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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

Latest Headphones

Bose SleepBuds II review: The best headphones for sleeping
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Combining unmatched comfort and effective in-app sleeping aids, the SleepBuds II are well worth trying if you struggle to nod off

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£230 inc VAT
Sennheiser CX 400BT: Save £45
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Sennheiser’s first true wireless headphones outside the Momentum range offer the same superb sound quality without such a steep price tag

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£170
Grado GT220: Light on features but sonically superb
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If you’re willing to forgo fancy features in favour of supreme sound quality, the Grado GT220 are the buds to buy

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£250 inc VAT
Master & Dynamic MH40: Great looks but lacking audio chops
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The MH40 looks great but the sound quality doesn't quite measure up

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£319 inc VAT
Marshall Monitor II ANC: Style over substance
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Wonderful-looking and fine-sounding headphones, but the ANC is somewhat lacking

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£269 Inc VAT
Sony WH-1000XM3: Bose deposed
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Sony hits the high notes with its third-generation noise-cancelling wireless headphones; these are the best wireless ANC headphones around

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£330 inc VAT
Lindy BNX-100XT: Only a minor update
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A solid entry point to active noise-cancelling headphones but the upgrade from the original BNX-100 is negligible

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£100 inc VAT
Beats Flex review: Unbeatable value for money
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Available for just £50, the Beats Flex do nearly everything you could ask for at this price

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AfterShokz OpenMove headphones review
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AfterShokz’s latest bone-conduction headphones are a good option for those who don’t get on well with regular earphones during exercise

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£80
Jabra Elite 85H: Style and ANC
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Jabra’s new ANC headphones take aim at Sony and Bose

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£280 incl VAT