Best Bluetooth Headphones of 2025

These highly rated earbuds and on/over-ear headphones for audiophiles, athletes, and everyone else are from Apple, JBL, Sony, and more

Allen St. John, Consumer Reports Senior Home & Tech Writer.

By Allen St. John
Senior Home & Tech Writer

Updated January 1, 2025

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Person wearing the Sony WF1000XM5 earbuds. — In our tests, the Sony WF-1000XM5 earbuds delivered stellar results in noise cancellation and sound quality.

Ever since phone manufacturers started ditching headphone jacks, Bluetooth headphones have been an essential item for millions of people. There are options for almost any situation, whether your priority is a low price, earbuds for the gym, or a great pair of noise-canceling headphones for some peace and quiet.

In this article

Best for Sound: Earbuds Headphones
Best for Apple Users Best for Workouts
Best Budget Earbuds and Headphones

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Allen St. John

Allen St. John has been a senior product editor at CR since 2016, focusing on digital privacy, audio devices, printers, and home products. He was a senior editor at Condé Nast and a contributing editor at publications including Road & Track and The Village Voice. A New York Times bestselling author, he's also written for The New York Times Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, and Rolling Stone. He lives in Montclair, N.J., with his wife, their two children, and their dog, Rugby.