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From traveling to commuting to bedtime, the many different ways people use headphones has created a strong market for a variety of headphone products. In such an overwhelming market, we’ve got everything you need to help decide which headphone brand and style is best for you with top headphone guides including best headphones, best earbuds, best noise-cancelling headphones for flying, and more. Explore headphone reviews and deals from popular brands like Bose, Beats, and Sony, and keep up with all the latest headphone news and releases.

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The 11 best noise-cancelling headphones we use, love, and recommend
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The 8 best earbuds of 2026, tested by audio experts
Apple AirPods Pro 3 deal
Amazon has Apple AirPods Pro 3 for $50 off right now
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Score $100 off Beats Studio Pro headphones right now at Amazon
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Snag a pair of Apple AirPods Pro 3 for their lowest price yet

Meet Our Experts

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Bethany Allard
Lead Shopping Reporter

Bethany Allard is a Los Angeles-based shopping reporter at Mashable covering beauty tech, dating, sex and relationships, and headphones. That basically means she puts her hair through a lot, scrolls through a lot of dating apps, and rotates through a lot of different headphones. In addition to testing out and rounding up the best products, she also covers deals for Mashable, paying an especially obsessive amount of attention to Apple deals and prices. That knowledge comes in handy when she's covering shopping holidays like Prime Day and Black Friday, which she's now done for three years at Mashable.

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Samantha Mangino
Shopping Reporter

Boston-based Shopping Reporter, Samantha Mangino, covers all things tech at Mashable, rounding up the best products and deals. She’s covered commerce for three years, spending extensive time testing and reviewing all things home, including couches, steam irons, and washing machines. She thoroughly vets products and internet trends, finding out if those cozy gamer chairs are really as comfortable as TikTok claims.

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Miller Kern
Deputy Shopping Editor

Miller Kern is the Deputy Editor of Shopping and Reviews at Mashable, where she writes and edits reviews, roundups, deals, and news stories about tech products, including headphones, skincare devices, laptops, sex toys, e-readers, robot vacuums, and more. She's been covering all things shopping and tech, including shopping holidays like Prime Day and Black Friday, for Mashable since 2019. Miller can tell you which products are actually worth your money. She also explores trends in the shopping sphere, such as dupes and viral TikTok moments.

Headphones

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The noise-cancelling Apple AirPods 4 just got $60 cheaper
Apple AirPods Pro 3 are on sale for under $200 at Best Buy — 24 hours to save $50
Grab a pair of Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones for 37% off
Open earbuds guide: What they are, who should buy them, and why they're popping up everywhere
Sony’s new LinkBuds Clip open earbuds embrace pastel colors and a clip style design
soundcore by anker space a40 earbuds against an orange and blue patterned background Soundcore by Anker Space A40 earbuds are under $45 right now at Amazon — save $35
black shokz earbuds on picnic table The Shokz OpenFit Pro give some real competition to Bose's open earbuds reign
Mymanu Orb Open-Ear AI Translation Earbuds Travel smarter with these earbuds that translate over 50 languages in real time
person wearing bose quietcomfort headphones outside and looking out into the distance The Bose QuietComfort headphones are just $130, thanks to a refurbished deal at Woot
airpods max against a pink and purple patterned background Score $120 off Apple AirPods Max in Best Buy's 48-hour flash sale

Best Products

open earbuds from anker soundcore, shokz, nothing, and bose on oak tabletop The best open earbuds that stay put, sound great, and keep you aware of the world around you
four pairs of earbuds on a table The 5 best noise-cancelling earbuds include the most comfortable buds we've ever tested
A pair of Bose QuietComfort earbuds Don't break the bank: The best budget earbuds, tested by our audio experts
the bose quietcomfort ultra headphones on airplane tray table The best noise-cancelling headphones for flying: 8 picks to improve your travel experience
pairs of headphones piled up on each other The 9 best budget headphones we've tested under $100
Sony XM5 earbuds on record player, sony xm5 headphones on red mat I tested the best Sony headphones and earbuds for ANC, sound, and cool factor: See my top 7 picks
bose open earbuds with charging case on sidewalk We tested every pair of Bose headphones and earbuds. We found 5 we love, and 1 to buy on sale.
The Beats Studio Pro, Beats Fit Pro, Beats Solo 4, Beats Solo Buds, and Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 next to each other on a sofa. I tested the best Beats headphones for sound quality, portability, style, and value
A person holding a pair of Beats Fit Pro against a lawn We tested the best headphones and earbuds for working out
sage jlab jbuds lux headphones on top of ipad with short story open and open planner page The best headphones for students: Our top 4 picks for back-to-school season

