Best Over-Ear Headphones

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Best wireless

Soundcore Space 2

5.0 in Bluetooth version

Leads this category on a matching scored feature.

Most praised feature

Award recognition

4.6 category average

The strongest recurring feature across products in this category.

#1 Meze Audio 105 Silva Headphones
4.4
16 reviews

Choose the Meze 105 Silva for a beautifully built, comfortable open-back with warm detail and easy source matching. Skip it if you need wireless features, strong isolation, huge staging, or...

Pros: Sustainability and repairability, Replaceable pads/headband

Cons: Advanced software features, Noise isolation (passive)

#2 Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S3 Headphones
4.2
18 reviews

Choose the PX7 S3 for class-leading sound and premium comfort with strong-enough ANC; Skip if you want Sony/Bose-level noise canceling or a lighter, cooler-fit headset for long flights.

Pros: aptX, Multipoint connectivity reliability

Cons: Replaceable battery, LDAC

#3 Edifier WH950NB Gen 2 Wireless Headphones
4.2
4 reviews

Choose the Edifier WH950NB Gen 2 for strong ANC, plush comfort, LDAC, huge battery life, and travel-ready value. Skip it if you need booming bass, foolproof onboard controls, or zero...

Pros: Award recognition, Battery

Cons: Button control usability, Maximum volume clarity

#4 JBL Tour One M3 Headphones
4.2
20 reviews

Choose the JBL Tour One M3 if you travel often and want long battery life, comfort, ANC, and Smart Tx flexibility. Skip them if premium materials, best-in-class ANC, or pure...

Pros: Travel friendliness, Connectivity options

Cons: Water/sweat resistance rating, Replaceable earpads

#5 Soundcore Space 2
4.1
16 reviews

Best for budget over-ear ANC, huge battery life, comfort, LDAC on Android, and app EQ. Skip it if you need flagship silence, a hard case, natural transparency, wind-ready calls, or...

Pros: Bluetooth version, Battery

Cons: Water/sweat resistance rating, Wind noise handling

#6 Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 SE Headphones
4.1
12 reviews

Choose the Melomania P100 SE if you want audiophile-leaning sound and truly huge battery life for under $300. Skip if you need class-leading ANC or a lighter, less headband-heavy fit.

Pros: Battery, Replaceable battery

Cons: LDAC, Water/sweat resistance rating

#7 Sony WH-1000XM5 Premium Noise Canceling Headphones
4.1
20 reviews

Choose WH-1000XM5 for class-leading noise canceling, excellent call pickup, and featherweight comfort; Skip if you need a folding travel design, sweat-proof durability, or plug-and-play sound without tweaking the EQ.

Pros: Active noise cancellation effectiveness, Weight comfort

Cons: aptX, Water/sweat resistance rating

#8 Beyerdynamic Aventho 300 Wireless Headphones
4.1
13 reviews

Choose Aventho 300 for premium build, marathon battery, and modern codecs. Skip if you need class-leading noise canceling or a relaxed fit; the stock tuning will not please everyone.

Pros: aptX, Battery

Cons: Frequency response accuracy, Clamping force comfort

#9 JLab Epic Lux Lab Edition Wireless Headphones
4.1
18 reviews

Best for long battery life, comfort, ANC, LDAC, and wireless charging under $200. Skip it if sound consistency, spatial audio polish, or reliable wear detection matters most.

Pros: LDAC, Detachable cable convenience

Cons: Water/sweat resistance rating, Dongle

#10 DALI IO-12 Headphones
4.1
11 reviews

Choose the DALI IO-12 if you want near-audiophile wireless sound and plush long-session comfort. Skip if you need class-leading ANC, app-based tuning, or a compact travel-friendly fold.

Pros: Maximum volume clarity, Replaceable earpads

Cons: App, Equalizer customization

#11 Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 Headphones
4.0
13 reviews

Choose Melomania P100 for big, detailed sound and class-leading battery life under $300; Skip if you need Bose or Sony level noise canceling or want lighter, folding travel headphones.

