Best headphone deals for April 2026

Bowers & Wilkins' latest set of cans are the best we've seen so far, as demonstrated in our 5-star Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 headphones review. They've got some of the best sound we've ever heard for the price, and they're also some of the most comfortable headphones you can put on your head. 30 hours of battery makes sure they'll last a long time, and they've got a super sturdy protective case.

Bose's second iteration of the QuietComfort Ultra headphones bring some of the best active noise canceling around, and offer 30 hours of battery. They also sound incredible, and they're very comfortable to wear.

The 1More Sonoflow Pro headphones are a budget buyer's best friend — we rank them as the best headphones you can buy for under $100. They sound great and they're super affordable. Right now you can save an extra 20% at checkout.

The AirPods Max 2 are Apple's latest flagship over-ears, with hi-res audio playback via USB-C and Bluetooth, seamless Siri integration and smart features like Live Translation, intuitive controls, and a sleek, iconic design. You also get better noise cancelation, but the battery life remains at 20 hours.

The Marshall Monitor III made our list of the best headphones because of their incredible battery life. These retro-looking headphones deliver up to 100 hours of battery life are great for listening on the go. They're also extremely comfy, and we really appreciate their intuitive physical controls.

The Soundcore Space One Pro perform exceptionally well for their price. Not only do they have fantastic sound quality, they are comfortable to wear for long periods, the battery lasts 60 hours and there’s a range of premium features in the app.

The Jlab Jbuds Lux ANC made our list of the best noise-canceling headphones as the best pair for under $100. You get great audio with Dolby Atmos and Spatial Audio support, up to 70 hours of battery life and strong active noise canceling capabilities to boot.

Our Sony WH-1000XM6 review said that while these headphones don’t reinvent the wheel, that’s no bad thing considering how excellent their predecessors are. Their excellent audio quality and active noise canceling continue to impress, and they now have improved clarity and codec support. You also get up to 30 hours of battery life with active noise canceling enabled, or up to 40 hours without.

One of the greatest strengths of these low-cost headphones is the amount of playback time they offer between recharges. Battery life runs to 35 hours with active noise canceling on, which is 5 hours longer than the Sony WH-1000XM5.

The Sony WH-1000XM5 are premium noise-cancelling headphones that feature large, over-ear cushions and excellent active noise cancellation. You get up to 40 hours of battery life, or up to 30 hours with ANC enabled.
Price check: $399 @ Best Buy

The Sonos Ace are a spectacular noise-canceling option, packed with premium features. We loved them in our Sonos Ace review, especially their excellent sound and intuitive control options. Their soundstage and Spatial Audio tuning is some of the best you'll find in a pair of headphones, period.

The Aventho 300 offer excellent sound, 50 hours of battery life with active noise canceling and a very premium build for a great price in this deal. They're beloved by the Tom's Guide team — especially our Audio Editor, Tammy Rogers, who uses these as her everyday pair.

Nothing's Headphones were already pretty good, but now they're even better thanks to some updates focused on their sound. They're cheaper than the Bose and Sony options, and get pretty close in performance.

The Anker Soundcore Life Q20 aren't top-of-the-line headphones and don't pretend to be. They're just a nice pair of over-the-ear headphones that won't cost you too much money. With the 40mm dynamic drivers, they still pump out powerful sound, so don't think just because they're cheaper, they won't sound great.

Our AirPods Pro 3 review said these are a big upgrade over the old model, with a new, more secure fit and 2 hours more battery life. The active noise canceling is some of the best around as well, all while being significantly cheaper than the competition.

The Sony WF-1000XM6 earbuds are a significant upgrade over their predecessors. They boast excellent sound quality, customizable EQ, and great battery life. The noise cancellation excels, offering complete silence even in loud situations. The design is great, despite the slightly larger charging case. These are a highly recommended upgrade for superior quiet and sound control.

