Headphones reviews

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Every pair of headphones we've measured, scored out of 10 on the same rig. Newest first.

All231 Over-ear231 On-ear44 Gaming headsets178 Sennheiser21 Sony16 Turtle Beach16 Gaming14 Razer9

ReviewsI tested the Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) and they’re a legit upgrade

Bose just made its QC Ultras harder to justify.Dave Carr · 2w ago

TestedANC8.5Comfort9Isolation7.1Value7.5Connection9

Features & OpinionsI revisited Dyson's weird over-ear headphones, and they're actually an incredible value in 2026

I wouldn't pay for Apple, Sony, or Bose over-ears when this value option exists.Brady Snyder · 1mo ago

ReviewsSennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless review: Compelling value, practical design

8.6

Overall

The #buyitforlife crowd may want to pay attentionChristian Thomas · 3mo ago

TestedANC8.6Battery9.9Comfort8.5Isolation7.3Value8

ReviewsSony 1000X The Collexion review: A decade in the making

Overall

Sony celebrates ten years of WH-1000X-series headphones with a high-end release.Christian Thomas · 3mo ago

TestedANC8.6Battery9.5Comfort8.5Isolation7Value4.5

ReviewsSennheiser HD 480 PRO review

7.7

Overall

Comfortable headphones in every sense but price.Harley Maranan · 4mo ago

TestedComfort9Isolation6.7Value8Connection7.5Portability6

ReviewsHeadphone design gets a radical rethink with the Grell OAE2

6.6

Overall

Weird headphones are good.Christian Thomas · 5mo ago

TestedComfort7Isolation2Value6.5Connection7.5Portability5

Features & OpinionsThe Jabra Evolve3 85 is the work headset I'd actually want to wear outside the office too

7.8

Overall

The Jabra Evolve3 85 makes a case that your work headset and your everyday headphones should be the same pair.Adam Birney · 5mo ago

TestedANC8.5Battery9.9Comfort9Isolation7.5Value5

ReviewsNothing Headphone (1) review: Something different

8.1

Overall

Retro-tech aesthetics meet fun, modern features.Adam Birney · 5mo ago

TestedANC8.5Battery9.7Comfort8Isolation7.6Value9

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ReviewsBudget big-battery bass cannons: Nothing Headphone (a) review

8.1

Overall

Solid features and a ridiculous battery life make for a decent buy.Christian Thomas · 5mo ago

TestedANC8.3Battery9.9Comfort8Isolation7.6Value8

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ReviewsFocal Hadenys review

7.3

Overall

A well-built set of cans for the buyer who wants a long-term desk companion.Christian Thomas · 8mo ago

TestedComfort9.8Isolation2.8Value6.9Connection6.5Portability4.5

ReviewsSony WH-CH710N review

7.7

Overall

Active noise canceling on a budget, even if it's getting on in years.Adam Molina · 8mo ago

TestedBattery9.8Comfort8.4Isolation2.3Value7.7Connection7.5

ReviewsSony WH-1000XM6 review: It (mostly) delivers

8.3

Overall

Excellence isn't necessarily perfection.Christian Thomas · 9mo ago

TestedANC8.7Battery9.8Comfort8Isolation7.6Value6.5

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