Headphones

The best headphones for kids, all volume-limited for safer listening, from JLab, Belkin, JBL, Puro Sound Labs, BuddyPhones and CozyPhones.

Ten fixes for Bluetooth headphones that keep disconnecting on Windows 11, ordered by what usually works first.

Six of the best planar magnetic headphones, from the easy-to-drive FiiO FT1 Pro to the Audeze LCD-X studio reference, with specs, pros and cons.

The best headphones for sleeping, from noise-cancelling sleep earbuds like the Soundcore Sleep A30 Special and Ozlo Sleepbuds 2 to soft headbands for side sleepers.

The best bone conduction and open-ear headphones for running, cycling, swimming and everyday listening, with specs, pros and cons for each pick.

Six of the best current PS5 gaming headsets, from Sony’s noise cancelling INZONE H9 II to a budget Turtle Beach with 80-hour battery life, with specs, pros and cons.

Five proven studio headphones for home recording, tracking and mixing, with clear guidance on which type suits each job.

Open-back headphones sound spacious but leak sound; closed-back headphones isolate you from the room. Here is how to choose, with well-known examples of each type.

Five headsets and headphones that make video calls clearer and long workdays more comfortable, from dedicated office headsets to premium noise-cancelling pairs.