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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 9 best earbuds to buy in 2025, selected by Mashable experts

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 Editor, Shopping/Reviews

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

the Sonos Ace headphones laying on a table with their case
Score the Sonos Ace headphones at their best price ever post-Prime Day
I've never wanted AirPods, but this record-low Prime Day price is seriously tempting
Sony XM5 vs. XM6 deals: After trying both, here's which one I'd pick up on Prime Day
The Sony WH-1000XM5 noise-cancelling headphones just dropped to a new best price ever
Prime Day is the perfect time to pick up noise-cancelling headphones: Shop for Sony, Apple, and Beats
airpods pro 2 earbuds against a yellow patterned background Apple AirPods Pro 2 are still at their best-ever price after Prime Day, but for how long?
pink beats headphones, orange airpods max, and black marshall headphones on blue graphic prime day background What Prime Day deals on headphones are still live? Score Apple, Sony, Beats, and JBL cans under $100.
apple airpods pro 2 earbuds with sticker that reads 'final hours' The best Prime Day AirPods deals are still live: Grab AirPods 4, AirPods Pro 2 at lowest-ever prices
SleepEEZ Mini Noise-Blocking True Wireless Earbuds for Sleeping Tiny earbuds, major ZZZs for just $20
blue airpods max, amazon echo buds, and pink beats headphones on pink prime day background Prime Day is coming to a close: Shop the best noise-cancelling headphones deals while you can

Best Products

open earbuds from anker soundcore, shokz, nothing, and bose on oak tabletop Want open earbuds that stay put and sound great? Check these 3 picks out during Prime Day.
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 you can grab on Prime Day to improve your travel experience
Four pairs of earbuds sitting on a table The best noise-cancelling earbuds include the most comfortable buds I've ever tested
A pair of Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones on a table We tested every pair of Bose headphones to find the best for noise cancellation, sound quality, more
A person holding a pair of Beats Fit Pro against a lawn I tested the best headphones and earbuds for working out during my daily run
Sennheiser HD 599 headphones on a window sill The most comfortable headphones we've ever tested will take care of your ears
young woman in yellow sunglasses wearing Sony headphones on city street 8 best noise-cancelling headphones to buy on Prime Day
Wireless headphones from the brands JBL, Sony, Soundcore over an orangish background with circles on it. 5 best wireless headphones under $100
woman wearing wireless earbuds The best wireless earbuds: Our top 10 picks for the best sound on the go

Reviews

jbl tour one m3 headphones with their transmitter remote The JBL Tour One M3 are feature-rich ANC headphones with a game-changing accessory
skullcandy earbuds case and buds on brick wall in front of trees Review: Skullcandy's new $99 Bose-powered earbuds are an impressive budget choice
author wearing sony xm6 headphones outdoors Review: I compared Sony’s new XM6 headphones to the competition
The author wearing the clip-on Shokz earbuds The Shokz OpenDots One earbuds offer impressive sound in a chic clip-on design
sony earbuds and their case with a crosswalk in the background The Sony WF-C710N earbuds beat the AirPods 4 on ANC, sound, and price
close-up of man holding panasonic technics az100 wireless earbuds with silver charging case Review: Technics AZ100 Earbuds easily beat the likes of Sony and Bose
bose quietcomfort case and earbuds in front of woven basket on coffee table The Bose QuietComfort earbuds are a decent budget option from the premium brand
Razer BlackShark V2 Pro gaming headset hanging on wall Razer BlackShark V2 Pro review: The best gaming headset I've ever used
man wearing the dyson ontrac headphones against blue sky Review: Dyson's new headphones have awe-inspiring features and a clunky design
Skullcandy EcoBuds headphones in case laying on wooden coffee table with potted cactus and seashell decor in peripherals Skullcandy's $40 eco-friendly wireless earbuds sound surprisingly good

Deals

airpods 4, max, and pro on purple and blue prime day background Our favorite Prime Day AirPods deals: All kinds of AirPods are record-low prices in 2025
bose headphones against a pink prime day background My favorite Bose QuietComfort headphones are majorly discounted for Prime Day. I use them all day.
iPad mini and 11-inch iPad on Prime Day background iPad mini vs. 11-inch iPad: Which Prime Day deal should you buy?
AirPods 4 and Airpods Pro 2 on Prime Day background AirPods 4 vs. Airpods Pro 2: Which Prime Day deal should you buy?
pink beats headphones, orange airpods max, and black marshall headphones on blue graphic prime day background I picked my favorite Prime Day deals on headphones and earbuds — record-low prices on AirPods
Pair of Sony XM6 headphones Sony XM6 headphones have dropped to a record-low price for Prime Day
A promotional image for Prime Day showing the Apple AirPods Pro 2 earbuds floating above their open charging case. The background is blue with the words "prime day" at the top and green starburst graphics on the sides. My favorite Prime Day deal is somehow still live — get Apple AirPods Pro 2 for their lowest-ever price
JBL Tune Flex 2 earbuds, Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro, and Anker Soundcore P20i earbuds with pink prime day composite background The wireless earbuds deals are completely wild this Prime Day: I've never seen prices this low
pink beats headphones, orange airpods max, and black marshall headphones on blue graphic prime day background My favorite Prime Day deals on headphones and earbuds — record-low prices on AirPods
lilac, blue, and white headphones on pink prime day background I review headphones, and the $200 Bose QuietComfort are a true Prime Day deal