Reviews

orange powerbeats fit earbuds in a man's hand Review: The Beats Powerbeats Fit are mid-range buds unconvincingly disguised as high-end buds
bose qc ultra headphones in front of flowers The new Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones are a boring upgrade — but that's not a bad thing
woman with purple fingernails pulling pixel buds 2a earbuds out of charging case Pixel Buds 2a review: Google's new mid-range earbuds are a little too... mid?
apple airpods pro 3 charging case on display at apple park headquarters AirPods Pro 3 review: Without a doubt, one of the best products of the year
The reviewer holding up the Sony WH-CH720N headphones in black I’ve used the Sony WH-CH720N headphones for 2 years, and they’re still an exceptional buy at under $200
Sony WH-CH520 headphones held in hand outside Long-term review: Sony's WH-CH520 are the best headphones under $50 — period
beats powerbeats pro 2 earbuds and charging case on stone plinth Long-term review: I used Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 earbuds for 6 months
bose earbuds and case on red notebook Bose QuietComfort Ultra earbuds 2 are one of the best noise-cancelling earbuds available, but not a must-upgrade
sony WF-1000XM5 earbuds sitting on mini turntable Long-term review: I've used my Sony WF-1000XM5 earbuds for 2 years and still think they’re a category best
bowers and wilkins px7 s3 over-ear headphones on a stand Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 headphones beat Sony XM6 in one key way

Versus

The Bose QuietComfort Ultra (Gen 2) and Sony WH-1000xM6 headphones on a colorful background Bose QuietComfort Ultra (Gen 2) vs. Sony WH-1000xM6: Which headphones should you buy?
The Apple AirPods Pro 3 and the Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 on a colorful background AirPods Pro 3 vs. Beats Powerbeats Pro 2: Which wireless earbuds should you buy?
bose quietcomfort ultra gen 2 and gen 1 headphones Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones: How the first and second generations compare
A photo of the Apple AirPods Pro 3 sitting on an orange table next to the Sony WF-1000XM5, both in their case Apple AirPods Pro 3 vs. Sony WF-1000xM5: Which noise-canceling earbuds are better?
airpods pro 3 and bose qc ultra earbuds on abstract background that says "vs" Apple AirPods Pro 3 vs. Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2

Deals

soundcore q30 by anker headphones against a pink and purple patterned background Save over $20 on the Soundcore Q30 by Anker headphones at Amazon
man riding bike wearing Soundcore C30i open earbuds Try Soundcore's C30i open earbuds while they're down to their best price ever
A pair of Soundcore P41i earbuds on a wooden table These affordable earbuds are the perfect AirPods alternative, and now they're $30 off
Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones in blue, black, and plum with colorful background Grab the Bose QuietComfort Ultras for $150 off while they're still in stock
man stretching wearing JBL Endurance Zone earbuds The first of JBL's open earbuds from CES 2026 are officially available to buy
a black and white pair of JBL Endurance 2 earbuds with their included cases on a pink and purple background The workout-friendly JBL Endurance Race 2 earbuds are on sale at Amazon for nearly half off
samsung galaxy buds fe and a case against a pink and purple patterned background Score over $30 off Samsung Galaxy Buds FE right now at Amazon
the marshall monitor III headphones on a pink and orange background with hearts I found the headphones Ilya Rozanov wears in "Heated Rivalry" and they're on sale at Amazon for $100 off
woman in a running stance wearing JBL Endurance Peak 3 earbuds JBL's Endurance Peak 3 earbuds are down to a record-low $60
bmani ANC Headphones on blue and purple abstract background Level up your listening with these bmani ANC Headphones for $100 off

