around and great sound too but aren’t without their weaknesses

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£280 inc VAT
Nothing Ear (2) review - main image
Nothing Ear (2) review: A clear and significant improvement
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The Nothing Ear (2) eclipse their predecessor, adding high-res audio support and performance to rival the best buds in their price bracket

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£129 inc VAT
Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 review: Very nearly flawless
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The Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 are exceptionally well rounded, with effective ANC, solid spatial audio and even a built-in heart-rate monitor

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£140 inc VAT
Sony WF-1000XM4 review - earbuds and case
Sony WF-1000XM4: All-round audio excellence
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The Sony WF-1000XM4 earbuds are the complete package, offering first-rate sound quality, effective ANC and numerous useful features

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£250 inc VAT
Huawei FreeBuds 5 review: Open-fit freedom
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Not a fan of eartips? The Huawei FreeBuds 5 are excellent open-fit earbuds that, unlike the Apple AirPods, offer active noise cancellation

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£149 inc. VAT
Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 review - main image
Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2: A step up on their predecessors
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The Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 are a step up on their predecessors and right up there with the best earbuds in their price bracket

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£170 inc VAT
Cleer Enduro ANC review: Endurance beasts
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The Cleer Enduro are a cut above the competition when it comes to battery life but are otherwise pretty unremarkable

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£149 inc. VAT