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From traveling to commuting to bedtime, the many different ways people use headphones has created a strong market for a variety of headphone products. In such an overwhelming market, we’ve got everything you need to help decide which headphone brand and style is best for you with top headphone guides including best headphones, best earbuds, best noise-cancelling headphones for flying, and more. Explore headphone reviews and deals from popular brands like Bose, Beats, and Sony, and keep up with all the latest headphone news and releases.

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The 9 best earbuds to buy in 2025, selected by Mashable experts

Meet Our Experts

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Bethany Allard
Lead Shopping Reporter

Bethany Allard is a Los Angeles-based shopping reporter at Mashable covering beauty tech, dating, sex and relationships, and headphones. That basically means she puts her hair through a lot, scrolls through a lot of dating apps, and rotates through a lot of different headphones. In addition to testing out and rounding up the best products, she also covers deals for Mashable, paying an especially obsessive amount of attention to Apple deals and prices. That knowledge comes in handy when she's covering shopping holidays like Prime Day and Black Friday, which she's now done for three years at Mashable.

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Samantha Mangino
Shopping Reporter

Boston-based Shopping Reporter, Samantha Mangino, covers all things tech at Mashable, rounding up the best products and deals. She’s covered commerce for three years, spending extensive time testing and reviewing all things home, including couches, steam irons, and washing machines. She thoroughly vets products and internet trends, finding out if those cozy gamer chairs are really as comfortable as TikTok claims.

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Miller Kern
Deputy Editor, Shopping/Reviews

Miller Kern is the Deputy Editor of Shopping and Reviews at Mashable, where she writes and edits reviews, roundups, deals, and news stories about tech products, including headphones, skincare devices, laptops, sex toys, e-readers, robot vacuums, and more. She's been covering all things shopping and tech, including shopping holidays like Prime Day and Black Friday, for Mashable since 2019. Miller can tell you which products are actually worth your money. She also explores trends in the shopping sphere, such as dupes and viral TikTok moments.

Headphones

the bose quietcomfort ultra headphones on airplane tray table
The best noise-cancelling headphones for flying: 8 picks you can grab on Prime Day to improve your travel experience
Our audio expert picked this as one of the best early Prime Day deals — save $16 on the Soundcore Q30 by Anker
Apple AirPods Max vs. Sony XM6: Which noise-canceling headphones should you buy?
Early Prime Day wireless earbuds deals are slowly rolling in at Amazon
This 65-inch 4K QLED Fire TV is $170 off ahead of Prime Day
pink beats headphones, orange airpods max, and black marshall headphones on blue graphic prime day background Headphones and earbuds deals are starting to pick up ahead of Prime Day
airpods 4, max, and pro on purple and blue prime day background We found two AirPods deals worth checking out ahead of Prime Day
Nothing Headpone 1 glamor shot Nothing unveils Headphone (1), its first over-ear headphones
blue airpods max, amazon echo buds, and pink beats headphones on pink prime day background Scope the best noise-cancelling headphones deals ahead of Prime Day — $69 off AirPods Max
sony wh-ch720n headphones against a pink patterned background Our audio expert has hand-picked this deal ahead of Prime Day — get $30 off Sony WH-CH720N headphones

Best Products

Four pairs of earbuds sitting on a table The best noise-cancelling earbuds include the most comfortable buds I've ever tested
open earbuds from anker soundcore, shokz, nothing, and bose on oak tabletop The best open earbuds that stay put, sound great, and keep you aware of the world around you
A pair of Bose QuietComfort earbuds Don't break the bank: The best budget earbuds, tested by our audio experts
A pair of Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones on a table We tested every pair of Bose headphones to find the best for noise cancellation, sound quality, more
A person holding a pair of Beats Fit Pro against a lawn I tested the best headphones and earbuds for working out during my daily run
Sennheiser HD 599 headphones on a window sill The most comfortable headphones we've ever tested will take care of your ears
young woman in yellow sunglasses wearing Sony headphones on city street 8 best noise-cancelling headphones to buy on Prime Day
Wireless headphones from the brands JBL, Sony, Soundcore over an orangish background with circles on it. 5 best wireless headphones under $100
woman wearing wireless earbuds The best wireless earbuds: Our top 10 picks for the best sound on the go
Yes, AirPods are wonderful. But there are other headphones. Best headphones for iPhone owners: Think outside the (AirPods) box

