Personal listening device reviews

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Personal listening

Speakers and headphones for your listening pleasure.

If you're all about sound then you've come to the right place. Top quality headphones and earphones give you the most from your music – but they can cost a fair bit of money too. And don't get us started on the huge differences in price and quality of wireless speakers. That's why our independent tests, reviews and buying guides will help you get the very best quality and value for your money. For those about to rock, we salute you!

Review and compare

Noise-cancelling headphone reviews We test and review noise-cancelling headphones, including models from Bose, Sony, Bang & Olufsen and Sennheiser.

Headphone and earphone reviews We test over 120 headphones in the CHOICE labs, including models from Bose, Sony, Sennheiser and more.

Portable wireless speaker reviews CHOICE independently tests and reviews more than 50 portable bluetooth speaker from Bang & Olufsen, Bose, Beats, Marshall, Sony, Samsung, Polk, Yamaha, Bowers & Wilkins and more.

Cheap Bluetooth speaker reviews Bring music to the party with Bluetooth speakers for under $100.

Networked speaker reviews We test networked speakers priced between $270 to $899, from Bose, LG, Panasonic, Samsung and many other brands.

Buying guides

How to buy the best headphones and earphones On-ear or over-ear, find the best style, sound and fit to suit you.

How to buy the best wireless speakers Connect them to your smartphone or home PC and free your music collection.

Support and advice

Apple AirPods Max Headphones review Apple finally releases their own over-ear headphones, but how do they perform, and are they worth the bite out of your budget?

Noise-cancelling headphones to avoid If you're looking for headphones that deliver both sound and silence, listen to our experts and give these a miss.

5 in-ear headphones to avoid Want some sound advice? Give these poor performers a miss.

Realme Buds Air truly wireless headphones review They may look like AirPods, but these headphones are hardly just a low-cost knockoff.

Bose Portable Home Speaker review Take your smart speaker to the streets.

Top four portable Bluetooth speakers Tips to help you find the best speaker for your needs, plus the top scorers from our lab tests.

Tivoli Audio Revive review A lamp, Bluetooth speaker and wireless charger in one.

How we test headphones CHOICE examines everything that matters when buying headphones.

Sennheiser Momentum Wireless 3 headphones review We try them out for sound quality, comfort and noise-cancelling.

Bose Noise Cancelling 700 Headphones review Though noise-cancellation is top notch, sound quality comes off second best.

How we test wireless and smart speakers Sounding out the experts

Sony WF-1000XM3 wireless headphones review We find out how these new portable, noise-cancelling buds sound, feel and perform.

Microsoft Surface headphones review Though the active noise cancellation is very good, Microsoft's first foray into wireless headphones is mostly middle of the road.

Sony WF-SP700N wireless headphones review While wonderful for workouts, Sony’s new wireless headphones stumble on sound quality.

Sony WF-SP900 wireless headphones review This sports-oriented headset has a limited life.

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