The best wireless headphones - from earbuds to full-size models
Now in the shops you can find a huge number of wireless headphones. Almost all of them use the Bluetooth standard. The price tag for such devices may differ almost completely. If you are a music lover with a good ear, you will have to break your head over the choice. Or just read our selection.
Top Wireless Headphones Rating
Nomination | a place | Name of product | price |
The best inexpensive wireless headphones worth up to 3000 rubles. | 1 | JBL T450BT | 2 290 ₽ |
2 | Philips SHB4405 | 2 450 ₽ | |
3 | Sony MDR-ZX220BT | 2 200 ₽ | |
The best plug-in wireless headphones in terms of price-quality ratio | 1 | Bose SoundSport | 13 990 ₽ |
2 | Sennheiser Momentum In-Ear Wireless | 8 999 ₽ | |
3 | Sony MDR-XB80BS | 8 690 ₽ | |
Best Wireless Bluetooth Earbud Headphones | 1 | Apple AirPods | 10 900 ₽ |
2 | Sony SBH70 | 4 390 ₽ | |
3 | Plantronics BackBeat FIT | 4 300 ₽ | |
Top Bluetooth Headset | 1 | Sennheiser Momentum On-Ear Wireless (M2 OEBT) | 13 190 ₽ |
2 | Bowers & Wilkins P5 Wireless | 14 190 ₽ | |
3 | Marshall Monitor Bluetooth | 10 990 ₽ | |
Best full-size Bluetooth headphones | 1 | Sony WH-1000XM2 | 23 990 ₽ |
2 | Sennheiser RS 160 | 7 375 ₽ | |
3 | Bose QuietComfort 35 II | 22 900 ₽ | |
4 | Plantronics BackBeat PRO | 13 480 ₽ |
The best inexpensive wireless headphones worth up to 3000 rubles.
JBL T450BT
Rating: 4.8
Very worthy overhead bluetooth headphones that fell into our rating due to well-developed bass. The device works using Bluetooth 4.0 technology. At the same time, there is no support for advanced profiles, like AptX, so the sound to the headphones does not come at all in perfect quality. However, the buyer may not notice this, especially if he will listen to music in MP3 format.
Consignmental form factor allowed the creators to introduce a sufficiently capacious battery. As a result, you can listen to music in JBL T450BT up to eleven hours! Full charge time here is two hours, which is also a very good result. It should be noted that there is a microphone here that allows you to talk to the other person without getting the smartphone out of your pocket.
At least three color variants of wireless headphones are on sale. The cost of the device starts from 2400 rubles.
Virtues
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There are different color options;
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The bass feels very good;
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Loud noise;
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Not the longest charging time;
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Long battery life;
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There is a microphone;
disadvantages
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They put pressure on their ears - you will not listen to music for a long time;
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Cannot connect audio cable.
Philips SHB4405
Rating: 4.7
No rating of inexpensive headphones can do without products under the Philips brand. In particular, it is impossible not to note the model under the marking SHB4405. This overhead closed headphones with a very thin headband. The product looks quite fragile, but it sounds very good. And here there is a microphone that makes a full-fledged headset out of the device.
As a wireless technology, it uses Bluetooth 4.1, a version that will not become obsolete for many years. From a full charge, the device will sound for about eight to nine hours. In the future, two hours will be required for charging. Interestingly, this is almost the only wireless headphones with a removable battery.
In general, the headphones justifies its cost, not exceeding 2,200 rubles. Only the number of color options can confuse customers - in stores you can find only white and black headphones.
Virtues
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Wide frequency range;
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Neodymium magnets are applied;
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The microphone is not forgotten;
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Relatively fast charging;
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Battery can be changed;
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Decent battery life;
disadvantages
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Fragile construction;
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Audio cable cannot be connected.
Sony MDR-ZX220BT
Rating: 4.6
The Japanese know a lot about sound, so it's a pity that Sony products usually have a rather serious margin. Fortunately, the wireless headphones MDR-ZX220BT regularly fall on all sorts of sales, where you can buy them for just 2500 rubles. For the money this is a great option! It's cheaper to find a Bluetooth headset with an NFC chip. However, the device did not fall into the rating from expert.bigbadmole.com/en/en/ because of the presence of the latter. We liked the appearance of the accessory, as well as the minimum weight for this design. The sound quality is also impressive - it is clear that the Japanese have tried to squeeze all the juices out of the cheapest design.
Of course, the ideal data wireless headphones can not be named. The manufacturer has saved on the battery - its capacity is enough for about eight hours of sound, and even then not at full volume. Also, the Japanese did not introduce support for wired operation. Somewhat disappointing is the charging time of 2.5 hours. Nevertheless, if you are ready to put up with the above disadvantages, then wireless headphones will definitely like you!
