Compare headphones before you buy.

Line up review scores, value, release age, audio tech, and buyer fit across up to four products.

Best blended pick

Apple AirPods Pro 2

A strong score for the money. Prioritise good sale prices and reputable refurbished options. Target price: $237.

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Best valueH2 chip / Adaptive Audio / Spatial Audio / Bluetooth 5.3

A strong score for the money. Prioritise good sale prices and reputable refurbished options.

Critic score91

Value score100

Price$249

Release age2y 10m old

User score9.2

Best for

commutersfrequent flyersopen officespocket carry

Consensus

91/100

Release age

2y 10m old

Value score

100/100

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Best valueQN1 / LDAC

A strong score for the money. Prioritise good sale prices and reputable refurbished options.

Critic score89

Value score100

Price$278

Release age5y 11m old

User score8.7

Best for

commutersfrequent flyersopen officesAndroid hi-res listeners

Consensus

89/100

Release age

5y 11m old

Value score

100/100