Whether you're looking for sleek AirPods or big over-ear models, these are the best headphones and earbuds we've tested, with advice for finding just the right pair for you.
These 'right ones' span many styles: in-ears, on-ears, over-ears; wired, wireless or true wireless; studio or sporty. So which type should you invest in? This is where we come in. Below is a quick checklist of what you should consider when shopping for a new pair, naturally followed by our top recommendations of the best headphones across the board and the cheapest prices on the internet.
Bose has long dominated the world of noise-cancelling headphones, with its QuietComfort line setting the bar for the industry for over 20 years. Apple and Sony have recently given Bose a run for its money with the AirPods Max and the WH-1000XM4, both of which offer their own excellent active noise cancellation (ANC) with arguably stronger audio quality
Transducers are hand selected for precise (1 dB) left / right matching tolerance insure exceptional accuracy and presentation of stereo spatial characteristics
150 ohm nominal impedance allows direct connection to home and mobile Hires audio devices. Contact pressure: 6.0 N - 1 N
Supplied with two connection cables: One with a 6.35 millimeter stereo plug, the other a 4.4 millimeter Pentaconn balanced stereo plug. Also included is a 6.35 millimeter to 3.5 millimeter adaptor. Connectivity Technology: Wired 6.35 millimeter / 4.4 millimeter Pentaconn
Frequency response 10 to 41,000 Hz ( 10 dB), Impedance 150 ohm
High-performance wireless Bluetooth headphones.
Designed for sound. Tuned for emotion.
The on-ear Jabra Elite 45h headphones deliver excellent wireless audio and a ton of useful features for just $99.
Sony's WH-1000XM5 headphones pair top-notch noise cancellation with class-leading audio quality in a comfortable, attractive design.
Magnificent Sound, engineered to perfection with the new Integrated Processor V1, Frequency Response - 4 Hz–40,000 Hz
Crystal clear hands-free calling with 4 beamforming microphones, precise voice pickup, and advanced audio signal processing.
Up to 30-hour battery life with quick charging (3 min charge for 3 hours of playback).Note:If you face issue in Bluetooth connectivity please turn off the Bluetooth function for a couple of minutes, then turn it back on
Anna
Great list of headphones! I've been thinking about getting the Bose QuietComfort 45 for a while now.
Max
@Anna, I have the Bose QuietComfort 45 and they're amazing! The noise cancellation is top-notch.
Anna
@Max, that's great to hear! Do you think they're comfortable to wear for long periods of time?
Max
@Anna, yes, definitely! I wear them on long flights and they're very comfortable.
Ella
I've been using the Sony WH-1000XM5 and I'm really happy with them. The sound quality is great.
Liam
@Ella, how does the noise cancellation compare to the Bose QuietComfort 45?
Ella
@Liam, I think the noise cancellation on the Sony headphones is just as good, if not better, than the Bose headphones.
Tom
Great article! I'm in the market for new headphones and this was really helpful.
Lena
@Tom, I was thinking the same thing! Which headphones are you considering?
Tom
@Lena, I'm really interested in the Bose QuietComfort 45. I've heard they have great noise cancelling.
Lena
@Tom, yeah the Bose ones seem great! I'm actually leaning towards the Sony WH-1000XM5 for their audio quality.