Virtues
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There is a microphone;
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Good working range;
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Neodymium magnets are applied;
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Decent sound quality;
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Weight does not exceed 130 g;
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Reliable design;
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The design should appeal to absolutely everyone;
disadvantages
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Long charging time;
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The volume cannot be called high;
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There is no possibility to connect an audio cord;
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Not the longest running time;
The best plug-in wireless headphones in terms of price-quality ratio
Bose SoundSport
Rating: 4.9
About these wireless headphones speech on the pages of the online magazine expert.bigbadmole.com/en/en/ once already was. Then it was mentioned that the product is well kept in the ears due to the kind of "struts". But this is not the only advantage of this model. Much more important is the fact of having protection against water. This allows you to use the headset during sports, when the body actively secretes sweat. Also a little surprised at the presence in such a tiny product of an NFC chip, which significantly accelerates the synchronization process with a smartphone.
Otherwise, these are typical wireless “plugs” connected to each other by a flexible neck cord. The weight of the accessory does not exceed 23 g, it is almost not felt on the body during training. Charging time is a typical two hours, which is good.
Virtues
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Comfortable neck braid;
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Remarkable sound quality;
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Built in NFC;
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Can be connected to two devices at the same time;
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Short charge time;
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Have a microphone;
disadvantages
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Not the best insulation;
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The cost reaches 14 thousand rubles.
Sennheiser Momentum In-Ear Wireless
Rating: 4.8
One more rather expensive wireless "plugs". But they also fully justify their value. And not even so much because of ease of use, but because of the sound quality. These are one of the few vacuum headphones in our rankings that have support for the AptX codec. If a smartphone can work with the appropriate profile, the sound will be very impressive! Another undoubted advantage of the accessory is the duration of work from one charge, reaching in some cases ten hours. And the device supports fast charging - only an hour and a half is spent on this process.
Complete with wireless headphones are supplied not only four pairs of interchangeable ear cushions, but also a case that simplifies the carrying of such a headset. It should be noted, and the presence of NFC under the case - synchronization with it is done in a couple of seconds. In short, to find any shortcomings in the device is extremely difficult. In their reviews, people complain only about the decent size of the accessory.
Virtues
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Great sound, especially when using the AptX codec;
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There is support for Multipoint;
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Very short charging time;
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From seven to ten hours of battery life;
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There is a microphone;
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Built in NFC;
disadvantages
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Headset can not be called small;
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Not everyone agrees to pay 11 thousand rubles.
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Only one color option;
Sony MDR-XB80BS
Rating: 4.7
Even wireless headphones have cable in many cases. In the previous models examined, it was a rather thick neck cord. If he would annoy you, then it is better to consider buying Sony MDR-XB80BS. Here, too, there is a necklace, but already much longer and thinner. During training, it almost ceases to be felt. And to play sports in such headphones is a pleasure. You can not worry about the sweat, as with protection from water, he definitely does not harm the product.
Four color versions of the device are on sale. In all cases, the headphones have a mount, thanks to which the headset literally hangs on the ears. At first it may seem inconvenient, but you get used quickly enough. Included with the accessory are four pairs of interchangeable ear cushions and a small case. In short, a very good set from the Japanese company Sony. And it is quite inexpensive - they ask for 9,000 rubles for wireless headphones, which is a typical price tag for high-quality sports headsets.
Virtues
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Charging time does not exceed 2 hours;
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Four color options;
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Convenient use;
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There is a microphone;
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Wide frequency range;
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The case of the device has protection against water;
disadvantages
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Playing time is far from ideal;
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No NFC and support for modern codecs.
Best Wireless Bluetooth Earbud Headphones
Apple AirPods
Rating: 4.9
Oddly enough, wireless in-ear headphones have recently become quite rare. Somehow, this direction is currently developing only the company Apple. But these headphones are very comfortable in many cases. For example, when riding a bicycle, “gags” will not work - they will not allow to hear the pedestrian’s shout or the signal of an approaching vehicle in time. That is why the "apple" giant must be thanked for the creation of AirPods.
This headset has a complete lack of wires. This, of course, threatens to lose one of the headphones. However, with careful use of such trouble you just do not threaten. We must not forget that the headphones are not placed in your pocket, but in a special case, which is a full-fledged charger. The headset itself plays five hours. But if you regularly put it in the above case, then the duration of work increases exactly to the day!
