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Ask The Industry: Bose, Sennheiser and other headphone experts explain how active noise cancellation can hurt sound quality
By Becky Roberts published
The engineers behind class-leading headphones explain just what's involved in ANC implementation.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro
By What Hi-Fi? last updated
Updated They’re not perfect, but the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro shows signs that Samsung’s earbuds could one day compete with the very best.

13 of the world’s most expensive pairs of headphones
By What Hi-Fi? last updated
Whether you demand premium materials, 3D-printed grilles or simply the sweetest, most effortless sound around, these are some of the priciest headphones money can buy.

Apple AirPods 4 vs AirPods Pro 2: what are the differences?
By Kashfia Kabir last updated
With the new AirPods 4 announced, we compare how they differ compared with the five-star flagship AirPods Pro 2.

Best noise-cancelling headphones 2025 – tested by our in-house experts
By Becky Roberts last updated
Best Buys Leave the noisy world behind and immerse yourself in music with our expert pick of the best noise-cancelling headphones you can buy...

Apple AirPods 4 vs AirPods 3: what's new and should you upgrade?
By Becky Roberts published
We've reviewed both new and old AirPods – here's how they compare

Audio-Technica's novel wireless headphones aim for high-quality audio and a comfortable fit wherever you go
By Harry McKerrell published
The ATH-CC500BT2 use cartilage conduction technology to transmit "high-quality" audio without the intrusion of in-ear buds.

Bose QuietComfort Headphones vs QuietComfort Ultra Headphones: what are the differences?
By Becky Roberts last updated
Two new models of Bose headphones vie for your attention, but how do they compare and which one is right for you?
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