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

Audeze Maxwell 2 ANC

A strong score for the money. Prioritise good sale prices and reputable refurbished options. Target price: $313.

2 products selected

Gaming

Best value90mm Planar Magnetic

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

Critic score82

Value score100

Price$329

Release age3 months old

User score8.8

Best for

commutersfrequent flyersopen officeslow-latency gaming

Consensus

82/100

Release age

3 months old

Value score

100/100

Gaming

Best valueLow-latency wireless (2.4GHz dongle), Bluetooth 5.2, ANC, 40mm drivers

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

Critic score—

Value score100

Price$279

Release age4y 11m old

User score8

Best for

low-latency gamingvoice chatconsole setups

Consensus

90/100

Release age

4y 11m old

Value score

100/100