Keep the noise out of your bedroom with these sleep headphones. Cole Kan/CNET
If you're a light sleeper who's sensitive to sound, then you know how difficult it can be to fall or stay asleep.
Devices like sleep headphones make it easier to tune out the noise around you and are designed to help you get consistent, quality rest.
As CNET's sleep team expert, I teamed up with David Carnoy, CNET's headphone expert, to find the best sleep headphones, ranging from wireless Bluetooth earbuds and headbands to active noise-canceling, over-ear headphones. We considered price, comfort, battery life, sound quality and special features during our testing.
What are the best sleep headphones overall?
The Ozlo Sleepbuds take the crown as the best overall sleep headphones thanks to their comfortability and functionality. In addition to streaming your own audio, you can block out extraneous noises by listening to soothing soundscapes from its built-in sound library. These headphones also have a neat alarm feature.
What We Updated: July 2025 Updated product pricing and noted that the A20 Sleep Earbuds are currently out of stock. List selections remain unchanged.
Best headphones for sleeping in 2025
David Carnoy/CNET Ozlo Sleepbuds Best overall sleep headphones $299 at Amazon Like Has a sound library
You can stream your own audio
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