16 Of The Best Headphones To Buy Now
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16 Of The Best Headphones To Buy Now

If you’re still using the headphones that came in the box with your smartphone, now might be the time to invest in a new pair. From unbeatable sound quality and clarity, to blocking out unwelcome distractions and even helping you to sleep, we’ve rounded up the best headphones to buy now. Plug in, press play and enjoy…
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Sony WH-1000XM3 Noise Cancelling Headphones, £239

BEST FOR: Noise Cancelling
 
With these headphones, you can truly immerse yourself into your music without distraction. Thanks to their noise cancellation technology and high resolution audio support, they’re a real winner.
Their touch control allows you to adjust music, take calls and access your phone's voice assistant, and Sony's Sense Engine gives you the power to tune in and out of your music with just a tap of the ear-cup.
 
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Powerbeats Pro True Wireless Bluetooth In-Ear Sport Headphones, £219.95

BEST FOR: Multitasking
 
These headphones have adjustable secure-fit hooks to ensure they stay comfortably in your ears at all times with no wires to get in your way. Each earbud has full volume and track controls and up to nine hours of listening time for those on the go. And they are available in a full range of pastel colours – what more could you wish for?
 
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Bose® QuietComfort Noise Cancelling Headphones, £199

BEST FOR: Sound Quality

 
These headphones are known for their unbeatable sound quality. With amazing noise cancellation technology, no matter how noisy your surroundings are, all you’ll hear is your music. They’re wirelessly connected, plus they have built in Alexa and Google assistant.
 
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Bose Sleepbuds,  £229.95

BEST FOR: Sleeping
 
These wireless headphones are designed specifically for sleep. Comfortable ear tips block noise and you can use the Bose Sleep app which plays relaxing sounds to help you fall asleep. Get up to ten hours on a single charge and three additional charges from the case.
 
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aHead Wireless Headphones, £89

BEST FOR: Style
 
Listen to your music in style with these chic wireless headphones. They’ve got a 14-hour battery life with noise and echo reduction. An on-ear control panel makes it easy to change the volume, skip a track, play, pause and answer phone calls. The speakers have a strong base and clear sound with a built-in microphone and an extendable headband for comfort.
 
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BEATS Solo 3 Wireless Bluetooth Headphones, £189

BEST FOR: Battery Life
 
With up to 40 hours of battery life, these are the perfect everyday headphones. The on-ear, cushioned ear cups are adjustable so you can customise your fit for all-day comfort.
 
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Microsoft Surface Headphones 2, £239.99

BEST FOR: Comfort & Control
 
These headphones have soft, lightweight and comfortable ear pads for easy all-day listening. They have a 20-hour battery life and are easy to control. Use touch, tap or voice to skip tracks, answer and end calls, and get hands-free assistance. Your music even pauses when you take them off and resumes when you put them back.
 
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Apple AirPods Pro with Wireless Charging Case, £249

BEST FOR: On The Go
 
Just take the AirPods out of the case to activate them – music will start playing the moment you put the AirPods in your ears and will handily pause when you remove them. They have active noise cancellation that blocks out distracting background sounds and can be customised for a comfortable fit that forms a noise-cancelling seal without any pressure. And for those moments when you need to be aware, there's transparency mode – a tap of the earbuds lets in ambient noise.
 
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Sony On-Ear Headphones, £19.99

BEST FOR: Those On A Budget
 
These convenient headphones are lightweight and have swivel design ear-cups meaning they’ll fold flat for easy storage and transport – so perfect when you’re on the go. You can control your music and phone calls with their in-line remote. Plus, at £19.99 they’re definitely one of the more affordable options on this list despite having a frequency range of 12Hz-22kHz which delivers clear highs and deep bass.
 
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Jlab Audio JBuds Air True In-Ear Headphones, £49.99

BEST FOR: On The Go
 
Great when you’re on the go, these headphones combine great sound with the freedom of wireless design. They're sweat and moisture resistant, you can take phone calls with ease with the built-in mic, and they last for a total of 24 hours playing time with the included charging case.
 
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Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro BT in-ear headphones £219

BEST FOR: Everyday Listeners
 
“With three built-in mics and a Voice Pickup Unit, these headphones block out unwanted noise to focus on your voice so every word is crisp and clear. They’ve also got 2-way dynamic speakers so you'll really feel the bass in your playlist and hear every last detail of that podcast.”
 
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Bose QC35 II Wireless Over-Ear Headphones £299.99

BEST FOR: Sound Quality
 
“These headphones are known for their unbeatable sound quality. With amazing noise cancellation technology so no matter how noisy the room around you is you all you’ll hear is your music through them. They’re wirelessly connected plus they have built in Alexa and google assistant.”

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Bose QuietComfort wireless earbuds £229.99

BEST FOR: Allrounder Headphones

“These wireless earbuds offer an amazing audio experience without the bulk of having the over ear version. The sound detail on these headphones is pretty unbeatable plus they house soft nozzles for optimum in-ear comfort and six hours of battery life on a single charge. They’re great allrounder headphones topped off with excellent noise cancelling technology.
 
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Apple AirPods Max Wireless Over-Ear Headphones, £549

BEST FOR: Noise Cancellation
 
“Providing 20 hours of listening, movie watching, or talk time – as well as featuring high-fidelity audio, along with amazing active noise cancellation technology, these headphones deliver a rich audio experience, no matter if you’re on the move or at home. They use six outward-facing microphones to detect noise in your environment, and two inward-facing microphones to measure what you’re hearing, and to help cancel unwanted external sounds.”
 
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Marshal Major IV Wireless Bluetooth On-Ear Headphones, £129.99

BEST FOR: Battery Life
 
With an incredible 80-hour battery life, you don’t have to worry about these headphones running out when you take them out. And if you're low on power and in a rush, just 15 minutes of charging gives you 15 hours of listening. Marshall amplifiers are iconic and known for their high-quality, powerful sound. The ear cushions are designed for comfort and fit perfectly around the shape of your ear to ensure easy listening. They’re rugged and durable, too, and fold into a compact form for easier transport.
 
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Sennheiser HD 400S Over-Ear Headphones, £49

BEST FOR: On The Go
 
These headphones are sturdy and compact, with foldable design for easy storage and transport. An inline remote on the cable allows you to easily take calls and control music playback. Enjoy deep and detailed audio with ambient noise reduction with these handy headphones.
 
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