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I test headphones for a living — here's my top 3 open earbuds of 2025

This year, I have been testing open-earbuds, and these are my top picks from Soundcore to JLab.

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Don’t gift earbuds or headphones ‘til you read this! My job is testing audio – these are 6 best cheap buys for 2025

My pick of the 3 top headphones and 3 best earbuds to give as gifts this Holiday season; all TechRadar approved – and no product over $80

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The JLab Pop Party is the cheapest speaker I’ve ever tested — but at what cost

The JLab Pop Party Bluetooth speaker is affordable and portable, but are there too many compromises for the budget price tag?

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2025 has been my favorite year for budget earbuds so far — here's my 3 top picks

In 2025, I've tested 3 of my favorite budget earbuds. Brands like JLab, CMF by Nothing, and EarFun have blown the competition away for under $100.

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I tested this $34 Bluetooth speaker, and it’s one of the most affordable ways to rile your neighbors

The JLab Go Party speaker is incomprehensibly cheap, at just $34. While it won’t impress audiophiles, it’s perfect for house parties.

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I thought budget earbuds couldn’t get any better, but these $69 hi-res buds just proved me wrong

The CMF by Nothing Buds Pro 2 perform well above their pay grade. These excellent earbuds sound amazing, boast premium features, and have great ANC.

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‘Two pairs aren’t enough’: the things our Filter experts swear by when they’re off duty

From last-a-lifetime socks to coffee beans, here are the everyday items our writers use and love when they’re relaxing, exercising, cooking and parenting

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I test headphones for a living — here's the best sounding headphones under $100

It can be very easy to spend a lot of money on headphones, but you don't have to spend buckets to get great-sounding cans.

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I wasn’t expecting much when I tested these inconspicuous H2O Audio workout earbuds — but they hooked me instantly

The H2O Audio RIPT-Lite earbuds are great for working out thanks to the lightweight and compact design, bass-heavy EQ, and IPX5 durability rating.

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I can't choose between these two pairs of great-but-cheap earbuds, because at this price, you can't have everything

These two pairs of cheap wireless earbuds are both great value for money, but in very different ways.

TechRadar

Best of IFA 2025: 18 top new gadgets we saw

After a week spent at Europe's biggest tech event, we've hand-picked the top 17 new gadgets from the show floor.

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These utterly bizarre open-back headphones look like something out of a sci-fi movie — and I'm obsessed

I tried out the just-announced JLab JBuds Open Headphones at IFA 2025, and the $99 open-backed headphones are utterly fantastic.

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I tested some of the cheapest noise cancelling earbuds and now I’ll never spend more than $40

The JLab Go Pods ANC are the cheapest noise cancelling earbuds that you should genuinely consider buying.

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I used to be an open-ear hater, but these are the 3 open-earbuds that changed my mind — and none of them are Bose

Everyone should have a set of open-earbuds, and these are my top three.

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I ran with these open earbuds for 9 miles — here's 3 things I like (and 2 I don’t)

The JLab Epic Open Sport open-earbuds are my new go-to for staying aware while running, but here's what I like and don't like.

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These open-earbuds are the most secure I've tried for working out — and they're cheaper than Bose and Beats

The JLab Epic Open Sport open-earbuds are extremely secure for working out, but the sound profile only works with certain genres.

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JLab Go Pop+

JLab’s Go Pop+ are small buds at a tiny price, but do they have the sonic capabilities to make them a big deal?

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I usually give budget earbuds a tough time, but not this $29 pair — here's why I won't stop until everyone owns them

I just tested the JLab Go Pods ANC and now every other pair of cheap earbuds is ruined for me. I can't believe these earbuds are only $36.

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Mixx StreamQ C4 headphones review: A one-way ticket to Tinny City

The Mixx StreamQ C4 headphones are a pair of budget headphones with awesome ANC, soft, pillowy cups, but incredibly disappointing sound quality.

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I wasn’t expecting much from these $69 budget earbuds — but they actually impressed me with their punchy sound

The JLab JBuds Pods ANC are comfortable and boast effective ANC as well as great sound quality. But there's no wear detection or hi-res streaming support.

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I tested these $36 earbuds and now every other pair of budget earbuds are ruined for me

JLab Go Pods ANC are the best cheap earbuds on the market right now, there’s no doubt in my mind. The bass is loud and I love the premium features for $36.

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I test wireless earbuds for a living — here's my top picks for every budget

From budget to luxury, these are the wireless earbuds that you should be adding to your shopping basket when you go to buy something new.

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Too hot this summer? Your over-ear headphones probably aren’t helping – try these cheap wireless earbuds instead

It’s simply too hot to wear over-ear headphones when out and about this summer – here are some wireless earbuds I’d recommend using instead.

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They're 'fine', but JLab's new open earbuds fall victim to just how many ace pairs I've tested this year…so fine no longer cuts it

In a super-busy market, they're hard to recommend

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College students, listen up! JLab's new speakers are affordable, loud, and one can even be a portable karaoke machine

JLab has released its first Bluetooth speakers in 7 years: the Pop Party, GO Party, JBuds Party, and Epic Party. Here's my first impressions.

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