I switched back to earbuds after using headphones for three years — here’s what I have and haven’t missed

From travel convenience to overall aesthetics, here are three things I’ve missed with using earbuds — and three things I haven’t.

‘Some of my least favorite headphones to test’: I used the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 for a month, and one issue makes them very hard to recommend

Samsung’s mid-ranged earbuds aim to offer an alternative affordable option to the brand’s top-priced Buds, but they’re not a worthy substitute.

The AirPods Pro 3 are nearly matching their best-ever price for Amazon’s Big Spring Sale
The AirPods Pro 3 are nearly matching their best-ever price for Amazon’s Big Spring Sale

Earlier this month, Apple announced the AirPods Max 2, a pair of over-ear headphones that leverage the company’s H2 chip for AI-powered live translation, conversation awareness, and a host of newer features. However, if you’re okay with a pair of earbuds, the AirPods Pro 3 offer access to all the same features for less — […]

Wired earbuds are in right now, and this budget-friendly pair from Sennheiser are so good I’d spend my own money on them

Yes, wired earbuds are trendy again, and this cheap set is all you need for beautiful compression-free audio.

‘A serious Apple AirPods Pro rival’: five sweet stars prove Huawei’s new FreeBuds Pro 5 are the real deal

‘Premium sound, standout ANC, price that undercuts most rivals… what’s not to love?’ — why Huawei’s FreeBuds Pro 5 are the new AirPods rivals to beat

Sony’s new WF-1000XM6 earbuds are already on sale for $30 off
Sony’s new WF-1000XM6 earbuds are already on sale for $30 off

Sony’s WF-1000XM6 are the best noise-canceling wireless earbuds you can buy, but they’ve been hard to recommend over the last-gen model because of the price. While the older version is often on sale for $248, the update costs $329 — and has never before been marked down. That’s why this deal is worth paying attention […]

Afterpay Day has delivered some exceptional headphone deals – as TechRadar AU’s resident expert, these 5 have my seal of approval

With top brands including Sony, Sonos, Bose and JBL all discounted, now is a fantastic time to upgrade your personal audio.

The Sennheiser HD 660S2 is 38% off, and it’s the audiophile headphone upgrade I’d recommend without hesitation

The Sennheiser HD 660S2 has been on my radar as a recommendation for anyone looking to step up from the HD 650, and at $419.81 it’s now $260 off its $679.95 list price. That’s a 38% cut on what is arguably Sennheiser’s most accomplished open-back headp…

Philips’ new audio gear brings back the bright, bold colors of the ’80s
Philips’ new audio gear brings back the bright, bold colors of the ’80s

Not even electronics were able to escape the dominant ’80s aesthetic of garishly bright colors. Both Sony and Philips offered devices wrapped in yellow plastic during that era, but Philips has decided to bring its hardware back as part of a new Moving Sound collection celebrating 100 years of the company making audio gear, as […]