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SoundMagic's new cheap USB-C earbuds have an onboard DAC for hi-res audio from iPhone or Android

By Becky Scarrott published

The SoundMagic E11C had a 3.5mm termination, the E11BT went wireless, and now there's a USB-C option with an onboard DAC.

I love portable power stations and these are the best Black Friday deals I recommend

By Desire Athow published

Take camping trips to the next level with these top-quality portable power stations, some with hundreds in savings and coupons

I didn't know I wanted a super-cool, wireless, audiophile portable CD player until I saw FiiO's

By Carrie Marshall published

After making the cassette player cool again, FiiO is turning its attention to the portable CD player.

FiiO BT11 dongle next to an iPhone showing the FiiO app

Finally, hi-res Bluetooth on your iPhone: this cheap, tiny dongle adds aptX Adaptive and LDAC to any USB-C device

By Matt Bolton published

And it's from FiiO, which has fast become our favorite budget audiophile brand.

TEAC unveils the elite DAC and headphone amp I'll buy when I win the lottery

By Carrie Marshall published

The big news here is a new DAC that promises incredible imaging and a super-clear sound stage.

iFi's iDSD Valkyrie DAC wants to guide your music to the great hall of Valhalla

By Becky Scarrott published

In Norse mythology, a Valkyrie is one capable of guiding souls to Odin's great hall, Valhalla. iFi's Valkyrie, however, may guide you to celestial hi-res audio.

Soundcore's most premium wireless headphones ever are also its coolest-looking and most portable

By Carrie Marshall published

Soundcore's affordable ANC headphones get a big upgrade and a smaller footprint.

Fiio R9 is the compact music system with smartphone-esque screen I need in my life

By Becky Scarrott published

Fiio has just unveiled the compact, hi-res streaming DAC/headphone amp/streamer of my dreams at CES 2024.

This Bluetooth travel adapter for flights lets two headphones connect for shared viewing – and can be used to stream music to your car, too

By Carrie Marshall published

You'll want to grab this iFi the next time you fly

Marshall's new portable speakers drop the bass with louder output and smarter features

By Cesar Cadenas published

Marshall's Emberton III has the more powerful output while the Willen II is the better travel buddy thanks to small size.

The best car vacuum 2025: lightweight vacs to keep your car spotless

By Jim McCauley last updated

Keep your car dust and crumb-free with these powerful, portable car vacuums.

This Majority cheap portable DAB radio is super-cute and shower-proof too

By Carrie Marshall published

It's cheap. It's cheerful. It's also a Bluetooth speaker. And you can take it into the shower!

This cheap Bluetooth speaker is the perfect addition to the hygge lifestyle I wish I led

By Becky Scarrott published

Want a portable Bluetooth speaker that vaguely reminds you of Baby Yoda? Meet the Happy Plugs Joy.

This Acer portable monitor has two full HD displays, and I just can't get enough of its rare touchscreen capabilities

By Efosa Udinmwen published

Acer’s portable monitors offer foldable designs and rare touchscreen features but fall short on resolution and macOS support.

First we had the Walkman for audiophiles, now it’s the Discman portable CD player’s turn

By Carrie Marshall published

Portable CDs were a terrible idea, but Moondrop reckons it can sell its version to audiophiles thanks to support for hi-res codecs.

If Apple is killing off the Lightning-to-3.5mm adapter, it shows why dropping the headphone jack was a problem in the first place

By Carrie Marshall published

The mysterious case of the disappearing dongle

These are the best laptops announced at Computex 2024

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

I'm rounding up all the best laptops showcased at Computex 2024 from gaming powerhouses to leading productivity builds.

Adata quietly rolls out the smallest USB 4 external SSD to date, and its fastest portable SSD ever

By Efosa Udinmwen published

The Adata XPG SE940 is the smallest USB 4 portable SSD, delivering up to 4,000 MB/s read and write speeds.

This battery-powered amp that turns any analog speaker into a portable Bluetooth speaker is bonkers, but I love it

By Carrie Marshall published

This very odd amp is surprisingly popular: it turns old passive speakers into wireless ones with 40 hours of battery life

Asus releases a dual-screen OLED monitor that can be rotated 360 degrees — shame that the ZenScreen Duo OLED MQ149CD doesn't offer the only feature we really, really care about

By Max Slater-Robins published

ZenScreen Duo OLED MQ149CD from Asus offers flexibility, but no touchscreen

The 'Monolith x Aluminum' wireless speaker looks like a minimalist, sustainable masterpiece

By Carrie Marshall published

The new Monolith x Aluminium is a high-end portable speaker with a very distinct design

Ultimate Ears' new Bluetooth speaker is super-tiny, super-light, and has an adorable name

By Carrie Marshall published

Ultimate Ears' new ultra-portable Bluetooth speaker is lightweight, long lasting and Auracast-compatible.

A sub-$200 Cyber Monday deal from one of our favorite portable power station makers

By Bryan M Wolfe published

The Anker 521 portable power station is just a cent shy of $200 in this Cyber Monday deal.

The cheapest 2TB external SSD ever costs less an equivalent internal SSD, reaches speeds of 1GB/s and I can't see a catch

By Efosa Udinmwen published

This 2TB Patriot Transporter SSD stands out for its affordability and impressive read/write speeds of up to 1GB/s.

We think portable power stations are cool actually - and our favorite gets a great Cyber Monday deal

By Bryan M Wolfe published

The EcoFlow Delta 2 Max portable power station gets a Cyber Monday deal that won't last forever.

Astell & Kern announces 13-driver(!) earbuds and a new hi-res music player with built-in vacuum tube amp

By Carrie Marshall published

Astell & Kern's latest hi-res music player promises analog warmth for your digital delights.

Miss the feel of classic audio kit? Tivoli Songbook and Songbook Max bring retro knobs and sliders to modern Bluetooth speakers and DAB radios

By Carrie Marshall published

Tivoli's new portable speaker and DAB+/FM Radio are enormously likeable and packed with power.

Here are all the new Asus gaming laptops announced at Computex 2024

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

Asus has announced new Tuf Gaming and ROG Zephyrus laptops at Computex 2024. Here's all the details you need.

Toshiba's wireless portable turntable is the Sound Burger of 2025 – just don't take it to beach parties

By Rowan Davies published

Toshiba's unveiled a new portable vinyl record player set to be shipped this month, but while it looks like a lot of fun, serious vinyl collectors may be a little wary.

Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones are official – here are the 3 things you need to know, and yes, the design is more portable

By Jacob Krol published

The folding headband is back, with a whole new audio chip