Headphone Buying Guides

We've tested and selected the best noise cancelling headphones to keep the world out and your music in.

Updated We put the best AirPods to the test, alongside the best Beats headphones. Take a look at our top Apple headphone picks.

Our reviewers spent over 600 hours testing these earbuds, so here’s my verdict on the best wireless earbuds for iPhone, Android or anything else.

Updated These best noise-cancelling earbuds block out the world without the bulk of over-ear headphones.

These are the best Bluetooth headphones we've tested, whatever your budget or your priority.

Buying guide Meet the best headphones for movies or TV viewing, with specialized features such as Dolby Atmos spatial audio.

Mute planes, trains and automobiles with our top travel headphones and earbuds, from Sony, Bose, Sennheiser and more.

Updated Our pick of the best Sony wireless earbuds and over-ear headphones, however much you're able to spend.

Stay aware with the best open ear headphones and air conduction buds for running outdoors, sports and more.

Here are our recommendations for the best podcasting gear for 2021, the mics, software, and everything else you’ll need.