You can talk about Apple AirPods for a very long time. These wireless headphones are tiny, they almost do not feel in your ears. The minimum weight does not allow them to fall out. Also, special technologies have been introduced here - for example, when you pull out one of the headphones, the music is immediately paused. If there was still support for modern digital codecs, the headset would be a fabulous acquisition!
Of course, AirPods has a flaw that is typical of Apple products. Buy it should be only the owners of the iPhone and iPad. Paired with the "android" headphones will not refuse to work, but the functionality will be greatly reduced. Also, not everyone will like the cost, ranging from 11 to 13 thousand rubles.
Virtues
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Miniature size and negligible weight;
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Quick access to Siri.
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There is a microphone;
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IPhone owners have unique features;
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Included is a charging case;
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Reliable design;
disadvantages
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The cost can not be called low;
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Not the best option for owners of "androids."
Sony SBH70
Rating: 4.8
Already much less expensive wireless in-ear headphones. The cost, not exceeding 4 thousand rubles, is explained by a simplified design. It is evident that the Japanese this time did not invent anything new. However, the headset would not be included in our rating if it did not store anything interesting.
First, the product has an NFC chip, which is extremely unusual for an accessory with such a cost. Secondly, there is protection against water. This means that in such headphones you can ride a bike, actively sweating. Not afraid of the device and getting under the rain. Thirdly, the manufacturer introduced an active noise cancellation system here. She, of course, can not cope with the hum of the plane or the sounds in the subway, but the street noise is extinguished successfully.
And what about the buyer should be warned? Perhaps only about the size of the accessory. The neckband does its job - it can get in the way of someone, and it's not very convenient to put such a headset in your pocket. However, such a cheap Bluetooth headset must have other drawbacks - they will be mentioned below.
Virtues
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Implemented water protection;
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Multipoint function implemented;
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High build quality;
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Have a microphone;
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Built-in NFC chip;
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There is a voice dialing;
disadvantages
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Incorrect display of charge level;
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Many copies received a low-quality microphone;
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Small radius of action;
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Not the highest volume;
Plantronics BackBeat FIT
Rating: 4.7
At the time of release, these wireless headphones were very good. People liked the neckband, which turned out very thin and flexible. This accessory can be easily crumpled by putting in your pocket. Also, no one really complained about the design of the liners themselves. Their position is conveniently regulated, while the music does not drown out all the surrounding sounds, which is ideal for sports. There is also protection against water, as nothing bad can be said about the quality of the microphone.
But why are we talking about the headset in the past tense? The fact is that the product is no longer available. In stores now you can find only the remnants of the warehouses. And Plantronics BackBeat FIT has one serious problem. These headphones got a short-lived battery. After about half a year or a year, he sets to zero, after which it simply cannot be charged. Namely, such a period of headphones already lay in the warehouse. They also have a weak power controller - it can burn if you connect a charger with a high amperage to the headset. Of course, in case of problems, you can easily return the money using the warranty. But you need it? However, the headphones deserve their place in the ranking, as none of the competitors offer anything like this yet.
Virtues
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Relatively low cost (5 thousand rubles);
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Many color options;
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There is a microphone;
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Long enough battery life;
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The most flexible and compact design;
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There is protection against water;
disadvantages
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Bluetooth 3.0 is used;
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Sound insulation is almost completely absent;
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Low bass;
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The remaining copies have a huge percentage of defects;
Top Bluetooth Headset
Sennheiser Momentum On-Ear Wireless (M2 OEBT)
Rating: 4.9
Very expensive overhead headphones sold in our country for about 16 thousand rubles. Differ in the compact sizes and stylish appearance. They got into our rating also due to the presence of three color options at once - this is rarely seen in this price segment.
It should be noted that the headphones are not full-size. This means that they can not sew the user from external noise. However, they try to do this at the expense of active noise cancellation. It works relatively well, for good reason four microphones can be detected on the device.
Wireless headphones have support for the AptX codec. But if that is not supported by your smartphone, you should not worry too much. It is not necessary to use Bluetooth for signal transmission. At any time, you can connect a portable gadget to your headphones via a traditional audio cable. This can be done in the event that the accessory has a trite battery.
In short, it is almost ideal for use both indoors and outdoors! If the cost had not been so impressive ...
Virtues
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Cute design;
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Very good sound quality;
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Built-in NFC chip;
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Can be connected to the sound source by cable;
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There is a microphone;
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High-quality active noise cancellation system;
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There is support for the AptX codec;
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Weight does not exceed 210 g;
disadvantages
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High price;
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Inconvenient control;
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Speaking microphone is not the best quality;
Bowers & Wilkins P5 Wireless
Rating: 4.8
Excellent wireless headphones that have been available for at least three years. Here the buyer is waiting for corporate design, complemented by a robust design. Initially, the product seems too large. But in fact, the headphones are close to a compact form factor. Their weight is 213 g - this is the best option to ensure that the head of such headphones does not get tired for quite a long time.
