7.1 Worth ScoreMedium
Audio-Technica ATH-M20x
74% below typical for headphones
Why it scores 7.1Over-ear, wired and wireless
The best headphones, scored.
Every one of the 20 headphones we cover, rated on the same six factors and ranked by value rather than by who paid for placement. Prototype data — prices and retailer stock are a fixed demo snapshot from 28 July 2026, not a live feed.
What the numbers say about headphones
Coverage20 products, priced 49,00 € to 1.499,00 €. The median is 189,00 €, which is the line every “below typical” badge on this page is drawn against.
Top scoreSennheiser HD 600 at 8.8 — medium confidence, from 2 cited sources.
Best valueAudio-Technica ATH-M20x at 49,00 €, scoring 7.1 — the most score per euro against that median.
Evidence1 of 20 have a published source behind every one of the six factors. Where a factor has no source, its rating says so rather than borrowing credibility from a citation that does not speak to it.
All 20 headphones
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Philips SHP9500
58% below typical for headphones
Why it scores 7.08.7 Worth ScoreMedium
Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO
32% below typical for headphones
Why it scores 8.78.5 Worth ScoreMedium
Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO
26% below typical for headphones
Why it scores 8.58.1 Worth ScoreMedium
Audio-Technica ATH-M50x
26% below typical for headphones
Why it scores 8.18.1 Worth ScoreMedium
AKG K702
26% below typical for headphones
Why it scores 8.17.5 Worth ScoreMedium
AKG K371
32% below typical for headphones
Why it scores 7.58.7 Worth ScoreMedium
Sennheiser HD 560S
16% below typical for headphones
Why it scores 8.77.5 Worth ScoreMedium
Philips Fidelio X2HR
26% below typical for headphones
Why it scores 7.56.8 Worth ScoreMedium
HiFiMan HE400se
26% below typical for headphones
Why it scores 6.88.6 Worth ScoreMedium
Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X
16% above typical for headphones
Why it scores 8.68.7 Worth ScoreMedium
Sennheiser HD 6XX
32% above typical for headphones
Why it scores 8.77.4 Worth ScoreMedium
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless
21% above typical for headphones
Why it scores 7.48.8 Worth ScoreMedium
Sennheiser HD 600
74% above typical for headphones
Why it scores 8.88.1 Worth ScoreMedium
Sony WH-1000XM5
74% above typical for headphones
Why it scores 8.17.0 Worth ScoreMedium
HiFiMan Sundara
74% above typical for headphones
Why it scores 7.07.8 Worth ScoreMedium
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones
111% above typical for headphones
Why it scores 7.88.5 Worth ScoreMedium
Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO
164% above typical for headphones
Why it scores 8.56.9 Worth ScoreMedium
HiFiMan Edition XS
127% above typical for headphones
Why it scores 6.98.1 Worth ScoreMedium
Sennheiser HD 800 S
693% above typical for headphones
Why it scores 8.1Head to head
68 comparisons, each with its own verdictBose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones vs Sony WH-1000XM5Sennheiser HD 600 vs Sony WH-1000XM5Sennheiser HD 6XX vs Sony WH-1000XM5Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless vs Sony WH-1000XM5Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO vs Sony WH-1000XM5HiFiMan Sundara vs Sony WH-1000XM5HiFiMan Edition XS vs Sony WH-1000XM5Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones vs Sennheiser HD 600Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones vs Sennheiser HD 6XXBeyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO vs Bose QuietComfort Ultra HeadphonesBose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones vs HiFiMan SundaraBose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones vs HiFiMan Edition XSSennheiser HD 560S vs Sennheiser HD 6XXSennheiser HD 560S vs Sennheiser Momentum 4 WirelessBeyerdynamic DT 770 PRO vs Sennheiser HD 