News

Nothing headphones on a table Nothing Headphone (1) reviews: Find out what critics are saying
Nothing Headpone 1 glamor shot Nothing unveils Headphone (1), its first over-ear headphones
Person wearing Dyson Zone headphones with air-purifying mask RIP, Dyson air-purifying headphones that no one asked for
person wearing copper dyson ontrac headphones outdoors The Dyson OnTrac headphones received a rare $100 discount
white wireless headphones on a pink background AirPods to get 3 exciting new features
open airpod cases arranged in a cirlce AirPods Pro 3 seemingly confirmed in Apple leak
the new sony xm6 headphones next to xm5 headphones Sony's new flagship XM6 headphones are here — but there's a catch
Two white hands, one holding the airpod, the other cleaning it with a toothpick. How to properly clean your AirPods
black skullcandy method 360 anc earbuds on desktop Skullcandy's Bose-powered noise-cancelling earbuds hit the market at just $100
A pair of Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones Score Sony's WH-1000XM4 headphones for $100 off at Amazon

More Headphones

The wireless earbuds deals are wild this Prime Day: I've never seen prices this low
By Christina Buff
JBL Tune Flex 2 earbuds, Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro, and Anker Soundcore P20i earbuds with pink prime day composite background
Prime Day is the perfect time to buy noise-cancelling headphones: Shop for Sony, Apple, and Beats cans
By Bethany Allard and Tabitha Britt
blue airpods max, amazon echo buds, and pink beats headphones on pink prime day background
The SteelSeries gaming headset with a 60-hour battery is on sale for Prime Day
By Alex Perry
steel series headset on illustrated background
Sony’s WH-CH520 wireless headphones are under $40 this Prime Day
By Ben Williams
The Sony WH-CH520 Wireless Headphones on a blue background
Prime Day is bringing headphones and earbuds down to their best prices ever — by far
By Bethany Allard
pink beats headphones, orange airpods max, and black marshall headphones on blue graphic prime day background
Upgrade your workout with the Powerbeats Pro 2 on sale for a record low on Prime Day
By Bethany Allard
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Dyson's headphones are finally at a manageable price thanks to this Prime Day deal
By Miller Kern
yellow and aluminum dyson headphones on pink and yellow abstract background that says "Prime Day"
The pricey Sony WF-1000XM5 earbuds got one hell of a sale
By Mashable Team
Sony earbuds on a splashy backgroun that says Amazon Prime
This Prime Day Echo Buds deal is so good, I might switch from Anker
By Eric Miller
Amazon echo buds on patterned background
Prime Day wireless earbuds deals are wild this year: I've never seen prices this low
By Christina Buff
JBL Tune Flex 2 earbuds, Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro, and Anker Soundcore P20i earbuds with pink prime day composite background
Score the Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro for their lowest-ever price this Prime Day
By Joseph Green
galaxy buds 3 pro on Prime Day background
I love Sony's new XM6 headphones — and they just got their first price cut for Prime Day
By Bethany Allard
silver sony wh-1000xm6 headphones on purple prime day background
Amazon's famous $45 noise-cancelling earbuds deal is back for Prime Day
By Timothy Beck Werth
amazon echo buds on table with phone and coffee cup
Scope the best noise-cancelling headphones deals on Prime Day — best-ever price on AirPods Max
By Bethany Allard
blue airpods max, amazon echo buds, and pink beats headphones on pink prime day background
This is not a drill: Apple AirPods Pro 2 are down to a record-low price on Prime Day
By Matt Ford
A promotional image for Prime Day showing the Apple AirPods Pro 2 earbuds floating above their open charging case. The background is blue with the words "prime day" at the top and green starburst graphics on the sides.
The best early Prime Day deals on headphones and earbuds are live the day before the sale
By Bethany Allard
pink beats headphones, orange airpods max, and black marshall headphones on blue graphic prime day background
Most AirPods are at or near their lowest prices ever the day before Prime Day
By Bethany Allard
airpods 4, max, and pro on purple and blue prime day background
Wireless earbuds deals are heating up the day before Prime Day
By Christina Buff
JBL Tune Flex 2 earbuds, Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro, and Anker Soundcore P20i earbuds with pink prime day composite background
The Apple AirPods Pro 2 just dropped another $10
By Tabitha Britt
Apple AirPods Pro 2 in their charging case, set against a vibrant orange and yellow background with the words "Prime Day" at the top.
Apple AirPods Pro 2 are down to under $170 before Prime Day
By Tabitha Britt
A promotional image for Prime Day showing the Apple AirPods Pro 2 earbuds floating above their open charging case. The background is blue with the words "prime day" at the top and green starburst graphics on the sides.
Did the best Prime Day deal on AirPods just drop? Get Apple AirPods Max for their lowest-ever price.
By Joseph Green
Apple AirPods Max on Prime Day
Soundcore P20i earbuds are under $20 ahead of Prime Day
By Tabitha Britt
Black Anker wireless earbuds and their charging case are displayed against an orange and yellow swirling background with the words "prime day" at the top. Blue arrows point towards the earbuds.
Sony WH-1000XM6 vs. Sony WH-1000XM5: Is it worth the upgrade?
By Bethany Allard
the sony xm5 headphones next to the sony xm6 headphones
Apple AirPods 4 just dropped in price ahead of Prime Day — save over $30
By Joseph Green
Apple AirPods on Prime Day background
Scope the best noise-cancelling headphones deals ahead of Prime Day — $69 off AirPods Max
By Bethany Allard
blue airpods max, amazon echo buds, and pink beats headphones on pink prime day background
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