Headphones reviews 2025

The new Apple AirPods Pro 3 improve ANC, comfort, and bass while adding a heart rate sensor and USB-C charging. Our full review reveals why they remain the best true wireless in-ears for iPhone users.

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.

With refined carbon-fibre drivers, premium design and future-ready updates like Auracast and spatial audio, the PX8 S2 delivers sound quality that sets a new benchmark in the €700 class.

For under €100, the Huawei FreeBuds 7i deliver a well-equipped package that convinces both technically and sonically.

Bose is rolling out a major upgrade for the QuietComfort series. With improved ANC, USB audio, and spatial sound, these premium headphones are becoming all-rounders for everyday use and travel.

The Soundcore Sleep A30 are compact, side-sleeper-friendly earbuds with ANC, snore-masking sounds and local playback for uninterrupted nights.

The Status Audio Pro X combine a triple-driver system with Hi-Res codecs, effective ANC and AI call clarity. With LDAC, LC3, Multipoint and Auracast support, plus up to 32 hours battery life, they rank among the most exciting premium in-ears of the year.

The Superlux HD667 is a closed-back, over-ear headphone designed for drummers that offers exceptional sound isolation.

The on-ear wireless Beyerdynamic Aventho 100 delivers up to 60 hours of quality sound at home or on the move.

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.