RedditRecs

Top Headphones (Over / On Ear)

Based on reviews from 12,754 Redditors
How it works
1,749 discussions analyzed:

Models

1
Apple Studio Pro

Apple Studio Pro

12
1
2
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2
Sony WH-1000XM3

Sony WH-1000XM3

6
0
0
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3
Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2

Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2

6
1
0
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4
Sony WH-1000XM5

Sony WH-1000XM5

16
4
8
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5
Bose QuietComfort 35 II

Bose QuietComfort 35 II

5
1
1
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6
Skullcandy Crusher Evo

Skullcandy Crusher Evo

4
1
0
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7
Sony WH-1000XM6

Sony WH-1000XM6

7
0
2
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8
Apple Studio3 Wireless

Apple Studio3 Wireless

4
0
1
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9
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones

5
1
1
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10
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen)

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen)

5
1
1
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11
Sony WH-1000XM2

Sony WH-1000XM2

3
0
0
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12
Apple Solo Pro

Apple Solo Pro

3
0
0
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13
Bose QuietComfort 35

Bose QuietComfort 35

3
1
1
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14
Bose QuietComfort 45

Bose QuietComfort 45

3
1
1
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15
Sony WH-CH520

Sony WH-CH520

3
0
0
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16
Sony WH-CH720N

Sony WH-CH720N

2
0
0
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17
Edifier W820NB Plus

Edifier W820NB Plus

2
0
0
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18
JBL x Under Armour Tune 720BT

JBL x Under Armour Tune 720BT

2
0
0
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19
Bose QuietComfort Headphones

Bose QuietComfort Headphones

2
1
1
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20
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2

Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2

2
0
0
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21
JBL x Under Armour UA Sport Wireless Train Headphones - Project Rock Edition

JBL x Under Armour UA Sport Wireless Train Headphones - Project Rock Edition

2
0
0
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22
Sony WH-1000XM4

Sony WH-1000XM4

12
3
10
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23
Bose QuietComfort 25 Acoustic Noise Cancelling Headphones

Bose QuietComfort 25 Acoustic Noise Cancelling Headphones

2
1
1
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24
Bose QuietComfort 15

Bose QuietComfort 15

2
1
1
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25
Apple Solo 2 Wireless

Apple Solo 2 Wireless

2
0
0
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Based on 1 year's data from Mar 17, 2026

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Brands:

1

Sennheiser

1680
291
224
2

Sony

1790
338
548
3

Beyerdynamic

741
109
106
4

Bose

741
128
134
5

HIFIMAN

440
77
62
6

Audio-Technica

375
64
69
7

Soundcore

237
26
24
8

Meze Audio

138
19
10
9

SteelSeries

278
48
61
10

HyperX

209
32
30

FAQs

The ranking is based on aggregated user sentiment from Reddit. It aims to show which Headphones (Over / On Ear) are the most well reviewed.


Ranking factors:

  1. The number of positive user sentiments
  2. The ratio of positive to negative user sentiment
  3. How specific the user was in their reference to the model

Scoring mechanism:

  • Each user contributes up to 1 "vote" per model, regardless of no. of comments on it.
  • A user's vote is less than 1 if the user does not specify the exact model - their 1 vote is "spread out" among the possible models.
  • More popular models are given more weight (to account for the higher likelihood that they are the model being referred to).

Score calculation for ranking:

  • We combine the normalized positive sentiment score and the normalized positive:negative ratio (weighted 75%-25%)
  • This score is used to rank the Headphones (Over / On Ear) in descending order

Our data includes Reddit comments and posts from the past 1 year from 3/17/2026, to keep rankings fresh and relevant.

We continuously crawl Reddit for discussions on Headphones (Over / On Ear) across all subreddits. Each comment and post is analyzed to identify specific Headphones (Over / On Ear) models and brands, and then a sentiment analysis is performed to gauge user satisfaction.

Our rankings shows the most popular, well-reviewed Headphones (Over / On Ear) among Reddit users. It is a good starting point for finding the best Headphones (Over / On Ear) for you, especially if you're looking for tried-and-tested ones. However, individual needs vary, so the best model depends on what you're looking for.

Reddit has an exceptionally strong strong community and moderation. Because of that Reddit is one of the last bastions of genuine online discussions. That makes Reddit a great source for real, unbiased opinions from everyday users. That's why so many people include "Reddit" in their Google searches.