Best Headphones
Ranked by community votes
· Updated in real-time
Rankings factor in vote confidence: an entity with more votes may outrank one with a higher score but fewer votes.
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Earin
True wireless earbuds for music and calls
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AirPods Max
Apple premium over-ear headphones with computational audio and spatial sound
8
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Shure SRH1540
Premium Closed-Back Headphones with expansive soundstage for clear, extended highs and warm bass
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QuietComfort® 35 wireless headphones II
Bose
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Sony MDR-7506
Classic, affordable studio monitoring headphones for audiophiles.
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Audio-Technica ATH-M50x
Professional monitor headphones with detachable cables and collapsible design
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Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro
Headphones with an open design, suitable for mastering and analytical listening
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Sony WH-1000XM4
Industry-leading wireless noise-cancelling headphones with advanced features
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Sennheiser PXC 559
Wireless noise-cancelling headphones with advanced audio technology
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Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro
The beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII are premium Tesla studio headphones for recording, monitoring and editing
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Astell & Kern
Portable digital audio players for audiophiles
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Sony WH-1000XM5
Industry-leading noise cancellation and advanced sound quality.
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Bose QuietComfort Earbuds
Experience the latest in sound innovation
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Anker Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro
Affordable wireless earbuds with impressive sound quality and battery life.
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Google Pixel Buds A-Series
Wireless earbuds with Google Assistant integration
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Sony WF-1000XM4 Earbuds
Industry-leading noise cancellation in a compact earbud design.
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Anker Soundcore Space Q45 Hybrid Wireless Headphones
Hybrid wireless headphones with noise cancellation and Bluetooth connectivity
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Beats Solo Pro Wireless Headphones
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Apple AirPods Max
Over-ear wireless headphones with advanced noise cancellation and high-fidelity audio
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Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2
Water-resistant wireless earbuds with up to 24 hours of battery life
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Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBT
Studio-grade wireless over-ear headphones with accurate sound reproduction
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Microsoft Surface Earbuds
Wireless earbuds with immersive sound and intuitive controls
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Anker Soundcore Space Q45
Budget-friendly wireless noise-cancelling over-ear headphones
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Sennheiser PXC 559 Wireless Headphones
Wireless noise-cancelling headphones for music and travel
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Bose QuietComfort 45
Wireless noise-cancelling headphones with up to 22 hours of battery life
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Plantronics BackBeat Pro
Wireless over-ear headphones with active noise cancellation and long battery life
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Bose SoundLink II Wireless Headphones
Wireless around-ear headphones for music and calls
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Anker Soundcore Life Q35
Affordable headphones with long battery life and advanced features
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Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones
High-quality wireless headphones for in-flight entertainment
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Microsoft Surface Headphones
Wireless noise-cancelling headphones with voice and touch controls
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Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2
Wireless headphones with high-resolution sound quality
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AirPods Pro
Wireless earbuds with advanced noise cancellation and heart rate sensing
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Google Pixel Buds Pro
Wireless earbuds with Google Assistant integration
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Audio-Technica ATH-M50x BT2
Audio-Technica Corporation is a Japanese company that designs and manufactures professional microphones, headphones, turntables, phonographic magneti
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JBL Live 400BT
In your world, superior sound is essential, so slip on a pair of JBL LIVE400BT wireless on-ear headphones
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Logitech G Pro X Headset
High-performance gaming headset with advanced audio and microphone features
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Beats Studio Buds
True Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds with Active Noise Cancellation
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Apple AirPods
Wireless earbuds with Active Noise Cancellation and Personalized Spatial Audio
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Beats Studio Pro
Premium Apple headphones with personalised spatial audio and USB-C lossless
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Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Danish luxury over-ear headphones with premium materials and 40-hour battery
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Sony WF-1000XM5
Premium noise cancelling true wireless earbuds with LDAC hi-res audio
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Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro
Professional studio monitoring headphones renowned for comfort and detail
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Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro
Samsung premium earbuds with blade design, adaptive ANC, and 360 Audio
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Jabra Elite 10
Premium earbuds with Dolby Atmos spatial sound and advanced ANC for calls
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Nothing Ear
Transparent true wireless earbuds with ANC, LHDC 5.0 codec, and ChatGPT integration
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HiFiMAN Ananda
Open-back planar magnetic headphones for audiophile-grade home listening
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Marshall Monitor III ANC
Rock-inspired wireless headphones with signature Marshall sound and 70-hour battery
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Focal Bathys
French audiophile wireless headphones with wired DAC mode and premium drivers
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AirPods Pro 2
Apple premium earbuds with adaptive noise cancellation, spatial audio, and USB-C
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Bose QuietComfort Ultra
Premium noise cancelling headphones with immersive spatial audio and plush comfort
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best headphones in 2026?▾
Rankings for Headphones are based on community votes. No entity has received enough votes yet (minimum 2) to be officially ranked. Check back as more ratings are submitted.
How are headphones ranked on Peakd?▾
Peakd ranks headphones using trust-weighted community votes. Each user rates on a 1-10 scale, and votes are weighted by the user's trust score (based on account age, consistency, and verification). Rankings cannot be bought or manipulated by companies. An entity needs at least 2 votes to receive an official rank position.
How to choose the best headphones?▾
Look at the overall community score, read discussions, and compare specific aspects like value, performance, and ease of use. You can also use the head-to-head comparison feature to see two options side by side.
What are the most popular headphones?▾
Check the rankings above to see the most popular headphones rated by the community. Not enough entities have received sufficient votes to compile a definitive top 3 yet.
Are Peakd headphones rankings trustworthy?▾
Yes. Peakd uses trust-weighted voting to prevent manipulation. Rankings are based purely on community opinion — companies cannot pay for a higher position. All methodology is transparent.