Over-Ear Headphones — Release Timeline
Every major over-ear headphone release from the past 3 years, sorted newest first.
Last updated: February 2026 • 13 products tracked • 6 brands
Premium over-ear headphones are a slow-burn market. Sony and Apple refresh on 2-year cycles; Bose tends to iterate faster. The WH-1000XM series and QuietComfort Ultra line trade blows for best ANC crown every generation. This timeline covers every major release since 2023 — useful context before buying since a new model often triggers steep discounts on its predecessor. Tip: Sony WH-1000XM5 hit record lows immediately after the XM6 launch in May 2025.
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| Released | Brand | Product | MSRP | Key Feature | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 20257 months ago |  Bose |
QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) | $449 | 30hr battery, lossless USB-C audio, new Cinema Mode, improved ANC | Check Price |
| May 15, 202512 months ago |  Sony |
WH-1000XM6 | $399 | QN3 HD NC processor, 12 mics, Adaptive NC Optimizer, 30hr battery, foldable | Check Price |
| Sep 20, 202420 months ago |  Apple |
AirPods Max (USB-C) | $549 | USB-C charging, 5 new colors, H1 chip, 20hr ANC battery, spatial audio | Check Price |
| Jun 12, 202423 months ago |  JBL |
Tour One M2 | $249 | Adaptive ANC, 30hr battery, Bluetooth 5.3 multipoint, Smart Talk, USB-C | Check Price |
| Mar 15, 202426 months ago | Bose |
QuietComfort Headphones (2024) | $349 | 195g ultra-lightweight, 24hr ANC, trimodal noise management, USB-C | Check Price |
| Oct 3, 202331 months ago | Bose |
QuietComfort Ultra Headphones | $429 | Immersive spatial audio, CustomTune, real-world listening, Bluetooth 5.3 | Check Price |
| Oct 3, 202331 months ago | Bose |
QuietComfort Headphones | $299 | Lightweight ANC, 24hr battery, Aware Mode, trimodal noise management | Check Price |
| Sep 1, 202332 months ago |  Sennheiser |
MOMENTUM 4 Wireless (2023) | $349 | 60hr battery, aptX Adaptive, Transparent Hearing, adaptive ANC, foldable | Check Price |
| Aug 3, 202333 months ago | Sony |
WH-CH720N | $149 | 35hr battery, ultra-light 192g, ANC, multipoint, integrated processor V1 | Check Price |
| Jul 1, 202334 months ago | JBL |
Live 660NC | $149 | ANC, 50hr battery, Bluetooth 5.0 multipoint, USB-C, Voice Aware | Check Price |
| Jun 15, 202335 months ago |  Anker |
Soundcore Space One | $79 | ANC, 40hr battery, LDAC hi-res audio, multipoint, app-based EQ | Check Price |
| May 1, 202336 months ago | JBL |
Live 770NC | $199 | 65hr battery, Smart ANC, 4 mics, LE Audio, Bluetooth 5.3 | Check Price |
| Feb 20, 202339 months ago | Anker |
Soundcore Space Q45 | $99 | 65hr battery, ANC, LDAC hi-res, multipoint, foldable design | Check Price |