Apple has finally launched its own over-ear headphones in the form of the AirPods Max but Beats headphones remain a solid choice - especially for iPhone users.
Although Beats headphones work with any Bluetooth device, many feature the great W1 and H1 chips also found in Apple AirPods, which make connecting with Apple devices easier than ever.
It's no longer the case that Beats headphones are only available to those with plenty of cash to splash either. The Beats Flex, for example, are available for under £50/$50.
But which Beats headphones are right for you? In this article, we rank all the Beats headphones our experts have tested out for things like audio quality, fit, design, value for money and features
For more general help, jump ahead to our Beats headphones buying advice.
Best Beats headphones 2021
Generally speaking, there are three kinds of headphones, and they are all represented in the Beats line-up. In-ear, on-ear and over-ear headphones each serve different fits, tastes and looks.
In-ear Beats will come with multiple sizes of tips to suit different sizes of ear. On-ear and over-ear have a similar design, but the latter completely covers the entire ear and sometimes offers active noise cancellation to tune out the outside world.
How much should you spend on Beats?
It depends on your budget and what you want from a pair of Beats. There are cheaper options in the range, but if you want the classic Beats look with the on- or over-ear design then the price will edge over £200/$200. There are some options under £50/$50, so they don't have to break the bank.
We've reviewed a wide range of Beats headphones so there is something for everyone. Of course, the more you spend, the more features and quality you're going to get. Don't expect active noise cancelling (ANC) for under £100/$100.
If you're after sales and discounts, have a look at our guide to the best headphone deals.
Do you need wireless Beats?
Most of the Beats models here are wireless - unsurprising considering Apple ditched the headphone jack on iPhone - so you'll need to keep them charged to work over Bluetooth. Some still come with a traditional wire and 3.5mm jack if you don't want to worry about battery life and have a device you can simply plug them into.
The urBeats3 are wired and have a headphone jack or Lightning connector depending on which model you go for.
Fancy somethign a bit more striking? Take a look at these glow-in-the-dark Beats headphones.
