The best sleep headphones of 2025: Expert tested

It’s a challenge getting to bed some nights, especially if your environment isn’t quiet. Sound machines can effectively block out noises, the best sleep earbuds offer a more compact, subtle, and personal approach.

ZDNET staffers’ hands-on testing found that sleep headphones with flat speakers, active noise canceling (ANC) technology, and a long battery life are a game changer for a good night’s rest. Some of our top picks are earbuds and others wrap around your head or eyes for a quicker and easier…