Headphones advice guides

In-ear, on-ear or over-ear? We’ve got expert advice on buying and owning the best set of headphones, including popular brands, features to look out for, along with reliability scores to help find the best set for you.

12 articles

Best headphones for 2024 and buying guide

Upgrading to a good-quality pair of headphones makes a real difference when listening to music. We explain how to find the perfect pair for you and highlight our pick of the best headphones we've tested.

25 March 2024

Best noise-cancelling headphones for 2024

Discover the very best noise-cancelling headphones from Apple, Bose, Sennheiser and more, according to our in-depth lab tests

25 March 2024

Best Wireless Earbuds 2024

We round up the best wireless earbuds from Sony, Bose, Apple and more to help you pick the perfect pair for you, all based on our in-depth lab testing.

10 April 2024

Best on-ear headphones for 2024

Don't leave buying a pair of on-ear headphones to chance. Our lab tests reveal the very best models and those to avoid

11 April 2024

Best wireless headphones for 2024

Sound quality and battery drain are no longer a concern with wireless headphones. We’ve rounded up some excellent models to suit you.

25 March 2024

Best over-ear headphones for 2024

Discover the very best over-ear headphones from Apple, Bose, Sennheiser and more according to our in-depth lab tests

25 March 2024

Best bone conduction headphones

Bone conduction headphones from Shokz, Philips, Lenovo and more rated by our experts for sound quality, durability and comfort

5 March 2024

Headphone brands and Eco Buys: which pairs are built to last?

Unique Which? reliability data helps you choose a headphones brand that lasts. We survey headphones owners of brands including AKG, Apple, Beats, Bose, JVC, Samsung, Sennheiser, Sony and more.

1 February 2024

How we test headphones

Discover how our experts test headphones for sound quality and comfort. Only the very best become Best Buys.

17 January 2024

Best running and gym headphones for 2024

Improve your performance with a pair of headphones that are light, comfortable and make your running playlist sound fantastic.

17 January 2024

Best TV headphones for 2024

Great TV headphones are rare, with many not up to scratch – including some pricey pairs from top brands. We've identified the TV headphones you can rely on.

17 January 2024

Which? Don't Buy headphones

Which? Don't Buy headphones sound awful, offer little comfort and are particularly light on features. Our reviews reveal the in-ear, on-ear and over-ear headphones to avoid.

17 January 2024