5 Best Bluetooth Headphones to Buy

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With so many headphones on the market, deciding which one is best for you can be a stressful task! There are a wide range of options to choose from, such as full-size headphones, wireless earbuds, noise-cancelling ones, and many others! 

There was a time when Bluetooth headphones did not perform as well as wired ones, but thanks to advancements in technology – that is no longer the case! Many offer an impressive amount of quality and clarity. Not to mention, it is a nice bonus to be able to get rid of those pesky wires that limit your movement, get caught on things, and make tasks like running more difficult.  

We cannot guarantee which one will best suit your needs, but we can help steer you in the right direction. Hopefully, our list helps you narrow down your options so that you can purchase the ones that seem most promising. 

Keep in mind that audio performance is not the only factor to consider! It is pivotal that you take into account other qualities like whether they are wireless and, comfortable, and have voice calling quality, and noise cancelling effectiveness. Durability, battery life, and value are also important factors to consider.
 

Sony-WH-1000XM5  

These noise-cancelling, over-the-ear headphones are highly rated for their excellent sound quality, noise cancellation efficacy, and their battery life. The battery holds a charge for up to 30 hours! If you are in a rush, charging the headphones for three minutes will get you 3 hours’ worth of a charge with an additional USB-PD compatible AC adapter.  

These headphones are also super convenient because they can be paired with two Bluetooth devices at any given time. When you get a call, your headphones connect to your device immediately. Additionally, the speak-to-chat feature automatically stops your music and lets in ambient sound if you want to keep your headphones in and speak hands-free. If you need to speak to someone in-person or pause the music for another reason, you can simply take the earphones out and the music will stop thanks to the capacitive sensor. Music will resume as soon as you put them back on. 

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Price: $399.99 

Color Options: Black or White 
 

Apple AirPods Max 

These over-the-ear headphones eature personalized spatial audio that provides offers theatre-like surround sound, a stunning design, and an uncompromising fit. Its optimal acoustic seal makes them comfortable for various head shapes and sizes. It boasts a canopy spanning the headband with breathable knit mesh for reducing head pressure, a stainless-steel frame for more strength, flexibility, and comfort, as well as telescoping arms that smoothly extend and stay where you set them. They also include custom-designed, mesh textile that wraps the ear-cushion for pillow-like softness. The battery life allows for 20 hours of listening, movie watching, or talk time. Charging via the lightening connector allows for 1.5 hours of listening time with a simple 5-minute charge. 

The headphones have a digital crown that lets you control volume, skip tracks, answer calls, and utilize Siri. The AirPods Max have a total of six outward-facing microphones to detect outside noise, and two inward-facing microphones to measure your hearing ability. Beamforming microphones help isolate your voice, so you can be heard clearly regardless of wind, loud noises, etc. The headphones also have a noise control button that lets you activate transparency mode, allowing outside noise in so you can interact naturally. They also connect immediately and effortlessly to your iPhone or iPad – just simply place your earphones near your device and tap “Connect” on the screen. You can also seamlessly switch between your iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV for phone calls, listening to music, and watching TV. If that’s not impressive enough, these headphones allow Siri to read important notifications to you such as messages and reminders. You can even ask her to respond, hands-free! Siri can also help via the headphones with tasks like giving directions, checking the weather, scheduling a meeting, etc. 

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Price: $549 

Color Options: Silver, Gray, Blue, Pink and Green 
 

Sony-WH-1000XM4  

These over-the-ear headphones are an earlier model of the Sony-WH-10000XM5 above. These, too, offer industry-leading noise cancelling thanks to dual noise sensor technology. Additionally, they boast an impressive battery life of up to 30 hours with quick-charging, around 10 minutes' worth of charging to gain 5 hours of battery life. 

These headphones have touch sensors to pause/play/skip tracks, control volume, activate voice assistant, and answer calls. Like its newer model, it offers multiple-device pairing, speak-to-chat technology which automatically brings down the volume during phone conversations, and wearing detection which pauses playback when the headphones are taken off. 

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Price: $349.99 

Color Options: Black, White, and Blue
 

Apple AirPods Pro 2 

The AirPods Pro second (2nd )generation) earbuds were reengineered for an even richer experience, offering active noise cancellation and adaptive transparency to reduce more external noise. They It offers touch control to allow users to adjust volume with a simple swipe, as well as get 6 hours of battery life from a single charge.  

The designed H2 chip is the driving force behind its advanced audio performance. It works with a custom-built driver and amplifier to bring crisp, clear sound. It uses computational algorithms to deliver smart noise-cancellation, superior three-dimensional sound, and more efficient battery life. The re-designed inward-facing microphone collaborates with voice enhancement algorithms to recognize your voice and ensure you sound like you on phone and video calls. 

The earbuds come with four pairs of silicone tips to fit a wide range of ears comfortably. The tips create an acoustic seal that locks in the sound and secures the pods in place. 

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Price: $249 

Color Options: White 

Sennheiser Momentum 4  

These wireless earphones can transition from total immersion to situational awareness with ease. They offer adaptive noise cancellation capabilities and the option to activate transparency mode so you can hear outside sounds while removing your earphones. The M4’s lightweight design includes a padded headband and deep, soft, cushioned earpads ensure exceptional, long-lasting comfort. 

These earphones have an impressive battery life of 60-hours! You can charge the headphones for a mere 10 minutes to get six hours’ worth of listening time. The smart pause features halts playback when you take the headphones off your head, while auto on/off quickly powers up the headset when picked up, while conversely shutting down the headphones to save energy when it’s no longer in use. These headphones are compatible with the Sennheiser Smart Control app, making it easy to customize the sound using the built-in EQ, sound modes, and personalization features. In other words, your listening experience is catered to both your preferences and your taste. 

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Price: $299.95 

Color Options: Black 

Be sure to check out some Optimum Mobile phones, so you can pair up your impressive new earphones with a complimentary impressive mobile phone to go with it. We hope this article helps you find the best headphones to suit your needs. Happy listening! 
 

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