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Top 10 Over-Ear Headphones in 2027

By Kory White · Updated Oct 2026 · 5 min read
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen)
Direct answer

The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) are the best over-ear headphones in 2027: 30 hours of battery, Bluetooth 5.4 and USB-C wired audio, listed at $369.00. The Sony WH-CH720N is the best value at $89.99 with up to 35 hours of battery.

At a glance

#PickPriceBest for
1Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen)$369.00 (listed at $449.00)Travelers who want Bose’s top noise cancelling with a USB-C wired audio option
2Sony WH-1000XM6$459.99Commuters who want Sony’s newest noise canceling and call-clarity processor
3Apple AirPods Max 2$549.00iPhone and Mac owners who want Apple’s H2 chip and USB-C lossless audio
4Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless$399.95Listeners who want the longest battery life and the widest codec list here
5Sonos Ace$349Listeners who want Dolby Atmos head tracking and a 30-hour battery under $369.00
6Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2$799Audiophile-leaning buyers who want leather, aluminum and aptX Lossless
7beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKIINot publishedHome studio users who want open-back, wired reference headphones
8Beats Studio Pro$299.99iPhone and Android users who want a lightweight, mid-priced ANC headphone
9soundcore Space One$99.99Budget buyers who want 40 hours of ANC battery for about $100
10Sony WH-CH720N$89.99 (listed at $179.99)Shoppers who want Sony noise canceling at the lowest published price on this list

Pick by what you want

Best overall
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen)
Best value
Sony WH-CH720N
Longest battery
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless
Best for Apple devices
Apple AirPods Max 2
Best wired studio pick
beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII

The ranking

1

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen)

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen)
Answrs VerdictThe all-round flagship.
Price: $369.00 (listed at $449.00)Battery life: 30 hoursCharge time: 3 hoursWeight: 0.583 lb (headphones only)Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.4Wired audio: USB-C, 16-bit, 44.1kHz or 48kHz

The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) list 30 hours of battery, a 3 hours charge time, Bluetooth 5.4 and a headphone weight of 0.583 lb. A USB-C wired connection receives 16-bit, 44.1kHz or 48kHz audio. Bose’s store lists $369.00, down from $449.00.

Go ifTravelers who want Bose’s top noise cancelling with a USB-C wired audio option
Skip ifYou want more than 30 hours between charges
Why #1 over #2: It matches the Sony’s 30 hours and adds a USB-C wired audio option stated on its own page.
2

Sony WH-1000XM6

Sony WH-1000XM6
Answrs VerdictSony’s ANC flagship.
Price: $459.99Battery life: Up to 30 hours with noise canceling onMicrophones: 12 microphones, HD Noise Canceling Processor QN3Codec: LDAC supportedConnection: Multipoint Connection

The Sony WH-1000XM6 uses an HD Noise Canceling Processor QN3 with 12 microphones, lists up to 30 hours of battery with noise canceling on, supports LDAC and offers Multipoint Connection. Sony’s store lists $459.99.

Go ifCommuters who want Sony’s newest noise canceling and call-clarity processor
Skip ifYou want to spend under $459.99
Why #2 over #3: Its 12 microphones and QN3 processor are the headline noise-canceling hardware, though it costs more than the Bose.
3

Apple AirPods Max 2

Apple AirPods Max 2
Answrs VerdictThe Apple-ecosystem pick.
Price: $549.00Battery life: Up to 20 hours with Active Noise CancellationWeight: 13.6 ounces (386.2 grams)Chip: Apple H2 headphone chip (each ear cup)Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.3Wired audio: Lossless Audio and ultra-low latency audio via USB-C

Apple AirPods Max 2 weigh 13.6 ounces (386.2 grams), use the Apple H2 headphone chip in each ear cup and list up to 20 hours of listening with Active Noise Cancellation. Lossless Audio is available via USB-C, Bluetooth is 5.3 and Apple lists $549.00.

