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Nothing Ear (2) review: A clear and significant improvement
Headphones

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
Headphones

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
The best record players for any budget
Audio

Whether you’re a vinyl veteran or a recent record convert, we’ve got a selection of turntables that will get you spinning

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Sony WF-1000XM4 review - earbuds and case
Sony WF-1000XM4: All-round audio excellence
Headphones

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
Google Nest Audio: A simply brilliant smart speaker
Smart speakers

Google’s renewed focus on audio quality pays off – the Nest Audio is a fabulous smart speaker

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£90 inc VAT
B&O Beosound Explorer: The best-looking waterproof speaker
Bluetooth speakers

The Bang & Olufsen Beosound Explore looks great, is rugged and waterproof but doesn’t deliver a truly satisfying audio experience

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£169 inc VAT
Huawei FreeBuds 5 review: Open-fit freedom
Headphones

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
Amazon Echo Studio review: Amazon’s bassiest smart speaker
Smart speakers

It’s an impressive device in any number of respects, but unruly bass leaves the Amazon Echo Studio sounding a little wonky

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£190 inc VAT
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Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2: A step up on their predecessors
Headphones

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
Hands on with Sony's "portable theatre system”, the HT-AX7
Bluetooth speakers

A Bluetooth speaker like no other, the Sony HT-AX7 transforms stereo content into virtualised surround sound using clever audio wizardry

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