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.
Xiaomi's shiny new open earbuds fix one massive problem with this kind of headphone design Latest from TechRadar in Reviews By: tom.bedford@futurenet.com (Tom Bedford) 28 September 2025 at 12:00 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.
Forget AirPods Pro 3, these premium buds sound fantastic and look so much classier Latest from TechRadar in Reviews By: tom.bedford@futurenet.com (Tom Bedford) 27 September 2025 at 11:30 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.
Nothing Ear (3) earbuds look fantastic next to my phone and the ANC is solid βbut I'm not sure the audio quality is good enough for this money Latest from TechRadar in Reviews By: becky.scarrott@futurenet.com (Becky Scarrott) 26 September 2025 at 10:35 Has Nothing done something truly remarkable in the true wireless earbuds arena yet again with the Ear (3)? Yes, and no.
After a year of searching, Iβve finally found a rival for my favorite earbuds Latest from TechRadar in Reviews By: tom.bedford@futurenet.com (Tom Bedford) 20 September 2025 at 23:30 Boseβs 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 Latest from TechRadar in Reviews By: tom.bedford@futurenet.com (Tom Bedford) 17 September 2025 at 22:30 Top-tier cans that go some way to justifying the price
Report says Apple has secretly rolled out the best lossless Bluetooth alternative in iPhone 17 and AirPods Pro 3, but donβt expect to enjoy music on it right away Latest from TechRadar in News 12 September 2025 at 18:17 Apple's low-latency, high quality wireless audio is here, but it's not ready for you just yet