Loughborough Echo

HEADPHONES

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Best: Apple AirPods Pro

(£249 at apple.com/uk)

Probably my favourite new gadget of the year, literally the only thing I can complain about is the daft name.

Beyond that you have a superb fit, great sound, and exceptiona­l noise cancelling in a tiny package. The new AirPods are a lot less conspicuou­s than the regular version, and yet pack in so much more tech. And the new silicone tips come in three different sizes, so you’ll find a fit that’s great for you.

They are pricey, but the phrase “you get what you pay for” has never been more apt.

Honourable mention: Powerbeats Pro (£219.95 at beatsbydre.com/uk) Beats released some rather clunky-looking, but exceptiona­lly effective earbuds this year – and if you like to listen to music or podcasts while at the gym or out on a run, these are the ones for you.

The design means they stay in your ears whatever you do, and they’re light and comfortabl­e.

The charging case may be a little on the large side, but it gives the buds a charging boost that will give around 24-hours of listening time.

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Powerbeats Pro
Case study: Powerbeats Pro
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Sound choice: AirPods Pro

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