Top 10 Wireless Headphones Bet on going wireless with the ten best bluetooth headphones on the market, models for all facets of everyday life. Do you like to listen to music with your smartphone? Do you want to do it anywhere without fear of disturbing the people around you? If the answer to those questions is yes, the solution is simple, buy yourself a headset. But it could be, since it is more frequent every day, that your smartphone or tablet does not have an outgoing connection via minijack. Perhaps you also have a smart TV or any other device with wireless connectivity. Or simply, you want to do without cables for convenience. For all these cases, the ideal solution is a bluetooth headset. Although there are wireless headphones for TV or HIFI, which are mistakenly called bluetooth headphones on some websites, they are not such. These wireless headphones include a separate emitter and work by infrared or radio frequency, and in this article we are not going to refer to them. What we have done in today's comparison is to select what in our opinion are currently the ten best bluetooth headphones on the market, based on their performance, finish and price. Bluetooth headphones do not need a separate transmitter, it is only necessary that the player used includes this wireless technology; if not, then you must connect a bluetooth transmitter to the audio output. The explanations related to bluetooth technology (versions, profiles, codecs), and to the batteries necessary for its operation, you will find them in the article we published about bluetooth speakers. If you don't want to read the entire comparison, something we advise you to do, take a look at these two models, the best SONY WH-1000XM3 wireless headband headset and the “truly wireless� SENNHEISER True Wireless 2. How to choose the bluetooth headset?
The most important thing when making the decision is to choose the hearing aid that best suits the use that you are going to give it and your budget. That said, bluetooth headphones are basically divided into two types, the headband and the in-ear. Among the latter are those that are truly wireless and those that have a cable between the helmets and the electronics of bluetooth headphones. Sound quality, battery life, and design, characteristics common to all Bluetooth headphones, will be decisive when deciding on a specific model. You have to look for sound quality, battery life and the best design to find the ideal bluetooth headset It is also highly recommended, especially for traveling, that they isolate from external noise, either passively due to their construction, or by integrating a canceller active noise. Now we are going to show you the ten bluetooth headphones that we like the most. Again, the order in the comparison is random, not indicative of the quality of the selected headphones. Headband bluetooth headset 1.SONY WH-1000XM3 The Japanese brand Sony has extensive experience developing portable audio devices and headphones of all kinds. The WH-1000XM3 that we present here is one of its star products and has been awarded in the EISA AWARD 2019-2020 as the earphone with the best active noise cancellation. It is a circumaural hearing aid, with a comfortable and ergonomic finish, thanks to the headband that distributes pressure on the ears, its large 40 mm drivers and its urethane foam anti-pressure pads. In addition, they are foldable, which facilitates their portability. Regarding its technical characteristics, to begin with, it integrates the best active noise canceller currently available, capable of eliminating the continuous noises produced by transport engines, but, unlike others, it also greatly attenuates background conversations. This is due, in part, to the intelligent technology that analyzes the morphology of the user's head, hair and ears, whether or not they are wearing glasses, optimizing the final result for almost perfect insulation. Being a smart headset, it is compatible with Google and Alexa assistants. Of course, it has hands-free and music settings, all accessible from the side of the headset by touch. The sound quality is very good and detailed; not in vain, using it wirelessly, the reproduced frequency range is from 20 to 40,000 Hz, going down to 4 Hz in bass if you connect it with the included cable. It works with the bluetooth 4.2 version, with a range of up to 10 meters, also having NFC for quick pairing. Regarding battery life, the WH-1000XM3 offers up to 38 hours, which drops to 30 with noise canceling activated. For all this and more, for many it is the best bluetooth headset with canceller available on the market. 2. BOSE QuietComfort 35 II The American brand Bose achieved with the QuietComfort 35 II a bluetooth headset of great value for money, cheaper than the 700 later reviewed. The design is exquisite, using materials in its manufacture such as nylon reinforced with fiberglass and corrosion resistant stainless steel. The headband is covered with Alcantara, a fabric that is used to cover seats in yachts and luxury vehicles, for example. All this, together with the circumaural pads made of synthetic protein leather, gives the QuietComfort 35 II great resistance and comfort. The implemented technology is not lagging behind, as evidenced by the NFC (almost instant pairing with the bluetooth device), the compatibility of these headphones with virtual assistants from Google or Alexa and the Bose AR “augmented reality� platform , plus the