Reviews

jbl tour one m3 headphones with their transmitter remote The JBL Tour One M3 are feature-rich ANC headphones with a game-changing accessory
skullcandy earbuds case and buds on brick wall in front of trees Review: Skullcandy's new $99 Bose-powered earbuds are an impressive budget choice
author wearing sony xm6 headphones outdoors Review: I compared Sony’s new XM6 headphones to the competition
The author wearing the clip-on Shokz earbuds The Shokz OpenDots One earbuds offer impressive sound in a chic clip-on design
sony earbuds and their case with a crosswalk in the background The Sony WF-C710N earbuds beat the AirPods 4 on ANC, sound, and price
close-up of man holding panasonic technics az100 wireless earbuds with silver charging case Review: Technics AZ100 Earbuds easily beat the likes of Sony and Bose
bose quietcomfort case and earbuds in front of woven basket on coffee table The Bose QuietComfort earbuds are a decent budget option from the premium brand
Razer BlackShark V2 Pro gaming headset hanging on wall Razer BlackShark V2 Pro review: The best gaming headset I've ever used
man wearing the dyson ontrac headphones against blue sky Review: Dyson's new headphones have awe-inspiring features and a clunky design
Skullcandy EcoBuds headphones in case laying on wooden coffee table with potted cactus and seashell decor in peripherals Skullcandy's $40 eco-friendly wireless earbuds sound surprisingly good

Deals

The EarFun Air Pro 4 wireless earbuds on an orange background Save $17 on the EarFun Air Pro 4 wireless earbuds
the earfun air pro 4 earbuds in their case in a black color on a purple background The EarFun Air Pro 4 earbuds are on sale for just $63 ahead of Prime Day
The Soundcore V40i by Anker earbuds on a green and yellow background Anker’s new Soundcore V40i earbuds just got their first-ever discount
The Apple AirTag 4-Pack on a black background The Apple AirTag 4-pack has dropped back to under $75 at Amazon — the lowest price in weeks
The Soundcore Aerofit 2 earbuds and Select 4 Go Bluetooth shower speaker on a purple background Claim a free Soundcore Select 4 Go speaker with these popular headphones
The Sony WH-1000XM6 Noise Cancelling Headphones with an Amazon gift card on a green background This last-minute deal on the Sony XM6 headphones is one of the best we've ever seen
woman's silhouette dancing with airpods in against a purple background The AirPods 4 are already under $100 ahead of Prime Day
soundcore sport x20 earbuds against a light blue patterned background Get Soundcore Sport X20 earbuds for under $70 ahead of Prime Day
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro on green and yellow abstract background Nab a pair of refurbished Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro for $125 off at Best Buy
a person wearing the JBL endurance race 2 earbuds while working out at home The JBL Endurance Race 2 sport earbuds are at a record-low price ahead of Prime Day

News

Person wearing Dyson Zone headphones with air-purifying mask RIP, Dyson air-purifying headphones that no one asked for
person wearing copper dyson ontrac headphones outdoors The Dyson OnTrac headphones received a rare $100 discount
white wireless headphones on a pink background AirPods to get 3 exciting new features
open airpod cases arranged in a cirlce AirPods Pro 3 seemingly confirmed in Apple leak
the new sony xm6 headphones next to xm5 headphones Sony's new flagship XM6 headphones are here — but there's a catch
Two white hands, one holding the airpod, the other cleaning it with a toothpick. How to properly clean your AirPods
black skullcandy method 360 anc earbuds on desktop Skullcandy's Bose-powered noise-cancelling earbuds hit the market at just $100
A pair of Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones Score Sony's WH-1000XM4 headphones for $100 off at Amazon
ASUS ROG Cetra on a rainbow gradient background The ASUS ROG Cetra wireless gaming earbuds are just $80 today, and I think they are criminally underrated
Sony PULSE Elite on a yellow pattern background Sony PULSE Elite PS5 headset open-box deal drops to $89.99 at Best Buy

