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Apple AirPods

The amazing battery life, seamless connectivity and fantastic audio of the AirPods more than make up for Apple’s controversial ditching of the iPhone 7’s headphone jack. Touch controls on the earbuds themselves are smooth and intuitive and Siri is always on hand to line up your favourite tunes.

Jabra Elite Sport

Jabra’s wireless Elite Sports are secure, comfortable and waterproof for long sweaty gym sessions, while integrated heart rate monitoring analyses fitness to help you hit your goals. Audio clarity is impeccable too, whether you’re grinding out reps or taking advantage of the four-microphone technology on a phone call.

Sennheiser Momentum

Simple one-touch pairing and ten-hour battery life make the Momentums a great choice to fit and forget. Soft sheepskin nappa leather on the neckband keeps things comfortable, while precision-milled sound tunnels and impact-resistant polycarbonate components pair durability with precision audio.

Monster iSport Victory

Rugged construction, sweat-proofing and unshakable fit are order of the day for Monster’s sport-friendly buds. Audio is tuned to suit energetic, bass-heavy music for hardcore workouts and Sport mode gives your tunes an extra bump when it’s time for that last rep. Speedy pairing means the ‘phones are always ready to rock.

Bose QC 30

Best-in-class noise-cancelling technology is a standout feature of the QC 30s. Combined with ten hours of wireless connectivity per charge, comfortable buds and ergonomic neckband, and these ‘phones are ideal for travel. Rapid Bluetooth or NFC pairing and the inline remote puts convenience and control at your fingertips.