The best headphones for every situation

There are genuinely thousands of different headphones, earphones, and earbuds out there to consider. That can seem like a great thing initially, but when you are faced with all those options, the prospect of picking the perfect set can be pretty daunting. 

All have the same idea at heart â€" to provide you with music without having to play it out loud for everyone to hear. But some achieve this result so much better than others. 

SEE ALSO: 8 of the best noise-cancelling headphones in the UK

Sure, you could always visit Amazon and buy the cheapest pair, but that's not always a great idea. There's also the issue of different headphones and earphones being good for all kinds of different purposes. Are you planning on listening at home? Taking them on your commute? Do you want to avoid lousy battery life? Go completely wireless? Read more...

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BEST ALL-ROUND

Bose QuietComfort 35 II

One of Bose's best creations yet, the second generation Quiet Comfort 35s offer a classy look and optimal noise cancellation.

• Battery life: 20 hours
• Colours: Black, silver
• Bluetooth range: 30 feet

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BEST FOR A TRULY WIRELESS EXPERIENCE

Bose SoundSport Free

Enjoy the liberating feeling of truly wireless earbuds that produce high-quality sound too.

• Battery life: 5 hours
• Colours : Black, midnight blue, bright orange
• Bluetooth range: 30 feet

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BEST FOR SOUND QUALITY

AKG N60NC

The noise cancellation isn't as impressive as some of the competition but the sound quality is seriously impressive.

• Battery life: 15-30 hours
• Colours: Black
• Bluetooth range: Wired

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BEST FOR CUSTOMISATION

Sennheiser PXC 550

Picky audiophiles will adore the customisable modes while frequent flyers will love the seamless connection, even in the air.

• Battery life: 20-30 hours
• Colours: Black
• Bluetooth range: 50 feet

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BEST LIGHTWEIGHT BLUETOOTH HEADPHONES

Plantronics BackBeat Fit 500

These are the headphones for you if you are sick of a heavy set weighing you down.

• Battery life: 18 hours
• Colours: Black, teal
• Bluetooth range: 33 feet

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BEST FOR LOOKING STYLISH

B&O Play Beoplay H4

You're not gonna want to take these to the gym, but if you're looking to turn heads and look fancy, snag these.

• Battery life: 19 hours
• Colours: Black, charcoal, sand, tangerine, vapour, violet
• Bluetooth range: 33 feet

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BEST FOR THE GYM

JLab Epic Air

Gym goers know the pain that is earbuds constantly falling out â€" these puppies will stay in while delivering exceptional volume.

• Battery life: 7 hours
• Colours: Black
• Bluetooth range: 30 feet

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BEST BUDGET HEADPHONES

Skullcandy Jib

If you are on a tight budget then these are some of the best value wireless earphones on the market.

• Battery life: 6 hours
• Colours: Black, blue, purple, red, white
• Bluetooth range: 6 feet

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BEST BUDGET TRIPLE DRIVER EARPHONES

1More Triple Driver

Triple driver earphones are a new form of technology that means better sound quality, while still managing to be snug in your ear.

• Battery life: N/A
• Colours: Black, silver, gold
• Bluetooth range: Wired

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BETS FOR RUNNERS

Urbanista Tokyo

The Urbanista Tokyo headphones combine music enjoyment and true wireless freedom.

• Battery life: 16 hours
• Colours: Black, white
• Bluetooth range: 800 feet

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