Best Headphones & Earbuds

#81 Sony WF-1000XM5 Earbuds
4.0

Choose the Sony WF-1000XM5 if you want premium ANC, strong sound, deep app control and long battery life. Skip them if fit sensitivity, tap-heavy controls, Apple ecosystem features, or call...

Pros: Active noise cancellation, Sound quality

Cons: Eartips fit, Touch control responsiveness

#82 OnePlus Buds 3
4.0

Best for strong value, punchy bass, comfort, calls, app controls, and Android-friendly features. Skip them if you need class-leading ANC, wireless charging, neutral tuning, or the longest real-world battery life.

Pros: Sound quality, Active noise cancellation

Cons: Charging

#83 Shokz OpenFit Pro
4.0

Best for premium open-ear sound, secure workout fit, long battery life, and awareness with useful noise reduction. Skip it for full ANC, frequent flights, guaranteed all-day comfort, or the strongest...

Pros: Sound quality, Comfort during long use

Cons: Value for money, Volume output

#84 CMF Headphone Pro
4.0

Best for exceptional value, very long battery life, comfortable pads, tactile controls, and lively sound that improves with tuning. Skip it if you need flagship ANC, compact folding, strong water...

Pros: Sound quality, Active noise cancellation

Cons: Treble clarity, Equalizer customization

#85 Audeze Maxwell
4.0

Best for audiophile-grade wireless gaming sound, marathon battery life, and strong mic noise filtering. Skip it if you need ANC, light travel headphones, polished software, or top-tier competitive footstep precision.

Pros: Sound quality, Battery

Cons: Headband adjustability, Weight comfort

#86 Nothing Headphone (a)
4.0

Best for class-leading battery life, superb physical controls, deep EQ customization, and unusually strong value around $200. Skip it if you need flagship ANC, neutral stock tuning, automatic wear pause,...

Pros: Battery, Active noise cancellation

Cons: Bass performance, Carry case quality

#87 Razer BlackShark V3 X HyperSpeed
4.0

Best for long battery life, lightweight comfort, low-latency wireless, and strong value around the budget tier. Skip it if you need polished plug-and-play software, reliable ANC, premium music tuning, or...

Pros: Overall satisfaction, Sound quality

Cons: Software/setup simplicity, Clamping force comfort

#88 Sony Inzone E9
4.0

Choose it if competitive shooters are your priority and you want precise positional cues, strong passive isolation, and long-session comfort. Skip it if you need a built-in mic or want...

Pros: Overall satisfaction, Sound quality

Cons: Bass performance, Treble clarity

#89 Bose QuietComfort (2nd Gen)
4.0

Choose these for excellent ANC, lightweight comfort, easy physical controls and strong everyday sound. Skip them at full price if you want premium materials, marathon battery life, advanced wireless codecs...

Pros: Overall recommendation, Active noise cancellation

Cons: Battery, Equalizer customization

#90 FiiO FT13
4.0

Choose the FT13 for premium build, superb accessories, hard-hitting bass, and an unusually spacious closed-back presentation. Skip it if you are treble-sensitive, want neutral mids, or have a smaller head...

Pros: Bass performance, Comfort during long use

Cons: Treble clarity, Midrange clarity

#91 Audio-Technica ATH-R70XA Headphones
4.0

Choose the ATH-R70xa for airy, detailed open-back sound, mixing clarity, and featherweight comfort. Skip it if you need isolation, public-use headphones, strong sub-bass without EQ, or a rugged premium build.

Pros: Sound quality, Overall recommendation

Cons: Cable quality, Volume output

#92 Fractal Design Scape Headset
4.0

Choose the Scape for refined design, excellent balanced sound, flexible EQ, and a magnetic dock that makes charging effortless. Skip it if you need Xbox support, ANC, strong sidetone, simultaneous...

Pros: Included stand quality, Overall satisfaction

Cons: Active noise cancellation, Volume output

#93 Sonos Ace Wireless Over-Ear Headphones
4.0

Choose Sonos Ace for plush comfort, strong ANC, premium design and cinematic Sonos soundbar listening. Skip if you need class-leading value, deeper EQ, flawless app behavior or full Sonos Wi-Fi...

