Electronics
Best Over-ear Headphones 2026
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Ranked by aggregated score from RTINGS, Wirecutter, Tom's Guide and T3. Over-ear ANC and audiophile headphones — every premium pick tested and weighted.
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#1
93 / 100
Sony WH-1000XM6
over-earThe benchmark for noise cancellation
5 sources
Best-in-class ANC in any environment
#2
91 / 100
Bose QuietComfort Ultra
over-earLegendary comfort, immersive audio
5 sources
Bose Immersive Audio for spatial sound
#3
87 / 100
Sennheiser Momentum 4
over-ear60 hours of audiophile sound
5 sources
60hr battery — longest in the category
#4
85 / 100
Jabra Evolve2 85
over-earBuilt for the open-plan office
4 sources
Professional-grade call quality with 10-mic array
#5
84 / 100
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3
over-earAudiophile sound meets ANC
4 sources
40mm carbon cone drivers for audiophile detail
#6
83 / 100
Beyerdynamic DT 700 Pro X
over-earStudio monitor precision for home listening
4 sources
Flat, accurate studio-monitor sound signature
#7
76 / 100
Anker Soundcore Q45
Budget PickExcellent ANC under €60
5 sources
Adaptive ANC at a fraction of the price