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If you're a light sleeper who's sensitive to sound, then you know how difficult it can be to catch some Zs. Fortunately, devices like sleep headphones now exist, and they're designed to help you get consistent, quality rest no matter what's going on around you. I, a CNET sleep team expert, teamed up with David Carnoy, CNET executive editor and resident 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 $349 at Ozlo $349 at Amazon Like Has a sound library
You can stream your own audio
They’re great at noise masking
Comfortable for all sleeper types Don't like That $350 price tag is pretty expensive
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