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
12 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 over-ear headphones
- Best for most — Best noise canceling headphones
- Our pick — Best noise canceling headphones for work
- Best alternative — Best noise canceling headphones for airplanes
- Pick #3 — Best Cyber Monday headphone deals
In 6 guides
$229.99
- Battery life pick — Best over-ear headphones
- Value pick — Best noise canceling headphones for work
- Sound pick — Best noise canceling headphones for airplanes
- Pick #1 — Best Cyber Monday headphone deals
- Best for most pick — Best Prime Day deals
- Our pick — Best Sennheiser headphones
In 5 guides
$324.99
- Best alternative — Best over-ear headphones
- Pick #4 — Best Cyber Monday headphone deals
- Best ANC headphones — Best Prime Day deals
- Pick #6 — Best headphones under $1000
- Best headphones — SoundGuys' favorite audio products of 2023
In 4 guides
$104.99
- Best under $100 — Best 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
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 work
Too much noise at work? Not anymore!Adam Birney · 4mo ago
Best productsBest noise canceling headphones for airplanes
Ensure you have a quiet flight ahead.Jasper Lastoria · 5mo ago
The best headphones for recording, mixing, and more. Chase Bernath · 7mo ago
Treat your ears with major savings this festive season!Tom Triggs · 9mo ago
Best productsBest Prime Day deals: Headphones
Don't waste your time hunting, we've done the hard part for you.Christian Thomas · 11mo ago
Best productsBest Sennheiser headphones
When it comes to fidelity, Sennheiser knows what’s up.Lil Katz · July 2, 2025
Best productsBest headphones under $1000
Big price, big soundAdam Molina · April 2, 2025
Best productsBest open back headphones
Let your ears catch a breeze.Jasper Lastoria · February 7, 2025
Features & OpinionsSoundGuys' favorite audio products of 2023
The year is almost over, so what were our favorite products?Christian Thomas · December 29, 2023