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Gear
Whether you need workout earbuds or gaming over-ears, these WIRED-tested picks sound like a million bucks.
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Best Overall Headphones
Sony WH-1000XM5
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Best Earbuds
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
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Runner-Up
Anker Soundcore Space A40
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Best for Workouts
Jabra Elite 8 Active
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Whether you're listening to the latest episode of the Gadget Lab podcast or hitting the trail with Taylor Swift on repeat, the right pair of wireless headphones can make your day. The only problem is that there are so many to choose from. WIRED's Gear team is constantly testing new models, and these are the very best wireless headphones we've found.
Be sure to check out all our audio buying guides, like the Best Wireless Earbuds, Best Workout Earbuds, Best Smart Speakers, and Best Bluetooth Speakers, for more music nirvana.
Updated March 2024: We've added the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones, the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds, and Sony WH-CH720N headphones.
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Parker Hall is a senior editor of product reviews at WIRED. He focuses on audiovisual and entertainment products. Hall is a graduate of the Oberlin Conservatory of Music, where he studied jazz percussion. After hours, he remains a professional musician in his hometown of Portland, Oregon.
Ryan Waniata is a writer, editor, video host, and product reviewer with over 10 years of experience at sites including Digital Trends, Reviewed, Business Insider, Review Geek, and others. He’s evaluated everything from TVs and soundbars to smart gadgets and wearables, with a focus on A/V gear. He has a... Read more
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