Take my headphone-finder quiz and cut the fuss this Black Friday

OK, so you've read our reviews: you know the headphones and earbuds we recommend.

<![CDATA[ <article> <p>OK, so you've read our reviews: you know the headphones and earbuds we recommend. But how does that work for <em>you — </em>or indeed the person you're looking to buy for while the deals are dropping this <a href="https://www.techradar.com/seasonal-sales/amazon-announces-the-start-date-for-its-massive-black-friday-sale-here-are-the-best-early-deals-and-the-ones-to-watch">Black Friday</a>? </p><p>I've got you. I'm TechRadar's audio editor, and I've been doing this since 2019. I've just compiled a recommender in the form of a simple quiz that you can take (or casually ask them to take) to find out what I'd recommend. </p><p>Now, before you write in, you <em>should</em> be given options at various price points upon completion of the quiz (which literally takes 30 seconds), but just in case that doesn't happen, I'm listing every single product I picked within this headphone recommender, so you can read up on those too and add them to your list. </p><p>If you click through to the 'view details' tab, you'll even get a little bullet-point guide on each model before you shop the deals, too. </p><h3 class="article-body__section" id="section-take-the-quiz-find-your-next-buds-or-cans"><span>Take the quiz — find your next buds or cans</span></h3><div style="min-height: 250px;"> <div class="kwizly-quiz kwizly-O9RYJX"></div> </div> <script src="https://kwizly.com/embed/O9RYJX.js" async=""></script><h3 class="article-body__section" id="section-all-of-the-headphones-and-earbuds-explained"><span>All of the headphones and earbuds explained</span></h3><p>OK so you've got your top pick — or top picks. Now what? <br /><br />Now, you read up on the specific model you've been recommended or the close contenders that, depending on your answers, I haven't recommended <em>specifically</em> for you (but do recommend, in this headphone-finder quiz). </p><p>Lastly, check out any deals already live, by clicking on the product. We got this, friend! </p> <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="802582ec-ddb5-11f1-85c0-a160649ad653"> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0FCL7K5SQ?pd_rd_plhdr=t&amp;hsa_cr_id=0&amp;qid=1794329387&amp;sr=1-3-fec03104-6f11-4242-8f79-15fae2896f66&amp;i=aps&amp;aref=gKY3voGjxx&amp;_encoding=UTF8&amp;ref_=sbx_s_sparkle_sbtcd_asin_2_title&amp;pd_rd_w=CgRv0&amp;content-id=amzn1.sym.22e060df-ce87-467b-805a-61b8bd37fbe9%3Aamzn1.sym.22e060df-ce87-467b-805a-61b8bd37fbe9&amp;pf_rd_p=22e060df-ce87-467b-805a-61b8bd37fbe9&amp;pf_rd_r=Q9NV2K652AMPAN96GFXV&amp;pd_rd_wg=WDZnA&amp;pd_rd_r=4de351b1-e8bb-4441-bdb9-b8bdb1afe958&amp;th=1" data-model-name="Technics EAH-AZ100 Wireless Earbuds" data-model-brand="" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check="" style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/n8EtGZBZ8P2Jao8LdhZkae.png" alt="Technics EAH-AZ100" /></p></div></a> <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper"> <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper"> <div class='featured__brand'>Technics</div> <div class="featured__title">EAH-AZ100 Wireless Earbuds</div> </div> <div class="subtitle__description"> <p><p>Read our full <a href="https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/technics-eah-az100-review">Technics EAH-AZ100 review</a></p></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="971d6a96-ddc4-11f1-a1c5-29a66102d55d"> <a 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Wireless Charging Case | Wireless Earbuds, Wireless Charging Case, Personalized Spatial Audio, Live Translation, H2 Chip" /></p></div></a> <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper"> <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper"> <div class='featured__brand'>Apple</div> <div class="featured__title">AirPods Gen 5 with Wireless Charging</div> </div> <div class="subtitle__description"> <p><p>Read my in-depth <a href="https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/apple-airpods-5-with-wireless-charging-review">AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging review</a></p></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="802583f0-ddb5-11f1-9e25-917f5e2e98a1"> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/SHOKZ-Reduction-Optimised-AI-Powered-Bluetooth/dp/B0FYCH5HZB/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=2YJUZT4NRXYNO&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.UmeGNSSmcEsBgLFScUWKoxjL3msixRcmQYQITTdqys8QhFF6XBkeZmIqxM5KRLUOJPE_7ratkzLeK3FWFNLbdNh-d3l8-QRWl-CZdCTY1WdE1e7Wm1fT0qTUlZiot1i1bGH4RBMnC9OHmdD-qM9U3HGQbCIyu1d_GkPEPUolNA3OgcynIfrkRSuor6mSRMMT0hA3ZA2gvZZBYCFnqX9awW5HXwDjgQJS1VFiI23kLEJEl8eCUzjuY2k4cl4FT__Lc2-8R6xMZqxxInnRw6PM-fhw-DCvVAk3M_00Akxn8lo.162FoXtUfIxFa81Ipnuzac-bpCIwyhe4oBEzeVZrY40&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=Shokz%2BOpenfit%2BPro&amp;qid=1794329492&amp;s=electronics&amp;sprefix=shokz%2Bopenfit%2Bpro%2Celectronics%2C174&amp;sr=1-1-spons&amp;sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&amp;th=1" data-model-name="Shokz OpenFit Pro" data-model-brand="" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check="" style='padding-top:125.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Awcfoa2Z3U5nyUDFeJKz5o.jpg" alt="Shokz Openfit Pro Open-Ear Earbuds With Noise Reduction, Dolby Atmos, Black | Superior Sound With Richer Details; Secure Fit; Ai Call Clarity; Up to 50h Playtime; Bluetooth 6.1; Ip55; Gym/office/cafe Use" /></p></div></a> <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper"> <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper"> <div class='featured__brand'>Shokz</div> <div class="featured__title">OpenFit Pro</div> </div> <div class="subtitle__description"> <p><p>Read our fully star-rated <a href="https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/shokz-openfit-pro-review">Shokz Openfit Pro review</a> </p></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="80258468-ddb5-11f1-aa4f-dd7a423852df"> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/JLab-Wireless-Bluetooth-Earbuds-Charging/dp/B0GKQT94QT/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=2IVL7A8FH92U3&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.qfAzLk1BIjtBghaYEk2ReHRphfU_wL_F-ORTMJdAKQYSdUqyBafHaJU2wRjY6TRVymiHtxeQuXcTJXNLpaZLM0aqYKKRri4KnuOqDefKOvv7UqfCayuhrwWDyGI4EtaJy_wixIp8sWX1XCbbRf3HJPw273qnNFTawP6aDYxerj4IJzvg5xzflqpVNb6P2Osw8EoP4cACwL2fPqnwgtwiNgQgfYy7z5088A1bFrUxFEKqW8XoCkRwBdyHR6LoLz0YYXcQSnvc72UeClyQlp0snCIm2S14J3ImHI58xO3FTZk.EBdOGYNh3-6gnQFrdkMnWNxlw009W19HTtmGPgB5MhM&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=JLab%2BJBuds%2BMini%2BANC&amp;qid=1794329524&amp;s=electronics&amp;sprefix=jlab%2Bjbuds%2Bmini%2Banc%2Celectronics%2C162&amp;sr=1-1-spons&amp;sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&amp;th=1" data-model-name="JLab JBuds Mini ANC" data-model-brand="" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check="" style='padding-top:125.