Pros: Overall recommendation, Comfort during long use

Cons: Ecosystem integration, Equalizer customization

#94 RIG R5 Spear MAX HD
4.0

Best for crisp wired gaming audio, comfort, and modular hardware. Skip it if you need wireless freedom, active noise cancellation, consistently strong mic cleanup, or stronger value under $150.

Pros: Sound quality, Value for money

Cons: Button control usability, Dongle

#95 Edifier NeoBuds Planar Earbuds
4.0

Choose these for detailed, airy sound, broad codec support, comfort, and solid ANC. Skip them if you need heavy bass, top-tier battery life, natural transparency, or obvious value at $300.

Pros: Sound quality, Bass performance

Cons: Value for money, Equalizer customization

#96 Bose QuietComfort Ultra Wireless Headphones
4.0

Choose the Bose QC Ultra if elite ANC, all-day comfort, rich sound, and travel-ready foldability matter most. Skip it if you need long battery life, USB-C audio, neutral bass, or...

Pros: Active noise cancellation, Sound quality

Cons: Battery, Immersive audio quality

#97 Nothing Ear (3a)
4.0

Choose these for bold styling, strong bass, comfortable everyday listening, and unusually flexible EQ at $99. Skip them if you want balanced sound without adjustments, top-tier cancellation, wireless charging, or...

Pros: Overall satisfaction, Value for money

Cons: AI transcription and summaries, Spatial audio

#98 Apple AirPods Pro 3 Wireless Earbuds
4.0

Choose AirPods Pro 3 for class-leading ANC, natural transparency, strong Apple integration, and better per-charge battery. Skip them if you use Android, need EQ or lossless codecs, or already love...

Pros: Active noise cancellation, Sound quality

Cons: Android compatibility, Carry case quality

#99 Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max
4.0

Choose the Liberty 5 Pro Max for standout call quality, strong ANC, secure fit, and meeting transcription in the case. Skip it if you want neutral audiophile sound, tiny pockets,...

Pros: Overall satisfaction, Active noise cancellation

Cons: Value for money, AI transcription and summaries

#100 Soundcore Anker Space 2 Pro
4.0

Choose for clear calls, comfortable workdays, and strong noise cancellation. Skip if you want neutral sound without EQ, dependable AI assistance, or a hard case included as standard.

Pros: Active noise cancellation, Sound quality

Cons: Carry case quality, Included accessories

#101 Nothing Headphone (1)
4.0

Best for bold design, tactile controls, long battery life, strong app EQ, and good value. Skip it if you want class-leading sound, ANC, comfort, or a compact travel case.

Pros: Sound quality, Battery

Cons: Weight comfort, Soundstage width

#102 EarFun Air Pro 4 Plus
3.9

Choose these for near-flagship sound, long battery life, deep customization and exceptional value. Skip them if your priority is class-leading ANC, the most natural transparency, or dependable calls in heavy...

Pros: Value for money, Sound quality

Cons: Lossless audio support, Microphone noise reduction

#103 Marshall Major V
3.9

Best for huge battery life, compact retro style, physical controls, and casual listening. Skip them if you need ANC, a carry case, water resistance, or consistently neutral audiophile sound.

Pros: Battery, Overall recommendation

Cons: Active noise cancellation, Noise isolation (passive)

#104 Sennheiser IE 200 Wired Earbuds
3.9

Choose the IE 200 for balanced wired sound, comfort, and strong separation at an approachable price. Skip it if you need wireless convenience, call mic, onboard controls, big bass, or...

Pros: Sound quality, Value for money

Cons: Cable quality, Integrated microphone

#105 Audio-Technica ATH-CKS50TW Earbuds
3.9

Choose the ATH-CKS50TW if long battery life, bass-forward sound, app EQ and reliable multipoint matter most. Skip it if you want pocketable cases, elite ANC, sleek design, wear detection, or...

Pros: Battery, Bass performance

Cons: Button control usability, Active noise cancellation

#106 Beyerdynamic Aventho 300 Wireless Headphones
3.9

Choose the Aventho 300 if you want long battery life, premium build, strong connectivity, and spacious, bass-forward sound. Skip it if you need class-leading ANC, lighter all-day comfort, or neutral...

Pros: Bass performance, Sound quality

Cons: Active noise cancellation, Comfort during long use

#107 Sony Inzone H6 Air
3.9

Best for lightweight comfort, spacious open-back sound, and a strong boom mic. Skip it if you need isolation, wireless freedom, richer software, or quiet listening around others.

