The 5 Best Headphones For Sleeping Of 2023, For Deeper Sleep With Fewer Interruptions

These earbuds have one of the strongest noise-cancellation features of any headphones on the market. While they're priced on the higher end, Bose does offer a 90-day, risk-free trial (one of the longest trial periods) and lifetime support for the product. Note, you cannot use these headphones to listen to your own music. They were designed specifically for sleep, and the brand has an app with a library full of curated sleep songs and sounds for you to choose from.

The battery stays charged for up to 10 hours, and the case can hold an additional three lifetimes of battery power—but some reviewers do mention disappointment in the battery life.

What customers say:

With over 4,000 perfect five-star ratings and a four-star overall rating on Amazon, these headphones definitely get a lot of love. One reviewer writes, "My husband snores and I have never slept all night in 25 years. For Christmas two years ago I asked for the earbuds and they were a game changer. I was actually excited to go to sleep at night wearing the sleepbuds and knowing I would sleep all night. I have shared this news with my sister and a few friends with loud snoring husbands and they all purchased these sleepbuds as well and are quite happy with their purchase."

Complaints are focused around the shorter battery life and the fact that users are limited to the Bose Sleep app for sounds and music.

The most affordable recommendation on our list, this wireless headband is perfect for side sleepers. It's relatively comfortable, though some have complained that the positioning of the control panel, which lies at the front of the forehead, is disruptive if they accidentally roll onto it while sleeping. With just one size, it won't be the perfect fit for everyone, though the speakers can be adjusted depending on where your ears lie on the band.

You won't get all the features of more expensive headphones, but you can't beat the price of this headband. The fabric is breathable and machine-washable, and the battery will last for up to 10 hours after a two-hour charge. If you really want to make your money go further, you can wear this as a workout headband, too.

What customers say:

There are over 25,000 five-star ratings for this headband on Amazon. Customers rave about the quality for the price and how impactful it is for their sleep. One person says, "Many of my headphones, sometimes at double the cost, have broken pretty quickly when I tried to wear them to bed. … Comparatively, I've had this for a few months with no durability issues. I've removed the components, washed the headband, put it back together and still functioning just as well. And they're the best sleep headphones I've had so far in terms of comfort."

This sleep mask was intended to be a catch-all for those who want to block out light and noise and (with that goal in mind) it does its job. The memory foam padding feels luxurious on the eyes and ears, but the mask itself still feels lightweight and breathable. With incredibly slim headphones, this is a great pick for side sleepers.

We love this mask for meditations, too, as the blocked-out light will help you truly slip into that deep relaxation mode. While some people say the eyes and ears do not align, the headphones themselves can be moved under the mask for better alignment.

What customers say:

With nearly 10,000 five-star ratings and thousands of positive reviews, this mask gets a lot of praise. "​​Less light exposure to my eyes for more restful sleep. Cancel out any other noise that may be going on (I'm a light sleeper)," one person notes. Another elaborates, "I absolutely love this Bluetooth sleep mask! I meditate with various guided meditations every day, often before bed, and a sleep mask really helps to get to that state of nothingness as it blocks out even the tiniest amount of light in the room…The earphones can be moved underneath the fabric, so once you get the mask adjusted to a comfortable position on your face with the Velcro, you can center the earphones on your ears."

While these headphones were not specifically designed for sleep, they rank highly in audio quality and noise cancellation capabilities, and they're also incredibly comfortable. These are a great travel option, but they have a limited battery life—so if you want something that's sure to keep playing throughout every night, these might not be it.

The higher price tag could throw some, but because they are not targeted as specifically for sleep, they can be more of an all-purpose use headphone that transitions with your needs.

What customers say:

Another highly rated option, these have nearly 10,000 perfect five-star ratings on Amazon. There are thousands of reviews confirming that you get what you paid for. One shopper raves, "These are pricey, but GOOOOOOD GRIEF does that noise canceling work. The passive noise canceling from the seal is already good but once you turn on active noise canceling it feels like you just turned the world off (excellent for naps when you don't want to be disturbed, though they are on the larger side so it's not comfy to sleep on your side with them in)."

Founded by a family physician, this small business makes a variety of sleep products. These headphones have won multiple awards, including eight Consumer Electronics Association Innovation Awards, two Pennsylvania ImPAct Awards, and a Red Dot Design Award. They're made from a comfortable, machine-washable fabric, and while the headband is not adjustable, it does come in three different sizes.

The battery life on these blows other options out of the water, and you can also choose from seven colors, which is a big plus for some.

What customers say:

The feedback for these headphones is primarily positive—and most of the negative reviews reference a battery-life issue that sounds to have been cleared up with this most recent model. One extremely satisfied customer writes, "I am a SleepPhones addict. I have been a customer since 2015. The latest upgrade to their already super Wireless SleepPhones is amazing. I use these to listen to my podcast before sleep and with these I do not bother my wife. They are even so comfortable that I sleep with them on my head all night and they even serve as an eye mask for me. Their support is also outstanding. They did everything to help me, even when I had a crazy demand."