The Bose QuietComfort Ultra earbuds gen 2 are some seriously impressive earbuds. They've got Bose's incredible noise canceling, sprinkle in some excellent sound and have a comfortable fit thanks to some wicked little fitting wings. They don't have the most battery life around — 6 hours — but they're a great pair of noise canceling earbuds to pick up.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro are a major upgrade to the flagship earbud line, combining excellent bassy sound, incredible ANC, and a slew of AI features. We even said they had "AirPods-level sound quality" — and rank them as one of the best wireless earbuds you can buy.

The Final ZE500 earbuds are designed specifically for ASMR, audiobooks, podcasts and spoken word, and they do a fantastic job of creating immersive, three-dimensional soundscapes. The tiny earbuds pack powerful bass, crystal clear vocals and amazing binaural sound. They’re exceptionally comfortable and competitively priced, and they’re good for all types of listeners.

The EarFun Air Pro 4 Plus perform like much pricier earbuds. With an unkillable 45-hour battery life and dual drivers for rich bass and melodic treble, these earbuds are the best option for audiophiles on a serious budget.

These earbuds can do it all: surprisingly excellent sound quality, an impressive IP66 durability rating, 26 hours battery life, and 3 ANC modes. Our JLab Go Pods ANC review said these are truly some of the best cheap wireless earbuds money can buy.

The AirPods 4 boast a new design, which Apple has refined with "50 million data points" to create the most comfortable AirPods yet. They also feature Apple's H2 chip, which delivers clearer calls with Voice Isolation, and a new, hands-free way to interact with Siri. The AirPods 4 also have USB-C charging and include up to 30 hours of listening time. In our AirPods 4 review, we said the Editor's Choice earbuds bring Apple's wireless earbuds lineup into the modern day with Pro-level features for less. Note: these sold for $69 on Black Friday.

These AirPods 4 have all the same great features as the base AirPods 4, except they also include Active Noise Cancellation. They also feature Adaptive Audio, Transparency mode, and Voice Isolation.

JBL has released numerous low-priced earbuds over the past few years and the Vibe Beam are some of the best. You get access to a huge range of useful features, including adjustable EQ, IP54 dust/water resistance, 8-hour battery life and transparency modes to help you stay aware of your surroundings while you enjoy your music.

The Sony WF-C710N are our new choice for the best wireless earbuds under $150. They excelled in pretty much every category in our Sony WF-C710N review, delivering impressive sound, strong active noise canceling and amazing bass. Plus, their battery life lasts up to 33.5 hours with ANC off or up to 30 hours with ANC on. And their Glass Blue colorway looks amazing.

The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds are the best earbuds in terms of active noise cancelation performance. New immersive audio technology creates a multi-dimensional soundstage with proprietary digital signal processing software, which leaves a strong impression. In our Bose QuietComfort Ultra review we said that you’d be hard pressed to find a better choice for blocking out the world’s sounds.

The EarFun Air Pro 4 earbuds boast five different effective ANC modes, gorgeous and well-balanced sound across genres, and they support advanced codecs for better audio quality. They’re extremely comfortable too — these are the perfect budget earbuds for audiophiles. We rank them as one of the best wireless earbuds on the market.

We were seriously impressed with these tiny but mighty earbuds in our Jlab Jbuds Mini review. They're incredibly compact but deliver excellent sound and up to 20 hours of battery life. They even made our list of the best cheap wireless earbuds. Click the on-page coupon for the full discount.

The Anker Soundcore Sleep A30 are the best sleep headphones we've tested. They're comfortable enough to wear all night, and bring surprisingly good sound quality to the table. They're not the cheapest, but can you really put a price on a good night's sleep?

The Soundcore P30i give you everything you need out of earbuds without costing the world. They've got solid sound, active noise canceling to block out noise, and 45 hours to keep the music playing.

The Beats Solo Buds are a great pair of budget buds, with a secret up their clear crimson sleeves. There's 18 hours of battery life in the buds themselves, so you'll be listening non-stop. Sound quality is excellent for something so cheap and small too, and the case is positively tiny. We loved them in our 4-star Beats Solo Buds review, particularly the Spatial Audio support.