If you are looking for over-ear headphones and money is no bar, then the Sony WH-1000XM5 is the best-suited option for you. The wearable device comes with improved sound quality and active noise cancellation over its predecessor. They are equipped with an integrated processor V1 along with the noise-canceling processor QN1. For connectivity, the Sony WH-1000XM5 supports Bluetooth 5.2 along with SBC, AAC, and LDAC Bluetooth codecs. The device also has multi-point connectivity supporting two devices simultaneously. They feature 30 mm dynamic drivers and are said to provide a battery life of up to 30 hours. It is currently selling for Rs. 29,990.

Specifications:
Playback time: 20hours
Connectivity: Bluetooth, 3.5mm jack
Noise cancellation: Yes
What do we like about this product: It has a very stylish and stand out design that is sure to turn heads. Additionally, it offers premium features like 4 mic and noise cancellation.
User’s review: The build quality and the noise cancellation feature is very impressive. It’s very comfortable to wear even for extended hours.

Pros:
Comfy build
Easy to connect
Great sound and
Touch controls

Cons:
Active noise cancellation is not very effective as per its premium price. It could have been better

Bose New QuietComfort Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones

The Bose QuietComfort range of headphones are said to be among the best headphones offering personalised noise cancellation features. The headphones come with Bluetooth connectivity support, active noise cancellation, touch controls, and a claimed battery life of up to 24 hours. They also have IPX4 sweat and water resistance.

Specifications:
Playback time: 20hours
Connectivity: Bluetooth, 3.5mm jack
Noise cancellation: Yes
What do we like about this product: It has a very stylish and stand out design that is sure to turn heads. Additionally, it offers premium features like 4 mic and noise cancellation.
User’s review: The build quality and the noise cancellation feature is very impressive. It’s very comfortable to wear even for extended hours.

Pros:
Comfy build
Easy to connect
Great sound and
Touch controls

Cons:
Active noise cancellation is not very effective as per its premium price. It could have been better

Skullcandy Crusher Evo

The Skullcandy Crusher Evo are one of the best over-ear headphones for those who frequently commute and travel and love listening to music or watching movies. They're comfortable and are said to offer up to 40-hours continuous playtime to keep users on-the-go for days. While they come with sensory bass, however, they lack ANC features and hence, unable to isolate against noise coming from surroundings. It has a bass slider that will let you adjust the intensity of the ‘sensory' bass as per how aggressive and punchy you want the lows to be. You can buy it for Rs. 15,499.

Marshall Major IV

The Marshall Major IV is a combination of comfort and feature. These are more of on-ear headphones which are not only lightweight but also claimed to offer a long playback time of up to 80+ hours. Additionally, they feature Bluetooth as well as wired connectivity supporting 3.5mm jack. This is the perfect option for those who want to buy lightweight headphones who prioritise comfort and basic features. Furthermore, you will also get the fast-charging functionality that is said to provide 15 hours of playback time in just 15 minutes of charging. You can buy it for Rs. 12,999.

Specifications:
Playback time: 20hours
Connectivity: Bluetooth, 3.5mm jack
Noise cancellation: Yes
What do we like about this product: It has a very stylish and stand-out design that is sure to turn heads. Additionally, it offers premium features like 4 mics and noise cancellation.
User’s review: The build quality and the noise cancellation feature are very impressive. It’s very comfortable to wear even for extended hours.

Pros:
Comfy build
Easy to connect
Great sound and
Touch controls

Cons:
Active noise cancellation is not very effective as per its premium price. It could have been better

Sony WH-CH520

These Sony headphones are for those who are looking for an affordable option without compromising on the audio quality and comfort. Priced at 4,490, the Sony WH-CH250 brings almost everything to the table that you would need. From up to 50 hours of playback time, to multipoint connectivity, dual pairing and voice assistant support, these on-ear headphones are worth buying. Additionally, they also allow users to improve the quality of compressed audio files by using DSEE.

Specifications:
Playback time: 20hours
Connectivity: Bluetooth, 3.5mm jack
Noise cancellation: Yes
What do we like about this product: It has a very stylish and stand out design that is sure to turn heads. Additionally, it offers premium features like 4 mic and noise cancellation.
User’s review: The build quality and the noise cancellation feature is very impressive. It’s very comfortable to wear even for extended hours.

Pros:
Comfy build
Easy to connect
Great sound and
Touch controls

Cons:
Active noise cancellation is not very effective as per its premium price. It could have been better

JBL Tune 770NC

The JBL Tune 770NC ticks all the key boxes if you don’t bother about the style. They are claimed to offer impressive battery life of up to 70 hours without ANC whereas it can last up to 44 hours of battery with ANC enabled. Their 40mm drivers offer decent sound quality. They support Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity as well as a 3.5mm jack for wired connectivity. You will also get the Google Fast pair functionality. The multipoint feature will allow you to connect two devices at once. You can buy this at Rs. 6,999.

Specifications:
Playback time: 20hours
Connectivity: Bluetooth, 3.5mm jack
Noise cancellation: Yes
What do we like about this product: It has a very stylish and stand out design that is sure to turn heads. Additionally, it offers premium features like 4 mic and noise cancellation.
User’s review: The build quality and the noise cancellation feature is very impressive. It’s very comfortable to wear even for extended hours.

Pros:
Comfy build
Easy to connect
Great sound and
Touch controls

Cons:
Active noise cancellation is not very effective as per its premium price. It could have been better.

FAQs:
1. Are over-ear or in-ear headphones better?
Neither is better or worse -- they're just different styles of headphones. If you're looking for more discreet headphones, with a charging case that can easily fit in a pocket, true-wireless earbuds (in-ear headphones) are the way to go. Many people don't like having ear tips jammed in their ears, so they prefer full-size headphones.