We’ve got good news—there are countless headphone and earbud models out there, which means there’s a pair for every possible need and budget. The challenge, though? It’s hard to find time to wade through all of them! Lucky for you, we’ve compiled a list of the best headphones of 2023 so you can figure out which style and brand work for you, your partner or your child.
Style: On-ear
Wireless: Yes
Battery life: 40 hours
Wireless range: 30 feet
Foldable: Yes
Noise cancellation: No
Excellent battery life.
Not noise cancelling.
Style: Over-ear
Wireless: No
Battery life: n/a
Wireless range: n/a
Foldable: no
Noise cancellation: No
Microphone with flip-up mute.
Not wireless and no USB connection.
Style: Over-ear
Wireless: Yes
Battery life: up to 50 hours
Wireless range: 30 feet
Foldable: Yes
Noise cancellation: Yes
Active noise cancelling, easy pairing and multi-point connection features.
Noise cancelling can affect bass and treble quality.
Style: Earbuds
Wireless: No
Cord length: 3.6 feet
Wireless range: n/a
Foldable: No
Noise cancellation: No
Three sets of earpads.
Not comfortable for sleep.
Style: Over-ear
Wireless: Yes
Battery life: 10 hours
Wireless range: 32 feet
Foldable: Yes
Noise cancellation: No
Lightweight and comfortable.
Not great in loud environments.
Style: In-ear
Wireless: Yes
Battery life: Five hours
Wireless range: 30 feet
Foldable: No
Noise cancellation: No
Are water resistant.
No active noise cancellation.
Style: True wireless
Wireless: Yes
Battery life: Six hours
Wireless range: Around 45 feet
Foldable: No
Noise cancellation: Yes
Auto-on and auto-connect.
Not adjustable.
Style: On-ear
Wireless: No
Cord length: 5.9 feet
Wireless range: n/a
Foldable: No
Noise cancellation: No
On-ear controls.
USB cord only.
This popular style of earbuds fits inside each ear and is completely cordless. They’re super convenient for working out and listening on the go.
This style fits inside each ear and the buds are usually attached to each other by a wire or they attach to your device with a cord.
These headphones feature small cups that fit on the ears and are connected by a headband. They are more compact than over-ear headphones and can be wired or wireless.
These affordably priced on-ear headphones from JBL give you major bang for your buck. Sturdy, lightweight and comfortable to wear, they have impressive sound quality. This includes their signature JBL Pure Bass Sound, which they have engineered for some of the biggest venues around the world. They also have up to 40 hours of battery life and can be folded so you can take them with you wherever you go, making them the best over-ear headphones for your buck.
Turtle Beach’s Recon 70 headset was made for gaming, with high-quality 40mm speakers, an over-ear design that helps block noise, and a high-sensitivity mic that easily flips up to mute. This multiplatform gaming headset is comfortable (so you or the kids can play for hours—sorry not sorry!) and lightweight. They’re available in Blue Camo (pictured), White Camo and Green Camo.
If you’re looking for headphones to drown out ambient noise at work or home, these sleek JBL noise-cancelling cans are a great choice. The lightweight model really does immerse you in your own little world (you can even use an electric toothbrush and won’t hear a thing), and they feature multi-point connection so easily switch from one Bluetooth device to another. They come in three colours: black, blue and white.
Sometimes, you just want a pair of headphones that won’t break the bank. While this set of wired earbuds from Panasonic won’t beat the sound quality of pricier models, they’re extremely comfortable and work just fine for standard listening and calls.
If you want kids’ headphones that are affordable and safe for young ears, you’ll love these Wicked Audio headphones in bright blue or candy pink. They’re easy on the budget and, most importantly, they have a volume limit of 85 decibels to help protect kids from hearing damage.[2]
When sweating it out in the living room or gym, the comfort of your headphones should be the last thing on your mind. These Bose sport earbuds StayHear Max tips won’t hurt your ears or fall out, no matter how vigorous your workout is. Plus, they’re designed to repel sweat and moisture. The capacitive touch interface makes it easy to swipe up and down for volume control while you move or tap to play or pause music, answer calls and more.
These Apple Airpods are an easy yes for any iPhone user. The wireless earbuds are quick to pair with any Apple device and switch seamlessly between devices, so you can transfer from a work call to a movie on your laptop to music on your phone without missing a beat. That said, if you want active noise cancellation, you’re better off with the pricier AirPods Pro.
For a budget-friendly pair of headphones that’s made for work calls, check out Logitech’s H540 headset. They cost less than many other headsets and have a discreet, noise-cancelling microphone that can be flipped up when not in use. The cord has a USB connection that’s made for use with laptops and desktops.
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This article is intended as general information. Always be sure to read and follow the label(s)/instruction(s) that accompany your product(s). Walmart will not be responsible for any injury or damage caused by this activity.