Earbuds and Airpods Buying Guides

Stay aware with the best open-ear headphones and air-conduction buds for running outdoors, sports, yoga and more.

My carefully considered pick of the best earbuds in the business – including one or two new models you might not be familiar with.

Our reviewers spent over 600 hours testing these earbuds, so here’s my verdict on the best wireless earbuds for iPhone, Android or anything else.

Updated The best noise-cancelling earbuds block out the world without the bulk of over-ear headphones – here are our top recommendations based on in-house testing

My pick of the best earbuds for those with a smaller ear canal, tragus or concha, however much you're able to spend.

Still craving a reliable connection, high-end audio, and no battery life anxiety? Here are the best wired earbuds you can buy today.

Updated The best budget wireless and wired earbuds you can buy today, with options from Sony, Nothing, EarFun, JLab and more.

Are the AirPods Pro 3, AirPods 4 or AirPods Max the best value? Here's how I'd spend my money

CES 2020 This year's CES was dominated by true wireless earbuds, ranging from the super basic to expensive high-spec models.

Buying Guide Call them what you want - in-ears, in-ear-monitors or inter aurals - tiny earbuds are among the most common gadgets around. But which ones are good?