Buying lab

Compare headphones before you buy.

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

Best blended pick

Sony WH-1000XM4

Still credible, but only compelling with a meaningful discount or certified refurb pricing. Target price: $332.

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Noise Cancelling

Discount onlyLDAC / ANC

Still credible, but only compelling with a meaningful discount or certified refurb pricing.

Critic score79

Value signal100

Price$349

Release age5y 10m old

User score8.8

Best for

commutersfrequent flyersopen officesAndroid hi-res listeners

Consensus

79/100

Release age

5y 10m old

Value signal

100/100