Headphone Buying Guides

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

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

Our carefully considered pick of the best earbuds, including wireless and wired options from the best brands in the business.

Updated We put the best AirPods to the test, alongside the best Beats headphones.

Buying Guide From wireless over-ear headphones to workout earbuds: there's a pair of the best Beats headphones to suit everyone.

Buying Guide Looking for the best on-ear headphones? Check out our top picks from Sony, JBL, Grado and more.

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

My pick of the best earbuds for those with a smaller ear canal, tragus or concha, however much you're able to spend.

We pick out the best wired headphones for big audio upgrades, no matter how much you want to spend.

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