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uxSycjAWRUPKNT88BmCu6o.jpg" alt="Jlab Jbuds Mini Anc True Wireless Earbuds With Apple Find My, Vivid Pink" /></p></div></a> <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper"> <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper"> <div class='featured__brand'>JLab</div> <div class="featured__title">JBuds Mini ANC</div> </div> <div class="subtitle__description"> <p><p>Read our in-depth <a href="https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/i-tried-the-worlds-smallest-noise-cancelling-earbuds-and-the-size-isnt-even-the-most-mind-blowing-thing-about-them">JLab JBuds Mini ANC experiential</a></p></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="802584e0-ddb5-11f1-967f-23bd6c2efd80"> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/SoundPEATS-H3-Cancellation-Microphones-Transparent/dp/B0FJKYVSMP/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=2FCQ0FGA2JY8J&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.XFOAGAEBgfRBM7YNJuWCRlemc2a-K3xNmnUDcZXd_zixjeyu25jNaUNmuAK_p4HaRh3mmTBU_duaoGf6zqZkhyXwL2qN6vn1P7Op3raEEh3FsTQ3ay8trXxhLlttkQpCWMt61NnsD_YieDQDCwbZum3taCKy5ZGB91e9S5IzpcbwOpLAaxj1zkpfKvePXhQdX8Cpe7AxXu8tyDLgViGf2kS5ugF9UqDtTISzVmUFmFX5ovahwfvDv-Dq2a9bJScu9jsYP3QeE8XdgtSyILDd_zWbAlmGlQyruGA3XP17ZaM.hn6P-mH5FH26y-xVyPoWtOgjzDz3SN44tB16XbA-960&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=Soundpeats%2BH3&amp;qid=1794329571&amp;s=electronics&amp;sprefix=soundpeats%2Bh3%2Celectronics%2C166&amp;sr=1-1-spons&amp;sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&amp;th=1" data-model-name="Soundpeats H3" data-model-brand="" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check="" style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oKn92wEhpmkseY8KDGfZ5T.png" alt="soundpeats h3 earbuds" /></p></div></a> <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper"> <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper"> <div class='featured__brand'>Soundpeats</div> <div class="featured__title">H3</div> </div> <div class="subtitle__description"> <p><p>Read our full <a href="https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/soudpeats-h3-review">Soundpeats H3 review</a></p></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="80258558-ddb5-11f1-a60a-a968ceb7790c"> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-MOMENTUM-Wireless-Bluetooth-User-Replaceable/dp/B0HBG5BP5H/ref=sr_1_1_mod_primary_new?crid=738G7O5TED5I&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.K1GwCP3ETgwBku2MUPy2QhiR99D1kzzhojSWKbjIF5IWE8XdH6xh8R1Kd9uz4pon5mPBYADhry390UWhjPAQ_tsF5yPd7mCz6iUXJtdjw3jOb19U3Anivc84Jz2RzHNT8qAj8qPxrUso8ZaGcgYDKEuR7mkbp6BALfZbAUi9_ga2pAQ_45bNyX2EBG3EXZpRJvmeeWn1fsLb3Qgw7AMfgvh-X6Qnvurd4V5SmYY_d26UvNJ6Ke9X2JDqCEbPvRyaVi1zKBNag8UH0SYPtImEv04RSBVZwcOVd3GsYQtjzg0.Ko1ajR5VOaQZgh3ebL5TLSlmuYgk_AtH53us_IWyS_c&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=sennheiser%2Bmomentum%2Btrue%2Bwireless%2B5&amp;qid=1794329616&amp;s=electronics&amp;sbo=RZvfv%2F%2FHxDF%2BO5021pAnSA%3D%3D&amp;sprefix=Sennheiser%2BMomentum%2BTrue%2BWireless%2B%2Celectronics%2C164&amp;sr=1-1&amp;th=1" data-model-name="Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 5" data-model-brand="" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check="" style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hkdQmVNVQMUv79Cmi7p99o.jpg" alt="Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 5 Bluetooth Earbuds, Lavender | 40hr Battery, Anc, Lossless High Res Audio, 3d Dolby Atmos, User-Replaceable Battery, Clear Calls &amp; Touch Controls" /></p></div></a> <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper"> <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper"> <div class='featured__brand'>Sennheiser</div> <div