There are only a few hours in the day when you won't see headphones on my head or earbuds in my ears. There's nothing like finding a great pair of headphones or earbuds; the best pair for you may take some time to find, but once you do, you'll be inseparable.
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As 's audio editor, I take pride in our content, which not only provides you with buying advice on the most popular names in the consumer audio industry but also showcases lesser-known brands, budget options, and surprisingly impressive picks. We compiled data on the top-selling headphones, which are presented in order of units sold via links from 's website (a disclaimer: Your privacy is protected; we only have access to aggregate data from our user base, and there is no way for us to identify individual people's purchases).
Here are the readers' most purchased headphones in 2025 so far. (Some of these are currently on sale for Black Friday.)
Best headphone deals of the week
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Beats Studio Pro Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones (Black) :$200 (save $151)
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Bose QuietComfort Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones :$199 (save $150)
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Apple AirPods Max ANC Wireless Headphones (USB-C Charging, Midnight) :$500 (save $50)
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Bose QuietComfort Ultra Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones :$329 (save $100)
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Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones (Black) :$328 (save $72)
The 10 most popular headphones among readers
1. CMF Buds 2 Plus
The CMF Buds 2 Plus are some of our favorite true wireless earbuds, and the most-purchased headphones in general among our readers this year. These earbuds are feature-rich and well-performing for their relatively low price point of $80. The CMF Buds 2 Plus are compatible with Sony's high-resolution LDAC Bluetooth codec, sport an IP55 dust and water resistance rating, and impressive noise-canceling performance.
Review: CMF Buds 2 Plus
Users with Nothing phones can access Low Latency Mode for mobile gaming and ChatGPT integration with their phone's voice assistant.
Deal: The CMF Buds 2 Plus are currently 13% off at Amazon.
2. Soundcore Sleep A20
Soundcore's Sleep A20 earbuds are designed to wear while you sleep, providing comfort and ambient noise for side sleepers. However, we recommend these sleep earbuds to people who need ambient noise to fall asleep, rather than those looking to block out external noises.
Review: Soundcore Sleep A20
Still, their comfort for side sleepers is what makes them great, and you can find them for $180.
Deal: Soundcore's Sleep A20 earbuds are currently 5% off at Amazon.