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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.

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Top headphones

We round up the best in-ear headphones and wireless earbuds of 2021 to help you pick the perfect pair for comfort, sound quality and more.

How to buy the best headphones

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.

29 October 2021

Best wireless headphones deals

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

29 November 2021

Best TV headphones for 2021

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.

18 November 2021

How we test headphones

Discover how our experts test headphones for sound quality and comfort. Only the very best earn our Best Buy award.

8 November 2021

Best wireless headphones for 2021

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

29 October 2021

Best noise-cancelling headphones

Cut the background noise to a whisper and enjoy your music to the full with these top noise-cancelling models.

29 October 2021

Best running headphones for 2021

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

29 October 2021

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.

29 October 2021

Best cheap headphones for 2021

We round up the best headphones to buy for less than £50 based on expert reviews with ratings for sound quality, comfort, durability and features.

29 October 2021

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 September 2021

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.

13 September 2021

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.

12 August 2021

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.

6 August 2021