Best products in the Headphones category
Here's a ranking of the best products in this category. To give you a quick overview, we've also added some key information about the products.
1. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen.) MagSafe USB-C
2. Bose QuietComfort 45
You can already feel it when you put on the headphones. The soft cushions gently enclose your ears. As soon as you switch on the headphones, the world fades into the background and the music begins. The original is back - noise-cancelling headphones with first-class noise reduction (and the new Aware mode), maximum wearing comfort thanks to incredibly lightweight materials and exclusive acoustic technology for powerful, crystal-clear sound. The perfect symbiosis of noise reduction, wearing comfort and top sound. It all started with Acoustic Noise Cancelling technology, the result of over 50 years of research. Bose's world-class technology uses tiny microphones that continuously detect, measure and respond to ambient noise. The noise is then reduced with an appropriate counter signal - for less distraction and more music. The button on the left earcup lets you choose between Quiet mode for complete noise reduction and Aware mode for ambient awareness.
Aware mode lets you sense your surroundings. Microphones pick up the sounds around you and the headphones reproduce them faithfully. So you can hear your music and your surroundings at the same time. So everything sounds - and feels - like you're not wearing headphones at all. Music, podcasts, and videos. That's your favorite content. That's why Bose designed the QC45 headphones with exclusive Bose technologies like TriPort sound architecture and volume-optimized Active EQ, so you can enjoy it all with crystal-clear sound. TriPort sound architecture increases the acoustic volume of the earcups for deeper, fuller sound - while maintaining the same dimensions. The result is smaller, lighter and even more comfortable headphones with better audio quality. Volume-optimized Active EQ also boosts highs and lows for balanced sound at any volume. With soft music, the bass remains even, and with loud music, the sound remains clear.
However, unique top-quality sound also requires the right level of comfort. Here too, the QuietComfort headphones impress with their focus on the smallest details. For example, smooth, wrinkle-free ear pads, soft leatherette and low contact pressure. You might almost forget you're wearing them at all - even after hours of listening to music. The speech capture of the QC45 headphones, which now feature a fourth external microphone, is second to none. The headphones isolate and highlight your voice, while a noise-cancellation algorithm filters out ambient noise. All of this happens in real time, so you can trust you'll be heard clearly even in windy, noisy environments. With up to 24 hours per charge, the QuietComfort 45 headphones have an even longer battery life than their predecessors. This means you can enjoy hours of quiet and listen to your favourite music, even on long-haul flights. They can be charged in just 2.5 hours via USB-C. A 15-minute quick charge allows for up to 2.5 hours of playback time. With the included audio cable, you can enjoy your music even longer.
3. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen.) MagSafe Case
Sound from multiple directions. 3D audio with dynamic head tracking puts sound all around you. So you can experience music, TV shows, movies, and more in three dimensions, immersed in sound coming from all directions. It's like being in your own concert hall or personal movie theater. Music with a personal touch. Adaptive EQ automatically adjusts the sound to the shape of your ears. Inward-facing microphones detect what you're hearing, then adjust the low and mid frequencies. So even the finest details in any song are reproduced, and everything is arranged for you in real time. Bass has never been this bassy. An Apple dynamic driver with a specially designed amplifier renders music in exceptionally detailed sound quality - so you can experience every note, from deep, rich bass to brilliant, crystal-clear highs.
Pssst, wind. The built-in microphone in each pair of in-ear headphones is covered with a special acoustic fabric to minimize wind noise when you're on the phone, so your voice is always loud and clear. Here's where you heard it first. HD voice quality with FaceTime. Connect over FaceTime in brilliant HD quality with an AAC-ELD voice codec. And with support for 3D audio, group FaceTime calls sound more lifelike than ever before. Full control. The pressure sensor gives you even more control over your entertainment. Press to play, pause, and skip songs. And answer or end calls. Splashes, so what? The AirPods and MagSafe charging case are IPX4 rated, so they're protected from water and sweat. So you can wear them in the rain and during tough workouts. This case is charged. Charge the MagSafe Charging Case easily and wirelessly with a MagSafe charger.3 A full charge gives you up to 30 hours of total playback. And just 5 minutes of charging your AirPods in the case is enough for about an hour of playback.
