The AirPods Pro 2nd Gen are some of the best true wireless earbuds we’ve tested, and well worth considering if you have an iPhone.

Crammed with features and exciting sound

Right after Apple's "It's Glowtime" event, I dashed out to get the chance to try AirPods 4 and here are my first impressions.

Some improvements; big price jump

Apple's AirPods Pro 3 will be a hit regardless of what I say, but nevertheless, this review is reassuringly glowing in all but one or two areas

The CMF Buds Pro 2 are bargain earbuds that look intriguing, but their distinctive feature doesn't stick the landing.

This isn't a full review of the Pixel Buds Pro 2 (I didn't test the sound), but initially at least, there's a lot to like.

The Apple AirPods Max come close to audio perfection, but will let down audiophiles and Android users.

The Beats Fit Pro have many of the same features as the more expensive Apple AirPods Pro but with a wing tip for an extra-tight seal.

From active noise cancellation to Spatial Audio and hi-res audio support, Edifier's NeoBuds Pro 2 are feature-rich at a great price.

Galaxy Buds 2 Pro’s plethora of features, improved comfort and solid ANC make for Samsung’s most compelling earbuds proposition to date – by a wide margin.

The AirPods 4 are a solid buy as long you really don't want in-ear tips – if you do, you can do much better.

The 1More PistonBuds Pro Q30 exceed expectations, offering impressive sound quality for under $50 / £50.

The Xiaomi OpenWear Stereo Pro fix the ever-present noise leaking problem of open earbuds, but they only sound okay and the design has some issues.

The first earbuds to use the much-hyped xMEMS drivers sound great, but have a fair few issues beyond the audio, including screaming noise cancellation and tough-to-use controls.

Not a fan of Apple AirPods? Soundpeats Air4 Pro offers descent sound quality, ANC and battery for a very reasonable price.

Final's second-gen buds are neither small nor particularly pocketable, but when the sound is as musically gifted, layered and expansive as this, I don't mind.

Beats has done more than up its game with the Powerbeats Pro 2; the brand has actually made me reconsider what I prioritize in fitness buds – and it isn't sound quality.

The OnePlus Buds 4 have a svelte design, top-notch ANC and a bassy sound, so it’s a shame that a few rough edges let them down.

The OnePlus Buds 3 are easy to like with plenty of features, but their overtly bass-heavy sound makes them hard to love.

If you’re looking for strong ANC and sound quality at an easy-to-swallow price, look no further.

The Speck Gemtones Play earbuds are perfect for smaller ears but don’t hold up well against the competition.

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds offer a competitive feature set including incredible noise cancellation and good audio quality for a mid-range price.

Apple hasn't served up a sensational pair of in-ears here, but it’s hard to overlook their tempting low price.

If your ear desires the ultimate in spatial audio gymnastics, the Bose QCUE are ideal – but you'll have to forego multipoint.

Google’s new pro buds are tiny and cute, but they might be a pain in your ears

The JLab Go Pods ANC are the cheapest noise cancelling earbuds that you should genuinely consider buying.

At their discounted price, the smart features of these wireless earbuds are very tempting – but we need to talk about the battery life

Moto Buds+ feature Dolby Head Tracking for under $130, but only if you have a compatible Motorola smartphone.

A comfortable, durable and powerful pair of true wireless earbuds from Jabra that are built for fitness.