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.

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.

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.

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

Cleer Enduro ANC: was $149 now $129 @ Amazon
The Enduro ANC may have been around for a while but they are still by far the best pair of cheap noise-cancelling headphones we've tested, especially when it comes to battery life. The modern, feature-rich design is backed up by great sound quality and effective ANC. The transparent ambient mode works well, fit is decent, and Bluetooth supports aptX Adaptive.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.
Price check: sold out @ Amazon

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 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.

Beats’ new workout earbuds are an all-around upgrade from the previous version. In our Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 review, we loved their stylish design, strong bassy sound and stable fit. You also get 10 hours of listening time on a charge, or up to 45 hours with the included charging case. They also have some unique features on board, like handy physical button controls and a heart rate monitor. We rank them as the best wireless earbuds for fitness on the market.

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 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+ 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.

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. 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.