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Best headphones and speakers UK

Earbuds, noise cancelling headphones and Bluetooth speakers for every budget, with the exact model and the catch on each one.

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Wireless earbuds	Sony WF-1000XM5 noise cancelling earbuds
Noise cancelling headphones	Sony WH-1000XM6
Bluetooth speaker	JBL Flip 7

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Best wireless earbuds UK

Our pick: Sony WF-1000XM5 noise cancelling earbuds. Hush the world on any phone, iPhone or Android.

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Best noise cancelling headphones UK

Our pick: Sony WH-1000XM6. Quiet that adapts to wherever you go, with fast top-ups.

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Best Bluetooth speaker UK

Our pick: JBL Flip 7. Tough, waterproof all-rounder that goes everywhere you do.

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Audio basics

Do I need noise cancelling?

It matters most on commutes and flights. Active noise cancelling uses microphones to cancel steady sounds such as engines and air conditioning, and it uses a little more battery.

Will any earbuds work with my phone?

Bluetooth earbuds work with any phone, but some features only work with the maker's own phones, such as automatic switching between AirPods and an iPhone.