Best headphone deals for September 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

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.

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 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 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.

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

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

In our Beats Solo 4 review, we said these headphones "deliver big in the value department." The Beats Solo 4 have 50 hours of battery life, lossless playback support, weigh just 7.65 ounces and connect via Bluetooth 5.3 wireless. If you prefer an old school wired connection, you can opt for 3.5mm connectivity and the headphones charge via USB-C.
Price check: $149 @ Best Buy

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 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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 are the best bone conduction headphones we've tested because their sound quality is a notable upgrade on others. The battery life is also great, and the fit is as reliable as ever, thanks to the headband style.

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.

The Shokz Openswim Pro made our list of the best sport headphones as the best option for swimming. With an IP68 water resistance rating, these are comfortable to wear and generate sound via vibrations — allowing you to stay aware of outside sounds.