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Hands-on review: Apple AirPods Max 2 refined upgrade

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Apple's premium over-ear headphones gain stronger noise cancellation, USB-C lossless audio and new smart features, but keep the same familiar design.
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Apple unveils AirPods Max 2 with H2 chip & new audio tech

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Apple unveils AirPods Max 2 with H2 chip, improved noise cancellation, creative tools and Live Translation, starting at AUD $999 in Australia.
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Exclusive: Edifier outlines next phase of global audio strategy

Tue, 10th Feb 2026
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Edifier charts next phase of global audio push, targeting hybrid workers with HDMI eARC speakers, studio monitors and planar earbuds.
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Apple unveils AirPods Pro 3 with heart sensor & live translation

Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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Apple launches AirPods Pro 3 at AUD $429, featuring advanced noise cancellation, heart rate sensor, and live translation across multiple languages.
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Hands-on Review: JBL Sense Lite Headphones

Mon, 8th Sep 2025
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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.
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Hands-on Review: Suunto Wing 2 Headphones

Wed, 3rd Sep 2025
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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.
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Hands-on Review: Sprout Harmonic 4.0 Bluetooth Headphones

Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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Sprout Harmonic 4.0 Bluetooth Headphones offer rich sound, active noise-cancelling, and handy features like Duolink and a travel-friendly case.
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Hands-on Review: JBL Tour One M3 Headphones

Mon, 28th Jul 2025
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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.
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Hands-on Review: JBL Tune Beam 2

Mon, 23rd Jun 2025
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JBL's Tune Beam 2 wireless earphones offer superb sound, comfort and up to 48 hours battery life, all for under NZD $170.
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Hands-on Review: EPOS Adapt 660 perfect choice for modern professionals

Fri, 30th May 2025
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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.
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Hands-on Review: Poly Voyager Surround 80 headset brings clarity and comfort

Thu, 29th May 2025
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The HP Poly Voyager Surround 80 headphones offer excellent call quality and comfort, making them ideal for hybrid workers needing reliable professional audio.
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Hands-on Review: JBL Live Flex 3 TWS in ear headphones

Mon, 19th Aug 2024
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JBL's Live Flex 3 TWS headphones offer stellar sound quality but fall short on comfort and noise-cancellation, making them a mixed bag.
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Hands-on Review: TOZO OpenEgo True Wireless Open Ear Headphone

Wed, 8th May 2024
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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.
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Dell's groundbreaking WL7024 headset revolutionises noise cancellation

Fri, 12th Apr 2024
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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.
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Hands-on Review: JBL LIVE 770 NC noise-cancelling headphones

Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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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. .
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JBL New Zealand launches mid-range headphones with premium features

Mon, 22nd Jan 2024
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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.
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Hands-on Review: JBL Tune 770NC

Thu, 30th Nov 2023
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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.
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Hands-on Review: TOZO OpenBuds

Mon, 13th Nov 2023
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TOZO OpenBuds review: affordable Bluetooth headphones with excellent sound quality and comfortable design. Just lacking noise-cancelling capabilities.
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Hands-on Review: Soundpeats Runfree Sport Headphones and Air4 Wireless Earbuds

Fri, 29th Sep 2023
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Soundpeats releases affordable AirPod-like earbuds, the Air4 Wireless Earbuds, for just $89.99 USD, providing a cheaper alternative for music lovers.
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Hands-on Review: Huawei FreeBuds 5i

Wed, 19th Apr 2023
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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?.