German brand Sennheiser has been an industry leader in headphone technology for more than 70 years. And with their diverse range of products, it's not hard to imagine why Aussies have once again voted for them in the People’s Choice Awards. Sennheiser claims that their customers can enjoy the highest quality sound wherever and whenever they want. With state-of-the-art noise-cancelling technology in some models, listeners can suppress ambient noises and enjoy audio in loud environments. Other attractions include wireless connectivity, a range of comfortable designs, and long battery life.
Sennheiser won five awards this year, including the coveted Outstanding Customer Satisfaction award, but beyond that, Australians have also awarded it with a top place for build quality, great performance, great to use, and most recommended.
Bose has been serving up cutting-edge audio technology for more than 50 years now. An industry leader when it comes to innovation, Bose headphones offer products optimised for different types of listeners, with models that are designed specifically for exercising, sleeping, or even your 9-5.
Whether you prefer on-ear, around-ear, or compact earbuds, Bose can cater to you with their wide range of products. With volume-optimised Active EQ and noise-cancelling technology that has spent decades in development, Bose wants to craft the ideal audio experience for their customers.
Taking home the coveted outstanding customer satisfaction award, along with titles for build quality, great performance, and most recommended, Bose has made a real impact on Aussie consumers in 2023.
A jack of all trades, Sony’s headphones have really stood out to Australian consumers this year. With a range of both low-cost and premium models available, bargain and bougie shoppers alike can enjoy their audio experience. Shoppers can pick and choose between the various features, such as wireless connectivity, noise cancellation, smart listening, superior sound call quality and more.
Recognised with both the coveted Outstanding Customer Satisfaction award and most recommended award, Aussies are singing Sony’s praises. They also scored awards for their great performance and being great to use.
Aussie consumers can’t get enough of Beats by Dr. Dre, which won awards for outstanding customer satisfaction, excellent customer service, and being great to use. It’s easy to see why, with a wide-ranging suite of products that suit a whole host of lifestyles.
Compatible with both Apple and Android, Beats customers are spoilt for choice. Fitness fanatics might gravitate towards the sweat-proof and water-resistant secure design of the Beats Fit Pro. If you don’t need the athletic aspect, the in-ear Beats Studio Buds + or over-ear Beats Studio Pro might be more your speed. Boasting long battery life, effective noise cancelling, and a sound experience that Beats claim is like being surrounded by 64 speakers at once, there’s a reason this brand took home three awards in 2023.
Though they are well known for their smartphones, Apple has yet again won Aussies over with their headphone offerings. With three styles of headphones, shoppers can choose from wireless AirPods, over-the-ear AirPods Max or the classic EarPods. Selected models include noise-cancelling technology for immersive sound experiences, which can be turned on and off at the user's discretion. Apple boasts that newer styles are optimised for comfort, with multiple sizes of silicone tips to choose from when you purchase your AirPods Pro or memory foam ear cushions for the AirPods Max.
Scoring two awards in the 2023 People’s Choice Headphone Awards, Aussie audio lovers have identified Apple as offering excellent customer service and outstanding customer satisfaction.
Famous for providing great low-cost options to Australian consumers, Kmart’s home brand Anko has been yet again voted into this year's People’s Choice Awards for headphones. Known for providing variety, Anko shoppers can choose the style and design of headphones that suit their needs. Perhaps some of the most affordable headphones on the market, Anko is a great choice for shoppers who aren’t all that fussed about added features.
Placing as one of the headphone brands providing the best value for money, Aussies appreciate Anko’s low-cost options.
One of Australia’s favourite brands when it comes to providing value for money, Logitech has a wide range of headsets and gaming headphones to help get you into the zone – whether you’re taking calls or winning battle royales.
Boasting immersive sound and crystal clear microphones for a next-level gaming experience, Logitech’s gaming headsets also come in a range of designs to help fit your personality.
FAQs
What are the best headphones?
Sound can be very personal, and as a result, there’s no one brand of headphones that is best for everyone. The Mozo People’s Choice Awards are a good starting point when it comes to finding the headphones that are right for you, highlighting brands that are mentioned by Australian customers for their build quality, performance, value for money, and customer satisfaction - amongst other things.
How many headphone brands were considered for the Mozo People’s Choice Awards?
There were 51 headphone brands rated by survey respondents in the 2023 Mozo People’s Choice Awards. To see the full list of brands, see our People’s Choice Methodology Report.
How did you determine the winners for each headphone award?
2,197 Australians were surveyed for their thoughts on headphones, and any brand that received more than 30 mentions was eligible for inclusion. These were then ranked by our judges according to their average rating. The winners represent roughly the top 10% of brands in each category - to find out more, read the full methodology report.