News

A pair of Soundcore P41i earbuds I prefer these under-$100 Soundcore earbuds to Apple AirPods
A pair of Bose QuietComfort headphones on a table I've tested a lot of headphones, but I can't stray from the Bose QuietComforts
TDM Neo Hybrid Headphone Speakers CES 2026: TDM’s Neo headphones turn into speakers with a simple twist
marshall headphones resting on green desk mat and pink canvas pouch The Marshall Monitor III headphones made me realize that mid-range headphones don't get enough love
Pair on headphones sitting on a clear glass head bust I tried Neurable’s brain-sensing headphones at CES
person running outside wearing ear hook earbuds CES 2026: Soundcore introduces new open earbuds with active noise cancellation
white shokz openfit pro earbuds and case on black table CES 2026: Shokz's new OpenFit Pro are the first from the brand to feature noise-reducing tech
man and woman listening to TDM Neo Hybrid headphones speaker outside Just announced: Headphones that twist into speakers
woman wearing JBL Soundgear CLIPS in purple CES 2026: JBL's new open earbuds lineup gives listeners 5 unique options
black airpods max against a teal wall Are the AirPods Max still worth buying in 2025?

More Headphones

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Apple AirPods Pro 3 are down to under $200 at Amazon — act fast to save
By Hannah Hoolihan
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Bose is giving away free Ultra Open earbuds — last chance to get your pair
By Christina Buff
woman wearing Bose Ultra Open earbuds
Nothing's new CMF Headphone Pro wireless headphones are down to just $79
By Christina Buff
side profiles of people wearing the CMF Headphone Pro in different colors
The Soundcore Space Q45 headphones are on sale for under $100 at Amazon — save $50 right now
By Hannah Hoolihan
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Get the best preorder price for the Magic: The Gathering Lorwyn Eclipsed Play Booster Box on Amazon
By Joseph Green
Magic: The Gathering Lorwyn Eclipsed Play Booster Box
Preorder the new Soundcore Sleep A30 Special earbuds to get better rest by the end of the month
By Lauren Allain
the soundcore sleep a30 special sleep earbuds in three colorways on a pink and purple background
Soundcore's new noise-cancelling open earbuds announced at CES are already on sale
By Christina Buff
woman having a conversation while wearing the soundcore aerofit 2 pro earbuds
Grab Apple AirPods 4 for under $100 at Amazon — save $30 for a limited time
By Hannah Hoolihan
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Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 earbuds are on sale for under $200 at Amazon — save over $50
By Hannah Hoolihan
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Get $20 off the JBL Vibe Beam earbuds at Amazon
By Hannah Hoolihan
jbl vibe beam earbuds in a case against an orange and blue patterned background
The Bose QuietComfort headphones are more than half off right now
By Christina Buff
man wearing bose quietcomfort headphones around his neck
Our favorite budget Beats headphones are $70 off at Amazon
By Tabitha Britt
The Beats Solo 4 headphones in light pink against a pink and purple background.
Can't sleep? Upgrade to the Soundcore Sleep A30 earbuds while they're $30 off
By Lauren Allain
the anker soundcore sleep a30 earbuds on a green background
Treat yourself: The Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones just hit a new best price ever
By Christina Buff
woman dancing and wearing Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones in deep plum
The Sony XM5 headphones are on sale at Amazon for under $250, and they come with free Sony WF-C700N earbuds
By Lauren Allain
Sony WH-1000XM5 Premium Noise Canceling Headphones with sony WF-C700N earbuds in a pink and purple background
The Razer BlackShark V2 Pro wireless gaming headset is back to its record-low price
By Tabitha Britt
The Razer BlackShark V2 Pro headset against a purple and pink background.
Level up your listening with $39 off the Apple AirPods Pro 3
By Brittany Vincent
Apple AirPods Pro 3 on teal and orange abstract background
Sony's awesome budget-friendly WH-CH520 headphones are only $38 right now
By Christina Buff
hand holding the sony wh-ch520 headphones outside
The Sony WH-1000XM5 are back down to their Black Friday pricing
By Bethany Allard
black sony wh-1000xm5 headphones on black table
The incredible Sony XM6 headphones are on sale for under $400 at Amazon
By Lauren Allain
sony xm6 headphones in white on a blue background
Score a pair of Monster Persona headphones for their lowest price yet
By Brittany Vincent
Monster Persona headphones on pink and orange abstract background
Score JBL Tune 770NC headphones at their best-ever price at Amazon — save $70 right now
By Hannah Hoolihan
jbl tune 770nc headphones against a purple patterned background
JBL Tune Buds are still at their lowest-ever price at Amazon — save $60 before Christmas
By Hannah Hoolihan
jbl tune buds in a case against a pink and purple patterned background
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones are down to their lowest price ever, but for a limited time only
By Bethany Allard
person wearing blue bose quietcomfort ultra headphones against blue background
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