Most people listen to their music through headphones today – so you want to make sure you’re getting the best pair you can. We test headphones of all kinds, ranging from true wireless earbuds to premium wired over-ear headphones, so no matter what style you prefer, or what your budget is, you can find something that’ll help you enjoy your music more.
True wireless earbuds are the most popular kind today, especially Apple’s AirPods, because they’re just so convenient and small – there’s no harm in taking them everywhere. And these days they come with great features such as active noise cancellation at cheaper and cheaper prices – while at the high-end, they keep taking big leaps in audio quality.
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The best noise cancelling headphones 2025
We've tested and selected the best noise cancelling headphones to keep the world out and your music in.
These are the only early Black Friday earbuds and headphones deals worth buying – and I know because I tested them all (and rated them highly) in 2025
On Black Friday, there are earbuds deals that save you a bit of money, and there are genuine bargains – so let's go for option two, shall we?
The 'WOOD Master' are impeccably named high-end Hi-Res earbuds that include wood in the speaker driver, and self-fixing paint if they scratch
Sony could learn a thing or two from JVC Kenwood's product naming: here comes the WOOD Master!
Earfun Air Pro 4 Plus review: a solid and fully-featured effort, but the audio quality isn't as good as this money can buy
The Earfun Air Pro 4 Plus are more solid earbuds from the brand, with a few rough edges.
Black Friday Sony headphones deal klaxon! WH-1000XM5 noise-cancelling over-ears now 47% off at Amazon
Don't miss Amazon's deal on the Sony WH-1000XM5 today – they're back down to a sub-£200 price-tag!
House of Marley’s new noise-cancelling headphones offer the best battery life I’ve ever seen – and they’re not even expensive
House of Marley's new headphones have a colossal 130 hours of battery life
CMF Headphone Pro review: as good as $99 / £79 headphones can look and sound
The detailed listening tests, circumaural sound and on-ear extras make for an ideal set of cans for this level – a resounding win for CMF
These new clip open earbuds cost just $50 at launch, and come from one of the best budget earbuds makers – who needs Black Friday?
Soundpeats' new Clip1 are incredibly affordable anyway for headphones with hi-res specs, and are going in hard at launch
