The Best Headphones 2026

1. Apple - AirPods Pro 2, Wireless Active Noise Cancelling Earbuds with Hearing Aid Feature - White

AirPods Pro 2 - featuring pro-level Active Noise Cancellation, Adaptive Audio, Transparency mode, Personalized Spatial Audio, and a breakthrough in hearing health with a scientifically validated Hearing Test, clinical-grade Hearing Aid capability, and active Hearing Protection.

2. Beats - Studio Pro - Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones - Black

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Feel every emotion with Beats Studio Pro’s immersive listening experience. A fully custom acoustic platform provides powerful, balanced sound. Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking delivers a 360 audio experience¹. When you want to silence distractions, Active Noise Cancelling adapts in real-time to neutralize the world around you. And when you want a more natural experience, Transparency mode seamlessly mixes the world outside with what you’re listening to. With up to 40 hours of battery life², enhanced Apple and Android compatibility³, and flexible connectivity, every aspect of these headphones has been reimagined to keep you connected to the emotion behind the music longer.

3. Beats - Studio Pro - Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones - Navy

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Feel every emotion with Beats Studio Pro’s immersive listening experience. A fully custom acoustic platform provides powerful, balanced sound. Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking delivers a 360 audio experience¹. When you want to silence distractions, Active Noise Cancelling adapts in real-time to neutralize the world around you. And when you want a more natural experience, Transparency mode seamlessly mixes the world outside with what you’re listening to. With up to 40 hours of battery life², enhanced Apple and Android compatibility³, and flexible connectivity, every aspect of these headphones has been reimagined to keep you connected to the emotion behind the music longer.

4. Beats - Studio Pro - Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones - Sandstone

Feel every emotion with Beats Studio Pro’s immersive listening experience. A fully custom acoustic platform provides powerful, balanced sound. Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking delivers a 360 audio experience¹. When you want to silence distractions, Active Noise Cancelling adapts in real-time to neutralize the world around you. And when you want a more natural experience, Transparency mode seamlessly mixes the world outside with what you’re listening to. With up to 40 hours of battery life², enhanced Apple and Android compatibility³, and flexible connectivity, every aspect of these headphones has been reimagined to keep you connected to the emotion behind the music longer.

5. Beats - Studio Pro - Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones - Deep Brown

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Feel every emotion with Beats Studio Pro’s immersive listening experience. A fully custom acoustic platform provides powerful, balanced sound. Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking delivers a 360 audio experience¹. When you want to silence distractions, Active Noise Cancelling adapts in real-time to neutralize the world around you. And when you want a more natural experience, Transparency mode seamlessly mixes the world outside with what you’re listening to. With up to 40 hours of battery life², enhanced Apple and Android compatibility³, and flexible connectivity, every aspect of these headphones has been reimagined to keep you connected to the emotion behind the music longer.

6. Apple - EarPods with Lightning Connector - White

Unlike traditional, circular earbuds, the design of the EarPods is defined by the geometry of the ear. Which makes them more comfortable for more people than any other earbud-style headphones. The speakers inside the EarPods have been engineered to maximize sound output and minimize sound loss, which means you get high-quality audio. The EarPods with Lightning Connector also include a built-in remote that lets you adjust the volume, control the playback of music and video, and answer or end calls with a pinch of the cord.

7. Beats - Studio Pro - Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones - Black & Gold

Feel every emotion with Beats Studio Pro’s immersive listening experience. A fully custom acoustic platform provides powerful, balanced sound. Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking delivers a 360 audio experience¹. When you want to silence distractions, Active Noise Cancelling adapts in real-time to neutralize the world around you. And when you want a more natural experience, Transparency mode seamlessly mixes the world outside with what you’re listening to. With up to 40 hours of battery life², enhanced Apple and Android compatibility³, and flexible connectivity, every aspect of these headphones has been reimagined to keep you connected to the emotion behind the music longer.

8. Apple - EarPods with 3.5mm Plug - White

Control media playback, adjust the volume and answer and end calls on your Apple iPod, iPhone or iPad with these Apple EarPods MD827LL/A, which feature an in-line remote and mic for ease of use.

9. Sony - ZX Series Wired On-Ear Headphones - Black

AUDIO-TECHNICA ATH-M30x On-Ear Headphones: 40mm drivers; sound isolation; circumaural design; collapsible design; contoured earcups; single-side cable exit

These Sony ZX Series MDRZX110/BLK headphones feature neodymium magnets and 30mm drivers for powerful, reinforced sound. Enjoy your favorite songs with lush bass response thanks to the Acoustic Bass Booster technology.

10. Sony - ZX Series Wired On-Ear Headphones - White

AUDIO-TECHNICA ATH-M30x On-Ear Headphones: 40mm drivers; sound isolation; circumaural design; collapsible design; contoured earcups; single-side cable exit

These Sony ZX Series MDRZX110/WHI headphones feature neodymium magnets and 30mm drivers for powerful, reinforced sound. Enjoy your favorite songs with lush bass response thanks to the Acoustic Bass Booster technology.