class="featured__title">Momentum True Wireless 5</div> </div> <div class="subtitle__description"> <p><p>Read our comprehensive <a href="https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/sennheisers-eco-conscious-addition-to-the-momentum-true-wireless-5-earbuds-is-commendable-but-their-sound-alone-makes-them-the-buds-to-beat">Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 5 review</a></p></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="802585d0-ddb5-11f1-bd47-7ffa538c5db9"> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Bose-New-QuietComfort-Ultra-Earbuds/dp/B0FDKS5NN7/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=MRTRYVYGTG1I&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.eCbHMaWfVxIb4OAomB_Dt1rOMXwsNFFU45Qu6KY36gH13rzqXDtYt2E6C-aY5n3Umd8y75SHvoMOJJ24ZeOvJ8dt8EgtlIJzyAiIBaMezkA5A__iMo31UXmg5FDu-JCW0GfgDe_L2ZhjVf4ON_5mbopWhjkgwM0YFN5AlCXly9sqyNwZVX4YJvHD6OUu48iWP_rtoNKGi4MNoy6JSVW4mjbfmh1iRzltE74dQ2cNm_GnW9x3j2xfTjtU7YWJMwIv76AeaqD0JMBtU5qdZwIZQP0A3YeG7B0W2K1cTJF5OBc.8BM9pAldPgbwEMq2HQjEQlJQnf6bw6-I7Ad2yvOTO9g&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=bose%2Bquietcomfort%2Bultra%2Bearbuds%2B2nd%2Bgen&amp;qid=1794329736&amp;s=electronics&amp;sprefix=Bose%2BQuietComfort%2BUltra%2BEarbuds%2Celectronics%2C582&amp;sr=1-1-spons&amp;sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&amp;th=1" data-model-name="Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen)" data-model-brand="" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check="" style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vs7iPpBHT5Tct3QpVEn6Go.jpg" alt="Bose Quietcomfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) - Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds With Mic, Immersive Audio, Usb-C Charging, Up to 6 Hours Battery, Ipx4 Rating, Midnight Violet - Limited Edition Color" /></p></div></a> <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper"> <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper"> <div class='featured__brand'>Bose</div> <div class="featured__title">QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen)</div> </div> <div class="subtitle__description"> <p><p>Read our fully star-rated <a href="https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gen-review">Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (Gen 2) review</a> </p></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="8025863e-ddb5-11f1-8ca7-f11bc9c2e813"> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Apple-AirPods-Wireless-Over-Ear-Headphones/dp/B0GSS6F226/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=1X53Q87IJLP9R&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.0BS6qKB9iVCgg_l2h2qDniNsxZMPGsFUqW6UXM0PDNKhLgl6fu7AufN4CSDVM-7NRY7TxVYKTFSOkKYL1yQP_ZudCYnlUPhZPw3IqnC19y4FsKmoVC0WWhX5OwRTKs6yGPQKXh3biv7KZIGVvAh_y8SIGaydObVC5HwJAO5bU9oYnI4TbrZm4aPSXTyPcX2I4VH4Fnwj8wV3qh9d39tyJx7eg8e_Yvi_eMaIsTI-mbgTeMWDlAkatRR11tbRLtsqlKN4uwHa1cy_nZIJPP43JgYWiJIYDJjhhrVSlU79gGw.Xlre96ZGGsUQCo2FWiSiIiiTwUh_cnGd4IDUa0_3Bd4&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=Apple%2BAirPods%2BMax%2B2&amp;qid=1794329781&amp;s=electronics&amp;sprefix=apple%2Bairpods%2Bmax%2B2%2Celectronics%2C164&amp;sr=1-1-spons&amp;sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&amp;th=1" data-model-name="Apple AirPods Max 2" data-model-brand="" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check="" style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JSk8npWdk3xr3DZcCBc3Co.jpg" alt="Apple Airpods Max 2 Wireless Over-Ear Headphones – Orange | Active Noise Cancellation, Adaptive Audio, Personalized Spatial