Headphones & headsets

Headphones are one of the most personal products you buy: fit, comfort and sound signature are subjective, and what is best for one person can be wrong for another. The market is also full of marketing around terms like ‘Hi-Res’, ‘studio sound’ and ‘adaptive noise cancelling’ that do not always say anything about how they sound or fit.

We try to cut through the noise by comparing specifications, microphone quality, battery life, software and owner reviews – and by clearly separating what is measurable from what is taste. For gaming headsets we pay special attention to comfort over long sessions, microphone and latency.

If possible, try headphones in a shop and make use of return rights. Our guides contain affiliate links.