Shop for headphones/headsets

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 7 reviews

The Bottom Line: Apple's EarPods offer much-improved sound over the previous standard-issue earbuds, but they won't fit all ears equally well -- and that fit will determine whether you think they're great or just so-so. Read review

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headset, Ear-bud, Stereo, Mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole, Play/pause button, Volume control, Answer/end button

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 322 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Aliph Jawbone Bluetooth headset is one of the best-looking headsets we've ever seen. Despite its quirky buttons, it delivers superior sound quality with a comfortable fit. Read review

Specs: Headphone - Monaural, Headset, In-ear (with over-the-ear mount), Silver, 0.03 lbs, Mono, Bluetooth, Voice Activity Sensor (VAS), Noise Shield technology, Limited warranty - 1 year

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.0 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 9 reviews

The Bottom Line: Although sound quality isn't the greatest, the Skullcandy Smokin' Buds provide a funky design and some compelling features for the price. They're a solid budget option for music phone owners. Read review

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headphones, In-ear, Rasta, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Gold-plated plug, Limited warranty - Lifetime

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.5 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 9 reviews

The Bottom Line: If you're looking for an ultra-low-cost replacement for the earbuds that came standard with your MP3 player, the JLab JBuds are a good alternative. Read review

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headphones, In-ear, White, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Noise canceling circuit

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 11 reviews

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headphones, Ear-bud, Silver, 0.2 oz, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, L-shaped plug

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 1 review

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headphones, In-ear ear-bud, Green, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Gold plated connectors

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.0 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: Though the call quality could be improved, the Jabra BT2080 is a decent beginners' headset for a very attractive price. Read review

Specs: Headphone - Monaural, Headset, Ear-bud, 0.3 oz, Mono, On/off switch, Battery level indication, Answer/end button

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.0 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: Even though the LG HBM-235 doesn't have all the bells and whistles of more expensive headsets, it offers acceptable audio quality considering its bargain-basement price. Read review

Specs: Headphone - Monaural, Headset, Over-the-ear, Black, 0.02 lbs, Mono, Answer/end button, Noise canceling circuit, Echo cancellation

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: Although Altec Lansing's BackBeat Plus 206 earbuds may be a slight step down from the BackBeat 326 earphones, they offer very good sound for the money. Read review

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headphones, In-ear, 0.9 oz, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Gold plated connectors

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.5 stars Average

  Overall score: 5.3 (2.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The JVC Gumy earphones are more stylish than stock earbuds and offer a slight improvement in audio quality--not bad for about 10 bucks. Read review

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headphones, Ear-bud, Melon green, 0.2 oz, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Sound ID 200 Bluetooth headset has great audio quality and even better ear comfort. Read review

Specs: Headphone - Monaural, Headset, Convertible, Cobalt blue, 0.3 oz, Volume control, Answer/end button, Noise canceling circuit, Auto volume adjustment

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 1 review

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headset, On-ear, Coconut, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Mini-phone 3.5 mm, Adjustable headband, Skype compatible, Noise canceling circuit, Limited warranty - 2 years

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 29 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Motorola Pure H15 is an attractive and comfortable headset, but the audio quality could be improved. Read review

Specs: Headphone - Monaural, Headset, Ear-bud, 0.5 oz, Mono, CrystalTalk technology, Volume control, Answer/end button

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headphones, Stereo

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headphones, In-ear, Pink, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Gold plated connectors

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 7 reviews

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headphones, Ear-bud, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 1 review

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headphones, In-ear, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, FlexGrip, Gold plated connectors, Anti tangle cord, CCAW voice coil

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0.5 stars out of 1 review

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headphones, In-ear, Black, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Gold plated connectors

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.5 stars Average

  Overall score: 5.7 (2.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The Roxy Reference 230 earphones don't sound great and they may not fit everyone comfortably, but they offer a splash of style for an ultralow price. Read review

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headphones, Ear-bud, Green, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headphones, In-ear, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Chrome plated connector

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headset, Behind-the-neck, Cloud white, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Mini-phone 3.5 mm, Skype compatible, Noise canceling circuit, Limited warranty - 2 years

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 5 reviews

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headphones, Vertical, Black, 0.5 oz, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, L-shaped plug, Limited warranty - 1 year

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 5 reviews

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headset, On-ear, Ice blue, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Mini-phone 3.5 mm, Adjustable headband, Skype compatible, Noise canceling circuit, Limited warranty - 2 years

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 9 reviews

Specs: Headphone - Monaural, Headset, Over-the-ear, 0.5 oz, Mono, QuickPair, Volume control, Answer/end button

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 1 review

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headphones, Ear-bud, White, 0.2 oz, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, L-shaped plug