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Xiaomi's shiny new open earbuds fix one massive problem with this kind of headphone design
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.
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Forget AirPods Pro 3, these premium buds sound fantastic and look so much classier
The Status Audio Pro X cost a little more than the AirPods Pro 3, but take on Apple's heavyweights with a more refined audio set-up.
I tested the world's most eco-friendly phone, and was surprised by this one small addition
The Fairphone 6 brings some upgrades on its predecessor and has a few surprising bells and whistles that you might not have expected for the latest iterative eco-phone.
After a year of searching, I’ve finally found a rival for my favorite earbuds
Bose’s helping hand pays off in the Skullcandy Method 360, great-sounding mid-range earbuds.
One handy feature means these AKG headphones just became my go-to for gaming and movies, not just music
Top-tier cans that go some way to justifying the price
I spent two weeks with the OnePlus Nord 5, and I can't decide whether it's an upgrade or a downgrade
The OnePlus Nord 5 brings upgrades in two key areas: display and processing. However, across the board, there are many smaller downgrades.
I tested this cheaper rival to Bose and Shokz' cuff-style open earbuds and other brands could learn a lot from it
The Baseus XC1 are clip-on open earbuds with a few rough edges, but they're a valid alternative to pricier rivals.
I tested some of the cheapest noise cancelling earbuds and now I’ll never spend more than $40
The JLab Go Pods ANC are the cheapest noise cancelling earbuds that you should genuinely consider buying.
Shokz' first clip-on open earbuds just beat the Bose Ultra Open in testing, for me – smart price; flexible design
The Shokz OpenDots One offer a comfortable and reliable fit, decent sound quality and a price tag that won't break the bank.
I tested Denon's even cheaper AirPods Pro rivals and while the ANC is very effective, they fall short in a few key areas
The Denon AH-C840NCW are more affordable AirPods Pro alternatives which deliver in the audio and design department, but struggle for useful features.
I just tested the first cheap AirPods rival that I didn’t prefer to Apple’s earbuds
The Denon AH-C500W come at a surprising price, undercutting Apple’s AirPods – but not by enough to make them must-buy rivals
After a month with the Motorola Edge 60, I think it's as good as the most expensive phones I've tested
The Motorola Edge 60 is an affordable Android that speeds past expectations in just about every department.
My favorite outdoor open earbuds finally have a successor – and I still can’t tell if I like them or not
The year of the open-ears continues with the OneOdio OpenRock S2, from one of the original open earbud makers.
Well, I just found the best earbuds for noise-cancellation I'll ever test (probably)
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.
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They're 'fine', but JLab's new open earbuds fall victim to just how many ace pairs I've tested this year…so fine no longer cuts it
In a super-busy market, they're hard to recommend
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Nothing Ear (2025): 7 things I want to see from the follow-up to some of the best wireless earbuds around
Here’s what we want to see in the follow-ups to the Nothing Ear and Nothing Ear (a)
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