Best headphones and earbuds for sleep in 2023

Anker Soundcore Sleep A10

Editor’s choice

Anker’s Soundcore Sleep A10 earbuds are specifically designed to help you get a better night’s rest. They sport some handy features, including an in-ear alarm, sleep tracking, and preloaded sleep sounds. Their low-profile design makes them less likely to fall out of your ears at night, but they can still be problematic for side sleepers.

AcousticSheep SleepPhones

Best value

Even low-profile earbuds are prone to falling out at night if you sleep on your side or tend to toss and turn. A pair of headband-style sleep headphones like the AcousticSheep SleepPhones might be a better fit. It’s available in several sizes and colors, and the fleece headband is reasonably comfortable. Noise isolation isn’t the best, however.

QuietOn 3 Sleep Earbuds

Best white noise

They’re not cheap, but the QuietOn 3 Sleep Earbuds are excellent for helping you get to sleep with soothing white noise. They’re built well, and the lightweight, low-profile earpiece design sits comfortably in the ear. They also isolate noise effectively. Note, however, that these do not have Bluetooth connectivity, meaning you can’t pump your own sounds into them.

Shure SE215 PRO

Best wired

$89 $99 Save
$10

The SE215 Pro are a great pair of in-ear headphones for both sleep and regular listening. They feature a low-profile design, excellent drivers, good noise isolation, and several pairs of earpieces for a custom fit. The wired connection may be a deal-breaker for some, however.

Dublabs Bedphones

Best over-ear

$89 $139 Save
$50

If headband-style and in-ear headphones aren’t working for you, then the Dublabs Bedphones over-ear sleep headphones might be worth a shot. The adjustable earpieces are small (about the size of a coin) and wafer-thin, so they work reasonably well with most sleeping positions. They’re available with Bluetooth connectivity, too, if you’re willing to pay a bit extra.

Kokoon Nightbuds

Great customization

The Kokoon Nightbuds are one of the most advanced and customizable pairs of sleep headphones out there. They boast an impressive suite of sleep features, including sleep tracking, custom alarms, and fade-out when they detect that you’ve fallen asleep. The earpieces block out noise well, but some users find comfort to be an issue, even for back-sleeping.

SnoozeBand Sleep Mask Headphones

Best sleep mask

$71 $78 Save
$7

SnoozeBand Sleep Mask combines low-profile sleep headphones with a light-blocking eye cover. It features a soft and adjustable wrap-around eye mask, and inside are super-thin 4mm padded speakers. Side- and stomach-sleepers are likely to find this more comfortable than earbuds, and the mask-style design is also great for those sensitive to light. It comes preloaded with sleeping sounds and can also play audio from your device via Bluetooth.

MUSICOZY Bluetooth Sleep Headphones

Great value mask

$23 $40 Save
$17

For its low price, the Musicozy Bluetooth Sleep Mask is a suitable mask-style device for wearing to bed. It combines a sleep mask with a pair of stereo drivers for sound, and the mask is adjustable to suit different head sizes. It also features Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity, so you don’t have to keep your phone (or other input device) in bed with you or worry about a cable being pulled out while you sleep. Side-sleepers might find it a bit bulky, however.

Moondrop Chu In-Ear Monitors

Value IEMs

In-ear monitors are generally more expensive than standard wired earbuds, but the Moondrop Chu model a good way to try a pair on the cheap. Their low-profile earpiece design (with the cable designed to wrap around the back of your ear) also makes them suitable for use as sleep earbuds, although they don’t feature wireless connectivity or any advanced sleep features.

Maxrock Sleep Earbuds

Cheap and simple

For a cheap, no-frills pair of wired sleep earbuds, look no further than this selection from Maxrock. They’re rather spartan, but for the price, they’re effective at blocking out noise thanks to their flanged earpiece design. They’re also cheap enough that you won’t worry too much about losing or breaking them.

HoomBand

Good heat regulation

Headband-style sleep headphones are great for those who snooze on their sides or stomachs. And fleece or padded headbands are not so great for those who sleep hot or live in warmer climates. The HoomBand features slim stereo headphones nestled inside a thin, stretchy, and breathable headband that helps regulate temperature a bit better than our other picks. They’re also Bluetooth-capable and include plenty of preloaded sleep sounds in the HoomBand app.