I reviewed Sony's flagship WF-1000XM6 earbuds β and it's another case of 'great sound, impressive features, middling noise cancellation' Latest from TechRadar in Reviews By: becky.scarrott@futurenet.com (Becky Scarrott) 12 February 2026 at 17:00 Sony's WF-1000XM6 are smaller again and the sound is admirable, but while there's an extra mic per bud, I'm not sure it's being perfectly utilised here
I test budget earbuds for a living, and I'd buy these 5 buds right now β including a new lowest price for my absolute favorites Latest from TechRadar in News By: tom.bedford@hotmail.co.uk (Tom Bedford) 5 February 2026 at 15:24 It seems like every pair of earbuds I've enjoyed is discounted right now; here are five you should check out, all at reduced prices.
The Samsung Buds 4 Pro design leaks yet again in all its glory β but I tested the Buds 3 Pro, and I hope Samsung fixes one invisible flaw Latest from TechRadar in News By: tom.bedford@hotmail.co.uk (Tom Bedford) 4 February 2026 at 13:53 The Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro have leaked, and the renders don't answer my biggest worry, which caused some Buds 4 Pro backlash.
I tested the earbuds that morph from workout headphones to open 'buds and it works β but that's only half the story Latest from TechRadar in Reviews By: tom.bedford@hotmail.co.uk (Tom Bedford) 1 February 2026 at 12:30 Anker's Soundcore Aerofit 2 Pro present a novel idea, and the gimmick works well, but they have some other issues.
I tested these quirky wireless earbuds that even let you play games on the charging case β and they cost less than Β£40 Latest from TechRadar in Reviews By: harry.padoan@futurenet.com (Harry Padoan) 28 January 2026 at 19:00 I tested the sub-Β£40 wireless earbuds attempting to challenge JBL, but are they really up to the task?
ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from LG's massive OLED TV news to glorious Whoop clones Latest from TechRadar in News By: hamish.hector@futurenet.com (Hamish Hector) 24 January 2026 at 14:23 Here's the top news stories from Sony, LG, Spotify and more for January 24, 2026.
My favorite open earbuds brand just released a new Clip model β but sadly, they're a let-down Latest from TechRadar in Reviews By: tom.bedford@hotmail.co.uk (Tom Bedford) 21 January 2026 at 16:00 The Huawei FreeClip 2 are let down by design and sound woes, with some feature issues too. It's a shame because there are some strengths.
Skullcandy's new earbuds put AI in your ears βbut there's a catch Latest from TechRadar in News 8 January 2026 at 12:20 Skull AI comes out of beta to bring AI, exclusively to your 540 ANC earbuds
Google's new cheap earbuds are its best in years β though it must be said, the bar wasn't especially high Latest from TechRadar in Reviews By: tom.bedford@hotmail.co.uk (Tom Bedford) 29 December 2025 at 12:30 Google's latest low-cost earbuds may solve issues with older buds, but they don't crack the market yet.
I've found a new favorite pair of sub-$100 cuff-style open earbuds, with some surprisingly premium features Latest from TechRadar in Reviews By: tom.bedford@hotmail.co.uk (Tom Bedford) 13 December 2025 at 11:30 The Soundpeats Clip1 are budget clipping open earbuds done right, and they're great budget alternatives to Shokz or Bose options.
You can still get AirPods Pro 3 for their lowest-ever Black Friday price βno, I'm not joking Latest from TechRadar in News 8 December 2025 at 14:00 It's the Black Friday deal that keeps on going: save $30 on Apple's AirPods Pro 3
These quintuple-driver wired earbuds just landed for only $80 β and I want to know how Latest from TechRadar in News By: becky.scarrott@futurenet.com (Becky Scarrott) 8 December 2025 at 13:50 Who says audiophile-grade listening gear is too expensive? Astell & Kernβs affordable Activo arm just launched five-driver IEMs for $80
This tiny new DAC gives your phone, laptop or games console the audio skills of the world's best hi-res music player Latest from TechRadar in News 5 December 2025 at 13:38 It's the size of a lighter but the HC5 is a delighter βand A&K's new earbuds are pretty special too
I tested the new cheap Earfun earbuds everyoneβs raving about; here's how they compare to my favorites Latest from TechRadar in Reviews By: tom.bedford@hotmail.co.uk (Tom Bedford) 13 November 2025 at 13:34 The Earfun Air Pro 4 Plus are more solid earbuds from the brand, with a few rough edges.
Final Audio's new earbuds will inspect your ears to tune your tone to perfection Latest from TechRadar in News 11 November 2025 at 18:41 Final Audio's TONALITE earbuds promise personalized timbre to deliver a more accurate and lifelike sound
Our favorite budget headphones maker just revealed unbelievably cheap open earbuds that might actually sound good Latest from TechRadar in News 6 November 2025 at 13:40 1More has redesigned its clip-ons with a more secure fit. As ever, they're very aggressively priced.
Some of my favorite earbuds from last year just got a massive upgrade and the sound is excellent β bar one key issue Latest from TechRadar in Reviews By: tom.bedford@hotmail.co.uk (Tom Bedford) 29 October 2025 at 11:30 The Creative Aurvana Ace 3 take the framework of their predecessors and fix a few of the biggest issues, delivering better earbuds.
I tested the AirPods Pro 3 and the ANC is even better than before β and that's before I get to the improved fit and heart-rate monitor Latest from TechRadar in Reviews By: becky.scarrott@futurenet.com (Becky Scarrott) 24 October 2025 at 15:52 Apple's AirPods Pro 3 will be a hit regardless of what I say, but nevertheless, this review is reassuringly glowingin all but one or two areas
I wanted to love Skullcandy's workout headphones, but one big issue makes them a poor fit Latest from TechRadar in Reviews By: tom.bedford@hotmail.co.uk (Tom Bedford) 19 October 2025 at 12:30 The Skullcandy Crusher 540 Active are designed especially for working out and have some neat features, but they are hampered by a poor fit.
Audiophiles on a budget need to buy these wireless earbuds now β I've tested them and they're the real deal Latest from TechRadar in Reviews By: tom.bedford@hotmail.co.uk (Tom Bedford) 11 October 2025 at 12:00 Soundpeats steps up with a higher driver count than past earbuds but a price thatβs not elevated to match.