MONDAY, 11 MAY 2026

Our picks this evening

HOMCOM

£189.99

Worth reading

Bose wins on comfort and quiet, but the real value gap is the Sony XM4 and budget WH-CH720N.

Sennheiser wins on sound first; Sony and Nothing are the smarter alternatives if you want more ANC or less spend.

Sony’s WH-1000XM4 still wins on comfort, ANC, and folding travel design — and the price makes the case stronger.

A cheap no-drill AC for small rooms. Good value if you need cooling and dehumidifying, but 5000 BTU has hard limits.

Proper ANC, long battery life, and app control make the Q20i a no-brainer at £31.97 — unless you want cleaner sound or better calls.

Bose QuietComfort SC wins on comfort and ANC; Sony and JLab only beat it if you need more features or less cash.

Soundcore Space Q45 is the value ANC pick: strong isolation, huge battery life, and a fair price, with premium rivals still sounding better.

A solid small-room portable AC for less than perfection; the upgrade is quieter, faster, and pricier.