Top Headphones 2023

The JLab JBuddies Pro Wireless headphones sound like they are made for adults with their substantial bass depth, but a volume limiter switch keeps levels safe for kids.

The kid-friendly Onanoff BuddyPhones Play+ headphones deliver quality wireless audio at a fair price, though their build can feel a little clunky.

Thermaltake’s Argent H5 Stereo boasts solid build quality, clear sound and a no-nonsense approach that will either meet your needs or leave you wanting more.

The HyperX Cloud Core 7.1 provides robust and easy-to-use surround sound, but game performance is inconsistent, and the USB amp is cumbersome.

The Skullcandy Hesh ANC are decent for commute and travel. Even with their ANC on, they struggle to cut down bass-range noise like bus or plane engines. They're also bulky, which can make them a bit more difficult to easily take with you on-the-go. However, they have a decently comfortable fit and have around 24 hours of continuous battery life to last through long flights or trips.

EPOS finishes its Sennheiser collaboration with another GSP 600 series recolor. Like its predecessors, this wireless headset features good audio quality and a premium feel and finish. However, it could use additional audio settings.

The Roccat Elo 7.1 isn’t as comfortable as it could be, but this headset sounds good, functions well and doesn’t cost that much.

Asus’ ROG Theta 7.1 has all the earmarks of a superior, premium gaming headset, including attractive design, excellent build quality and truly incredible sounding cans. But it also carries with it a premium price tag and disappointing microphone.

The Jabra Evolve2 65 are alright for office use. They're quite comfortable and have amazing battery life, so you should have no trouble wearing them for hours at a time. They support multi-device pairing, so you can listen to music on your phone while staying connected to your work computer. They offer a unique feature in the form of a 'Busylight', which serves as a visible indicator that you're on a call. That said, they let in quite a bit of ambient chatter, which means you may be distracted by coworkers. They also leak quite a bit of audio, so people nearby might be annoyed if you listen to music at high volumes.

The Logitech G733 Lightspeed gaming headset is lightweight and offers good sound, but it could be more flexible and I wasn't satisfied with the microphone.