Best 2023 Headphones & Earbuds for Volume output

#1 Apple AirPods Pro 2 Wireless Earbuds
4.7

Volume output was seen as strong, with one lab noting maintained sound quality at high and low levels and another noting clarity at low volume.

Pros: Weight comfort, Charging

Cons: Smudge resistance, Android compatibility

#2 Denon Perl Pro True Wireless Earbuds
4.6

Volume output is strong, with reviewers calling the earbuds louder than most, not shy about volume, and clear across lower and higher volumes.

Pros: Audio-video sync accuracy, Multi-platform compatibility

Cons: LDAC, Weight comfort

#4 Bose QuietComfort Bluetooth Headphones
4.5

Volume output was strong in the one review that discussed it, with the headphones described as loud.

Pros: Multipoint connectivity reliability, Software/setup simplicity

Cons: LE Audio readiness, Smart Pause performance

#5 DALI IO-12 Headphones
4.5

Volume output had positive support, with enough headroom and strong clarity at high volume.

Pros: ANC effect on sound signature, Maximum volume clarity

Cons: Equalizer customization, Advanced software features

#6 HyperX Cloud III
4.0

Volume was usually loud enough, but some PlayStation and out-of-box experiences were called lower or underwhelming.

Pros: Hinge durability, Wireless latency

Cons: Preset EQ profile quality, Xbox compatibility

#7 Beats Studio Pro Headphones
3.5

Volume output divided reviewers, with one noting loud playback and another wanting more headroom for blasting music.

Pros: Audio-video sync accuracy, Android compatibility

Cons: Water/sweat resistance rating, Auto-play/wear detection

#8 JBL Vibe Beam
3.5

Volume output is adequate rather than exceptional; one review notes limited headroom, while another found the earbuds loud enough to demonstrate clearly.

Pros: Weight comfort, Button control usability

Cons: Active noise cancellation, Smudge resistance

#9 Sennheiser IE 200 Wired Earbuds
3.3

Volume and drive impressions were mixed: some found the IE 200 easy to drive, while others wanted more headroom or used higher source volume.

Pros: Maximum volume clarity, Weight comfort

Cons: Water/sweat resistance rating, Microphone quality for calls

#10 Sennheiser ACCENTUM Wireless Headphones
3.3

Volume output was usable but not exceptional, with reviewers noting it was not the loudest and could feel quiet below high volume settings.

Pros: Audio-video sync accuracy, Software/setup simplicity

Cons: Water/sweat resistance rating, 3.5mm analog input availability

#11 Sony WH-CH720N Wireless Headphones
2.5

Volume output drew limitations in flight or lower-volume listening, where reviewers needed higher volume or found detail lacking.

Pros: Weight comfort, Charging

Cons: Water/sweat resistance rating, Wear detection performance

#12 Sony WF-1000XM5 Earbuds
2.5

One reviewer found the earbuds needed higher volume than competitors and could be hard to hear without ANC in noisy settings.

Pros: Weight comfort, Noise isolation (passive)

Cons: aptX, Find My