Best headphone deals for December 2025

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 Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones replace the Bose 700 as the new flagship model, and combine class-leading active noise canceling with intuitive features and universal spatial audio to deliver one of the most engaging, peaceful listening experiences money can buy. We rank them as the best noise-canceling headphones.
Price check: $429 @ Crutchfield | $429 @ Best Buy

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.

Our Sony WH-CH520 headphones review said these headphones "deliver on battery life and performance." They're 360 Reality Audio compatible for more 3D sound and you can customize EQ in the Sony Headphones app. Although there's no active noise cancelling function, they have built-in mics for hands-free voice and video calls and noise suppression processing to keep your voice sounding clear in noisy environments. They're also rated for up to 50 hours of battery life.
Price: $39 @ Walmart | $39 @ Best Buy

The Sennheiser HDB 630 are some of the best headphones we've tested. Instead of pursuing active noise canceling, Sennheiser has put everything into the sound of the headphones — including a magical Bluetooth dongle for devices that don't support high-quality connections. 60 hours of battery certainly doesn't harm things either.

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. Click the on-page coupon for the full discount.

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.

The Sennheiser Accentum provide impressive sound quality, noise canceling and battery life for a low price. In our Sennheiser Accentum review, we noted that they last for up to 50 hours of playtime and a 10-minute quick charge nets you 5 hours of use. They're also solidly built and comfortable enough to wear for hours.

As we noted in our Bose QuietComfort Headphones review, these are "excellent always-on noise-cancelers with enhanced sound and battery life." They come with enhanced sound, more features, and the same celebrated noise cancelation as their QC45 predecessor.
Price check: $349 @ Walmart

The Sennheiser Momentum 4 offer a wide range of excellent features, but their sound is the best bit. It's detailed and spacious, while offering musical-sounding bass. The 60-hour battery life is among the very best, and their noise canceling is top-notch. They're a bit snug on the head, but they're light and otherwise very comfortable.

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.

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.

The Sony WF-1000XM5 top our list of the best wireless earbuds on the market. In our Sony WF-1000XM5 Earbuds review, we said they have some of the strongest active noise canceling around, outstanding sound quality and a great companion app. Getting the best fit can be a bit hit and miss, but once achieved, the performance with LDAC sources is spectacular.
Price check: $249 @ Best Buy

In our Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 review, we said they bring audiophile sound profile to the table, making them a whole load more tempting than the similarly priced competition. Good noise canceling and a small charging case make even more of a case for your money.

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.
Price check: $229 @ Walmart | $229 @ Best Buy

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.

Our Soundcore Liberty 4 NC review said these earbuds have "shockingly great sound." They also have effective active noise canceling on board, as well as Spatial Audio support and and EQ customization. We rank them as one of the best cheap wireless earbuds on the market.

The CMF Buds Pro pack some great features in for a bargain price. The active noise canceling is excellent, the fit is very comfortable, and the 43 hours of battery life is exemplary.

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.

Our Jlab Epic Air Sport ANC 3 review said these earbuds offer excellent sound quality, long battery life and a secure fit, which is vital for fitness fans. Their active noise cancelling feature is a little weak, but this discount makes them a tempting option for shoppers on a budget.