Ranked by authentic reviews

The 16 best Headphones

Our top pick is Sony Sony WH-1000XM4 Black (9.1/10). Below, every pick is ranked using real reviews from Reddit, YouTube, and social media — not sponsored content.

1. 1Sony Sony WH-1000XM4 BlackTop-tier noise cancellation
   9.1
2. 2Sony Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless HeadphonesExceptional noise cancellation
   8.9
3. 3Sony Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless HeadphonesIndustry leading noise cancellation
   8.8
4. 4Focal Focal Bathys Wireless HeadphonesSuperior audio quality
   8.7
5. 5Bose Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700Exceptional noise cancellation
   8.5
6. 6Bowers & Wilkins Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 HeadphonesStellar sound quality
   8.4
7. 7Shokz Shokz OpenMove HeadphonesExcellent situational awareness
   8.2
8. 8Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise-Canceling HeadphonesSuperb noise cancellation
   8.2
9. 9Apple AirPods MaxExcellent noise cancellation
   8.2
10. 10Shokz OpenMove Shokz HeadphonesExcellent situational awareness
    7.8
11. 11Shokz OpenMove HeadphonesExcellent situational awareness
    7.8
12. 12AfterShokz AfterShokz OpenMove HeadphonesConvenient USB-C charging
    7.8
13. 13Realme Realme Techlife Studio H1 43db Anc Hi Res Audio 40mm Driver 70hrs Playback BluetoothExcellent sound quality
    7.8
14. 14AfterShokz OpenMove HeadphonesConvenient USB-C charging
    7.4
15. 15Creative Creative Outlier Free+ Wireless Bone Conduction HeadphonesAdjustable transducers
    7.2
16. 16Skullcandy Skullcandy Bluetooth Headphones Secure Fit MicrophoneBudget-friendly options
    6.5