Official product image
Corner A
Beats Fit Pro
$199 · Apple H1 / ANC / Bluetooth 5.0
82
Value parityDeeper review basepocket carrycalls
Featured fight
Workout durability fight
VS
Official product image
Corner B
JBL Reflect Aero
$149 · ANC / Smart Ambient
84
Higher review scoreValue parityLower typical priceNewer release
Workout decision
Workout is close here: Beats Fit Pro edges it on the cleaner blended buying case, not a runaway score gap.
Current edge: Beats Fit Pro
Fight
Side-by-side matchups using current review and price context.
Best picks
Category leaders by review score, value and buyer fit.
Deal watch
See which headphones are fair at retail and which need a discount.
Fit advisor
Start with your listening use case, then compare the best matched headphones.
Compare
Line up scores, release age and value across up to four products.
Just reviewed
New & notable
Other
Panasonic RB-F10
Earbuds
Razer Hammerhead V3 HyperSpeed
Noise Cancelling
Sennheiser Momentum 5 Wireless
86
$399.99
Noise Cancelling
Sony 1000X The Collexion
88
$649.99
Gaming
Turtle Beach Stealth Pro II
81
$349.99
Noise Cancelling
Apple AirPods Max 2
83
$549
Audiophile
Meze 99 Classics (2nd Gen)
$349
Wireless
Sennheiser HDB 630
88
$499
Gaming
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless Gen 2
79
$199.99
Noise Cancelling
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen)
90
$449
Noise Cancelling
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones
86
$449
Earbuds
Apple AirPods Pro 3
88
$249
By Metascore
Top rated
Wireless
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e
94
$399
Gaming
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless
92
$349.99
Noise Cancelling
Sony WH-1000XM6
92
$458.00
Noise Cancelling
Apple AirPods Pro 2
91
$249
Noise Cancelling
Apple AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C)
91
$249
Noise Cancelling
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
91
$799
Budget
Nothing Ear (a)
91
$99
Earbuds
Sony WF-1000XM4
90
$199
Audiophile
Focal Bathys
90
$699
Noise Cancelling
Sony WH-1000XM5
90
$399
Earbuds
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3
89
$249.95
Price-to-performance
Best value
Noise Cancelling
Sony WH-1000XM4
89
$278
Noise Cancelling
Sonos Ace
89
$449
Noise Cancelling
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless
88
$349.95
Audiophile
Sennheiser HD 560S
88
$229
Noise Cancelling
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3
88
$479
Budget
Sony WF-C700N
88
$99.99
Earbuds
Sony WF-1000XM5
87
$299.99
Earbuds
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
87
$279.00
Noise Cancelling
Technics EAH-A800
87
$349
Studio
Beyerdynamic DT 700 PRO X
87
$299
Workout
Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2
86
$229
Workout
Shokz OpenRun Pro 2
86
$179
This week
Head-to-head
Wireless
FightSennheiser HDB 630 has the stronger blended case in this wireless matchup, mainly on newer feature runway.
Noise Cancelling
FightOfficial product image
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones
VSOfficial product image
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless
Noise Cancelling is close here: Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones edges it on newer feature runway, not a runaway score gap.
Audiophile
Fight
Focal Bathys has the stronger blended case in this audiophile matchup, mainly on stronger critic consensus.
Gaming
FightGaming is close here: HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless edges it on the cleaner blended buying case, not a runaway score gap.
Workout
FightWorkout is close here: Beats Fit Pro edges it on the cleaner blended buying case, not a runaway score gap.
Budget
FightNothing Ear (a) has the stronger blended case in this budget matchup, mainly on stronger critic consensus.
Earbuds
FightOfficial product image
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3
VSOfficial product image
Apple AirPods Pro 3
Earbuds is close here: Apple AirPods Pro 3 edges it on newer feature runway, not a runaway score gap.
Editorial
Buying guides
ANC guide
Best noise-cancelling headphones
Headphones ranked for active noise cancellation, comfort, travel features, call quality, and long-session listening.
Top pickSony WH-1000XM6
92
Earbuds guide
Best wireless earbuds
Earbuds ranked for pocketability, ANC, transparency, calls, app features, battery life, and fit security.
Top pickApple AirPods Pro 2
91
Listening guide
Best audiophile headphones
Open-back, planar, and hi-fi headphones ranked for tuning, detail, staging, comfort, and value.
Top pickFocal Bathys
90
Gaming guide
Best gaming headsets
Headsets ranked for wireless latency, mic quality, comfort, battery life, console support, and positional audio.
Top pickSteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless
92
Budget guide
Best headphones under $200
The strongest affordable headphones and earbuds, ranked by review score, practical usefulness, and value pressure.
Top pickSony WF-1000XM4
90
iPhone guide
Best headphones for iPhone users
AirPods and non-Apple alternatives ranked for iPhone pairing, ANC, calls, commuting, comfort, and value.
Top pickSennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3
89
Codec guide
Bluetooth codecs explained
A plain-English guide to SBC, AAC, aptX, LDAC, LC3, and why the best codec depends on both your headphones and your phone.
Top pickSony WF-1000XM4
90
Deal timing
Headphones to buy now or wait on
A practical buy, wait, or discount-only guide based on review consensus, release age, and target price.
Top pickSony 1000X The Collexion
88
Shop by category
Find your next pair
Scan the top picks in each category, then open one to see its full ranked list.
