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IP54 protection, LDAC, multipoint, a ten-hour battery, and clever recording storage for 99 euros. We test sound, ANC and the app.

AI earbuds with 12h battery, Bluetooth 6.1, LDAC, AI recorder, and excellent ANC. Bass-heavy sound, strong call quality – AI features require paid subscription, restrained treble.

Comfortable fit, effective ANC, LDAC, and AI translation make the Soundcore Space 2 a strong value pick. Transparency mode hiss is the one trade-off.

These studio headphones weigh 272 grams AND are incredibly comfortable to wear! The Sennheiser HD 480 Pro Plus works well with glasses – but there’s a catch.

These over-ears last longer than a week of music listening – and they're even waterproof! The Nothing Headphone (a) have just two small catches you should know about.

Open-Ear Redefined: Huawei’s FreeClip 2 Sets New Standards.

The Grell OAE2 don’t chase analytical detail. Instead, they aim for immersion, space and natural sound—our review explains why.

The Nothing Ear (3) combine a unique Super Mic in the case with adaptive ANC, LDAC and a bold sound signature. Stylish, weatherproof and feature-rich – but with room for improvement in transparency mode.

The Creative Aurvana Ace SXFI is the first product to offer Super X-Fi streaming, combining hybrid drivers with powerful sound to provide an impressive all-round package. Weaknesses: ANC and lack of hi-res codecs.

The Edifier LolliClip offer a powerful feature package: LDAC, Spatial Audio, Adaptive ANC, Multipoint Audio, and Gaming Mode. With measurements like heart rate and blood oxygen, they're ideal for everyday use and sports.

Skullcandy Method 360 ANC: sports-ready earbuds with Bose-tuned sound, adjustable ANC, long battery life, and clear calls.

The EarFun Tune Pro are budget-friendly all-rounders with exceptional battery life, versatile connectivity, and clean, powerful sound.

The Edifier R1 effortlessly proves that good-sounding open-ear headphones can also be affordable.

Designed specifically for children, the wireless over-ear EarFun K4 headphones feature adjustable volume limiting, support the high-quality AAC audio codec, and offer an impressive battery life.

The Huawei FreeBuds 6 support high-res audio codecs like LDAC and L2HC 4.0, feature noise cancelling, and offer optional head-gesture controls for calls.

Given their price range, the Soundcore Liberty 5 offer excellent features including effective noise cancellation, high-resolution LDAC codec, personalised hearing and sound profile, as well as Dolby 3D Audio.

With the Lake People G101, the Lake Constance-based manufacturer of professional audio technology offers an especially light and compact headphone amplifier that proves just as powerful and high-quality as its larger siblings.

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Eleven impress with their precise, spacious sound and excellent voice quality in quiet environments.

The MIIEGO AL4 Freedom Mini score points with their compact, foldable design – ideal for on the go – along with high environmental awareness and a secure fit, making them perfect for sporting activities.

The EarFun Wave Life stand out as budget-friendly Bluetooth over-ear headphones with punchy sound, effective ANC, and a versatile feature set.