BOSE SLEEPBUDS II

£229.95, bose.co.uk

The concept of ear buds worn specifically to help you sleep is sound, but it’s fair to say that Bose’s last try at the Sleepbuds didn’t go so well: battery inconsistencies meant they were discontinued far too early. Second time’s the charm here, then, and Bose hasn’t just fixed the power station with a new 10-hour NiMH battery and been done with it. It has refined the noise masking tech, which specifically aims to cover outside sound rather than cancelling it, something the company says is far better for sleep, and matched that with a proprietary ear tip which should stay secure through the night. There’s also a selection of pre-bedtime relaxation sounds to help you wind down. Note, though, that these buds work only with the Bose Sleep app – if you’d prefer to drift off with a podcast, look for something else.

T3 SAYS:

Restless nights begone!

TECH-O-METER MUZEN WILD MINI

$99 (around £77), muzenaudio.com

There’s something about the Muzen Wild Mini’s palm-sized design that just does it for us, whether it’s that gloriously tactile knurled volume knob, the deliberately exposed bolts holding its speaker firmly in place, or the military-style green case. This thing might not be sleek, but it’s certainly got that outdoors cool factor. IPX5 water resistant, with Bluetooth 5 streaming tech built in, it’s a great addition to a noisy hike, and it features a three-mode torch built in for emergencies. It’ll last, too, barking out six hours of audio through its customdesigned neodymium magnet speaker. There’s even a paracord lanyard included, both to keep this safely dangled from your bag as you trudge the trail, and giving you something with which to whip up a raft should that trail end.

T3 SAYS: It’s yet another Bluetooth speaker, sure, but somehow it’s got us listening.

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