560SBeyerdynamic DT 990 PRO vs Sennheiser HD 560SBeyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X vs Sennheiser HD 560SAudio-Technica ATH-M50x vs Sennheiser HD 560SAKG K371 vs Sennheiser HD 560SAKG K702 vs Sennheiser HD 560SHiFiMan HE400se vs Sennheiser HD 560SPhilips Fidelio X2HR vs Sennheiser HD 560SSennheiser HD 600 vs Sennheiser HD 6XXSennheiser HD 600 vs Sennheiser Momentum 4 WirelessBeyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO vs Sennheiser HD 600HiFiMan Sundara vs Sennheiser HD 600HiFiMan Edition XS vs Sennheiser HD 600Sennheiser HD 6XX vs Sennheiser Momentum 4 WirelessBeyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X vs Sennheiser HD 6XXHiFiMan Sundara vs Sennheiser HD 6XXHiFiMan Edition XS vs Sennheiser HD 6XXBeyerdynamic DT 990 PRO vs Sennheiser Momentum 4 WirelessBeyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X vs Sennheiser Momentum 4 WirelessAudio-Technica ATH-M50x vs Sennheiser Momentum 4 WirelessAKG K702 vs Sennheiser Momentum 4 WirelessHiFiMan Sundara vs Sennheiser Momentum 4 WirelessBeyerdynamic DT 770 PRO vs Beyerdynamic DT 990 PROAKG K371 vs Beyerdynamic DT 770 PROAKG K702 vs Beyerdynamic DT 770 PROBeyerdynamic DT 770 PRO vs HiFiMan HE400seBeyerdynamic DT 770 PRO vs Philips SHP9500Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO vs Philips Fidelio X2HRBeyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X vs Beyerdynamic DT 990 PROAudio-Technica ATH-M50x vs Beyerdynamic DT 990 PROAKG K371 vs Beyerdynamic DT 990 PROAKG K702 vs Beyerdynamic DT 990 PROBeyerdynamic DT 990 PRO vs HiFiMan HE400seBeyerdynamic DT 990 PRO vs Philips SHP9500Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO vs Philips Fidelio X2HRAudio-Technica ATH-M50x vs Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO XAKG K702 vs Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO XBeyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO vs HiFiMan SundaraBeyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO vs HiFiMan Edition XSAKG K371 vs Audio-Technica ATH-M50xAKG K702 vs Audio-Technica ATH-M50xAudio-Technica ATH-M50x vs HiFiMan HE400seAudio-Technica ATH-M50x vs Philips SHP9500Audio-Technica ATH-M50x vs Philips Fidelio X2HRAudio-Technica ATH-M20x vs Philips SHP9500AKG K371 vs AKG K702AKG K371 vs HiFiMan HE400seAKG K371 vs Philips SHP9500AKG K371 vs Philips Fidelio X2HRAKG K702 vs HiFiMan HE400seAKG K702 vs Philips SHP9500AKG K702 vs Philips Fidelio X2HRHiFiMan HE400se vs Philips Fidelio X2HRHiFiMan Edition XS vs HiFiMan Sundara
What we look at for headphones
The full methodology →Two things decide a Worth Score: the six factors below, which are the same in every category and carry the same weights, and the headphones-specific specifications we record for each product so a comparison lines up like with like.
Specs compared:BatteryNoise cancellingWeightConnectionReplaceable pads
Price fairness
20% of the scoreWhat you pay against what comparable products cost today. A high score means you are not paying a premium for the logo.
Build quality
20% of the scoreMaterials, tolerances and how the product holds up to daily handling. Based on teardowns and long-term owner reports.
Performance
20% of the scoreHow well it does the job you bought it for, measured against the best in its category rather than in the abstract.
Longevity
20% of the scoreExpected useful life: battery degradation, software support windows, and how quickly the category moves on.
Repairability
10% of the scoreCan it be opened, are parts sold, and is a repair cheaper than a replacement. Sourced from iFixit-style teardowns.
Support & warranty
10% of the scoreWarranty length, how the manufacturer handles claims, and the cost of out-of-warranty service.
Prototype. Prototype data — prices and retailer stock are a fixed demo snapshot from 28 July 2026, not a live feed. Scores are computed from a published, weighted model — read how we score products.