Your Ears Know What's Good. Vote for Your Favorite Headphones and Earbuds of 2026

CNET has launched a People’s Picks survey asking readers to vote for their favorite headphones and earbuds.

The survey is designed to surface real-world consumer preferences and the audio products people rely on most.

CNET will publish the top-voted picks in a roundup based on reader recommendations.

Products such as AirPods Pro, AirPods Max 2, and Sony WH-1000XM6 are among the notable names in the conversation.