Best productsThe best headphones in 2026: Lab-tested by experts
Wired or wireless, open or closed-back, on-ear or over-ear—we’ve tested it all.Adam Birney · 4mo ago
Headphones buying guides
8 articles
Our buying guides for headphones: a shortlist per use case, per budget, per type. Every pick is a set we've had in the lab.
Most picked right now
the products this page's guides keep converging onIn 6 guides
$398
- Best wireless — Best headphones in 2026
- Our pick — Best wireless headphones in 2026
- Our pick — Best over-ear headphones
- Best for most — Best noise canceling headphones
- Best alternative — Best noise canceling headphones for airplanes
- Pick #3 — Best Cyber Monday headphone deals
In 5 guides
$104.99
- Best under $100 — Best headphones in 2026
- Best budget pick — Best wireless headphones in 2026
- Budget pick — Best over-ear headphones
- Best value — Best noise canceling headphones for airplanes
- Pick #5 — Best Cyber Monday headphone deals
In 4 guides
$299.95
- Best noise cancelling headphones — Best headphones in 2026
- Best features — Best over-ear headphones
- Best features — Best noise canceling headphones
- Best for parents — Best noise canceling headphones for airplanes
In 4 guides
$429
- Pick #8 — Best over-ear headphones
- Best iOS pick — Best noise canceling headphones for airplanes
- Pick #2 — Best Cyber Monday headphone deals
- Noise canceling pick — Best headphones under $1000
In 4 guides
$449
- Best headphones for iPhone — Best headphones in 2026
- Best for iPhone — Best wireless headphones in 2026
- Best iOS pick — Best over-ear headphones
- iPhone pick — Best noise canceling headphones
In 3 guides
$449
- Best for travel — Best wireless headphones in 2026
- Runner-up — Best noise canceling headphones
- Best for most — Best noise canceling headphones for airplanes
Best productsThe best wireless headphones in 2026
We tested hundreds of wireless headphones to determine which is worth your money, including top picks for travel, gaming, and more.Chase Bernath · 4mo ago
Best productsBest over-ear headphones
Discover the best over-ear headphones for exceptional audio and isolation, based on our rigorous testing.Adam Birney · 4mo ago
Best productsBest noise canceling headphones
If you're trying to block out the noise, go with one of these.Christian Thomas · 4mo ago
Best productsBest noise canceling headphones for airplanes
Ensure you have a quiet flight ahead.Jasper Lastoria · 5mo ago
Treat your ears with major savings this festive season!Tom Triggs · 9mo ago
Best productsBest headphones under $1000
Big price, big soundAdam Molina · April 2, 2025
Best productsBest AirPods Max cases and covers
Keep your headphones protected and safe with any one of our the best AirPods Max cases you can buy.Lil Katz · March 20, 2025