Pros: Replaceable earpads, Replaceable battery

Cons: Water/sweat resistance rating, Touch control responsiveness

#12 Sennheiser HDB 630 Wireless Over-Ear Headphones
4.0
17 reviews

Choose the HDB 630 if you want reference-leaning wireless sound with a powerful EQ/app and huge battery life; Skip if you need class-leading ANC or consistently accurate touch controls for...

Pros: Battery, Equalizer customization

Cons: Xbox compatibility, Water/sweat resistance rating

#13 Bose QuietComfort Ultra Wireless Headphones
4.0
13 reviews

Choose if you want top-tier ANC and all-day comfort in a foldable, travel-ready package; Skip if you need 30+ hour battery or USB-C digital audio, or you dislike spatial processing...

Pros: Volume output, Comfort during long use

Cons: Water/sweat resistance rating, USB-C

#14 Sonos Ace Wireless Over-Ear Headphones
4.0
17 reviews

Choose Sonos Ace for all-day comfort and standout Dolby Atmos spatial audio, especially if you own a compatible Sonos soundbar. Skip if you want deeper EQ and absolutely class-leading music...

Pros: USB-C, Replaceable earpads

Cons: Water/sweat resistance rating, Cable quality

#15 Focal Bathys MG Wireless Headphones
3.9
15 reviews

Choose the Focal Bathys MG if you want luxury wireless headphones with standout sound, DAC mode, and long-session comfort. Skip them if price, top-tier ANC, LDAC, wear detection, or compact...

Pros: Detachable cable convenience, Earpad noise

Cons: Touch control responsiveness, Spatial audio

#16 SONY WH-1000XM6 Headphones
3.9
18 reviews

Choose the Sony WH-1000XM6 for top-tier ANC, customizable sound, calls, and travel-friendly folding. Skip it if you need USB-C wired audio, the lowest price, or premium metal feel.

Pros: Active noise cancellation, Smart Pause performance

Cons: Water/sweat resistance rating, Cable quality

#17 Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless Headphones
3.9
15 reviews

Choose MOMENTUM 4 for rich, detailed sound and marathon battery life; Skip if you need class-leading noise canceling or crystal-clear calls.

Pros: Battery, aptX

Cons: LDAC, Water/sweat resistance rating

#18 Bose QuietComfort Ultra Bluetooth Headphones (2nd Gen)
3.9
14 reviews

Choose for near-silent travel and a feather-light feel with handy USB-C wired audio; Skip if you want a truly premium build or a deep EQ app.

Pros: Android compatibility, Multi-platform compatibility

Cons: Water/sweat resistance rating, Dongle

#19 Nothing Headphone (1)
3.9
20 reviews

Best for standout design, tactile buttons, and huge battery at $299; Skip if you want best-in-class ANC and a wow sound straight out of the box.

Pros: LDAC, Equalizer customization

Cons: Replaceable battery, Sustainability materials

#20 Marshall Monitor III A.N.C. Over-Ear Bluetooth Headphones
3.9
16 reviews

Choose the Monitor III ANC for marathon 70-hour ANC battery life, ultra-comfy pads, and a compact travel case. Skip if you need class-leading noise canceling or hi-res Bluetooth codecs.

Pros: Battery, Clamping force comfort

Cons: aptX, LDAC

#21 Baseus Inspire XH1 Headphones
3.8
19 reviews

Choose the Baseus Inspire XH1 for huge battery life, warm bassy sound, LDAC, comfort, and strong value. Skip it if you need class-leading ANC, natural transparency, USB-C audio, or refined...

Pros: Battery, Charging

Cons: Smart Pause performance, Dolby Atmos with head tracking

#22 Marshall Major V
3.8
21 reviews

Best for huge battery life, compact retro style, physical controls, and wired/wireless flexibility. Skip it if you need ANC, an included case, water resistance, or consistently neutral sound.

Pros: Battery, Connectivity options

Cons: Active noise cancellation, Transparency mode quality

#23 Gadhouse Wesley Retro Headphones
3.7
5 reviews

Choose the Gadhouse Wesley if you want lightweight retro wired headphones with easy controls, adapters, and no charging. Skip them if you need polished high-volume sound, ANC, Bluetooth, or a...

