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44 publishedThe 5 Best Headphones Under $100
Five JLab, Audio-Technica, KVIDIO, Razer and Ozeino headphones for commuting, wired desks and gaming.
The 5 Best Headphones under $200 for Different Listeners
Five Audio-Technica, JBL, Soundcore, Sony and JLab headphones for wired listening, recording or noisy commutes.
The 5 Best Noise-Canceling Earbuds for Different Ears
Five Soundcore, JBL and TOZO earbuds for compact commuting, low-cost ANC, travel extras or different fits.
The 5 Best Earbuds for Small Ears
Five earbuds for smaller ears, comparing open clips, secure sport hooks and compact in-ear shells by comfort and isolation.
The 5 Best Headphones for Music
Five affordable music headphones for over-ear comfort, wired USB-C, commuting and tiny wireless cases.
The 5 Best Headphones for Bass Lovers
Five Skullcandy, CMF, JBL and Bose headphones for tactile bass, adjustable tuning, commuting or comfort.
The 5 Best Earbuds for Bass
Five earbuds for bass, chosen for clear sound, secure everyday comfort and dependable battery life.
The 5 Best Audiophile Headphones for Different Rooms
Five HIFIMAN, Philips, beyerdynamic, Audio-Technica and Sennheiser headphones for open or closed listening.
The 5 Best Earbuds for PC Gaming and Clear Connections
Five KZ, Linsoul, FEDIKER and wired gaming earbuds for desk microphones, voice chat and receiver-based play.
The 5 Best Earbuds for Calls
Five earbuds for calls, chosen for clear capture, reliable everyday control and more polished video and calls.
The 5 Best Budget Earbuds for Different Workdays
Five TOZO, Soundcore and JBL earbuds for quiet desks, commutes, calls and a better personal fit.
The 5 Best Headphones for Different Listening Habits
Five Soundcore, Audio-Technica, Sony, Skullcandy and TOZO headphones for commuting, wired desks or a spare.
The 5 Best Earbuds for Noise Cancellation
Five noise-cancelling earbuds, led by Apple AirPods Pro 3 and Soundcore P30i by Anker, selected for ANC, seal and comfort.
The 5 Best Wired Earbuds for Curious Audiophiles
Five Meze, KZ, FiiO and CCA wired IEMs for USB-C phones, detachable cables or a lower-cost fit trial.
The 5 Best Headphones for Noise Cancelling
Five noise-cancelling over-ear headphones, compared by ANC, comfort, battery life, connectivity and price.
The 5 Best Earbuds for Working Out
Five workout earbuds, led by TOZO T10 Wireless Earbuds and Wireless Earbuds for Small, selected for fit, sweat resistance and controls.
The 5 Best Headphones for PC Gaming
Five PC gaming headsets for budget wireless chat, receiver-based play, multiple devices and simple wired use.
The 5 Best Noise-Canceling Headphones for Different Commutes
Five Bose, JLab, Soundcore and Skullcandy headphones for premium travel, daily commuting and smaller budgets.
The 5 Best Gaming Headsets for Wired and Wireless Play
Five HyperX, Razer, Logitech, NUBWO and BENGOO headsets for wired play, PC desks or mobile gaming.
The 5 Best Headphones for PC
Five headphones for pc, led by Bose QuietComfort and Audio-Technica ATH-M50X, selected for connection, comfort and microphone options.
The 5 Best Headphones for Xbox
Five Xbox Headphones, including BENGOO and Ozeino, compared for fit, connection and listening use.
The 5 Best Earbuds for Fit
Five earbuds for a secure fit, led by TOZO A1 Wireless Earbuds and Soundcore P30i by Anker, selected for shell size, ear tips and movement.
The 5 Best Earbuds for Everyday Listening
Five Apple, JBL, Soundcore and TOZO earbuds for iPhone use, fit choices, commuting and inexpensive backups.
The 5 Best Budget Headphones
Five CMF, Soundcore, Sony, Skullcandy and JBL headphones for ANC, portability, travel and long battery life.
The 5 Best Headphones for Runners and Different Routes
Five soundcore, Apple, TOZO, JBL and King Lucky earbuds for open-air roads, treadmills and everyday use.
The 5 Best Headphones for Working Out
Five Headphones for Working Out, including SHOKZ and JBL, compared for fit, connection and listening use.
The 5 Best Gym Headphones for Different Workouts
Five Shokz, JBL and PSIER headphones for open-ear runs, no-charging gym sessions and low-cost trials.
The 5 Best Earbuds for Sleeping
Five earbuds for sleeping, including Sleep Earbuds and Hearprotek Wireless Headphones, compared by fit, water rating and single-charge use.
The 5 Best Headphones for DJ
Five DJ Headphones, including Audio-Technica and Tascam, compared for fit, connection and listening use.
The 5 Best Headphones for Joggers
Five Headphones for Jogging, including SHOKZ and JBL, compared for fit, connection and listening use.
The 5 Best Headphones for Training
Five Training Headphones, including SHOKZ and MZYDIYU, compared for fit, connection and listening use.
The 5 Best Headphones for Workout
Five Workout Headphones, including SHOKZ and MONODEAL, compared for fit, connection and listening use.
The 5 Best Headphones for Work Out
Five Headphones for Workouts, including SHOKZ and CXK, compared for fit, connection and listening use.
The 5 Best Headphones for Sleeping
Five Sleep Headphones, including CozyPhones and ASIILOVI, compared for fit, connection and listening use.
The 5 Best Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones
Five noise-cancelling wireless headphones, led by CMF BY Nothing Headphone and Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2, selected for ANC, comfort and battery.
The 5 Best Over-Ear Headphones for Work and Travel
Five Audio-Technica, Sony, Soundcore, JLab and BERIBES pairs for desk monitoring, commuting and casual listening.
The 5 Best Wireless over Ear Headphones
Five headphones for wireless over ear, chosen for balanced sound, lasting comfort and useful isolation from outside noise.
The 5 Best Wired Gaming Headphones
Five Wired Gaming Headphones, including JBL and Logitech, compared for fit, connection and listening use.
The 5 Best Wired Earbuds with a Microphone
Five wired earbuds with microphones, including Amazon Basics and Antool two-pack models, compared by jack, fit and inline controls.
The 5 Best Budget Wired Earbuds for Calls and Listening
Five LUDOS, Skullcandy, Sony, Amazon Basics and MOSWAG wired earbuds for calls, music or a low-cost spare.
The 5 Best Headphones for Working from Home
Five headphones, compared by microphone access, connection options and workday flexibility.
The 5 Best Headphones for Zoom Meetings
Five headphones, compared by voice pickup, mute access and reliable connections.
The 5 Best Headphones for Hip-Hop
Five headphones, compared by bass options, listening comfort and playback flexibility.
The 5 Best Headphones under $25
Five Headphones under $25, including Sony and BENGOO, compared for fit, connection and listening use.