Cut the cord
Wireless
Wireless
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e
94
$399
Noise Cancelling
Sony WH-1000XM6
92
$458.00
Noise Cancelling
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
91
$799
Audiophile
Focal Bathys
90
$699
Noise Cancelling
Sony WH-1000XM5
90
$399
Noise Cancelling
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen)
90
$449
Noise Cancelling
Sony WH-1000XM4
89
$278
Noise Cancelling
Sonos Ace
89
$449
Silence the commute
Noise cancelling
Noise Cancelling
Sony WH-1000XM6
92
$458.00
Noise Cancelling
Apple AirPods Pro 2
91
$249
Noise Cancelling
Apple AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C)
91
$249
Noise Cancelling
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
91
$799
Noise Cancelling
Sony WH-1000XM5
90
$399
Noise Cancelling
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen)
90
$449
Noise Cancelling
Sony WH-1000XM4
89
$278
Noise Cancelling
Sonos Ace
89
$449
Pocket-sized
Earbuds
For critical listening
Audiophile
Low-latency headsets
Gaming
Gaming
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless
92
$349.99
Gaming
Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023)
84
$199.99
Gaming
HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless
84
$199.99
Gaming
Turtle Beach Stealth Pro
83
$329.99
Gaming
Audeze Maxwell
82
$329
Gaming
Turtle Beach Stealth Pro II
81
$349.99
Gaming
Sony INZONE H9 II
80
$350
Gaming
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless
80
$179.99
Sweat-ready
Workout
Most for your money
Budget
Headphone news
Latest headphone news
Top storyTrusted Reviews · 22h ago
The Beats 360 are the AirPods Max prototype we never got
With its 360 headphones, Beats has launched headphones that stand out from the rest, so why do they feel so familiar?
Read at Trusted Reviews
Tom's Guide · 22h ago
I tested Sony’s new $68 headphones and they prove that you don’t have to spend more money for better sound
The Sony WH-CH530 headphones are affordable, bright and make you want to listen all day. I put them to the test, and this budget pair has got it right.
Android Authority · 2d ago
The real reason your high-end Bluetooth headphones don’t sound as good as you’d expect
Bluetooth is squeezing your music. Here’s why Hi-Res audio needs smarter codecs.
SoundGuys · 3d ago
Best noise canceling earbuds 2026: The top ANC we’ve tested
We've tested over 100 noise canceling earbuds, and the most expensive options aren't always the best. Here are our top picks for every budget.
9to5Toys · 2d ago
This weekend’s best Apple deals: AirPods, Mac mini, MacBook Air and Mac Studio $200 off, Series 12, more
While the Prime Day pricing on AirPods Pro 3 has now jumped up a touch, we are still tracking some seriously notable offers on Apple gear this weekend. Alongside the $120 price drop on AirPods Max 2, we are also tracking up to $150 off the new M6 Mac mini and
What Hi-Fi? · 3d ago
Why I'm still blown away by this 100+ year-old wireless audio technology
Why hasn’t video killed the radio star?
Tom's Guide · 2d ago
I asked an audio engineer which earbuds he actually wears — and it’s not Apple, Bose or Sony
I asked a Knowles Audio engineer which earbuds he uses, and I have never felt more vindicated in my life. Everyone needs to know about these underdogs.
Demand signals
What buyers are checking, by category
🎧 Wireless
Open- 1
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e
$399 · review and store context · 1 stores
- 2
Apple AirPods Max
$549 · review and store context · 1 stores
- 3
Sennheiser HDB 630
$499 · review and store context · 1 stores
- 4
Sony WH-CH520
$59.99 · review and store context · 1 stores
- 5
Sennheiser Accentum Plus Wireless
$249.95 · review and store context · 1 stores
◐ Noise Cancelling
Open- 1
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless
$349.95 · review and store context · 1 stores
- 2
Sony WH-1000XM4
$278 · review and store context · 1 stores
- 3
Sony 1000X The Collexion
$649.99 · review and store context · 1 stores
- 4
Apple AirPods Pro 2
$249 · review and store context · 1 stores
- 5
Sony WH-1000XM6
$458.00 · review and store context · 1 stores
♬ Audiophile
Open⌁ Gaming
Open- 1
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless
$349.99 · review and store context · 1 stores
- 2
Audeze Maxwell
$329 · review and store context · 1 stores
- 3
Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023)
$199.99 · review and store context · 1 stores
- 4
HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless
$199.99 · review and store context · 1 stores
- 5
Turtle Beach Stealth Pro
$329.99 · review and store context · 1 stores
◈ Workout
Open- 1
Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2
$229 · review and store context · 1 stores
- 2
Beats Fit Pro
$199 · review and store context · 1 stores
- 3
Shokz OpenRun Pro 2
$179 · review and store context · 1 stores
- 4
Powerbeats Pro 2
$249 · review and store context · 1 stores
- 5
Jaybird Vista 2
$149 · review and store context · 1 stores
$ Budget
Open- 1
Nothing Ear (a)
$99 · review and store context · 1 stores
- 2
Sony WF-C700N
$99.99 · review and store context · 1 stores
- 3
Soundcore Space A40
$99.99 · review and store context · 1 stores
- 4
Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 NC
$99.99 · review and store context · 1 stores
- 5
Anker Soundcore Space One
$99 · review and store context · 1 stores
• Earbuds
Open- 1
Sony WF-1000XM4
$199 · review and store context · 1 stores
- 2
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3
$249.95 · review and store context · 1 stores
- 3
Sony WF-1000XM5
$299.99 · review and store context · 1 stores
- 4
Nothing Ear (2)
$149 · review and store context · 1 stores
- 5
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen)
$299 · review and store context · 1 stores
A demand proxy based on recent review activity, review score, and in-stock retailer availability; not a unit-sales ranking.
Review Radar network
Using Apple gear?
For AirPods, iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple accessory buying advice, visit Mac To iPhone.
Open Mac To iPhoneReview graph
Aggregated from audio specialists and major tech publications, weighted into a clean 100-point review score.
Elite
Strong
Mixed