Office headphones are typically versatile headsets used at work or in an office-like environment. You'll want something comfortable enough to last an entire workday without causing fatigue, a battery that won't need charging halfway through the day, and an excellent active noise cancelling (ANC) feature that can help you concentrate on your work by blocking background noise and chatty coworkers. Additionally, headphones with minimal leakage let you crank your music without bothering your nearby colleagues.
We've tested over 860 pairs of headphones, and below are our recommendations for the best headset for office use. Also, check out our picks for the best noise cancelling headphones and the best noise cancelling earbuds. If you want to improve your workstation further, check out our recommendations for the best ergonomic mice and the best ergonomic keyboards.
You can also check out our video on the best office headphones to buy.
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Best Office Headphones
Noise Isolation - Full Range9.7Comfort7.5See all our test resultsContinuous Battery Life31.75 hrsThe Sony WH-1000XM6 are the best headphones for work we've tested. These premium headphones have a comfortable fit for long days at work. Like previous XM-series headphones, they have a class-leading ANC system that can easily block out chatty coworkers and whiny A/C fans. With a continuous battery life of 31 hours, they can get you through a few workdays without recharging. They also support multi-device pairing, so you can stay connected to your smartphone and PC simultaneously.
They have a warm default sound profile, but voices are present and clear, so they're suitable for phone calls and meetings. You can always switch up the sound via the graphic EQ and presets in the app. If you like streaming your music at higher bitrates, LDAC and LC3 are also supported. Their integrated mic makes your voice sound clear and natural, and does a great job of separating it from the background din. That said, if you wear glasses, it's worth noting that the seal they form around your ears can easily be disrupted by the glasses' arms, causing a drop-off in bass frequencies.
If you're looking for office daily drivers with a more comfortable fit that don't suffer from the same issues with glasses, the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) are worth considering. They also have a powerful ANC system to effectively block noise in a bustling office space, though they don't attenuate common office sounds as well as the Sony. Their microphone performs worse, too, especially when separating your voice from a noisy environment: they're not ideal if you work in a noisy environment and can't book a room for a voice call. You can also check out our best headsets for phone calls article for other ideas.
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Best Upper Mid-Range Office Headphones
Noise Isolation - Full Range7.3Comfort7.5See all our test resultsContinuous Battery Life69.7 hrsIf your office isn't noisy enough to warrant the outlay on the Sony WH-1000XM6's top-tier ANC, the Razer BlackShark V3 Pro are a strong alternative. At this price point, no cans can match the Sony's noise isolation performance, but the Razer have a few strengths of their own. Their almost 70-hour battery life is over double that of the Sony's, and they also come with a wireless dongle that you can connect to your computer for a low-latency connection, which can help reduce lip-sync issues on video calls. They support Bluetooth, and you can use both technologies simultaneously to stay connected to your smartphone and PC. That said, you can only connect to one Bluetooth device at a time.
The Razer's detachable boom microphone does an impressive job of capturing your voice accurately, so you sound lifelike when attending online meetings. The mic also does a good job separating your voice from noise around you, so the sound of chatty coworkers won't intrude on your meetings. That said, there's no integrated mic. If you don't like the idea of being stuck with a boom mic all day, consider the Sony ULT WEAR. The Sony's integrated mic is almost as good as the Razer's, and their ANC performs a little better. That said, the Razer feel better-built, and their dedicated on-ear controls allow you to quickly and easily mute/unmute your mic, which can save hassle during the workday.
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Best Mid-Range Headphones For Work
Noise Isolation - Full Range8.9Comfort7.5See all our test resultsContinuous Battery Life27.8 hrsIf noise isolation is a top priority for you and you don't mind your voice sounding a little thin on the phone, the Anker Soundcore Space Q45 Wireless are a great option. These mid-range headphones have a sturdy build and a comfortable fit for most people. Their ANC feature punches above its price point, doing a fantastic job of blocking out a wide range of ambient sound, including noise like background conversations at the office. The integrated mic doesn't make your voice sound as natural and full-bodied as the Razer BlackShark V3 Pro, but it does a comparable job of separating it from ambient sounds around you, which is a bonus if you work in a pretty noisy office.
Their continuous battery life of around 28 hours easily lasts through a few workdays, though not a full week. You can also listen to audio passively with the included cable. Their V-shaped sound profile adds a lot of extra rumble and punch to your audio. Instruments and voices can sound harsh, but you can use the in-app graphic EQ and presets to adjust the sound. The headphones don't leak much audio, so even if you like to listen to loud music at work, it won't bother people nearby. They also support multi-device pairing, which is nice if you connect to your phone and computer simultaneously.
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Best Cheap Office Headphones
Noise Isolation - Full Range8.8Comfort7.5See all our test resultsContinuous Battery Life49 hrsIf you're keeping your spending to a minimum, the Anker Soundcore Life Q20 2024 are versatile all-rounders. It's no surprise that this manufacturer dominates the lower-end market, thanks to their powerful ANC systems, which are uncommon in over-ears at this price point. They may not provide the same level of noise isolation as the Anker Soundcore Space Q45 Wireless, but they can still cut down on a good amount of ambient sound. They also last over 49 hours continuously, which will easily get you through a busy week at the office.
Like their predecessor, the Anker Soundcore Life Q20 Wireless, these headphones have a bassy sound, though there's some room for customization via the EQ and presets in the app. This newer model introduces Bluetooth multi-device compatibility into the mix, which is great for staying connected to both your laptop and phone. Plus, they have a comfortable and lightweight fit, although their design feels plasticky. If you need to take calls, their integrated mic offers decent recording quality, making your voice easy to understand. However, background sound can drown out speech if you work in a busy office, and you struggle to deliver audio consistently, especially if you wear glasses.
