Beyerdynamic Byron

£44 /stuff.tv/Byron

A strong argument for the idea that you don’t really need to spend more than £50 on earphones, the Byrons have a sound we defy you not to like. They’re not like the company’s studio headphones, designed for sound engineers looking for extreme accuracy – they’re for everyday folk – but these humble-looking buds do come with a shot of that special Beyer sauce. They’re some of the truest-sounding in-ears we’ve heard, with great midrange detail and good punch to the bass

Stuff says ★★★★★

Seriously classy in-ear headphones with the detail to outdo the competition

Sony WH-1000XM3

£330 /stuff.tv/SonyXM3

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 ★★★★★

Great wireless headphones with effective ANC and a sound that nails just about everything

SMARTWATCHES

Apple Watch Series 4

from £399 /stuff.tv/WatchS4

The Apple Watch Series 4 has everything going for it – the larger screen, improved processor and louder speaker mean it’s easier to actually do stuff on it than any previous Watch, and it has a load of health features that just aren’t on other wearables. Whether you’re navigating somewhere using Maps, going for a run without your phone, or just wanting to keep track of your activity during the day, this Apple Watch does a great job of handling all these things and more.

Stuff says ★★★★★

Best wearable ever: a sleek, sophisticated redesign of the previous generation with some hearty upgrades

FITNESS TRACKERS

Moov Now

£45 /stuff.tv/MoovNow

Slow and steady wins the race, and the Now has gone on to prove that with a marathon-like pace helping it finally make it to the top of this list. We’ve long considered this tracker a bargain, but further reductions have helped it enter the realm of ‘downright steal’. OK, so it doesn’t have a screen or smartphone skills, but with guided voice coaching, a six-month battery and solid waterproofing, it has everything you’d ever want in your perfect fitness tracker.

Stuff says ★★★★★

A bargain-tastic fitness band that does more than just track your steps