The 7 Best Bluetooth Headphones You Can Buy

Sennheiser has a long history of high-quality audio products. The company's headphones are generally considered some of the best options for audiophiles. That's also true of the Sennheiser Momentum 2.0 Wireless. The headphones have a frequency response of between 16Hz and 22,000Hz, as well as 280 Ohms of active impedance and 28 Ohms of passive impedance.

The headphones have high-quality audio output thanks to the inclusion of the apt-X Bluetooth codec. This allows for CD-quality wireless audio when connected to a compatible device. The earpads, which are slightly larger than previous models, help make the headset comfortable to wear over extended periods. You can also find the company's NoiseGuard Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) here.

With Bluetooth and ANC enabled, you can expect the Momentum 2.0 Wireless to last for up to 20 hours before needing a recharge. You can connect the headphones to two devices simultaneously and pair them with up to eight. This makes them a handy companion throughout the day, especially when coupled with Sennheiser's VoiceMax technology for high-quality audio and microphone call performance.

• Frequency response between 16Hz and 22,000Hz
• Use the apt-X Bluetooth codec
• NoiseGuard active noise cancellation

• Brand: Sennheiser
• Battery Life: 20 hours
• Material: Stainless Steel, Leather
• Bluetooth: Yes
• Noise Cancellation: Yes

Recent years have seen Jabra release a range of well-rated Bluetooth headphones. The Jabra Elite 85h are some of the company's best over-ear headphones. The headphones come equipped with Jabra's high-performance noise cancellation technology and can be switched between three modes; full active noise cancellation, HearThrough, and disabled.

Although you may want to use the Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) to tune out your surroundings, the HearThrough option is one of the set's best features. Once paired with the Jabra Sound+ smartphone app, the headset's AI analyzes your environment and adjusts the noise cancellation to keep you aware of important activities going on around you.

The Elite 85h also come with eight microphones. Two of these are used for noise cancellation, while the other six offer high-quality audio capture for phone calls and interacting with Google Assistant, Siri, or Alexa. You can quickly activate any of these assistants with a press of the dedicated button on the right earpad. The Jabra Elite 85h are water-resistant and last 36 hours on a single charge.

• Three noise cancellation modes
• Eight built-in microphones
• Dedicated hardware button for access to Alexa, Siri, or Google Assistant
• On-ear detection

• Brand: Jabra
• Battery Life: 36 hours
• Material: Fabric, Leatherette, Plastic
• Bluetooth: Yes
• Noise Cancellation: Yes

If you're after a set of affordable noise-canceling headphones, consider the Treblab Z2. This set of over-ear headphones offer passive noise cancellation, thanks to the tight-fitting but comfortable earpads. They also come with Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) to prevent external sounds from ever reaching your ears. The soft materials and pressure-free design mean they are comfortable to wear over long periods, too. This is fortunate, as the Z2 headphones offer up to 35 hours of usage before they need a recharge.

The earpads swivel closed for easy storage, and the headphones come with a carrying case to protect them during transit. The Treblab Z2 are IPX4-rated for water resistance, making them ideal for sweat-laden workouts and outdoor activities. They connect wirelessly via a Bluetooth 5.0 connection, allowing for high-quality sound reproduction. There's also a built-in mic for phone calls and access to Siri, Google Assistant, and Alexa.

• 35-hour battery life
• IPX4-rated for water resistance
• Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)

• Brand: Treblab
• Battery Life: 35 hours
• Material: Plastic
• Bluetooth: Yes
• Noise Cancellation: Yes

Arguably some of the most well-known true wireless headphones, the Apple AirPods Pro are some of the best noise-canceling earbuds available today. The standard AirPods feature a one-size-fits-all design, whereas the AirPods Pro come with multiple tips so you can choose the best fit for your ears. This is important, too, as it plays a crucial role in the headphones' noise cancellation.

You can use each earbud independently or at the same time. Although popular, they don't have the most extended battery life on the market, achieving up to 4.5 hours and up to 24 hours with the charging case. Despite this, they are an ideal choice for iPhone users. The AirPods Pro are powered by Apple's H1 chip, which supports the onboard ANC and Siri integration. They work well with Apple's devices, although you can use them with any Bluetooth-enabled device but without certain features.

