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

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ReviewsYou don’t need Sonos speakers to enjoy the Ace Ultra, just $450

7.9

Overall

Sonos didn’t reinvent its flagship headphones, but the Ace Ultra bring some meaningful upgrades to an already premium package.

Dave Carr2d ago

TestedANC8.8Battery9.5Comfort8Isolation6.9Value6.5

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 Snyder5d 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 Thomas6d 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 Thomas3w 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

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