Headphones reviews 2025

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 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.

The Beyerdynamic Aventho 300 is an over-ear model with head tracking, Bluetooth 5.4, and adaptive ANC. Additionally, its premium sound can be customized to your liking.

The Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 is a standout in the under-$150 price range. Its top-of-the-line features, including sound quality, comfort, and noise cancellation, earn it high marks.

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