TOP TENS IN-EARS
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HOT BUY
Sony WF-1000XM5
£259 /go.stuff.tv/WFXM5
The WF-1000XM5 in-ears are significantly smaller than the XM4s, which were themselves a whole lot more compact than their predecessors. And yet Sony has still squeezed even larger drivers inside each earbud, along with the firm’s best active noise-cancelling yet. The feature list is as extensive as ever, and they’re priced to compete with Bose’s best. Add in decent battery life and a strong app, and you won’t find anything more well-rounded for less.
Stuff says ★★★★★
Sony’s already fantastic flagship in-ears get even better ANC, a more comfy fit and simply stellar audio
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Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
£300 /go.stuff.tv/QCUltraBuds These buds don’t offer much of a design upgrade over their predecessors, but they deliver a fresh listening experience courtesy of Immersive Audio –and Bose hasn’t let its noise-cancelling standards slip.
Stuff says ★★★★★
Premium in-ears with world-beating ANC
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Beats Fit Pro
★★★★★ £199 /go.stuff.tv/FitPro
These Beats are excellent on many levels. Unless you really love the earhook design of the Powerbeats Pro, they’re definitely the best workout ’phones in the Apple/Beats range and rival any others at the price.
Stuff says
Good battery life, punchy sound, lock-tight fit
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Apple AirPods Pro with USB-C
★★★★★ £229 /go.stuff.tv/Pro2
Apple’s pricier in-ears sound superb, and now come with the bonus of USB-C.
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Jabra Elite 10
★★★★★ £230 /go.stuff.tv/Elite10
Really long-lasting buds, though you can get better audio and ANC for the cash.