Go ifiPhone and Mac owners who want Apple’s H2 chip and USB-C lossless audio
Skip ifYou want more than 20 hours of battery
Why #3 over #4: Its USB-C lossless audio and H2 chip suit Apple devices, but its 20 hours is less than the Sennheiser’s 57 hours.
4

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless
Answrs VerdictThe battery-life leader.
Price: $399.95Battery life: Up to 57 hours with ANC onWeight: Ca. 290 g (10 oz)Codecs: SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX lossless, aptX adaptiveBluetooth: Bluetooth 5.4Microphones: 4 mics per side, Hybrid Adaptive ANC

The Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless lists up to 57 hours with ANC on, Bluetooth 5.4 and a weight of Ca. 290 g (10 oz). Supported codecs are SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX lossless and aptX adaptive, with 4 mics per side. Sennheiser’s US store lists $399.95.

Go ifListeners who want the longest battery life and the widest codec list here
Skip ifYou want the lowest price
Why #4 over #5: Its 57 hours is nearly double the 30 hours of the Bose, Sony and Sonos.
5

Sonos Ace

Sonos Ace
Answrs VerdictThe home-theater pick.
Price: $349Battery life: Up to 30 hours with Active Noise CancellationWeight: 0.69 lbs (0.312 kg)Rapid charge: 3 hours of listening in 3 minutesSpatial audio: Dolby Atmos with dynamic head tracking

The Sonos Ace lists up to 30 hours with Active Noise Cancellation, a weight of 0.69 lbs (0.312 kg) and 3 hours of listening from a 3-minute rapid charge. Spatial audio is Dolby Atmos with dynamic head tracking. Sonos lists $349.

Go ifListeners who want Dolby Atmos head tracking and a 30-hour battery under $369.00
Skip ifYou want more than 30 hours between charges
Why #5 over #6: Its $349 listing is lower than the Bose’s $369.00 and it adds Dolby Atmos with dynamic head tracking.
6

Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2

Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
Answrs VerdictThe luxury sound pick.
Price: $799Battery life: 30 hours playbackQuick charge: 15-minute charge for 7 hours playbackWeight: 0.31 kgBluetooth: Bluetooth 5.3 with aptX LosslessDrivers: 2 × ø 40mm dynamic full-range carbon driver

The Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 lists 30 hours of playback, 7 hours of playback from a 15-minute charge, a headphone weight of 0.31 kg and Bluetooth 5.3 with aptX Lossless. It uses 2 × ø 40mm dynamic full-range carbon drivers and is listed at $799.

Go ifAudiophile-leaning buyers who want leather, aluminum and aptX Lossless
Skip ifYou want to spend under $799
Why #6 over #7: Its aptX Lossless and carbon drivers aim at sound quality over the Sonos’s soundbar features, at a higher $799 price.
7

beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII

beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII
Answrs VerdictThe wired studio pick.
Price: Not publishedType: Over-ear, open, wiredWeight: 376 g (without cable)Impedance: 30 ohmsFrequency response: 5-40,000 HzCable: 3-pin XLR plug, 6.35 mm stereo jack plug, 3 m straight cable and 5 m coiled cable

The beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII is an over-ear, open, wired headphone. It weighs 376 g without cable, has 30 ohms impedance and a 5-40,000 Hz frequency response, and ships with a 3 m straight cable and a 5 m coiled cable. beyerdynamic’s page lists no price.

Go ifHome studio users who want open-back, wired reference headphones
Skip ifYou want wireless or noise cancelling
Why #7 over #8: It is the only open-back, wired studio model here, so it suits mixing rather than commuting.
8

Beats Studio Pro

Beats Studio Pro
Answrs VerdictThe mid-price Beats pick.
Price: $299.99Battery life: Up to 24 hours with ANC or Transparency mode, 40 hours with ANC offFast charge: 10-minute charge gives up to 4 hours of playbackWeight: 260 g / 9.17 ozWired audio: Lossless Audio via USB-C

The Beats Studio Pro lists up to 24 hours with ANC or Transparency mode, 40 hours with ANC off, and 4 hours of playback from a 10-minute charge. It weighs 260 g / 9.17 oz and supports Lossless Audio via USB-C. Beats lists $299.99.

