The five best travel gadgets at IFA 2019
Europe’s biggest tech show in Berlin once again delivered the goods
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Headphones
REVIEWED: Audio Technica ATH-SR30BT headphones
With a 70-hour battery, these wireless headphones bring clarity on a long-haul trip (or two)
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Surge Mini true wireless earphones
Who needs Apple AirPods? A huge charging pod that can also refuel a phone helps these great value earbuds be
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REVIEWED: Libratone Q Adapt on-ear headphones
Wireless Bluetooth noise-cancelling for the half the price … and half the quality
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REVIEWED: JBL Tune600BTNC wireless noise-cancelling headphones
Incredibly affordable and surprisingly effective, these Bluetooth cans make a play for the economy cabin
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REVIEWED: Onkyo E700M earphones
These aluminium in-ears with microphone make a good value choice for trips, but don’t expect longevity
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REVIEWED: Kygo Life A9/600 BT wireless headphones
Great sound, a travel-friendly 320g design, and a 23-hours battery make these branded wireless cans fit for travel, but where’s
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REVIEWED: Sennheiser PXC 550 Travel headphones
These great-sounding noise-cancelling headphones boast a travel-friendly and prove comfy sleepwear on the long-haul
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REVIEWED: AfterShokz Trekz Air
These superbly designed bone conduction headphones improve on previous attempts, but still fail to muster enough volume for travel
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REVIEWED: Hooke Verse wireless Bluetooth headphones with binaural microphones
Hoping to catch the crest of the ‘social video’ phenomenon, this mobile 3D sound recording headset adds immersive audio perfect
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REVIEWED: AfterShockz Titanium headphones
By bypassing your ear drum to send music through your bones straight to the inner ear, these headphones have come
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Five waterproof MP3 players for hotel swimming pools
You just arrived after a red-eye flight. You need to move your body, but also your mind. These waterproof music
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REVIEWED: Philips BASS+ Over Ear SHB3175 headphones
Remarkably flexible and lightweight, these good value wireless cans perform well both at home and on the go
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REVIEWED: Sony MDR-1000X noise cancelling headphones
With some of the best wireless noise-cancelling tech around, these headphones are headed to a long-haul cabin near you
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REVIEWED: Sennheiser HD1 in-ear wireless headphones
‘True wireless’ earphones are fine for people who hate music. For longevity and a luscious leather finish, these wireless in-ears
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REVIEWED: Sennheiser HD4.50 BTNC headphones
Noise-cancelling is more affordable and more impressive than ever on these good value headphones
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PREVIEW: QuietOn active noise cancelling earplugs
CES 2017, Las Vegas: A unique concept from two ex-Nokia engineers in Finland is a boon for travellers trying to get some shut-eye
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REVIEWED: Sony NW-WS410 Series
This waterproof & dust-proof Walkman is as perfect for the hotel pool as it is for the hotel gym, but
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PREVIEWED: Ostry KL06 earphones
CE China, Shenzhen: With a rich sound and plenty of clarity, these titanium-covered in-ears impress
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PREVIEW: Cleer DU headphones
CE China, Shenzhen: These clever cans with a dual-driver system impress on sound quality
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REVIEWED: Red Fox EDGE headphones
Bluetooth, lightweight and waterproof, but these workout-proof cans ruin their chances by bringing Mini USB back from the dead
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REVIEWED: Philips Fidelio M2L headphones
Apple Lighting replaces a stereo jack on these 24-bit headphones, but hi-res music is a challenge and they grip too
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REVIEWED: Philips Fidelio NC1 noise-cancelling headphones
Foldable, 190g Active Noise Cancellation and great sonics makes these great for travel
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REVIEWED: Woojer wearable subwoofer
Matchbox-sized boom for your belt, but ‘portable augmented reality’ a high priority?
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REVIEWED: Parrot Zik 2.0 noise-cancelling headphones
These super-light noise-cancellers prove a high-end treat for travellers
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PREVIEWED: Bang & Olufsen H8 active noise-cancelling headphones
CES 2015, Las Vegas: Danish luxury brand unveils 256g wireless headphones ideal for travelling light
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REVIEWED: NHT SuperBud earphones
Great value earphones with audiophile quality and a travel-friendly design
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REVIEWED: Plantronics BackBeat PRO noise-cancelling headphones
Bulky, but with Bluetooth, these in-flight cans are sonically superb
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REVIEWED: Ferrai by Logic3 R300 noise-cancelling headphones
Business Class-grade noise-cancelling, but little else from these heavyweight headphones
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REVIEWED: Onkyo ES-FC300 headphones
Colourful over-the-head ‘phones prove comfy and sonically spectacular
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REVIEWED: Bose QuietComfort QC20 & QC20i acoustic noise cancelling earphones
Silence at 40,000ft? These tiny and very comfy earphones are a business travellers’ sweet dreams come true
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REVIEWED: Cambridge Audio DacMagic XS headphone amp for laptops
Our eyes and ears are opened to just how bad music from a laptop is; welcome to warm hi-fi sound from this match-box sized gadget
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REVIEWED: Bose QuietComfort 15 active noise-cancelling headphones
They’re quiet and they’re comfortable, but make sure you take spare batteries
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How to buy noise cancelling headphones
Hate engine and cabin noise? Designed for pilots, these clever cans are quietly moving down the aisles
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