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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, significant trial-and-error, and honesty about your preferences, 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, 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 so far in 2026, from January through April.
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The 10 most popular headphones among readers
The CMF Buds 2 Plus are among our favorite true wireless earbuds and the most-purchased headphones overall among our readers over the past year and a half. 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, feature an IP55 dust- and water-resistant rating, and deliver 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.
1. CMF Buds 2 Plus
The CMF Buds 2 Plus are among our favorite true wireless earbuds and the most-purchased headphones overall among our readers over the past year and a half. 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, feature an IP55 dust- and water-resistant rating, and deliver 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.
Alongside the CMF Buds 2 Plus, the company's Headphone Pro are popular among our readers, thanks to their affordable $100 price tag and high performance. For hi-res wireless listening, these headphones support the LDAC codec for Android users, along with Google Fast Pair and Windows Swift Pair for seamless device pairing.
Review: CMF Headphone Pro
Apple users can also access the Headphone Pro's impressive audio and noise-canceling abilities, spatial audio, and Personal Sound Profile for tailored listening. Additionally, these headphones boast 50 hours of battery life, which is nearly 20 hours more than its premium competitors.
2. CMF Headphone Pro
Alongside the CMF Buds 2 Plus, the company's Headphone Pro are popular among our readers, thanks to their affordable $100 price tag and high performance. For hi-res wireless listening, these headphones support the LDAC codec for Android users, along with Google Fast Pair and Windows Swift Pair for seamless device pairing.
Review: CMF Headphone Pro
Apple users can also access the Headphone Pro's impressive audio and noise-canceling abilities, spatial audio, and Personal Sound Profile for tailored listening. Additionally, these headphones boast 50 hours of battery life, which is nearly 20 hours more than its premium competitors.