Best Headphones To Buy In 2023! Our Recommendations

A great pair of headphones shouldn't only sound rich and balanced but should also be comfortable, versatile, well-built, and feature-packed. While you can get some surprisingly decent budget models, the best headphones tend to come with more extra features, like active noise cancelling (ANC), dedicated companion apps for customization, multi-device pairing, and NFC compatibility. While less expensive pairs of headphones tend to miss out on some of these premium features, you can still find some well-rounded and versatile options that provide great value.

Recommended Headphones in this video:
Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless: https://www.rtings.com/afflink/AaEAAE...
Bose QuietComfort 45/QC45 Wireless: https://www.rtings.com/afflink/AaEAAG...
Anker Soundcore Space Q45: https://www.rtings.com/afflink/AaEAAI...
Anker Soundcore Life Q20 Wireless: https://www.rtings.com/afflink/AaEAAA...
Anker Soundcore Life Q30 Wireless: https://www.rtings.com/afflink/AaEAAE...
Sennheiser HD 800 S: https://www.rtings.com/afflink/AaEAAA...
Philips SHP9500: https://www.rtings.com/afflink/AaEAAA...

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00:00 Intro
00:51 Best Overall
02:14 Best Upper Mid-Range
03:15 Best Mid-Range
04:23 Best Budget
05:22 Best Audiophile
06:21 Best Entry-Level Audiophile
06:46 Conclusion

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