The Skullcandy Set USB-C earbuds make for an elegant pick for those seeking trustworthy wired earbuds.

Bose’s helping hand pays off in the Skullcandy Method 360, great-sounding mid-range earbuds.

The Skullcandy Crusher 540 Active are designed especially for working out and have some neat features, but they are hampered by a poor fit.

The SoundMagic E11D earbuds serve up solid audio at a great price, and are only held back by a couple of design choices.

Sonos's first headphones are class-leading in some ways, but not the one that matters most

The SoundMagic E80D offer up excellent sound quality for the price you pay, making them a very good wired option.

Beats has done more than up its game with the Powerbeats Pro 2; the brand has actually made me reconsider what I prioritize in fitness buds – and it isn't sound quality.

I’ve tested tons of headphones and these open earbuds might be the worst I’ve ever used, due to sub-par sound quality and a lackluster design.

The Soundpeats Clip1 are budget clipping open earbuds done right, and they're great budget alternatives to Shokz or Bose options.

Nothing's first wireless over-headphones deliver impeccable features, but we've got talk about the sound

Shokz OpenSwim Pro promises versatile, good-value audio, and it delivers with aplomb.

Sound quality, comfort and pricing issues mean Dyson is way off track from the competition.

Apple hasn't served up a sensational pair of in-ears here, but it’s hard to overlook their tempting low price.

The Shokz OpenDots One offer a comfortable and reliable fit, decent sound quality and a price tag that won't break the bank.

Light, comfortable, good sound, and long battery life are just part of what make the Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 great for runners.

Beats’ cheapest ever buds are comfortable, compact and long-lasting – but their sound may not live up to your expectations.

The Sony WH-1000XM6 boast incredible noise cancelling capabilities, awesome audio and a smarter design, but that comes at quite the cost.

These over-ear Creative headphones are sleek, functional, and sound great for the price – if you use its SXFI spatial audio tech, that is.

The year of the open-ears continues with the OneOdio OpenRock S2, from one of the original open earbud makers.

The Baseus XC1 are clip-on open earbuds with a few rough edges, but they're a valid alternative to pricier rivals.

The JBL Tune 305C have impressive functionality, but their loose fit can cause a few issues.

The Razer Hammerhead Pro HyperSpeed brings instant audio to your games – but does it rank among the best earbuds?

The Marshall Monitor III ANC headphones may be pricey, but they out on a great show that seems like it might never end thanks to a 70-hour battery life.

A lightweight, comfortable fit for all-day meetings.

Sony fills a mid-range gap in its headphone lineup with the ULT Wear, which offers good sound and plenty of features but isn't quite best-in-class.

JBL's Tour Pro 3 are a serious set of feature-packed earbuds, but should you pay the significant price hike over the also-very-good Live Beam 3?

The Shokz OpenFit Air are ideal for running and everyday use where hearing situational sound is important

As the second pair of wireless over-ear headphones from Final Audio to arrive, the UX2000 pack all the essentials you'd need.

The Shokz Openfit 2+ are a stable, comfortable wear for runs and commutes.

Fairly stylish and incredibly comfortable, the budget-friendly Happy Plugs Play Pro headphones sound good but the noise cancellation isn’t great.