Independent reviews · No sponsored rankings Updated October 2026

26 reviewed

  1. Headphones · Sony

    WH-1000XM6

    Frequent flyers who want the best all-rounder

    93/100 $458.99
  2. Headphones · Sony

    WH-1000XM5

    Frequent travelers, office work, calls

    92/100 $329.99
  3. Headphones · Bose

    QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen)

    Long-haul travel and maximum quiet

    91/100 $449.00
  4. Headphones · Apple

    AirPods Pro 3

    iPhone users who want one do-it-all pair

    91/100 $249.00
  5. Headphones · Sennheiser

    HD 600

    Home listeners who want a proven reference sound

    90/100 $329.95
  6. Headphones · Sennheiser

    MOMENTUM 5 Wireless

    Sound-first listeners who hate charging

    89/100 $399.95
  7. Headphones · Bose

    QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen)

    Maximum noise cancellation in earbuds

    89/100 $299.00
  8. Headphones · Sony

    WF-1000XM6

    Android users focused on sound quality

    88/100 $329.99
  9. Headphones · Beyerdynamic

    DT 900 PRO X

    Home studio producers and critical listeners

    88/100 $279.99
  10. Headphones · Beats

    Powerbeats Pro 2

    Athletes who want ANC and heart rate tracking

    88/100 $199.95
  11. Headphones · Razer

    BlackShark V3 Pro

    Competitive PC and console players who want ANC

    87/100 $249.99
  12. Headphones · Apple

    AirPods Max 2

    Apple users who want the most premium build

    86/100 $474.99
  13. Headphones · Bose

    QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen)

    Comfort-first commuters

    86/100 $359.00
  14. Headphones · Samsung

    Galaxy Buds4 Pro

    Samsung Galaxy phone owners

    86/100 $249.99
  15. Headphones · Google

    Pixel Buds Pro 2

    Android owners who prioritize comfort

    85/100 $229.00
  16. Headphones · Sennheiser

    HD 550

    First-time open-back buyers on a moderate budget

    85/100 $199.99
  17. Headphones · Sony

    WH-CH730N

    Commuters on a mid-range budget

    84/100 $129.99
  18. Headphones · Shokz

    OpenRun Pro 2

    Road runners and cyclists who need to hear traffic

    84/100 $179.95
  19. Headphones · HyperX

    Cloud III S Wireless

    PC, PlayStation and Switch players on a mid-range budget

    83/100 $129.99
  20. Headphones · Soundcore

    Space One

    Budget ANC over-ears

    81/100 $99.99
  21. Headphones · Puro Sound Labs

    BT2200-Plus

    Older kids who travel or listen a lot

    80/100 $99.00
  22. Headphones · Soundcore

    P30i

    Budget ANC earbuds

    79/100 $49.99
  23. Headphones · Beats

    Powerbeats Fit

    Gym-goers who prefer small earbuds over ear hooks

    79/100 $169.95
  24. Headphones · ONANOFF

    BuddyPhones POP Fun

    Parents of young children on a budget

    77/100 $29.99
  25. Headphones · JLab

    GO Pop ANC

    Tight budgets that still want ANC

    75/100 $31.99
  26. Headphones · JLab

    GO Pop+

    Spare or gym earbuds on a tight budget

    70/100 $26.99