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PORTABLE HEADPHONES

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In-ears up to £250

SoundMagic E11C £40

Best wired in-ear headphones under £50, Awards 2021

The latest version of Soundmagic’s budget in-ears continues to impress with a full-bodied, energetic and informative sound.

In-line controls Yes Cable length 1.2m

Beyerdynamic Soul Byrd £69

April 2019

You’ll struggle to find a better pair of in-ear headphones costing less than £70 than these Beyerdynamics.

In-line controls Yes Cable length 1.2m

Klipsch T5M Wired £70

Best wired in-ear headphones £50-£100, Awards 2021

Not only do they have some of the most comfortable tips around, but these T5M Wireds also show a maturity that’s rare at this price.

In-line controls Yes Cable length 1.3m

Sennheiser Momentum M2 IEi £70

Best in-ears £50-£100, Awards 2017

You wouldn’t think anything so small could sound quite so good – not for just £70. But they are wonderfully smooth, expressive

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