Headphones reviews 2024

EarFun's UBOOM X is a wireless outdoor speaker for pool and barbecue parties, with useful features such as hands-free calling, a latency-reduced video mode and an integrated power bank. Lighting effects and sound can also be customised via an app.

The Amazon Fire TV Soundbar 2.0 promises home cinema sound without breaking the bank, with a price tag of just under €140 and features such as DTS Virtual:X and Dolby Audio. But can the compact soundbar really deliver?

With the Model Two Digital, Tivoli Audio is launching a speaker that can be used in a variety of ways and that produces decent sound.

The Beats Pill is sturdy, runs for up to 24 hours and is a real eye-catcher, but it lacks a bit of sound.

Available in a choice of six colours, the Bang & Olufsen Beosound Explore is one of the more stylish mini speakers on the market.

The LG XBOOM XL9T shows what a party speaker needs besides excellent sound to make it a great party speaker.

With the XBOOM 360 DXO2T, LG offers the latest technology beautifully packaged, with good app integration and decent sound.

The LG XBOOM Go DXG2T Bluetooth speaker is so small, light and robust that it can be taken anywhere at any time.

The Soundcore 3 by Anker is an ultra-compact, waterproof Bluetooth speaker and delivers an impressive battery life of 24 hours. However, you shouldn't expect too much in terms of sound.

The LG XBOOM Go DXG8T delivers solid sound and a varied light show for medium-sized outdoor parties by the pool.