Over-ear, on-ear and wired headphones from JBL, Hoco and Endefo.
Active noise cancelling is the feature worth paying for if you fly or work in an open office; it is wasted if you mostly listen at home. Over-ear cancels best, in-ear is more portable, and on-ear sits between the two but gets warm.
Check battery in hours of real use, and whether the case charges them. Most over-ear models now run 30 hours or more, which is several weeks of commuting here.
If you take calls, the microphone matters more than the drivers. Look for models that name their call-noise handling rather than only quoting playback specs.
For gym use, choose sweat resistance and a secure fit over sound quality — the best headphones are the ones that stay in.