Pros: Sound quality, Microphone

Cons: Microphone noise reduction, Spatial audio

#108 ASUS ROG Kithara
3.9

Choose the Kithara for exceptional wired clarity, separation, and long-session comfort in a quiet room. Skip it if you need wireless freedom, isolation, reliable Xbox mic support, strong stock sub-bass,...

Pros: Overall satisfaction, Sound quality

Cons: Microphone, Headband adjustability

#109 Shokz OpenDots 2
3.9

Best for all-day open-ear comfort, stable workouts, strong sound, and awareness. Skip them if you need ANC, sealed-bud bass, flawless controls, low video latency, or the cheapest clip-on option.

Pros: Overall satisfaction, Sound quality

Cons: Value for money, Noise isolation (passive)

#110 Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro Earbuds
3.9

Choose the Galaxy Buds3 Pro if you use Samsung and want lively sound, strong calls, useful EQ and good everyday ANC. Skip them if you need best-in-class ANC, long battery...

Pros: Sound quality, Active noise cancellation

Cons: Multi-platform compatibility, Carry case quality

#111 Sony WF-C710N Earbuds
3.9

Choose the Sony WF-C710N if you want strong budget ANC, punchy bass, long comfort and solid battery life. Skip them if you need LDAC/aptX, premium case materials, secure workout fit,...

Pros: Value for money, Sound quality

Cons: Codec support, LDAC

#112 Turtle Beach Atlas Air Wireless Gaming Headset
3.9

Best for airy open-back sound, elite comfort, strong mic quality, and long battery life. Skip it if you need isolation, deep bass, Xbox wireless, simultaneous Bluetooth, or polished software.

Pros: Comfort during long use, Sound quality

Cons: App, Bass performance

#113 Razer Barracuda X
3.9

Best for light comfort, strong value, flexible multi-platform audio, and long battery life. Skip it if you need native Xbox wireless, ANC, pristine mic quality, or dislike dongle/app compromises.

Pros: Sound quality, Microphone

Cons: Dongle, Equalizer customization

#114 Sony WF-C510 Earbuds
3.9

Choose the Sony WF-C510 if you want cheap, comfortable earbuds with clear sound, long in-bud battery life, strong passive isolation, and multipoint. Skip them if you need ANC, strong call...

Pros: Value for money, Sound quality

Cons: Active noise cancellation, Codec support

#115 SonoFlow SE HQ31 Wireless Headphones
3.9

Choose the SonoFlow SE HQ31 if you want very long battery life, effective ANC, LDAC and strong value on a budget. Skip it if clamp comfort, polished controls, reliable app...

Pros: Battery, Sound quality

Cons: Midrange clarity, Button control usability

#116 Soundcore Anker Space One
3.9

Choose these for comfortable everyday ANC, long battery life, and flexible sound tuning. Skip them if you prioritize precise stock sound, dependable noisy calls, or sturdy travel protection.

Pros: Comfort during long use, Overall recommendation

Cons: Bass performance, Build quality

#117 Shokz OpenSwim Pro
3.9

Choose the OpenSwim Pro if you regularly swim and want one open-ear headset for pool and outdoor workouts. Skip it if you need strong bass, quiet commuting, or effortless streaming...

Pros: Sound quality, Comfort during long use

Cons: Bass performance, Cable quality

#118 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
3.9

Choose the Arctis Nova 1 for a comfortable, affordable wired headset with strong plug-and-play gaming basics. Skip it if you need wireless, deeper bass, stronger noise isolation, or full software...

Pros: Value for money, Sound quality

Cons: Bass performance, Clamping force comfort

#119 Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen)
3.9

Choose these if you want class-leading ANC, rich sound, secure comfort, and improved calls in premium earbuds. Skip them if you need longer battery life, a smaller fit/case, stronger EQ...

Pros: Active noise cancellation, Sound quality

Cons: Value for money, Battery

#120 Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE Earbuds
3.9

Choose the Galaxy Buds 3 FE for strong Samsung-focused sound, ANC, fit, and value. Skip them if you need iPhone-friendly controls, true multipoint, wireless charging, or the longest battery life.

Pros: Value for money, Active noise cancellation

Cons: Multipoint connectivity reliability, Charging