On this page you’ll find the best headphones we’ve tested at HiFi magazine STEREO GUIDE. Discover the best in-ears, on-ears or over-ears with Bluetooth, ANC or True Wireless.
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The best in-ear headphones
Sennheiser CX Plus True Wireless review
The noise-canceling plus in silkiness for long listening sessions
Sennheiser’s CX Plus TWS is an affordable wireless in-ear with noise cancelling and voluminous, silky sound – absolutely long-lasting!
Final B-3 review
Warm audiophile sound like from really big hi-fi headphones
The Final B-3 is a natural to slightly warm-tuned in-ear, good for long and relaxed listening, especially on a high-voltage amp.
Panasonic RZ-S500W review
Traveler´s best choice thanks to excellent Noise cancellation
The True Wireless Panasonic RZ-S500W offer one of the best noise-cancelling systems on the market and offer an excellent sonic performance.
MIIEGO MiiBuds Play ANC in-ears review
Nordic combined: The Danish In-Ears for sports and outdoor activities
Review: You should remember this brand: With the TWS in-ears MIIEGO MiiBuds Play, a Danish sports specialist wants to make active people sit up and take notice.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro review
Get yourself some audiophile high tech for the ears!
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro is a sophisticated True Wireless In Ear with natural sound, effective noise-cancellation and great features.
Apple AirPods Pro 2 in test
The bar at a new height
More is not possible in the small Apple world: The new AirPods Pro 2 are the best in-ears for iPhone and co.
Libratone Air+ 3 review
Software update against warm sound – does it make these in-ears better?
We were able to review the Libratone Air+ 3 before and after the software update and hear how the new sound tuning affects the rating.
Sony WF-C710N with ANC review
Pink different: Better than the last generation?
The Sony WF-C710N Bluetooth earbuds offer good ANC and many functions. Real all-rounders in terms of sound, neither audiophile nor level miracle.
Sony WF-C700N with ANC review
Sony's bargain in-ear bluetooth headphone with ANC
The ergonomic Sony WF-C700N mini earbuds offer Active Noise Cancelling and many features at an affordable price. The sound is balanced, but not overly dynamic.
Yamaha TW-E7B TWS review
Classic hi-fi gear in a nutshell open for EQ tweaking
These NC TWS offer pretty extended dynamics, rich bass and natural NC. If you experience somewhat brittle mids: use the powerful in-app EQ.
OneOdio Focus A6 review: ANC headphones with Hi-Res Audio and 75 hours of battery life
The insider tip from the Far East
The OneOdio Focus A6 impresses with hybrid ANC up to -48 dB, Hi-Res Audio with LDAC, Bluetooth 6.0, dual pairing and up to 75 hours of battery life. All features at a glance.
JBL Club ONE review
Versatility meets retro design
JBL Club ONE is a versatile on-ear NC headphone with a retro design. It sounds just as good on a cable as it does with Bluetooth.
Valco VMK25 review
Finnish but not the end - the Valco story continues
Valco VMK25 had to face the comparison with the fabulous VMK20 in our review,. Is the new top model from the Finns worth the surcharge?
Sony WH-CH720N with ANC review
Mobile Bluetooth over-ear with app and ANC at an entry-level price
The Sony WH-CH720N over-ear headphones offer a lot of features including a very good app for very little money. There was light and shade in the test.
Valco VMK20 review
Finnish but not the end: Scandinavian design with biting humour
The brand name reminds of Finland’s biggest bust: Two jesters reanimate a brand with biting humour and bassloaded Valco VMK20 ANC headphones.
OneOdio Studio Max 1 review: DJ headphones with LDAC & 120 h battery life
What can the endurance runner do for disc jockeys?
The OneOdio Studio Max 1 combines LDAC streaming, 120 h battery and DJ functions. In the test, it shows strengths in terms of features – and weaknesses in terms of sound.
Mackie MC-40BT review
The Bluetooth headphone that holds the line
The professional brand delivers its first Bluetooth headphones, the Mackie MC-40BT. However, it is attracted to the cable in our review.
Sony WH-CH520 review
It's a Sony, but it's not expensive
The Sony WH-CH520 Bluetooth headphones offer long battery life and are as lightweight as they are affordable. However, it is only average in the sound check.
The best noise-cancelling headphones
Denon PerL TWS with ANC review
Denon breaks new ground with Bluetooth in-ear headphones
The Denon PerL has a sophisticated automatic calibration in its powerful, but in places cumbersome app. The test.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 review
Audiophile sound for every palate and decent noise-canceling
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 offer audiophile sound, perfect handling and a fine EQ to travelers. NC, however, is not as effective.
Bowers & Wilkins Pi5 S2 review
British Bluetooth In-Ear made for travelling
Bowers & Wilkins, as a traditional hi-fi manufacturer, entered the business with TWS, i.e. True Wireless Earbuds, relatively late. With the Pi5, however, it managed to place a successful model with a focus on very good sound and…
Sony LinkBuds S review
Featherweight functional wonder with crisp bass
In review: Sony LinkBuds S are world-record small and light, but filled to bursting with features. The highlight is the app.
Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 review
There is show business like no business!
The B&W combines noise-canceling with an effects-driven and impressively audiophile sound. But that doesn’t fit every genre of music.
Cambridge Melomania P100SE review
Here we go again: What can the Special Edition do better?
Cambridge Audio Melomania P100SE review – ANC headphones with high-res sound
Teufel Real Blue Pro review
Teufel's best - hellishly good?
The Teufel Real Blue Pro is the brand’s top earpiece. In return, it offers top ANC and an app. Whether this helps against Sony & Co. is clarified in the review.
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) review – more dynamics, better bass
Thumping bass and increased dynamics
The new Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen deliver powerful bass, improved head tracking and strong noise canceling. Voices sound rougher, but the app convinces with flexible ANC options and equalizer.
Apple AirPods Max review
The best headphones in the Apple world rely on realistic 3D sound
Apple AirPods Max combine perfect design with effective noise cancelling, self-measurement, 3D soundfield and excellent sound.
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 review
The Brits please the ear, please the eye
The Px8 is one of the finest Bluetooth headphones on the market and is particularly convincing in terms of wearing comfort, spaciousness and long-term suitability.