excellent active noise canceller that it integrates, similar to the one used by Sony, which is the best on the market. The new version of "noise canceling" from Bose allows you to adjust up to three levels depending on the environment you are in. As for the sound quality it is very good, staying at high volumes. Of course, you have to like the Bose sound, with quite boosted bass in general. The internal lithium battery will provide you with up to 20 hours of autonomy using bluetooth, if it runs out you can do a fast charge of 15 minutes and continue enjoying music for 2.5 hours. Anyway, the QuietComfort 35 II can also be used wired with the minijack cable that comes in the pack. As an accessory it also includes a good carrying case. In short, an excellent bluetooth headset, highly recommended especially if you travel a lot and need an efficient external noise canceller. 3. BOSE Noise Canceling Headphones 700 This Bose bluetooth headset is slightly superior to the QC35 II; in fact, it is the competition in its price segment to the Sony WH-1000XM3. The difference from the QuietComfort 35 II lies in three substantial improvements: greater effectiveness of the noise canceller, due to 11 levels of isolation, including a "talk mode" for brief interruptions, and the new acoustic design that the NCH700 presents. Adaptive system of 4 integrated microphones, which isolates your voice from external noise for greater intelligibility, optimizing in very noisy environments, the operability in calls and in communication with your virtual assistant (Alexa, Google Assistant). In this, the NCH700 is also superior to the Sony. New touch interface with intuitive controls to manage your content. For example, sliding your finger up / down on the front half of the right earphone, you raise and lower the volume, if you do it right / left you move forward or backward on the track. Another difference is the bluetooth version with which they work, in the QC35 II it is 4.1 and in the 700 it advances to 5.0, although the range is the common to all bluetooth headphones, about 10 meters. The rest of the features are the same, including the 20 hours of battery life, the optimization of the audio with respect to the volume or the compatibility with Bose AR. If it is worth paying the difference in price for the improvements, we leave that to you. 4. SONY WHCH500 It is known that if we want wireless headphones that sound great, we must be willing to invest a good amount of money, hence the selection of the three previous models. But there are also recommended bluetooth headphones at more affordable prices, and, in the segment of up to â‚Ź 60, this is in our opinion the best of them. The WHCH500 is a very compact and light hearing aid, weighing about 140 grams, and its capsules, of the supra-aural type, integrate 30 mm drivers and are rotatable for greater portability. Regarding its technology, it works with bluetooth version 4.2 and allows pairing with NFC, in addition to being compatible with IOS and Android virtual assistants. The maximum autonomy of the battery is 20 hours, as long as the charging time is respected, estimated at about 4 hours. The sound is acceptable, with a reproduced frequency range of 20 to 20,000 Hz. As for the isolation, being of closed construction, it removes a lot of external noise. Of course, you have to take into account that this headset does not have "noise canceling". In general, it is a bluetooth headset with a very good value for money.
5. PLANTRONICS BackBeat FIT 3200 We now turn to the headphones called “true wireless”, to recommend these BackBeat FIT 3200 from the Plantronics brand, one of the best on the market for doing sports, without worrying about sweat, rain or dust. The total absence of cables gives absolute independence to both helmets; the attachment to the ear with the silicone hook and the IP57 protection against water and dust, make them the ideal companions for athletes. They offer good sound, enough for the use they are designed for, thanks to their powerful 13.5 mm drivers, with a reproduced frequency range of 20 Hz to 20 kHz and an SPL of 94 dB. The connectivity of the helmets is through bluetooth 5.0. Autonomy is one of its strengths, given the large capacity of the battery that they integrate, both the headphones and the charging case that the pack includes. Between all they add up to 24 hours in playback, 8 in the headphones and 16 in the case. In addition to the case and the charging cable, they include a set of interchangeable rubber bands of different sizes, for a better adaptability to the ears. If you like running to music and can afford it, this is our best “true wireless” recommendation for athletes. 