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Best Office Earbuds
Noise Isolation - Full Range8.3Comfort7.5See all our test resultsContinuous Battery Life7.3 hrsThe Technics EAH-AZ80 are the best earbuds for work that we've tested. These sturdy earbuds have a comfortable fit that exerts minimal pressure on the inside of your ear canal, making them suitable for long days at the office. Their ANC system blocks a solid amount of noise, isolating you from the traffic outside your window and background conversations. They also leak very little audio, so you can crank up the volume without anyone noticing. They last for 7.3 hours of continuous use and have a warm sound profile that brings a bit of thump to tunes you might use to immerse yourself during a productivity sprint. Their integrated mic records voices clearly enough and does an acceptable job separating your voice from any noise around you, so you can take a call in a noisy place without being drowned out.
They have an intuitive control scheme that makes it easy to answer and decline calls or mute your microphone without looking at your phone. If you work extended hours and need a longer battery life, you might prefer the Technics EAH-AZ100 from the same manufacturer. Though they're more expensive, the EAH-AZ100 have even better ANC and over 12 hours of battery life. Both options from Technics support three-way Bluetooth multi-point, making either pair a great choice for juggling calls between multiple personal and work devices.
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Best Earbuds For Collaborative Work
While our other picks have been selected based on their ability to insulate you from the noise of an office, some of you will prefer to stay connected to your environment. Maybe you're an office manager who wants to listen to a podcast while remaining ready for impromptu in-person interactions? Or a project manager who's used to being approached (bothered) by your teammates? It's worth considering the Shokz OpenFit True Wireless if reachability is a priority. These open-ear buds sit outside of your ear canal, so you can remain aware of your surroundings.
Their design rolls off quite a bit of bass by nature, though not as much as bone-conduction earbuds like the Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 Bone Conduction. Still, they're better suited to podcasts and vocal-centric content that can benefit from their accurate mid-range reproduction. They're stable, portable, and quite comfortable too, making them a great choice if you're hurtling around the office putting out fires. They come with a built-in mic, which does a very good job of separating your voice from your backdrop. Their continuous battery life is comparable to the Technics EAH-AZ80, clocking in at just over seven hours, with three extra charges in their case. Just don't count on them to isolate you from the office din.
Notable Mentions
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Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3:
The Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 are premium over-ears. They're more comfortable than the Sony WH-1000XM6 and have a better battery life, but they don't block out as much noise across the entire frequency range, and their mic's quality isn't as good.
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Noble FoKus Apollo:
The Noble FoKus Apollo are great if you have a larger budget and won't compromise on mic quality. They're equipped with both a built-in and a detachable boom mic, which render your voice naturally. They're comfortable too, with a 46-hour battery life. While their ANC is outstanding, it's not quite up to par with the Sony WH-1000XM6, and they come at a much heftier price.
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Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 4:
The Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 4 are an alternative pick if you want noise cancelling earbuds with a good mic. While true wireless earbud mics can't outdo a dedicated boom mic, these have a better recording quality than the Technics EAH-AZ80. On the other hand, they don't do as good a job separating your voice from any noise around you, and people with smaller ears might find them a bit bulky.
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Devialet Gemini II True Wireless:
The Devialet Gemini II True Wireless are premium in-ears with an outstanding noise isolation performance similar to the Technics EAH-AZ80. They're comfortable and well-built, with an integrated mic that has great noise handling. Their continuous battery life lasts less than five hours with the ANC on, compared to the Technics', which lasts over seven hours, so you'll need to recharge via the case during long workdays. They're also very expensive.
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Recent Updates
Feb 09, 2026:
The Razer BlackShark V3 Pro replace the Razer Barracuda Pro Wireless as our upper mid-range pick for their superior microphone performance. We also removed our 'Best Work Headset For Calls' pick because our other picks offer superior microphone performance for a lower price. The Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 replace the Bowers & Wilkins Px8 Wireless because they offer comparable performance for a lower price. Finally, we removed the Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless from our Notable Mentions because of their poor microphone performance.
Oct 01, 2025:
We've changed the structure of this article, removing the Anker Soundcore Life Q30 Wireless as the 'Best Budget' pick, in favor of a single cheap pick (the Anker Soundcore Life Q20 2024), which offers comparable performance at a lower price. We've also added a 'Best For Collaborative Work' pick (the Shokz OpenFit True Wireless) for those who prefer to stay aware of their surroundings. We've also added the Sony WH-1000XM6 as our new top pick and introduced the Noble FoKus Apollo as a Notable Mention.
May 14, 2025:
We've replaced the hard-to-find Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 with the more available Technics EAH-AZ80 as our pick for the 'Best Office Earbuds.'
Feb 11, 2025:
We've made updates to the text to improve clarity and included the Bose QuietComfort Headphones Wireless and Sony ULT WEAR as options in the 'Best Headphones' and 'Best Upper Mid-Range' categories, respectively.
Nov 13, 2024:
The Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 True Wireless replace the Sony WF-1000XM5 Truly Wireless as our 'Best Office Earbuds' pick for their superior microphone and ANC performance. We also removed the Jabra Elite 10 True Wireless from our Notable Mentions because they're older than the Elite 8 Active Gen 2 and don't perform as well.
All Reviews
Our recommendations above are a few options if you're looking for the best headphones for working from home or the office for most people. We factor in the price (cheaper headphones win over pricier ones if the difference isn't worth it), feedback from our visitors, and availability (no headphones that are difficult to find or almost out of stock everywhere).
If you would like to choose for yourself, here is the list of all our reviews for headphones, ranked by their suitability for office use. Be careful not to get caught up in the details. There are no perfect headphones. Personal taste, preference, and where you use the headphones will matter more in your selection.