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Headphones and earbuds chosen on noise cancelling, comfort, battery and call quality, with honest notes on which phone ecosystem each one favors.

ACurated by AlexUpdated How we choose

Every pick at a glance

GuideBest overallBudget / valuePremium / alternative
Noise-cancelling headphonesSony WH-1000XM6Soundcore Space OneBose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen)
Wireless earbudsSony WF-1000XM6Soundcore P40iApple AirPods Pro 3

Guides

gray and brown corded headphones
Best overall: Sony WH-1000XM6

The best noise-cancelling headphones

Sony’s XM6 for most people, Bose for comfort, and a budget pair that punches far above its price.

pair of Bluetooth earphones beside phone
Best overall: Sony WF-1000XM6

The best wireless earbuds

Pick by phone: Sony for everyone, AirPods Pro 3 for iPhone, Soundcore for budgets.