Pros: Audio-video sync accuracy, Battery

Cons: Bluetooth, Active noise cancellation

#24 Apple AirPods Max 2
3.7
25 reviews

Choose AirPods Max 2 for Apple-first convenience, excellent ANC, natural transparency and polished sound. Skip them if you need lighter travel headphones, long battery life, deep EQ control or better...

Pros: Premium feel, Award recognition

Cons: aptX, LDAC

#25 Bose QuietComfort Bluetooth Headphones
3.7
12 reviews

Choose these for top-tier noise canceling and feather-light comfort with real buttons; Skip if you want hi-res codecs or longer-than-average battery life for the price.

Pros: Volume output, Weight comfort

Cons: aptX, LDAC

#26 SonoFlow SE HQ31 Wireless Headphones
3.7
11 reviews

Choose the SonoFlow SE HQ31 for cheap ANC headphones with huge battery life, LDAC, app EQ and strong value. Skip them if comfort, polished controls, reliable app behavior or refined...

Pros: Battery, Charging

Cons: Auto-play/wear detection, Wear detection performance

#27 Apple AirPods Max
3.6
15 reviews

Choose if you live in Apple's ecosystem and want top-tier transparency/ANC with spacious sound; Skip if you need 30+ hour battery or real EQ and high-res codec support.

Pros: Hinge durability, Transparency mode quality

Cons: aptX, LDAC

#28 JLab JBuds Lux ANC Wireless Headphones
3.6
13 reviews

Choose for sub-$100 over-ears with marathon battery and a genuinely useful app; Skip if you need top-tier low-frequency ANC or a natural-sounding transparency mode.

Pros: Battery, Cable quality

Cons: aptX, LDAC

#29 Sennheiser ACCENTUM Wireless Headphones
3.6
13 reviews

Choose ACCENTUM if you want huge battery life and punchy sound for the money; Skip if you need top-tier noise cancelling or a premium build with a case.

Pros: Audio-video sync accuracy, USB-C

Cons: Water/sweat resistance rating, Carry case quality

#30 1MORE SonoFlow-Pro Headphones
3.5
15 reviews

Choose if you want sub-$100 over-ears with marathon battery and a comfy fit; Skip if you need flagship ANC or a polished app and standard cabling.

Pros: Battery, USB-C

Cons: aptX, Water/sweat resistance rating

#31 Yamaha YH-L500A Headphones
3.5
8 reviews

Choose the Yamaha YH-L500A for plush comfort, immersive home-theater modes, and low-latency wireless use. Skip it for travel, ANC, transparency mode, heavy bass, or a fully featured everyday headphone.

Pros: aptX, Audio-video sync accuracy

Cons: Active noise cancellation, Transparency mode quality

#32 Sony WH-CH720N Wireless Headphones
3.5
17 reviews

Choose the WH-CH720N for featherweight comfort, long battery life, and solid budget ANC. Skip if you need flagship-level noise blocking or premium durability/hi-res codec support.

Pros: USB-C, Weight comfort

Cons: aptX, Water/sweat resistance rating

#33 Beats Studio Pro Headphones
3.4
16 reviews

Choose Beats Studio Pro for a compact travel-friendly over-ear with strong cross-platform pairing and lively sound; Skip it if you need class-leading ANC or roomy, pressure-free comfort for larger ears...

Pros: Design and Aesthetics, Multi-platform compatibility

Cons: aptX, LDAC

#34 Audio-Technica ATH-R70XA Headphones
3.2
10 reviews

Choose the ATH-R70XA if you want featherweight open-back headphones for mixing, mastering, or focused listening with natural detail. Skip them if you need isolation, Bluetooth features, hard-hitting bass, or easy...

Pros: Software/setup simplicity, Weight comfort

Cons: Bluetooth, Codec support

#35 EarFun Wave Life Wireless Headphones
3.1
9 reviews

Choose the EarFun Wave Life if you want very cheap, comfortable over-ears with long battery life and flexible app EQ. Skip them if you need reliable ANC or consistently balanced...

Pros: LDAC, Android compatibility

Cons: Smart Pause performance, Auto-play/wear detection