Go ifiPhone and Android users who want a lightweight, mid-priced ANC headphone
Skip ifYou want more than 24 hours with ANC on
Why #8 over #9: At 260 g it is lighter than the 290 g Sennheiser and costs less than it.
9

soundcore Space One

soundcore Space One
Answrs VerdictThe 40-hour budget pick.
Price: $99.99Battery life: 40H ANC on, 55H ANC offDrivers: 40mm dynamic drivers, Hi-Res soundNoise cancelling: Reduces noise by up to 98%, tested by soundcore under laboratory conditionsTransparency: 5 levels of adjustable transparency

The soundcore Space One lists 40H with ANC on and 55H with ANC off, 40mm dynamic drivers and 5 levels of adjustable transparency. Soundcore says it reduces noise by up to 98% in its own laboratory test. Soundcore’s store lists $99.99.

Go ifBudget buyers who want 40 hours of ANC battery for about $100
Skip ifYou want a premium leather build
Why #9 over #10: Its 40 hours of ANC battery beats the Sony WH-CH720N’s 35 hours.
10

Sony WH-CH720N

Sony WH-CH720N
Answrs VerdictThe lowest published price.
Price: $89.99 (listed at $179.99)Battery life: Up to 35 hoursNoise canceling: Integrated Processor V1 and Dual Noise Sensor technologyConnection: Multipoint ConnectionAmbient sound: 20 different levels in the Sony | Sound Connect app

The Sony WH-CH720N lists up to 35 hours of battery, Integrated Processor V1 with Dual Noise Sensor technology, Multipoint Connection and 20 different ambient-sound levels in the Sony | Sound Connect app. Sony’s store lists $89.99, down from $179.99.

Go ifShoppers who want Sony noise canceling at the lowest published price on this list
Skip ifYou want a premium metal-and-leather build

How we ranked these

This is a tier list, not a strict spec sort. Noise-cancelling hardware and call technology lead, followed by battery life and wired or lossless options, then price. Every number is the maker’s own rating from its official product page; prices are the makers’ own store prices on the day checked and may be sale prices. Battery figures use each maker’s own test conditions. The beyerdynamic is a wired open-back studio model and is not noise cancelling. Several earlier picks were replaced: Sennheiser’s page now points to the MOMENTUM 5 Wireless as the latest version, so it replaced the Momentum 4; Apple’s buy page now lists AirPods Max 2; Audeze’s page says the Maxwell is a legacy product no longer available for sale; and the earlier Soundcore Space Q-series pick is no longer listed on Soundcore’s headphone collection page, so the Space One took its slot. Facts are taken from each maker's own published information; check the official site before you buy.

Questions people ask

What are the best over-ear headphones in 2027?

The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) lead this list: 30 hours of battery, Bluetooth 5.4 and USB-C wired audio, listed at $369.00 on Bose’s store.

Which over-ear headphones are the best value?

The Sony WH-CH720N is listed at $89.99 on Sony’s store with up to 35 hours of battery; the soundcore Space One is $99.99 with 40H of ANC battery.

Which over-ear headphones have the longest battery life?

The Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless lists up to 57 hours with ANC on and is priced at $399.95.

How much do AirPods Max 2 cost?

Apple lists AirPods Max 2 at $549.00, with up to 20 hours of listening time with Active Noise Cancellation.

Battery life (hours, headline figure as published) at a glance

Apple AirPods Max 220 hours
Beats Studio Pro24 hours
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen)30 hours
Sony WH-1000XM630 hours
Sonos Ace30 hours
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S230 hours
Sony WH-CH720N35 hours
soundcore Space One40 hours
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless57 hours
Battery life (hours, headline figure as published), as published by each maker. Picks without a published figure are left off.

Official sites

Sources

Prices, specs and availability change; confirm on the official site before you buy.

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