Whether you work from home, find yourself on an airplane more often than not, or simply want to turn down the volume of the outside world, noise-cancelling headphones are exactly the tool you need. Even the best value headphones will feel lacking if they don't come equipped with halfway decent noise cancellation.

It has been a great few days if you’re a Sony fan on the hunt for the best cheap wireless headphones. We’ve already brought you a wallet-friendly deal on the entry-level WH-CH520 Bluetooth cans which saw the five-star, no-frills over-ears reach a new low price.

Our experts shopped for and tested headphones from the biggest brands on the market to determine which pairs are actually the best over-ear headphones to buy.

Whether you're a picky audiophile, gym rat, or just in it for the vibes, we found a pair of headphones for you.

In our Sony WF-1000XM5 review, we loved how these small, stylish earbuds produced "100% bona fide Sony quality" sound, which is thanks to LDAC hi-res audio support and DSEE upscaling, something that helps low-quality audio files – such as those on Spotify – sound sharper.