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The Best Headphones of 2024

…and, yes, I had to dig into 2023!

Mark Ellis
11 min readDec 10, 2024
Mark Ellis leaning over various over-ear headphones on a desk.
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This year hasn’t been a particularly big one for headphones. Looking back, I’ve only reviewed three of note — the Sonos Ace, Beats Solo 4, and Noble FoKus Apollo.

They’re an interesting bunch, though, and to make things even more interesting, I decided to dip into 2023 for further inspiration — mainly because I didn’t do a ‘best headphone round-up’ last year.

If you’re thinking about buying a pair of headphones for Christmas or just need to replace your daily drivers, I reckon I can help you spend your money wisely. The good news is that, unlike smartphones, headphones have a much longer shelf life, therefore the selection I’m about to place in front of you will offer several years of listening pleasure.

You just need to pick the right pair.

My favourite headphones of 2024

OneOdio Focus A5

$69.99/£59.99

OneOdio Focus A5 headphones
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Headphones are essential for a lot of us, but you don’t have to spend a fortune, thankfully. The OneOdio Focus A5 confirm this, thanks to a £59.99 price tag and…

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Mark Ellis
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