Audio, Live Translation, Bluetooth Headphones for Iphone" /></p></div></a> <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper"> <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper"> <div class='featured__brand'>Apple</div> <div class="featured__title">AirPods Max 2</div> </div> <div class="subtitle__description"> <p><p>Read my full <a href="https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/airpods-max-2-review">Apple AirPods Max 2 review </a></p></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="802586b6-ddb5-11f1-ba0d-d17ff006880c"> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Bowers-Wilkins-Headphones-Cancelling-Transparency/dp/B0FH5QDTBQ/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=229M3GK6LHA7&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.1VrYeehbq2Yn1Xl7Pb_jszQ5P-gGtU04YKaP68M4VPOqTTPo18L3WBRFO18osAUO6Po3tiOY5iVVH-oSmBX5iGvJQF0qjyvOlJT_WqAIZsFeU2y309LKCOK8RdU4rf5iS2JiWYLrQa6WTzZr5pmoiPMRz7zYquf15IpRdfB17HMAIGDKxKb4K1dVd1HpzMcs58lj0R5T1BdkVMTMFG1yvv9kyIH5V-iabtOIpmWbPgRXaasfCoFyV3GQjf8ydtSpN8OEn3ihQFavlY4fpTD7fkn1DDLvxkzOiuFnr36asqs.aasZMav9UnlAYzUer6RYvDCJM1YhWLPNfura4QhUZXQ&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=bowers%2Band%2Bwilkins%2Bpx8%2Bs2&amp;qid=1794329817&amp;s=electronics&amp;sprefix=Bowers%2B%26%2BWilkins%2BPx8%2B%2Celectronics%2C166&amp;sr=1-1-spons&amp;sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&amp;th=1" data-model-name="Bowers &amp; Wilkins Px8 S2" data-model-brand="" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check="" style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tT9NUbio2hQVkYQaS6CZX5.png" alt="Bowers &amp; Wilkins Px8 S2 headphones in 'Warm Stone' on white background" /></p></div></a> <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper"> <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper"> <div class='featured__brand'>Bowers &amp; Wilkins</div> <div class="featured__title">Px8 S2</div> </div> <div class="subtitle__description"> <p><p>Read our in-depth <a href="https://www.techradar.com/audio/headphones/bowers-wilkins-px8-s2-review">Bowers &amp; Wilkins Px8 S2 review </a></p></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="8025872e-ddb5-11f1-a4bd-4daefc30f166"> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Sony-WH-1000XM6-Headphones-Microphones-Studio-Quality/dp/B0F3PQHWTZ/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=3CRWZ20B69V08&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ngLuRUs4jwFQ0Cvf3V4IrwlZTTkNJLtbGjc9EUwGJzby004rqzei7sH345uYqA2RP2TXuHtxI_m0geeMJv71hlbsgjtvo0voWFuWkexSYz_ePRQp7WGLZglkq2Ac2Eq7k2YRQNNCBw8L1o2iI5YdwaRLdGtdNMwDV6SnKn1aFzRHtg5BxsbrnDiKHmoix2RmkoGcqB4PaHQFeyEDRfjKuByoqrCil1ElkXbDOacqwa-Q-lI4DIGy7pro5hgRjUfmbw0_YYUK27TwYDLxHw157JlB6CEjwlagErtvV9X-a5I.1WShoFjjay5PzvkCvhdc4IKN7epmWKxJnlzSreQnmq0&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=sony%2Bwh-1000xm6&amp;qid=1794329855&amp;s=electronics&amp;sprefix=Sony%2BWH-1000XM6%2Celectronics%2C162&amp;sr=1-1-spons&amp;sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&amp;th=1" data-model-name="WH-1000XM6" data-model-brand="" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check="" style='padding-top:130.89%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/sVuv5crexGwkUHDn37vXFo.jpg" alt="Sony Wh-1000xm6 the Best Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones, Black | Hd Nc Processor Qn3, 12 Microphones, Adaptive Nc Optimizer, Mastered by Engineers, Studio-Quality, Up to 30 Hrs of Battery" /></p></div></a> <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper"> <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper"> <div