The best over-ear headphones available in India

Every headphone out there has its own set of pros and cons. Be it in-ear, over-ear, wireless, wired – they all have their own advantages and disadvantages. As far as over-ear headphones are considered, they are generally more powerful thanks to their size. Many users also find them more comfortable than in-ears, but some might also find their weight to be a bit of an issue.

This constant balancing between pros and cons can be a bit draining, so we have compiled a list of the best over-ear headphones available in India. If over-ear headphones aren't your thing, you can always explore the best headphones for each form-factor, in-ear, on-ear and over-ear.

These are the best over-ear headphones, ranked based on their price-vs-performance ratio.

• On a budget? Check out our guide to the best headphones that won't cost you a fortune.

Oppo, otherwise known for its smartphones, makes some great audio products as well. The Oppo PM-3 is right up there with some of the best pairs of headphones.

The primary highlight of the Oppo PM-3 is the use of planar magnetic drivers that produces accurate sound frequencies while minimising distortion. In layman's terms, they produce quality sound that dazzles with its definition and vast spaciousness.

You can easily use the PM-3s plugged in at home as well as wirelessly while you’re on the go. All things considered, the Oppo PM-3 is head and shoulders above rival products from better known brands. We can't put it any higher on the list so, simply put, don’t hesitate if you want a great pair of headphones.

Read the full review: Oppo PM-3

Don’t mind splurging the top dollar to get the best wireless audio experience that money can buy? The Beyerdynamic Amiron Wireless are just what you are looking for.

Sound is spacious, detailed, and makes you want to rediscover your music library. They may not exactly be portable, and the noise isolation may not be up to snuff if you’re an outdoors person, but they are the best sounding pair of wireless headphones out there.

Just make sure you can stomach the steep price.

Read the full review: Beyerdynamic Amiron Wireless

What do you get when you take the QC35 and add a dedicated button to activate Google Assistant? You get the QC35 II, of course. You get the standard Bose fare with the QC35 II – good sound quality, comfort and not to forget, the class-leading noise cancellation technology. To round it all up, the battery life is great, too.

If you're looking to save some money, however, consider the original Bose QuietComfort 35. They can also be found for far cheaper these days, and if you're not fussed about having Google Assistant built into your headphones then you can save yourself some money while you save up for QC35 II.

Read the full review: Bose QuietComfort 35 II

Sony’s 1000X series of headphones have been our favourite for years now. Thanks to a combination of aptX and LDAC wireless codecs, in conjunction with Sony’s noise cancellation techniques, we’ve come to love Sony’s 1000X range of headphones. 

Whether you travel a lot or want to shut the outside world off, the 1000X series offers just what you need. The M2 could suffice your needs, but the M3 throws in improved noise cancellation algorithms and a touch of style to make the upgrade worth it.

Read the full review: Sony WH-1000XM3

Want something that offers great battery life, style and a lot of customization options? The Jabra Elite 85h has answers for all your needs. That said, purists will bemoan the lack of high-end codec support and there are punchier headphones on the market at this price point.

However, when you consider that Jabra’s Elite 85h headphones are Bose’s first attempt at premium wireless ANC headphones, the result is quite commendable. We can’t wait to see what the company’s next premium ANC headphones will accomplish.  

If you want an alternative to Sony's WH-1000XM3, this is it.

Read the full review: Jabra Elite 85H

Sennheiser is known for its high-quality audio products, but the Momentum Wireless is simply a class apart. Featuring a leather headband and stainless steel sidearms, it is a perfect blend of a premium design and sturdy build quality.

The Active Noise Cancellation is not completely isolating, but it should be enough for most users. If you don’t mind splurging on a quality pair of premium headphones, you won’t go wrong with the Momentum Wireless.

Read the full review: Sennheiser Momentum Wireless

Audio Technica has a rich history when it comes to class-leading high-end audio products. The ATH-M50xBT carry that legacy forward while cutting the cord, delivering studio-quality audio experience sans the wires.  

The ATH-M50xBTs are designed for really high-end audio performance, with 45mm drivers and a frequency response range of 15-28,00 Hz, and it shows – we were very impressed with the warm, well-rounded sound.

The ATH-M50xBT headphones also performed well in terms of battery life and Bluetooth connectivity. The one area where they aren’t up to snuff is the microphone – it is not strong enough and you may end up struggling to make phone calls with them.

That said, these are studio grade headphones and you’d probably not buy them for phone calls, so they are still great when it comes to their primary task.

Read our full review: Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBT

The AKG N60NC Wireless sound like a pair of headphones that should be much more expensive than they are. 

At their mid-range price point the headphones offer fantastic value for money, with great sound quality and a level of noise-cancellation performance that's on a level with the much more premium entries on this list.

The only gripe we had with the AKG N60NC is that they are not as comfortable as they should be. This makes them bad companions for long music sessions.

On a positive note, the benefit of this is that this is a highly compact pair of headphones, and if you're willing to make the trade-off then these are great for the price.

Read the full review: AKG N60NC Wireless

Wireless headphones have come a long way thanks to some major improvements in Bluetooth technology, with many headphones also supporting Hi-Res audio wirelessly.

One of the main advantages of these wireless headphones, especially ones like the Audio Technica ATH-SR5BT is that you can use them as wired as well as wireless headphones. They also play well with most music genres, making them all-round great.

Portability won't be an issue either with the company claiming that the headphones provide 40 hours of playback on a single charge. 

Since these are a pair of mid-range headphones, some of the premium features like active noise cancellation and multi-device pairing are missing. It just depends on how important those extra features to your convenience.

Read the full review: Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BT