Five of the best wireless earbuds: a guide for all budgets

Our pick of the Bluetooth earbuds out there, from Apple Airpods to Samsung Galaxy Buds and more

Earbuds are great for some personal listening in the office, on the commute or at the gym, but wires are a pain, and headphone sockets are disappearing from our smartphones.

Bluetooth earbuds have long been available with a wire between them that runs round the back of your neck, but that can be frustrating as it often gets caught on clothing. The next generation of truly wireless earbuds solves the problem by getting rid of the wires entirely.