Wireless headphones stories
Hands-on review: Apple AirPods Max 2 refined upgrade
Last week
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wearables
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digital entertainment
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headphones
Apple's premium over-ear headphones gain stronger noise cancellation, USB-C lossless audio and new smart features, but keep the same familiar design.
Apple unveils AirPods Max 2 with H2 chip & new audio tech
Last month
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wearables
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digital entertainment
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ai
Apple unveils AirPods Max 2 with H2 chip, improved noise cancellation, creative tools and Live Translation, starting at AUD $999 in Australia.
Exclusive: Edifier outlines next phase of global audio strategy
Tue, 10th Feb 2026
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gaming
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uc
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manufacturing
Edifier charts next phase of global audio push, targeting hybrid workers with HDMI eARC speakers, studio monitors and planar earbuds.
Apple unveils AirPods Pro 3 with heart sensor & live translation
Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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digital entertainment
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clean technologies
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apple
Apple launches AirPods Pro 3 at AUD $429, featuring advanced noise cancellation, heart rate sensor, and live translation across multiple languages.
Hands-on Review: JBL Sense Lite Headphones
Mon, 8th Sep 2025
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digital entertainment
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headphones
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wireless headphones
JBL's Sense Lite headphones offer lightweight, secure-fit earbuds with hooks, crystal-clear sound, and up to 32 hours battery life for just USD $149.99.
Hands-on Review: Suunto Wing 2 Headphones
Wed, 3rd Sep 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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headphones
The Suunto Wing 2 headphones offer a unique hooked design, 12-hour battery life, and LED safety lights, but are priced at an expensive NZD $349.
Hands-on Review: Sprout Harmonic 4.0 Bluetooth Headphones
Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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anc
Sprout Harmonic 4.0 Bluetooth Headphones offer rich sound, active noise-cancelling, and handy features like Duolink and a travel-friendly case.
Hands-on Review: JBL Tour One M3 Headphones
Mon, 28th Jul 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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headphones
The JBL Tour One M3 headphones, priced at NZD $569.99, offer superb 3D sound, 70-hour battery life, and versatile connectivity for serious audio fans.
Hands-on Review: JBL Tune Beam 2
Mon, 23rd Jun 2025
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digital entertainment
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bluetooth
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wireless headphones
JBL's Tune Beam 2 wireless earphones offer superb sound, comfort and up to 48 hours battery life, all for under NZD $170.
Hands-on Review: EPOS Adapt 660 perfect choice for modern professionals
Fri, 30th May 2025
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uc
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digital entertainment
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anc
The EPOS Adapt 660 USB-C offers modern professionals smart ANC, all-day comfort, and superb audio in a sleek, lightweight wireless headset ideal for work and play.
Hands-on Review: Poly Voyager Surround 80 headset brings clarity and comfort
Thu, 29th May 2025
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uc
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digital entertainment
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hybrid & remote work
The HP Poly Voyager Surround 80 headphones offer excellent call quality and comfort, making them ideal for hybrid workers needing reliable professional audio.
Hands-on Review: JBL Live Flex 3 TWS in ear headphones
Mon, 19th Aug 2024
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digital entertainment
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gadgets
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wireless headphones
JBL's Live Flex 3 TWS headphones offer stellar sound quality but fall short on comfort and noise-cancellation, making them a mixed bag.
Hands-on Review: TOZO OpenEgo True Wireless Open Ear Headphone
Wed, 8th May 2024
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digital entertainment
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headphones
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gadgets
The TOZO OpenEgo True Wireless Open Ear Headphone provides high sound quality and a unique LED digital display charging case at a highly affordable price, despite lacking noise-cancelling capabilities and fitting issues.
Dell's groundbreaking WL7024 headset revolutionises noise cancellation
Fri, 12th Apr 2024
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uc
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network infrastructure
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digital entertainment
Dell launches the world's 'most intelligent' wireless headset, the AI-driven Premier Wireless ANC Headset (WL7024), boasting AI noise cancellation, superior battery life, and ergonomic design.
Hands-on Review: JBL LIVE 770 NC noise-cancelling headphones
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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digital entertainment
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bluetooth
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gadgets
We at FutureFive NZ have been lucky enough to review the brand-new JBL LIVE 770 noise-cancelling headphones, which were released in January 2024. .
JBL New Zealand launches mid-range headphones with premium features
Mon, 22nd Jan 2024
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digital entertainment
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headphones
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wireless headphones
JBL New Zealand unveils the LIVE 770NC and 670NC, headphones boasting premium features like Adaptive Noise Cancelling and up to 65-hour battery life, all offered at a mid-range price.
Hands-on Review: JBL Tune 770NC
Thu, 30th Nov 2023
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digital entertainment
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headphones
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gadgets
With a lightweight foldable design and fantastic battery life, the JBL Tune 700NC are the ideal accessory for students or office workers who are after versatility when it comes to their choice of headphones.
Hands-on Review: TOZO OpenBuds
Mon, 13th Nov 2023
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digital entertainment
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bluetooth
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gadgets
TOZO OpenBuds review: affordable Bluetooth headphones with excellent sound quality and comfortable design. Just lacking noise-cancelling capabilities.
Hands-on Review: Soundpeats Runfree Sport Headphones and Air4 Wireless Earbuds
Fri, 29th Sep 2023
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digital entertainment
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headphones
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bluetooth
Soundpeats releases affordable AirPod-like earbuds, the Air4 Wireless Earbuds, for just $89.99 USD, providing a cheaper alternative for music lovers.
Hands-on Review: Huawei FreeBuds 5i
Wed, 19th Apr 2023
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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wireless headphones
A couple of years ago, we reviewed the FreeBuds 4i and were impressed by their comfortability and well-balanced audio. So, how does the newer model compare?.