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Headphones advice guides

In-ear, on-ear or over-ear? We’ve got expert advice on buying and owning the best set of headphones, including popular brands, features to look out for, along with reliability scores to help find the best set for you.

13 articles

Best headphones for 2022 and buying guide

Upgrading to a good-quality pair of headphones makes a real difference when listening to music. We explain how to find the perfect pair for you and highlight our pick of the best headphones we've tested.

3 May 2022

Best wireless headphones deals

The best wireless headphones deals chosen by Which? tech experts in the sales.

19 May 2022

Best PS5 headsets, and is paying more worth it?

We've tested PS5 headsets and gaming headsets that work with PS4, Xbox, PC and Nintendo Switch

13 May 2022

Best TV headphones for 2022

Great TV headphones are rare, with many not up to scratch – including some pricey pairs from top brands. We've identified the TV headphones you can rely on.

3 May 2022

Beats vs Bose headphones: which are best?

Not all Beats and Bose headphones are good. Despite their high prices - some are Don’t Buys. We pit two of the biggest headphone brands against each other to find out which are the best.

3 May 2022

Best in-ear headphones for 2022

We round up the best in-ear headphones and wireless earbuds of 2022 to help you pick the perfect pair for comfort, sound quality and more.

3 May 2022

Best running headphones for 2022

Improve your performance with a pair of headphones that are light, comfortable and make your running playlist sound fantastic.

3 May 2022

Best wireless headphones for 2022

Sound quality and battery drain are no longer a concern with wireless headphones. We’ve rounded up some excellent models to suit you.

3 May 2022

Wired vs wireless headphones: which should you choose?

We explain the pros and cons of connecting your headphones wirelessly and via a cable, and whether your choice affects sound quality.

19 April 2022

Headphones and earbuds: how to protect your hearing

Poor headphone use can lead to lasting hearing loss. Are headphones or earbuds better? And can noise-cancelling headphones help? Read our expert tips on using headphones safely

28 March 2022

How we test headphones

Discover how our experts test headphones for sound quality and comfort. Only the very best become Best Buys.

28 March 2022

Should you buy an iPod Touch?

Considering buying an iPod? Find out what the options are and whether it’s the right choice for you.

14 March 2022

Most reliable headphone brands

Unique Which? reliability data can help you choose a headphones brand that lasts as we survey owners of AKG, Apple, Beats, Bose, JVC, Samsung, Sennheiser and Sony headphones so you really know how reliable they are.

14 March 2022