I've tested hundreds of headphones for CNET and these are my current top over-ear and in-ear picks, from swanky premium options that cost $700 to value budget models that cost under $70.

In typical Nothing fashion, Headphone 1 is an eye-catcher. Somehow, I think the design is the least interesting thing about ...

The best wireless over-ear headphones and earbuds balance great sound, top active noise cancelation, strong features and durability. Not sure which to pick? We can help.

The best headphones of 2025 tested by experts, including true wireless and noise-cancelling options from top brands like Sony, Apple, and Bose.

Through hours and hours of listening, we sorted through dozens of headphones to find the very best models, from the just-released Sony XM6 headphones to old favorites from Bose, Beats, and Apple.

So, when Beats offered me a pair of the new Solo4 headphones to test, I was more than happy to see how the company used the eight years since the Solo3's release to improve the Solo4.