Instantly connected. Place AirPods next to your iPhone or iPad and tap Connect to pair them with any device in your iCloud account. When you're listening to music on your Mac, you can take a call on your iPhone - without switching between devices. Run in ear only. An improved skin detection sensor can distinguish between your ear and other surfaces. That's why AirPods play audio only when you're wearing them - and pause when they're in your pocket or on the table. Improved Where's. App. Find your AirPods with the Where's? App. See exactly how far away they are. Get alerts when they go out of Bluetooth range. And play a sound to find them again. Audio sharing. Easily share songs or broadcasts between two pairs of AirPods. Just hold the AirPods near the iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV you're listening to and connect them directly.
4. Bose Headphones 700
The Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 can do everything you expect - and much that you never thought possible. They're smart headphones that let you stay in touch with the world around you with easy access to language assistants. The powerful microphone system offers unsurpassed voice reception, so you can answer calls anywhere with ease. And you have the option of using Bose AR, the first augmented reality platform designed specifically for audio content, which gives you completely new sound experiences.
The Bose Headphones 700 have an unsurpassed four-microphone system that captures and isolates your voice while eliminating ambient noise. You'll enjoy sound quality like never before - even in noisy environments.
Already the first look shows: These headphones look different than all our wireless headphones. And they feel different too. An elegant, lightweight stainless steel headband with soft, angled earcups ensures a perfect fit. The underside is made of a particularly soft gel foam that fits comfortably to your head. No pushing, no pulling on the hair.
Listen to the world around you. Just the way you want it. With the Bose Headphones 700, Bose has improved one of its greatest innovations even further. Thanks to the 11-stage noise reduction, you can individually adjust the sound to your surroundings. If, for example, you increase noise reduction in noisy places, all disturbing noises can be gradually suppressed. Or reduce it to the point where you hear everything around you as if you were not wearing headphones with active noise reduction. And for a short break, there's a talk mode button that lets you pause the music and listen to ambient sounds - ideal for quickly ordering a cup of coffee, for example, or talking to a colleague at the next desk.
When it comes to your music enjoyment, you can rely on the Bose Headphones 700 for the best sound. Thanks to Bose Active EQ, you'll enjoy an intense sound experience and impressive bass response at all times. Whether at low or high volume, your music sounds exactly as it should. No matter if you want to adapt the sound to your environment or your music: With the Bose Music App, you have even more control and can combine your Bose products for smart music enjoyment to enjoy an even better listening experience.
5. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen.) Lightning Case
Sound from multiple directions. 3D audio with dynamic head tracking puts sound all around you. So you can experience music, TV shows, movies, and more in three dimensions, immersed in sound coming from all directions. It's like being in your own concert hall or personal movie theater. Music with a personal touch. Adaptive EQ automatically adjusts the sound to the shape of your ears. Inward-facing microphones detect what you're hearing, then adjust the low and mid frequencies. So even the finest details in any song are reproduced, and everything is arranged for you in real time. Bass has never been this bassy. An Apple dynamic driver with a specially designed amplifier renders music in exceptionally detailed sound quality - so you can experience every note, from deep, rich bass to brilliant, crystal-clear highs.
Pssst, wind. The built-in microphone in each pair of in-ear headphones is covered with a special acoustic fabric to minimize wind noise when you're on the phone, so your voice is always loud and clear. Here's where you heard it first. HD voice quality with FaceTime. Connect over FaceTime in brilliant HD quality with an AAC-ELD voice codec. And with support for 3D audio, group FaceTime calls sound more lifelike than ever before. Full control. The pressure sensor gives you even more control over your entertainment. Press to play, pause, and skip songs. And answer or end calls. Splashes, so what? The AirPods and MagSafe charging case are IPX4 rated, so they're protected from water and sweat. So you can wear them in the rain and during tough workouts. This case is charged. Charge the MagSafe Charging Case easily and wirelessly with a MagSafe charger.3 A full charge gives you up to 30 hours of total playback. And just 5 minutes of charging your AirPods in the case is enough for about an hour of playback.
