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The Technics EAH-AZ80 impressed us with very good sound, efficient noise cancelling (ANC), innovative technology for phone calls (JustMyVoice) and an app that leaves nothing to be desired.

With this second version of the Crusher ANC, Skullcandy re-enter the race and, with their patented bass technology, they promise "bass that can be experienced and felt". In terms of sound, these over-ears are quite impressive; thanks to the individual listening profile, the Crusher ANC...

The SoundPEATS Capsule3 Pro cost very little, but deliver a lot with effective ANC, long battery life, High-Res Audio capability and a customisable EQ curve. And that's not just on paper, but in your ears, too.

The new Huawei FreeBuds 5 are anything but ordinary: open construction, eye-catching design, plus Hi-Res Audio including LC3, LHDC and LDAC and specially adapted noise cancelling with three microphones each. This sounds impressive on paper, but in practice, the FreeBuds 5 might not be everyone's...

The smaller sibling of the Sony WH-1000XM5 impressed us with its attractive price. Sony has succeeded in creating a good-sounding over-ear model for everyday use. It has practical operation and runtime, importing the benefits of the manufacturer's esteemed noise-cancelling technology into a significantly lower price...

There is a compelling reason to choose headphones from Bowers & Wilkins: the sound. This applies to the revised version of the Pi5 as much as it did to the previous model. Fans of the British manufacturer will not mind if one or two features...

The Tribit FlyBuds C2 deliver a very homogeneous natural sound image, support the aptX audio codec and last up to 40 hours. Thanks to four built-in microphones and noise cancellation, they are very suitable for making phone calls even in noisy environments.

The Soundcore VR P10 support Bluetooth 5.2 and a 2.4 GHz high-speed connection via USB-C dongle for ultra-low latency gameplay, said to be under 30 milliseconds. Earpiece settings such as touch controls, sound and lighting of these wireless in-ears are also customisable via app.

The Sony WH-CH520 prove to be on-ear headphones with a good price-performance ratio. Stylish design, balanced sound, a practical runtime and simple operation with complementary app functionality complete a comprehensive package.

Good sound, active noise cancellation and great wearing comfort – the Jabra Elite 4's list of features already sounds good. But are the perfect headphones for work and leisure, as promised by Jabra? Well, as is often the case, it's all in the details...