Best sleep headphones and earbuds in 2024, tried and tested
The IndependentSign up to our free weekly newsletter for insider tips and product reviews from our shopping experts Sign up for our free IndyBest email Sign up for our free IndyBest email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. That’s why we set out to find the best sleep headphones to nod off with. ANC works better with consistent, repetitive noises, such as snoring or aeroplane noise, while some headphones using passive noise cancellation also offer noise-masking – playing ambient white noise once you’re asleep, to cover unexpected disturbances, such as passing sirens. So, if noise is stopping your shut eye, it could be time to invest in a pair of the best sleep headphones. How we tested the best sleep headphones open image in gallery A selection of the best sleep headphones and earbuds we tested We wore each of these headphones in bed every night for several weeks, to find the ones that felt the most comfortable and helped us enjoy a blissfully silent night.