I Spent Months Testing Headphones. I Didn’t Expect This Pair to Win Best Overall

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For the 2026 Men's Journal Tech Awards, I spent a lot of time testing headphones and earbuds to name the best of the best across a smattering of superlatives, leveraging my experience as an audio producer.

With so many impressive options on the market, finding the best for you is challenging and relative. If you’re a frequent flier, you’ll want something portable with a hefty battery life.