Best Over-Ear Headphones Under $250

The over-ear models worth buying before you reach flagship prices. 5 of the models we’ve reviewed meet every criterion; here are the top picks, with the reasons each one fits.

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Best match

SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7

Over-ear headphones$150–250Sonic Score 88/100

88/100 Sonic Score

ANC: No
Battery: 38h
Water: None
Codecs: SBC, 2.4GHz low-latency wireless

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Best value

1More SonoFlow

Over-ear headphones$50–100Sonic Score 85/100

85/100 Sonic Score

ANC: Average
Battery: 50h
Water: None
Codecs: SBC, AAC, LDAC

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Alternative

Sony WH-CH720N

Over-ear headphones$100–150Sonic Score 83/100

83/100 Sonic Score

ANC: Good
Battery: 35h
Water: None
Codecs: SBC, AAC

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