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Sony WH-1000XM5
By What Hi-Fi? last updated
UPDATED Sony has revamped its top-of-the-range wireless headphones – but do they still set the bar at this price?
Our favourite affordable Sony headphones are now insanely cheap in this unmissable pre-Xmas deal
By Max Langridge published
Grab the Award winning WH-C720N at their lowest price ever
IP ratings explained: how waterproof are your headphones?
By Harry McKerrell last updated
Trying to understand IPX ratings can sometimes feel like drowning in a sea of meaningless digits. Let us throw you a life preserver.
What is Transparency mode? Which headphones have it?
By Joe Svetlik published
Did you know some headphones can let in outside sound when instructed, so you don't have to take them off to hear what's around you?
Huawei's flagship 30-hour wireless earbuds vow to "set new audio standards"
By Harry McKerrell published
Huawei's flagship wireless earbuds, the FreeBuds Pro 4, offer strong battery life and a focus on comfort and performance.
Best AirPods Max alternatives 2025: amazing options picked by our experts
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Best Buys You don't need Apple's premium headphones to have a great wireless, noise-cancelling experience.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2024 vs Sony WF-1000XM5: which ANC earbuds are better?
By Joe Svetlik published
Sony and Bose make some of the best wireless earbuds around, but should you buy Bose's mid-rangers or, for not much more money, Sony's range-toppers?
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones
By What Hi-Fi? last updated
Updated Bose’s new flagship over-ears have been a long time coming – can they compete with the best-in-class?
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