5 OF THE BEST SLEEP HEADPHONES Wireless wonder V7 wireless headband sleeping headphones, £79.99, SleepPhones

A comfortable fit, excellent noise-cancelling properties and easy-to-operate controls are all key to effective sleep headphones, allowing you to listen to music, an audio book or ambient sounds to help you drift off and stay asleep. We’ve rounded up our f

Music to your ears Technics EAH-AZ60 earbuds, £199.99, Amazon

These wireless Bluetooth earbuds are easy to position comfortably and provide well-balanced sound when listening to your choice of bedtime tunes, so they’re ideal for sleep. For daytime use, they also feature clever JustMyVoice technology, which ensures great pick-up of your speech when making calls. The accompanying Technics Audio Connect app works well, but you can also use voice control. The impressive noisecancelling technology, which helps to reduce unwanted ambient sounds.

Sound asleep Melomania 1+ true wireless headphones, £119.95, Cambridge Audio

These wireless earbuds offer fantastic sound quality and a lightweight design. You can turn off the controls, so if you’re an active sleeper you don’t need to worry about accidentally pressing buttons. The battery lasts for nine hours on a single charge, or up to 45 hours with the handy charging case.

We love: The medium and large memory foam ear tips these earbuds come with to ensure the perfect fit.

Beat this onaEz sleep headphones, £25.99, Amazon

If you’re looking for a handy sleep aid that won’t break the bank, try this Bluetooth sleep mask with built-in headphones. It offers surprisingly good sound for the price, has an adjustable strap for the perfect fit and is comfortable to wear in bed. A two-hour battery charge provides up to 14 hours of use and it’s easy to connect to your phone via Bluetooth.

We love: The cushioned, 3D design of the eye mask, which completely shuts out the light and saves you from having to wear an eye cover that’s separate to your headphones.

Safe and sound QuietOn 2 Earbuds, £149, QuietOn

With active noise cancellation technology, these neat earbuds do a great job of minimising unwanted sounds, such as a partner’s snoring or traffic noise outside your bedroom window. They’re small, light and comfortable to wear, with soft ear tips, and have a battery life of 20 hours so are a great option if you’re spending a couple of nights away.

We love: The long battery life, which lasts up to 20 hours on a single charge, so you’re not always having to plug them in to top up the power.

Drifting off to sleep to the sound of your favourite tunes is really easy with this comfy headband design. Stream audio wirelessly via Bluetooth and enjoy it through the built-in headphones. It’s easy to sync with your device and a two-hour charge using the micro-USB cable included lasts up to 12 hours – enough for a lie-infl

The exclusive SheepCloud fabric, which comes in two super-soft options – Fleece and Breeze.