6. SENNHEISER Momentum True Wireless 2 In any comparison of the best headphones worth its salt, the Sennheiser firm has to be represented. In this case we have chosen the Momentum True Wireless 2, an update where the German brand has polished the defects of the previous model. In version 2, these bluetooth in-ear headphones continue to maintain the essence that defines this series, sound quality, with a frequency range reproduced from 5 to 20,000 Hz, in addition to supporting the aptX codec, a fundamental ingredient to be able to play music. with a quality superior to MP3. However, this evolution includes not inconsiderable differentiating elements, such as the increase in battery autonomy, up to 28 hours with the charging case, improved touch controls, and the inclusion of an active noise canceller, quite effective for be a “true wireless” in-ear headset. The other attributes, such as IPX4 rain protection and updated bluetooth version 5.1. complete the excellence of these hearing aids. This is a jewel of a bluetooth earphone that competes equally with the popular Airpods PRO, surpassing them in audio quality. Of course, the noise canceller is more effective in Apple headphones. 7. XIAOMI Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic As a result of the successful appearance of the first “true wireless” bluetooth headsets, all firms began to develop their own models, many of them imitating the design of the original Apple. Among all these brands, high-quality headphones emerged, such as those previously reviewed by Sennheiser and others, from low-profile brands, with rather dubious results, with prices between 20 and 40 euros. As we are aware that not all our readers can invest € 150 to € 300 in helmets, we have looked for some “true wireless” that are affordable and reliable at the same time, to include them in this comparison. And this is where these Xiaomi brand bluetooth in-ear headphones come in, the best sellers, and not by chance. Keep in mind that it is a battle headset, very cheap for what they offer. The sound is acceptable at a good volume, we notice a lack of punch in bass (something normal in
wireless headphones of approximately 30 euros) and its autonomy is about 3 hours, arriving at 12 with the charging case that it brings. The operation is stable, without cuts up to 10 meters in reproduction thanks to the version 5.0 of bluetooth with which it works. In calls, behavior is irregular, so I recommend using this function not far from the smartphone and in places with little noise, if you want to be heard well. Otherwise, they are comfortable and well finished. Highly recommended if you are looking for wireless headphones without pretensions or demands. 8. SONY WI-C200 These Sony bluetooth in-ear headphones are tiny, light and comfortable, they don't sound bad and they are very inexpensive. In addition, they are magnetized, so once you finish listening to them they are very easy to pick up. The design of this type of hearing aid is different from "true wireless", since the battery and controls go outside the headphones themselves, interconnecting with each other by a flat and flexible cable that passes behind the neck. The multifunction button is next to it and is used to control calls and playback functions. The sound is clear in the mids and highs, a bit lacking in bass, despite the fact that the reproduced frequency range goes from 20 to 20,000 Hz. Regarding the external noise blocking, they do not have an active canceller, so the insulation is produced passively by interchangeable silicone plugs of different sizes that are worn by helmets. The bluetooth version they carry is 5.0 and the maximum autonomy of 15 hours. Like the previously reviewed Xiaomi, they are headphones with a very good value for money, suitable for users with little demand in music. 9. SENNHEISER Momentum Free With these superb Sennheiser bluetooth headsets we continue the line of wired interconnected wireless headphones, but we go up several notches in sound quality and build compared to the Sony. The manufacture is made with select materials, both the headphones, in stainless steel with chrome details, and the high-quality leather carrying case. Additionally, the hearing aids themselves are magnetic, making them easy to pick up. The integrated bluetooth version is 4.2, they are compatible with NFC and support the aptX codec, to be able to reproduce audio in high definition. The battery lasts about 6 hours in playback. Regarding the sound, it is very good, with powerful bass, the reproduced frequency range is from 15 to 22000 Hz, and the SPL level of 118 dB maximum. Important, they resist high sound pressure levels without distorting. The blocking of external noise, although they do not have “noise canceling”, is very effective, thanks to the design of the headphones, which include a set of interchangeable silicone pads of 4 different sizes for a more precise fit to the ear canal. All these qualities make the Momentum Free a super recommended bluetooth headset. 10.BOSE SoundSport We end this review by recommending you a Bluetooth headset designed by Bose for sports. The SoundSports are very comfortable and resistant, you can go for a run without fear of
being damaged by sweat or rain. In addition, thanks to the attachment with interchangeable StayHear + Sport tips, they stay in the ear without falling, providing a soft seal that effectively blocks external noise. The sound is good, with the presence of bass, as is tradition in the Bose brand. If you like listening to cool music in your workouts, these are the ideal headphones. To handle the calls and playback functions, they have one multifunction button and two others for volume up and down.