A good pair of headphones can be your best friend, but choosing the right one depends heavily on your needs. Whether you want noise-canceling headphones for travel and long listening sessions, or open-ear earbuds that go with you from the office to your evening run, we've tested products from brands like Apple, Sony, Bose, and Beats to help you find the best ones.Get more in-depth ZDNET tech coverage: Add us as a preferred Google source on Chrome and Chromium browsers
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Best headphone deals of the week $248 (save $152) $170 (save $181) $400 (save $150) $299 (save $130) $199 (save $150) Deals are selected by the CNET Group commerce team, and may be unrelated to this article. What are the best headphones right now?After extensively testing all the top headphones available today, the best headphones overall are the Sony WH-1000XM6 for their impressive sound profile, exceptional noise cancellation, and outstanding phone call mic quality. The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) are great for travel and laidback users, thanks to their relaxed fit and sound profile ideal for extended listening sessions. Additionally, their USB-C and AptX support make them suitable for casual gaming. The Sonos Ace headphones are still my favorite headphones, due to their integration with Sonos soundbars, warm sound profile, and all-day comfort. The AirPods Pro 3 are the best earbuds for iPhone users if you value great sound, integration with your iOS devices, and in-ear heart rate monitoring. Finally, the Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 are a solid premium earbud option for Android users if Pixel-specific features, extended battery life, and a rounded bud design are important to you.Also: The best earbuds you can buyIn our February update, we added the Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 as our pick for best stylish headphones. It's a good time to refresh your gear, as the Amazon Big Spring Sale is here. Don't get left behind: Stay updated on the freshest headphones deals as they launch in real time. For a deep dive into the biggest price drops and exclusive seasonal offers, browse our best Amazon Spring Sale headphones deals. Looking for more than just headphones? Our team has hand-picked the top-rated promotions across the entire event, all available on our Amazon Spring Sale live blog.
