💻 Technology Oct 22, 2026 · Ruth Hamilton

Our top over-ear headphones of 2026 so far: every pair of cans that blew us away in our tests

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Our top over-ear headphones of 2026 so far: every pair of cans that blew us away in our tests
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TechRadar's Audio experts test dozens of pairs of headphones each year, and 2026 has been especially strong when it comes to new over-ears. I thought I'd pull together a roundup of our top-rated models — just in case readers were thinking of using next month's Black Friday sales to upgrade — and I was inundated with excellent options. Below, you'll find a collection of all the over-ear headphones that scored four stars or above in our tough review tests. A five-star standout is the open-back, wi

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