Valentine’s Day Gift Guide: The Best Travel Headphones

Headphones are a travel necessity. Whether you’re trying to watch a movie, listen to music, or just block out the noise around you, a good pair of headphones can make all the difference when it comes to unwinding.

Apple Airpods and Beats have dominated the market for the past few years, but there are so many other options in every price range. Whether you prefer in-ear or over-ear, here are some great travel headphone options.

Bose QuietComfort 45 wireless on-ear headphones with active noise cancellation

The original noise canceling headphones are still the best. Bose QuietComfort is iconic and with this model you can ignore crying babies and chatty neighbors while enjoying deep, clear sound. One charge provides 24 hours of listening time to get you through even the longest flights. Lightweight and available in black and white, they’re the perfect travel companions, whether you want to hear your own entertainment or nothing at all. Price: $329

JBL Reflect Aero TWS

These dustproof and waterproof earphones are just as clear and comfortable on a mountain hike or when you’re red-eyed as they are on solid ground. True Adaptive Noise Cancellation (4 mics) with Smart Ambient blocks out what you don’t want to hear and delivers high-quality JBL Signature Sound for what you’re doing. Winner of a Red Dot Design Award, the buds come in a compact little charging case that fits anywhere. And with three microphones each, they let your voice be heard on every call, so no one knows you’re actually thousands of miles away. Price: $149.95

Yamaha YH-E700A Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones

Yamaha Music knows a thing or two about sound and has made sure these headphones adapt to your surroundings – canceling out the noise but not the music and optimizing the sound – no matter where you are or what you’re listening to. They’re travel-ready with a foldable/pivoting ear cup design and up to 35 hours of battery life. Price: $349.95

LG TONE Free T90 Atmos with Dolby Head Tracking True Wireless Bluetooth Earphones

Thanks to innovative Dolby Head Tracking that allows the sound to move with you, these earphones offer a cinematic listening experience that always keeps you at the center of the action. The ergonomic design is all about comfort, so you can even fall asleep with them in your ears. Most unique, however, is the UVnano+ charging case, which sanitizes the buds and kills 99.9% of bacteria on the hypoallergenic eargels in just 10 minutes, keeping them charged and ready to use. Price: $199.99

Altec Lansing wireless noise canceling over-ear headphones

These budget-friendly headphones offer crisp, clear sound with active noise-cancelling technology that’s easy to toggle on and off. The soft ear cushions stay comfortable so you can listen for longer – which is great as a single charge can last up to 26 hours. Portable and foldable, they can be thrown into a bag and taken anywhere. Price: $89.99

1MORE SonoFlow Bluetooth Active Noise Canceling Headphones

At 70 – yes, 70! – Hours of playtime and the ability to gain 5 hours of continuous playback from just a 5 minute charge, these headphones are a game changer for the price. They offer excellent sound quality, spearheaded by 12 studio-quality EQ presets, and also offer the brand’s proprietary noise-cancellation technology. They’re hard to beat when it comes to low cost and high value. Price: $79.99

adidas ZNE 01 ANC True Wireless

Because adidas designed these earbuds with runners in mind, they’ll easily go the distance thanks to their customizable fit and great sound quality for all travelers. Sweatproof and water-resistant, they feature active noise cancellation and awareness modes that are easy to switch between, and their sleek design will see you through a marathon of a journey. Price: $129.99

Creative QT LilGadgets Untangled Pro Kids Wireless Headphones

These must-haves are the first Bluetooth headphones designed specifically for kids. They feature ear cushions and headbands that are super soft for comfort, but strong enough to withstand the rough treatment small hands can take. Volume is limited to protect children’s hearing, and SharePort technology means they can listen in with their friends. Plus, they come in 10 colors and prints, so siblings don’t have to fight over which pair is theirs. Price: $49.95