• Include Apple's H1 chip
• Noise cancellation technology

• Brand: Apple
• Battery Life: 4.5 hours, 24 hours with charging case
• Bluetooth: Yes
• Additional Tips: Yes
• Noise Cancellation: Yes

The Bose QuietComfort range of wireless headphones has a well-deserved reputation for high-performance noise cancellation. After all, there's a reason that every time you step foot on a plane, there's a substantial amount of Bose headphones around. The Bose QuietComfort Noise Canceling Earbuds true wireless earbuds stay true to form, featuring that now-legendary noise cancelation.

These earbuds are available in Triple Black or Sandstone and are IPX4-rated for water resistance. They wirelessly connect to your devices via a Bluetooth 5.1 connection and come with an incredible 11 levels of noise cancellation. Each earbud can be used independently for up to six hours before needing a recharge. When coupled with the charging case, you should be able to last up to 18 hours. Handily, the case also supports wireless charging.

The Bose QuietComfort Noise Cancelling Earbuds use soft silicone for all parts in contact with your ear so that you can wear them comfortably for long periods. This makes them an ideal choice for various activities, including video and phone calls or listening to music and podcasts. If you need to hear your surroundings, there's a Transparency mode, which allows you to interrupt the noise cancellation briefly.

• IPX4-rated for water resistance
• Six-hour battery life, up to 18 hours with the case
• Bluetooth 5.1

• Brand: Bose QuietComfort
• Battery Life: 6 hours, 18 hours with case
• Noise Cancellation: Yes
• Mono Listening: Yes
• Bluetooth : Yes

Jabra's true wireless headphones have quickly become some of the most well-respected on the market. Before this, the company was best known for its range of hands-free Bluetooth headsets. The Jabra Elite 85t combines those two strengths into a high-performance, durable set of true wireless earbuds. The portable headphones come with Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) and six built-in microphones, allowing you to make clear calls even in noisy environments.

Primarily, though, you'll be most interested in the earbuds' audio performance. They come equipped with 12mm speakers for excellent all-round audio performance. You can also adjust some key settings, like EQ and ANC, using the Jabra Sound+ smartphone app, which is available for Android and iOS devices. This allows you to update firmware, keep track of your headphones' last known location, and customize the ANC.

For instance, you can adjust the noise cancellation to your favored level and environment. This includes switching to the HearThrough mode, which allows you to maintain awareness of your surroundings. You can use the earbuds together or independently. Each headphone provides 5.5 hours of use and can be increased to 25 hours with the carrying case. This case also supports Qi-based wireless charging.

• Jabra Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)
• Charging case offers 25 hours of battery life
• Six built-in microphones

• Brand: Jabra
• Battery Life: 5.5 hours, 25 hours with charging case
• Noise Cancellation: Yes
• Mono Listening: Yes
• Bluetooth : Yes

While over-ear and true wireless headphones can be ideal in various situations, they aren't your only choice. If you need to keep your ears open, maintain awareness of your surroundings, or want to use them in water, then you might want to opt for a set of bone-conduction headphones like the AfterShokz Aeropex.

Rather than sitting in or on top of your ears, this headset places pads just above your cheek. The pads emit vibrations, rather than sound waves, to reproduce your audio. As a result, you keep your ears open without disturbing those around you, as you would with a speaker. Unlike some bone-conduction headphones, the Aeropex are tailored for high and low range frequencies for a balanced audio experience.

One significant benefit of the vibration-based design is that there are no exposed mechanical or electrical parts. As a result, the AfterShokz Aeropex are IP67-rated for sweat and water-resistance. So, you can easily use these in all weathers, when exercising, and even while swimming. They come with a moisture detection system built-in to prevent damage while charging, too. The headphones weigh 26 grams, last up to eight hours, and take just two hours to recharge fully.

• IP67-rated for water resistance
• Eight-hour battery life
• Lightweight design, weighing just 26g

• Brand: AfterShokz
• Battery Life: 8 hours
• Material: Titanium
• Bluetooth: Yes
• Noise Cancellation: No

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