Not all on-ear headphones are uncomfortable: I’ve been using the new Marshall Milton ANC for 3 weeks and they’re ridiculously comfortable and offer outstanding sound too

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While earbuds are good, I much prefer the comfort level offered by over-ear cans and I don't go anywhere without my trusty Marshall Monitor III. I've been using them for over a year and not a day goes by that I don't listen to my favorite tunes through them.But over-ear and in-ear aren't your only options. There are also on-ear headphones.Despite having just as much padding as over-ears, I'm usually not a huge fan of on-ear headphones — but the Marshall Milton ANC are changing my mind. For the last three weeks, I've been using these on-ears exclusively, and I'm in love with them.The Milton ANC are the most comfortable on-ear headphones I've used, and on top of that, they boast outstanding sound quality and 80 hours of battery life. I awarded them a 4.5-star rating in my Marshall Milton ANC review, and for good reason too.Here's why I love them.The gold standard for on-ear comfort

(Image credit: Tom's Guide)One of the things that usually stops me from recommending on-ear headphones is that they sit on your ears rather than around them, and can clamp a little too much. This, in turn, makes your ears hurt over time, and can make them too hot.The Marshall Milton ANC fix this problem by employing spacious ear cushions made of soft memory foam. I've run out of reasons to not recommend on-ears now.Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips.I've run out of reasons to not recommend on-ears now.I've worn the Milton ANC a lot. I've worn them in a pressurized cabin on a flight. I've worn them on the bus to and from work. At my desk. At home. Everywhere. The longest I wore them for was nine hours straight, and not once did my ears hurt or feel like they were sweaty or too hot. Imagine my surprise at that! Of course, I had to adjust the height every now and then to ensure maximum comfort, but I do this with over-ears too, so it didn't feel out of the ordinary.Alongside the soft ear cushions, the Milton ANC uses a cushioned headband that relieves pressure you'd otherwise feel on the top of your head. The headphones weigh next to nothing too, at 7.06 ounces, so you don't feel weighed down by them.After the Marshall Monitor III, the Milton ANC are the most comfortable headphones I've tested — and easily the most comfy on-ears.Wait, what about the sound quality?