More Headphones

The Samsung Galaxy Buds FE true wireless earbuds just hit their lowest price ever at Woot
By Tabitha Britt
Two Samsung Galaxy Buds FE earbuds float above their open white charging case, all set against a vibrant, gradient background of orange, pink, and red.
Stop waiting around for Prime Day — score AirPods 4 at their best-ever price
By Hannah Hoolihan
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Our favorite budget earbuds are less than $20 at Amazon
By Christina Buff
Anker Soundcore P20i earbuds in black with teal background
The Soundcore V40i open-ear headphones just dropped to a record-low price as an early Amazon Prime Day treat
By Lauren Allain
a person's right hand takes the soundcore v40i open-ear headphones case out from a pocket
Act fast! The Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 are back at their best-ever price at Amazon.
By Hannah Hoolihan
beats powerbeats pro 2 earbuds against a light blue patterned background
AirPods Pro 2 have dipped below $170 — get them before the Prime Day rush
By Hannah Hoolihan
apple airpods pro 2 earbuds against a dark blue patterned background
Need new headphones? The Sonos Ace are still at their lowest-ever price at Amazon.
By Hannah Hoolihan
sonos ace headphones against a light blue patterned background
Get a free $30 gift card when you grab Sony's new XM6 headphones at Amazon
By Christina Buff
Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones in three colors hanging on metal bar
Beats Studio Buds + are back to their best-ever price at Amazon
By Hannah Hoolihan
beats studio buds plus earbuds against a pink patterned background
Hate earbuds? Shop the Shokz OpenRun Pro — now $55 off.
By Samantha Mangino
A woman wearing a pair of Shokz OpenRun Pro headphones
Hurry, the $99 AirPods are back at Amazon today
By Gabriel Morgan
Apple AirPods 4 appear on a yellow and green swirly background.
Grab the Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 while they're back down at their lowest price ever
By Bethany Allard
person exercising wearing gray powerbeats pro 2
At 51% off, Amazon is doing Beats Studio Pro headphones for layman pricing
By Gabriel Morgan
A set of headphones appears on a yellow and green swirly background.
Take over $100 off the Sony XM5 headphones at Amazon and get ready for the songs of summer
By Lauren Allain
the sony xm5 headphones in black sit on a black desk
AirPods Pro 2 are down to under $170, but for how long?
By Joseph Green
apple airpods pro 2 earbuds in a case against a blue patterned background
Save over $100 on Sony's WH-1000XM4 headphones right now at Amazon
By Hannah Hoolihan
sony wh-1000xm4 headphones against a yellow patterned background
The newest generation of Amazon Echo Buds are on sale for less than $35
By Christina Buff
Amazon Echo Buds with sky background
Still need a Father's Day gift? The Bose Ultra Open earbuds are $50 off at Amazon.
By Tabitha Britt
A person's hand holds open a Bose Ultra Open Earbuds charging case, revealing the earbuds inside. The background is blurred with purple and white lights.
Sony's WH-CH520 headphones are on sale for a mere $38 at Amazon
By Christina Buff
white Sony WH-CH520 headphones laying on table with books and camera
I've tried every model of Bose headphones and my favorite pair is now $100 off
By Samantha Mangino
A pair of Bose QuietComfort headphones on a colorful background
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra are $50 off at Amazon in time for summer travel
By Lauren Allain
a person wears a white pair of bose quietcomfort ultra while closing their eyes. behind them is a lot of green bushes.
Snag a pair of Echo Buds (2nd gen) with ANC for $85 less at Amazon
By Tabitha Britt
A pair of black Amazon Echo Buds (2nd Gen) are shown in front of their open black charging case. The earbuds have the Amazon smile logo visible. The inside of the charging case shows the labeled "L" and "R" spots for the earbuds and a small green indicator light. The background is a bright, warm yellow with orange curved accents.
New low price alert: Grab the Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro for $65 off at Amazon
By Christina Buff
Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro with blue and purple background
Act fast to get the Sony WF-C700N earbuds at their lowest price at Amazon
By Hannah Hoolihan
sony wf-c700n earbuds against a pink patterned background
The Sonos Ace headphones have dropped to their best price at Amazon
By Hannah Hoolihan
sonos ace headphones against a light blue patterned background
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