I tested six different models to find out if they’re better than napping in my AirPods. (Yes, they usually are.)
By
Amelia Jerden,
the Strategist’s sleep writer, covering mattresses, pillows, and more.
She has been writing about sleep products since 2021, previously as a staff writer for Sleepopolis.
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Reviewers love the comfy fit and affordable price that lets you listen to music or block out snoring all night.
I tested the best sleep headphones to find which whisked me away to dreamland in minutes. These are the ones I recommend most.
Plus, they're side sleeper approved.
Plus, portable fans and speakers under $50.
From everyday wireless headphones to open-ear earbuds fit for exercising, these are the models that stand out.
No charging or Bluetooth pairing required.
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