Over-ear headphones
Headphones with a headband: a larger driver, stronger noise cancelling and a battery you charge once a week. Sony, Beyerdynamic, Marley, Koss, Anker Soundcore and Skullcandy.
Products
Sony MDR-ZX310AP on-ear wired headphones white
Lindy USB Headset Black
Sennheiser HD 600 wired over-ear headphones black
Sony MDR-ZX110 Wired Over-Ear Headphones Black
Sony MDR-ZX110APW.CE7 wired on-ear headphones white
Koss UR23iK Wired On-Ear Headphones with Microphone
Koss KPH7b On-Ear Wired Headphones Blue
Koss KPH7v Violet On-Ear Wired Headphones
Koss KPH7k On-Ear Wired Headphones Black
Why a headband model sounds better
A bigger housing fits a bigger driver and a bigger battery, which is where both main advantages over buds come from. This page holds over-ear and on-ear models, wireless ones and wired studio pairs alike.
- 30–60 hours of battery. Charging once a week; a 5-minute top-up gives a couple of hours of music.
- Noise cancelling. The cushion around the ear blocks noise physically and ANC adds to it — on a plane or train the difference from buds is obvious.
- Over-ear or on-ear. Over-ear is comfier for long sessions, on-ear is lighter and packs smaller.
- Studio and editing. Wired models have no latency; 250 Ω and above wants a sound card or amplifier.
- Multipoint. Two devices at once: a laptop meeting and a phone call without re-pairing.
See also
For something smaller, see in-ear headphones; to keep hearing your surroundings, open-ear clips; with a mic and low latency, gaming headsets.
Frequently asked questions
Is ANC worth it in an office? Yes — steady noise such as ventilation and background talk is what it removes best.
Are wired models here too? Yes, studio and office pairs are on the same list — use the Connection filter on the left.
The full range is in the headphones category.