Stuff - UK (2019-12)

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Sony WF-1000XM3

£219 / stuff.tv/SonyWFXM3

The original WF-1000XMs had an easy job in the early days of

noise-cancelling in-ears, because there simply wasn’t much in

the way of competition. That’s all changed now – yet the way

the XM3s serve up sound quality as spectacular as this while

being truly wireless, while effectively cancelling background

noise and while remaining comfortable in the ears, is quite

something. So, just as it was with the original XMs, it’s job

done for Sony.

Sony WH-1000XM3

£249 / stuff.tv/SonyWHXM3

Sony’s WH-1000 series was already a top performer, and the

WH-1000XM3s make for an even more compelling package.

With Bluetooth wireless and great noise-cancellation, they’re

the ultimate public transport stress killer... well, aside from a

chauffeur or a lottery win that lets you retire. The leather pads

make them incredibly easy to wear, not unlike sitting in one of

those ultra-comfy leather chairs, and most importantly of all

the sound quality is fantastic.

Stuff says +++++

Outright winners on design, build, specifications and,

most importantly of all, performance

Stuff says +++++

Great wireless headphones with effective ANC and

a sound that nails just about everything

Cambridge Audio Melomania 1

+++++£120 / stuff.tv/Melomania1

These engaging buds are light yet robust,

affordable yet great-sounding.

Urbanista Seattle Wireless

+++++from £59 / stuff.tv/SeattleWireless

Bags of style and fantastic sound quality at

a throwaway price.

Beats Powerbeats Pro

+++++£220 / stuff.tv/PowerbeatsPro

It’s no longer all about the bass: these are the

best true wireless buds for iOS users.

Sennheiser Momentum 2.0

+++++from £219 / stuff.tv/Momentum2

Pricey but just about worth the outlay, the

Momentum 2.0s will have you smitten.

Stuff says +++++

As all-rounders these are hard to beat

Stuff says +++++

Superb all-rounders with great tone

Stuff says +++++

Some of the best noise-cancellers you can buy

Bose NCH 700

£350 / stuff.tv/BoseNCH700

You won’t find a better voice pickup system

than Bose’s, while the company’s already

exceptional noise-cancelling tech is now

even better. Other features, such as the

slick touch controls, are also winners.

RHA TrueConnect

£149 / stuff.tv/TrueConnect

The RHA TrueConnects seem to nail all the

important stuff. They sound fantastic, the

design is lovely, plus there’s waterproofing

to IPX5 and the Bluetooth 5.0 connection

is rock-solid.

B&O H9i

£329 / stuff.tv/H9i

Like all B&O products, these noise-cancelling

cans scream luxury... but they’re not just a

pretty face. There’s measured punch in the

low end and timing is spot-on, with a crisp

and expressive midrange.

Stuff says +++++

Ace design, sound and versatility

Libratone Track Air+

£171 / stuff.tv/TrackAirPlus

These distinctive wireless buds are

excellently designed and sweatproof,

provide up to 24 hours of battery life, offer

active noise-cancelling, and are neat in all

senses of the word.