8 Great Pairs of Sleep Headphones That Will Encourage a Deep Slumber (2024)

Affordable and easy to use, the BedPhones Sleep Headphones promise a comfortable on-ear fit that doesn't produce any wear marks or trap your ear canal. They come with an attached microphone so you can make or take calls, plus they promise a long 13-hour battery life (charged via micro-USB).

Widely regarded as the best sleep headband on the market, the SleepPhones promise top-tier comfort and sound quality that most of its competitors are far from reaching. We're talking stretchy fleece material, slim speakers with play/pause/skip controls, and a battery life of up to 12 hours per charge. They're probably the most expensive sleep headband on the market, but if you're looking for a design that doesn't sit too close to your ears and allows you to sleep in all positions, then this is the one.

Due to its slim design and premium comfort, the Bose 700s are the exception to the rule of wanting to veer away from traditional headphone designs. The combination of crisp and clear audio with top-tier noise cancellation makes the 700 ideal for noisy environments. The 700 design is even friendly to travel pillows! Make sure you have a pair of these on you when going from point A to point B.

The Sleep A10 earbuds are similar to the Bose Sleep Buds but at half the price. The Sleep A1o buds do work as regular Bluetooth headphones when set to music mode, but what makes them special are the custom drivers that "produce low-frequency sound that's 10dB lower than standard ones." They also have a personal alarm feature you can set that won't disturb your partner.

These sleep headbands have become popular to their cozy design and ability to deliver audio in a more gentle manner. Sure you might lose some sound quality, but if you're just looking for calming sleep sounds to help you snooze off then you will likely find this Amazon's Choice pick is up to par. Plus they're under $40 and on sale often. Talk about a deal.

This top-selling sleep mask features an attachable Bluetooth audio module so you can listen to music or podcasts for up to 13 hours per charge. As the design indicates, the Sleep Headphones 5.0 also functions as a soft eye mask that blocks out light. And yes, the mask is machine washable too.

Capable of lasting up to 25 hours per charge, these long-lasting earbuds feature a soft silicone earbud design and lightweight cord that allows for side sleeping. What's cool is they have an in-line remote on the wire that lets you make calls, play/pause, and adjust the volume.

Designed to work as quality sleep earbuds, these lightweight silicone buds are comfortable in-ear and have a design that's ideal for side sleepers. You're going to need a headphone jack adapter, but the fact these are under $20 and come with a carrying case is just too good of a deal to pass up. These are a great pair of starter sleep headphones.

For the past 12 months, Men's Health editors and writers have been trying headphones for sleeping. To narrow down our favorites, we evaluated sleep headphones based on their design, comfort, performance, and value. We also considered sleep headphones that had high consumer praise on e-commerce sites we trust.