Over Ear Headphones
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Best over-ear headphones in 2024: All our top picks tested by audio experts
By Lee Dunkley last updated
The best over-ear headphones you can buy right now tested and rated for sound quality, noise-cancelling performance, comfort and features.
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Sony WH-1000XM5 review
By Simon Lucas last updated
The Sony WH-1000XM5 flagship over-ear noise-canceling headphones boost performance over the popular XM4 with a more aerodynamic and eco-friendly design that beats rivals on features at the price.
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I test headphones for a living, and these are my favorite noise cancelers under $200
By Alex Bracetti published
The $179 Sennheiser Accentum are the year’s biggest audio surprise and the best headphone deal around.
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The best Bose headphones in 2024
By Lee Dunkley last updated
From over-ear to in-ear, we’ve tested the best Bose headphones to determine the right ones for you.
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Soundpeats RunFree review: Top open-ear sound for less
By Michael Sawh published
These no-frills $49 open-ear headphones look like a bone-conduction design and deliver bold sound perfect for active lifestyles on a budget.
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The best cheap headphones in 2024: Big sound for less
By Lee Dunkley last updated
We've tested the best cheap headphones on the market, including over-ear, in-ear wired and wireless models.
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Bose QuietComfort Ultra leaked in new images — watch out, Sony WH-1000XM5
By Lee Dunkley published
Leak appears to suggest that a flagship Bose QuietComfort Ultra noise-canceling headphone could arrive soon.
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Sony unveils $150 wireless noise-canceling headphones with 35-hour battery life
By Lee Dunkley published
Sony introduces a successor to the pocket-friendly over-ear noise canceling headphones, plus there's a new $59 on-ear model too.
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