Rankings

Headphones: the top 10

Ranked by average Balanced comparison score against eligible published opponents in this category. Highest score first.

  1. 1
    Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 SE

    Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 SE

    70.3/100

  2. 2
    MOMENTUM 5 Wireless

    MOMENTUM 5 Wireless

    66.8/100

  3. 3
    Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen)

    Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen)

    60.2/100

  4. 4
    JBL Tour One M3 Smart Tx

    JBL Tour One M3 Smart Tx

    59.3/100

  5. 5
    Sony WH-1000XM6

    Sony WH-1000XM6

    55.0/100

  6. 6
    Focal Bathys MG

    Focal Bathys MG

    47.4/100

  7. 7
    Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3

    Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3

    43.8/100

  8. 8
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100

    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100

    38.0/100

  9. 9
    Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2

    Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2

    35.0/100

  10. 10
    AirPods Max 2

    AirPods Max 2

    24.1/100

How these rankings are calculated

Scores reflect verified specifications, not community votes or lab ratings. Missing or outdated comparisons are excluded, so coverage can differ between products. Equal scores are ordered by comparison coverage, then product name. Up to 10 eligible products are shown.