OK, so you've read our reviews: you know the headphones and earbuds we recommend. But how does that work for you — or indeed the person you're looking to buy for while the deals are dropping this Black Friday?

I've got you. I'm TechRadar's audio editor, and I've been doing this since 2019. I've just compiled a recommender in the form of a simple quiz that you can take (or casually ask them to take) to find out what I'd recommend.

Now, before you write in, you should be given options at various price points upon completion of the quiz (which literally takes 30 seconds), but just in case that doesn't happen, I'm listing every single product I picked within this headphone recommender, so you can read up on those too and add them to your list.

If you click through to the 'view details' tab, you'll even get a little bullet-point guide on each model before you shop the deals, too.

Take the quiz — find your next buds or cans

All of the headphones and earbuds explained

OK so you've got your top pick — or top picks. Now what?

Now, you read up on the specific model you've been recommended or the close contenders that, depending on your answers, I haven't recommended specifically for you (but do recommend, in this headphone-finder quiz).

Lastly, check out any deals already live, by clicking on the product. We got this, friend!

Technics EAH-AZ100 Wireless Earbuds

Read our full Technics EAH-AZ100 review

Apple AirPods Gen 5 with Wireless Charging

Read my in-depth AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging review

Shokz OpenFit Pro

Read our fully star-rated Shokz Openfit Pro review

JLab JBuds Mini ANC

Read our in-depth JLab JBuds Mini ANC experiential

Soundpeats H3

Read our full Soundpeats H3 review

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 5

Read our comprehensive Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 5 review

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen)

Read our fully star-rated Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (Gen 2) review

Apple AirPods Max 2

Read my full Apple AirPods Max 2 review

Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2

Read our in-depth Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 review

Sony WH-1000XM6

Read our in-depth Sony WH-1000XM6 review

Pros

  • Class-leading noise cancellation
  • Excellent audio performance
  • Super lightweight and comfortable
  • Highly intuitive touch controls
  • They're foldable again

Cons

  • Price increase over previous model
  • Battery life is nothing special
  • Still not waterproof
  • Some may find them to be a tad bulky

Nothing Headphone (a) Over Ear Wireless Active Noise Cancelling Headphones in pink on white background

 Nothing Headphone (a)

Read our full Nothing Headphone (a) review

CMF Headphone Pro

Read my comprehensive CMF Headphone Pro review

OneOdio Focus A6

Read our full OneOdio Focus A6 review

Technics EAH-A1000

Read my in-depth Technics EAH-A1000 review

Sonos Ace Ultra

Read our fully star-rated Sonos Ace Ultra review

Apple Airpods Pro 3

Read my in-depth AirPods Pro 3 review

Beats Powerbeats Pro 2

Read my comprehensive Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 review

Huawei FreeArc

Read our comprehensive Huawei Freearc review

So, what did you get? Feel free to drop me a comment. I'm TechRadar's Audio Editor, and I'm all ears…

Again, any of the headphones or earbuds above come with our recommendation, based on our thorough review process — I just want to help you narrow it down ahead of the busy sales extravaganza (and of course, the gift-giving season).