Your headphones are an important part of your life, be it for entertainment or productivity. Headphones and headsets are used more than ever these days with all the teleconferencing and virtual happenings, aside from all the great new music hitting the airwaves. So, congratulations on achieving the first step: owning a decent pair of headphones! But now what? Well, the natural next step is to give your functional audio darlings a home with their very own headphone or headset holder. There are many types of headphone stands and holders on the market that will be a welcome addition to your life. See our buying guide below with answers to commonly asked questions, followed by details to consider, and finally, recommendations for some of our favorites.

Are headset stands and headphone stands the same?

Essentially, products made to hold audio headphones or stands for 2-way headsets are the same thing. Headset and headphone stands allow your gear to hang by its center connecting band that goes over your head, and as long as your headphones or headset is balanced with an earpiece on both sides, a headphone holder will work well. Sometimes, in the case of one-ear headphone sets, the unit may not hang evenly due to one-sided weight distribution. However, most headphones and headsets are a good fit for holders and stands.

Why should I get a headphone stand?

Sure, it’s easy to throw your headphones in a box of stuff, or worse, on the floor, or in a crowded, messy drawer where they could get damaged. But wouldn’t a dedicated spot for your headphones be nice? Headphone stands offer better, safer storage that protects that delicate audio hardware inside. In addition, headphone stands make it quick and easy to find your headphones when you need them. After all, they’re always right there on their own stand, in plain view. Also, using a headphone stand frees up space in other places, because with a dedicated holder, your headphones are using the cubic inches of the open air near your desk instead of taking up significant volume in a drawer or on the table top. All in all, you should consider a headphone stand because it protects your electronics investment and also saves space.

There are probably more types of headset and headphone holders than you might be aware of. Before you make your purchase of a new headphone holder, consider the following points:

A headphone holder or headset stand is definitely a practical addition to your life, and will give a subtle little boost to your productivity with its inherent organization. Here are our top picks for the best headphone stands:

Desktop Holder for Headphones & Headsets

This stand and holder not only gives your headphones their own special place, but it also protects your audio investment, keeping it safe and sound.

This stand from New Bee gives you a convenient place to store your headphones or headset when not in use. The stand is made of aluminum, and it securely holds your headset of any brand and type. The non-slip base rests on your table or desktop, giving you easy access within easy reach.

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Saves Space and Charges, too 

This headset holder consists of two arms that extend from a three-port USB charger, and it mounts under your desk or table.

No room on the desktop? This space-saving headphone/headset holder from COZOO has got you covered, in more ways than one. This holder mounts on the underside of any desk, table, or shelf, and gives you three USB charging ports in addition to its two arms to hang your headphones or other accessories. 

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Holder with Colorful LED Lights  

This feature-packed headphone stand sits on your desktop and has a base with light-up, changing colors, and is also a wireless phone charger.

This flashy little desktop headset holder has a light-up base that doubles as a wireless charger, so you can simply rest your phone on the base to charge it up. The RGB lights on the base have nine different lighting effect modes, so you can customize the light patterns to your heart’s content. 

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Basic Headphone Stand in Black or White

This headphone stand has flexible rubber that holds your headset, and it features an aluminum pole on a surface-gripping base.

If you don’t need anything fancy and just want a quality stand to hold your headphones, you’ll love this well-made headphone stand from Link Dream. This stand securely holds your headset with soft rubber at the top, which is held up by a sturdy aluminum pole attached to a base with a non-slip bottom. This stand measures 11 inches.

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Elegant Shape and Design 

This headphone holder has an artistic, curved shape that’s both practical and beautiful, and this stand is sturdy and very easy to assemble. 

You might not think that a headset holder would get compliments, but this unique stand will surely make people notice its clean, curved elegance. Besides looking lovely, this headphone holder has a top section that’s large enough to hold your headset securely, and is practical in that it’s easy to take them on and off. 

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