class='featured__brand'>Sony</div> <div class="featured__title">WH-1000XM6</div> <div class="stars__reviews"><span itemprop="reviewRating" itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/Rating" class="chunk rating"><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star half"></span><meta itemprop="bestRating" content="100.0" /><meta itemprop="worstRating" content="0.0" /><meta itemprop="ratingValue" content="90" /></span></div> </div> <div class="subtitle__description"> <p><p>Read our in-depth <a href="https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/sony-wh-1000xm6-review">Sony WH-1000XM6 review</a> </p></p> </div> <div class="pro-con"><div class="list-pros-wrapper"><h4 class="list-pros-label">Pros</h4><ul class="list-pros"><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>Class-leading noise cancellation</li><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>Excellent audio performance</li><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>Super lightweight and comfortable</li><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>Highly intuitive touch controls</li><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>They're foldable again</li></ul></div><div class="list-cons-wrapper"><h4 class="list-cons-label">Cons</h4><ul class="list-cons"><li class='list-item list-item-cons'>Price increase over previous model</li><li class='list-item list-item-cons'>Battery life is nothing special</li><li class='list-item list-item-cons'>Still not waterproof</li><li class='list-item list-item-cons'>Some may find them to be a tad bulky</li></ul></div></div> 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href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/HUAWEI-Open-Ear-Resistance-Earphones-Bluetooth/dp/B0DWXDQBLG/ref=sr_1_3?crid=D2IIQ76LRODE&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.41p6zrMkf-oZRaolFoGmj6sek1ElOWSeV4kgr3U3NTrCSLt2tHR4RGb5sizWgWeZsG4xdCU6vRp8QF5pRXimpV-em-6OuuG8RdVqVf-STrg8gDsjyt3V-1TadZvbhFnOobX1iVE47sk48eg5Ak0o5HZbf4ohJ8kh6S-dY4ItBX5pIVTK0VmHBwePAkLIPuQvU4VxWHyW_PyO1XY3roSLTqmWQM9qapmm8RB8avWhUqI.A3jwzAQCn2N44U1Dh7KGbEnMjL4aFGUhQdJ_9KsolT0&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=huawei%2Bfreearc&amp;qid=1794330152&amp;sprefix=Huawei%2BFreearc%2Caps%2C151&amp;sr=8-3&amp;th=1" data-model-name="Huawei FreeArc" data-model-brand="" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check="" style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HnqnfVgCe6sh5gp98KA5Mo.jpg" alt="Huawei Freearc Open-Ear Earbuds, Secure Fit and Comfort, Ip57 Water Resistance, Dynamic Bass, 28 Hours Playtime, Sports Earphones, Headset for Running Workout Driving, Ios &amp; Android, Bluetooth, Green" /></p></div></a> <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper"> <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper"> <div class='featured__brand'>Huawei</div> <div class="featured__title">FreeArc</div> </div> <div class="subtitle__description"> <p><p>Read our comprehensive <a href="https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/the-huawei-freearc-are-the-best-sounding-open-ear-headphones-ive-ever-tested-and-theyre-surprisingly-cheap">Huawei Freearc review</a></p></p> </div> </div> </div><p>So, what did you get? Feel free to drop me a comment. I'm TechRadar's Audio Editor, and I'm all ears… </p><p>Again, any of the headphones or earbuds above come with our recommendation, based on our thorough review process — I just want to help you narrow it down ahead of the busy sales extravaganza (and of course, the gift-giving season). </p> </article> ]]>