Best Overall4.7
Sony WH-1000XM5
Street price: $349In stock
The best over-ear wireless headphones ranked by ANC performance, sound quality, battery life, and value. Expert-tested to help you find the perfect pair.
Our picks
Industry-leading ANC with LDAC hi-res audio, 30-hour battery, and a redesigned driver for the best wireless over-ear experience available.
CustomTune personalized ANC calibrates noise cancellation to your ear shape, with Immersive Audio spatial sound and a compact hard-shell case.
60-hour industry-leading battery life with audiophile-grade 42mm drivers, aptX Adaptive, and a built-in Tile tracker for the ultimate endurance headphone.
The XM5's predecessor still competes strongly β wider codec support (LDAC + aptX HD), compact 3-axis fold, and 30-hour battery at a lower street price.
40-hour battery, USB-C lossless audio, and compatibility with both Apple Find My and Google Find My Device make it the best cross-platform wireless headphone.
We use calibrated measurement equipment to quantify noise attenuation in dB across the frequency spectrum β not just subjective impressions.
Each headphone is played continuously at 70 dB SPL with ANC enabled until shutdown, giving real-world battery numbers rather than rated specs.
Our reviewers wear each headphone for multiple 3β6 hour sessions to evaluate comfort, clamping force, and heat buildup over time.