Headphone Ratings for 2026. What Belarusians Are Choosing?

Source: Pavel Kupchenya. Photo: Onlíner

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What to Consider When Choosing Headphones

Connection Options

Usage Scenarios

Noise Cancellation

Acoustic Design

Earcup Material

Battery Life

Driver Type

Headphone Ratings. Which Models Are Purchased More Often

Brand Ratings for Headphones Right Now

In-ear headphones (earbuds)

Earbuds (in-ear)

Over-ear headphones

Monitor headphones

Cuffs

This article was already published on Onlíner. We updated and supplemented it in September 2026. The headphone guide has become even more precise and relevant.

The Most Purchased Headphones in 2026

Apple AirPods Pro 3 Apple EarPods Huawei FreeBuds SE 3 Apple AirPods Pro 2 Apple AirPods 4 (with active noise cancellation) Apple AirPods 4 (without active noise cancellation) Marshall Major V Xiaomi Redmi Buds 8 Pro Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro Samsung Galaxy Buds Core

What to Consider When Choosing Headphones

If you're interested in how to choose AirPods and which models to look at, we have a separate article on the link.

If you're choosing headphones for active gaming, check out the rating and advice from an expert on choosing gaming headphones — the material is available on the link.

Which Headphones to Choose: Wired or Wireless?

Wired connection has several notable advantages: a cable headset won't run out of battery at an inconvenient moment, always works without lag, and can play sound in the highest quality — Hi-Fi models connect via cable.

The drawbacks of such devices include less convenient ergonomics: you literally have to manage a cable and plug the headphones into a port each time. Also, the cable is prone to failing due to bending near the plug.

Wireless headphones with microphone, in-ear, portable, fully wireless (TWS), Bluetooth 5.3, fast charging, battery life 5 hours, with case 30 hours, active noise cancellation

How to choose over-ear headphones?

Over-ear headphones are a compromise between detailed sound and compactness. They can fit larger drivers than in-ear or earbud models, yet remain compact enough to carry everywhere. Their low weight makes them comfortable for extended use. However, the noise isolation in such models leaves much to be desired.

The best-selling over-ear headphones

Marshall Major V

JBL Tune 520BT

Marshall Major IV

Sony WH-CH520

Anker Soundcore H30i

Logitech H390

Marshall Major V headphones (black)

Wireless headphones with microphone, over-ear, portable, detachable audio cable, Bluetooth 5.3, 20-20000 Hz, fast charging, battery life 100 hours

JBL Tune 520BT headphones (black)

Wireless headphones with microphone, over-ear, portable, Bluetooth 5.3, 20-20000 Hz, fast charging, battery life 57 hours

Marshall Major IV headphones (black)

Wireless headphones with microphone, over-ear, portable, detachable audio cable, Bluetooth 5.0, 20-20000 Hz, fast charging, battery life 80 hours

How to choose monitor headphones?

Monitor headphones are designed to fully enclose the ear and provide accurate, "correct" sound. It's important to get the fit right for individual anatomy. With the right choice, you can work in them for hours, but with the wrong one, wearing "monitors" on your head can become uncomfortable after just an hour.

The best-selling monitor headphones

Hoco W35 Air

Sony WH-CH720N

Marshall Monitor III ANC

Xiaomi Redmi Headphones Neo

Sony WH-1000XM6

Lunacy Louder

Hoco W35 Air headphones (silver)

Wireless headphones with microphone, monitor (enclosing), portable, detachable audio cable, Bluetooth 5.3, 20-20000 Hz, battery life 45 hours

Sony WH-CH720N headphones (black)

Wireless headphones with microphone, monitor-style (over-ear), portable, detachable audio cable, Bluetooth 5.2, 7-20000 Hz, fast charging, 50-hour battery life, 1.2 m cable, active noise cancellation

339 ₴

from 9.89 ₴/month

Marshall Monitor III ANC Headphones (black/gold)

wireless, over-