Best headphone deals for October 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.

They may cost less than $55, but the 1More SonoFlow SE are still an incredible pair of headphones. Packing 50-hour battery life, robust sound, great ANC and excellent sound quality, these 'phones delivery pretty much everything you could want for a very low price. In our 1More SonoFlow SE review, we rated them 4/5 stars.

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

We rank the Anker Soundcore Space One as one of the best cheap wireless headphones. As well as having hi-res audio for smooth, clear-sounding streams, we also liked their customizable EQ, strong active noise canceling performance and long battery life (up to 55 hours) in our Anker Soundcore Space One review.

The Bowers & Wilkins PX8 S2 are spectacular headphones. They're very comfortable, supremely well-made, and they sound utterly beguiling. If it wasn't for their higher price, they'd rank as the best headphones you can buy today.

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.

The AirPods Max headphones with USB-C charging are now on sale for a great discount. Like the original AirPods Max, they feature a super comfortable design, effective active noise cancelling and great sound with Spatial Audio support.
Price check: $549 @ Best Buy

We ranked the Focal Bathys as the best-sounding headphones we've tested, but they have been dethroned by the Dali IO-8. That doesn't mean the Bathys aren't still a great option. They're a bit cheaper, and you get a much better charging case in the box. Battery life is about the same, and the construction is similarly premium between the two. Buy these if you want excellent sound, but don't want to break the bank.

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 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 Sony WH-1000XM4 still stand up very well when compared to the newer versions of Sony's best active noise canceling headphones. They're comfortable, sound really good, and offer up a solid 30 hours of battery life. The ANC has stood the test of time as well, and blocks out plenty of noise. The touch controls are a bit oversensitive, but they work well enough. Flagship headphones at a budget price.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

The OnePlus Buds 3 made our list of the best wireless earbuds as the best option under $100. Right now, they've fallen to an even lower price. Our OnePlus Buds 3 review praised their excellent sound quality, active noise canceling and excellent touch controls. They're also great on calls and you get features like up to 44 hours of battery life and IP55 rated water resistance.

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.

One of the best budget workout headphones we've tested, the JLab Epic Air Sport ANC (2nd Gen) are a fantastic purchase for novice exercisers requiring sonic fuel to boost their exercise routine. They have a more refined soundstage (when you enable the Balanced EQ) that continues to place bass at the forefront, but also gives mids and highs some attention for pleasant audio consumption. JLab’s signature earhook design is dependable for on-ear stability and built for longevity, thanks to durable construction with IP66 certification for dirt, sweat and water resistance.