Instantly connected. Place AirPods next to your iPhone or iPad and tap Connect to pair them with any device in your iCloud account. When you're listening to music on your Mac, you can take a call on your iPhone - without switching between devices. Run in ear only. An improved skin detection sensor can distinguish between your ear and other surfaces. That's why AirPods play audio only when you're wearing them - and pause when they're in your pocket or on the table. Improved Where's. App. Find your AirPods with the Where's? App. See exactly how far away they are. Get alerts when they go out of Bluetooth range. And play a sound to find them again. Audio sharing. Easily share songs or broadcasts between two pairs of AirPods. Just hold the AirPods near the iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV you're listening to and connect them directly.
6. JBL Wave 200TWS
Kick your everyday life up a notch with the sound you love. Get powerful JBL Deep Bass sound and all the freedom of True Wireless for up to 20 hours with the JBL Wave 200TWS. Take your world with you. Just one touch of the earbud manages your calls and music and puts you in touch with your voice assistant. And with Dual Connect, you can use each earbud separately and save battery life. The JBL Wave 200TWS are extremely lightweight and comfortable thanks to their ergonomic shape, and are always ready for fun. HIGHLIGHTS JBL Deep Bass Sound JBL makes music better. And so does your day. Feel the sound with the deep bass of the 8mm driver and put fun on your to-do list. 20 hours of uninterrupted music enjoyment With 5 hours in the earphones and 15 hours in the charger, the JBL Wave 200TWS won't quit on you. With one ear or both Thanks to Dual Connect technology, you can now take calls or listen to music with just one earbud (or both). Choose which one you want to use and leave the other in the charging box to save battery life.
7. OnePlus Buds Pro 2
Colour of details: Green, Headphone features: Charging cradle/charging box, Microphone, Noise cancelling, Splash-proof, Connection options: Bluetooth, Active noise cancellation: Yes, Application area: Lifestyle, Headphone wearing style: In-ear.
8. Beats Studio Pro
The Beats Studio Pro offer an immersive listening experience with advanced technology and outstanding comfort. The dedicated Beats Studio Pro acoustic platform and custom 40 mm drivers deliver optimal clarity and minimal distortion, even at high volumes. The integrated digital processor optimises the frequency ranges to create a powerful and balanced sound profile, bringing out all the details in the music. Adaptive Active Noise Cancelling (ANC) function suppresses ambient noise and Transparency Mode allows you to hear environmental sounds and still listen to music. The 3D Audio function provides an immersive 360 degree surround sound experience, especially with Dolby Atmos content.
Comfortable and enduring. The enhanced microphones ensure crystal clear calls, and the long battery life of up to 40 hours allows for hours of music listening. The versatile connectivity options, sound profiles and comfortable design with UlraPlush over-ear cushions make the Beats Studio Pro an outstanding companion for premium sound and all-day comfort.
Improved compatibility with Apple and Android. Beats Studio Pro are optimally compatible with Apple devices and offer a wide range of functions for enhanced comfort. With 1-click pairing, pair any device in your iCloud account at the touch of a button. Activate the voice assistant with Hey Siri and locate lost headphones with Where is? Locate lost headphones. The headphones are also equipped with a range of Android functions such as: Google Fast Pair, Audio Switch or Find My Device.
9. Fairphone Fairbuds XL
The Fairbuds XL offer an immersive sound experience with strong bass, warm mids and clear, bright highs. Active noise cancellation supports the listening adventure. They are great for music and even better for people and the environment as they are the most sustainable headphones on the market. They are made from fair and recycled materials and have a long-lasting battery. Join the family of modularity. These headphones are built to last - even if you break your headband or wear out your ear pads.
10. Shokz OpenFit
OpenFit features Shokz DirectPitch technology and continues the Shokz open-ear concept with a compact earbud design.
Shokz DirectPitch technology uses reversed sound waves to optimise the distance and angle between the sound source and the ear, resulting in relatively higher sound pressure in the direction of the ear canal and lower sound pressure in other directions. This allows the user to hear the sound without having the headphones in the ear. Another advantage is that sound loss is reduced and privacy is maintained.
