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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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The best bone conduction headphones you can buy
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Enjoy music and podcasts while leaving your ears clear to hear the world around you with our pick of the best bone-conduction headphones

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Shokz OpenFit review: For the few, not the many
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The Shokz OpenFit are great for niche use cases but won’t replace traditional true wireless earbuds as your daily drivers

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£179 inc VAT
Sony WH-1000XM5 laid down showing noise cancelling button
The best ANC headphones you can buy
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The best noise-cancelling headphones you can buy – of every style, and at every price – tested and selected by audio experts

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Sony WH-1000XM5: Still the Bluetooth headphones to beat
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Minor improvements to their predecessor keep the Sony WH-1000XM5 ahead of the chasing pack

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£379 inc VAT
Anker Soundcore Space One review - front view
Anker Soundcore Space One review
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Some minor issues keep the Anker Soundcore Space One from being truly out of this world, but they’re lightyears ahead of most competitors

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£90 inc VAT
Apple AirPods 4 in the case with the lid open on a wood surface
Apple AirPods 4: Surprisingly excellent
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The AirPods 4 ANC are versatile, comfortable, go-anywhere, do-anything headphones with surprisingly effective noise cancelling

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£179 inc VAT (£129 without ANC)
The best Black Friday headphones deals
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Fancy some cut-price headphones? This is your hub for the best savings on elite Black Friday buys

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Best noise-cancelling earbuds - Bowers & Wilkins Pi7 S2
The best noise-cancelling earbuds in 2025
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Enjoy your music, movies and podcasts in peace with the best noise-cancelling earbuds for all budgets

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Best Bluetooth headphones: Wireless wonders for every budget
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Bid farewell to pesky audio cables with the best Bluetooth headphones you can buy in 2024

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Sony WF-1000XM5 - charging case with lid open
Sony WF-1000XM5 review: Great but not game-changing
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The Sony WF-1000XM5 are excellent all-rounders but, attractive new design aside, aren’t a huge improvement on their predecessors

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£259 inc VAT