Looking for Headphones

Headphones - Wireless/Portable

A few years back I bought the JBL Tune 770NC, which were pretty good for the $100 price range, however the first pair I had broke within 6 months but I was able to get a replacement pair that only lasted a year ish and I was not able to get another pair. School has just started and I'm extremely annoyed and antsy without noise canceling headphones bc I don't want to listen to college students weird conversations or even be talked to. So I want a pair of long lasting headphones, currently no price range, but I would prefer stuff on the more affordable side.

Requirements for headphones:

- over ear

-noise cancellation

-comfortable to wear for a few hours at a time and/or lightweight

- can connect to all sorts of devices

-affordable for a college student who makes minimum wage

-long lasting

-wireless, with the wire to connect to my non Bluetooth devices

- long battery life as well

general price range is $100-$200 however if something is TRULY worth it I'm willing to shovel out more money

I've seen good and bad reviews for the SONY WH-1000XM5 and the same for Bose quiet comfort. If you're going to recommend either one, please give me your experience with them!! I have a pair of beats studio that are specifically for my home use and they work decently, so should I just get another pair of those???

Posted Sep 14, 2026, 8:02 PM UTC

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