Home Reviews Headphones Over-ear headphones

Over-ear headphones reviews

235 articles

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

All280TypeOver-ear235 On-ear45PopularSennheiser19 Sony14 Focal9 Beyerdynamic8 Bose6

ReviewsBeats 360 are the Beats over-ear headphones I've always wanted, but they're no Studio Pro

7.3

Overall

These sweatproof over-ears have premium wireless features, but won't work over a cable.

Brady Snyder1d ago

TestedBattery9.6Comfort8Value6Connection5Portability7

ReviewsThe Nothing Headphone (1) Pro has features I wish every headphone had

8.4

Overall

Not all sequels hold up this well.

Christian Thomas2d ago

TestedANC8.7Battery9.6Comfort8Isolation7.8Value8

ReviewsWe benchmarked the revamped Sony WH-1000XM4C: Here's how the new hardware performs

8.2

Overall

Sometimes, older is better.

Christian Thomas2w ago

TestedANC8.7Battery9.5Comfort8.5Isolation7.3Value8.5

ReviewsTesting Sony’s WH-CH730N: What you actually get for under $200

7.8

Overall

Sony has another bargain champion on its hands.

Christian Thomas2w ago

TestedANC7.9Battery9.8Comfort8.5Isolation6.6Value8

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

Bose just made its QC Ultras harder to justify.

Dave Carr1mo 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 Snyder2mo ago

ReviewsSennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless review: Compelling value, practical design

8.6

Overall

The #buyitforlife crowd may want to pay attention

Christian Thomas4mo ago

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

Picked in: The best headphones in 2026: Lab-tested by expertsBest headphones for battery life

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 Thomas4mo ago

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

ReviewsSennheiser HD 480 PRO review

7.7

Overall

Comfortable headphones in every sense but price.

Harley Maranan5mo ago

TestedComfort9Isolation6.7Value8Connection7.5Portability6

ReviewsHeadphone design gets a radical rethink with the Grell OAE2

6.6

Overall

Weird headphones are good.

Christian Thomas5mo 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 Birney6mo ago

TestedANC8.5Battery9.9Comfort9Isolation7.5Value5

ReviewsNothing Headphone (1) review: Something different

8.1

Overall

Retro-tech aesthetics meet fun, modern features.

Adam Birney6mo ago

TestedANC8.5Battery9.7Comfort8Isolation7.6Value9

Picked in: Best headphones for running in 2026: Great sound with every strideBest over-ears · Best headphones for working out in 2026: Break a sweat with confidenceBest over-ears

Load more · page 2 of 20Everything on over-ear headphones: news, guides, deals and reviews →

More over-ear headphones coverage

Best ProductsIn over-ear headphones VersusIn over-ear headphones Guides & How-to'sIn over-ear headphones Features & OpinionsIn over-ear headphones NewsIn over-ear headphones