The structure of the device includes two microphones. This allowed the creators to implement a decent system of active noise cancellation. However, you should not wait for an ideal result - somewhere in the plane, external sounds will be only partially suppressed. One can not fail to note the possibility of connecting the audio cable. This is very important, because the battery can sit down at the most inopportune moment. Another important feature is the support of the AptX digital codec. However, it would be strange not to see such a mark in the characteristics of headphones sold for 18-19 thousand rubles.
Virtues
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Stylish design;
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High-quality sound;
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There is support for AptX;
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Implemented active noise cancellation system;
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Have a microphone;
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Audio cord connection possible;
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Not the largest size and weight;
disadvantages
- Very high cost.
Marshall Monitor Bluetooth
Rating: 4.8
Excellent headphones, cups which are made of rough and pleasant to the touch material. With each other, they are connected not only with a soft arc, upholstered in leather, but also with a spiral wire. In short, this design can be no doubt - you can break the headphones either on purpose or by dropping them from the window of a high-rise building.
As befits wireless headphones for 15 thousand rubles., Here there is support for the AptX codec. If you have an old smartphone, and you want to listen to music in the best quality, you can use a wired connection. Also, with the help of such headphones, you can stream and communicate with interlocutors - two microphones are designed for this purpose. But most of all, the product surprises with a very long battery life. The manufacturer itself declares 30 hours! It is clear that in reality the result is smaller, but it is also able to hit many readers of this rating.
Virtues
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Headphones come with a convenient case;
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Reliable design;
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Excellent sound quality;
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A convenient twisted cord is used;
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Very long working time;
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You can connect an audio cable;
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Implemented support for AptX;
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There are two microphones;
disadvantages
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The cost can not be called low;
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Big ears will not close completely.
Best full-size Bluetooth headphones
Sony WH-1000XM2
Rating: 4.7
Usually expensive wireless headphones please exquisite design. About WH-1000XM2 from Sony can not say. Yes, it uses high-quality plastic, very pleasant to the touch. But from the product for 25 thousand rubles. waiting for something more, something amazing. However, the fact that the device sits comfortably on the head is much more important. Also, it should be noted gorgeous sound quality.It is possible that there is some merit in the extended frequency range up to 4-40000 Hz.
It was Sony who invented the AptX digital codec at one time, so you shouldn’t be surprised at its support. Moreover, they “understand” the headphones and the signal encoded in AptX HD. But to appreciate all this - you need to listen not MP3, but FLAC-music. Yes, and the smartphone needs the appropriate. If there is no such hand, you can use the audio cable. When it is connected, the charge of the battery also stops. However, you shouldn’t worry about it - the headphones can sound in Bluetooth mode for up to thirty hours. But the charging time here is long - about four hours.
This accessory got into our rating due to the presence of smart functions. If you install a special application on your smartphone, the sound will be automatically adjusted. It is difficult to explain in words, you need to try such a function in action. And still the model pleases with adaptation to atmospheric pressure (it plays its role in the plane) and personalized noise reduction optimization.
Virtues
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There is a microphone;
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There is an NFC chip;
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Headphones adapt to different atmospheric pressure;
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Implemented active noise cancellation system;
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Convenient and not very heavy construction;
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Support AptX and AptX HD;
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Very long battery life;
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Can be connected using a cable;
disadvantages
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Many will not afford it;
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Long charge;
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Ergonomics will not suit everyone;
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There are occasional pressing of the touch control panel.
Sennheiser RS 160
Rating: 4.7
Very large wireless headphones that almost completely hide external noise. Unlike the models we reviewed above, it uses not a Bluetooth, but a special radio channel. Because of this, the device comes with a special base that works on two AAA batteries. The exact time of its work depends on the capacity of the installed batteries or rechargeable batteries. As for the headphones themselves, a 600 mAh battery is installed inside them, which has a full charge for about 24 hours of sound. It is surprising that with such a battery headphones do not weigh very much - only 226 g.
Why do we need a special radio channel? Everything is very simple. The presence of its support allows you to connect the product wirelessly, even to those devices that do not have a Bluetooth-module. Most often, these headphones are connected to the simplest TVs - to do this, just insert the wire from the base into the socket for traditional wired headphones. Also used here is the radio channel wins the "blue tooth" in terms of the range - here it reaches 20 meters.
Virtues
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Good sound insulation;
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Price tag - in the region of 8 thousand rubles.
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The docking station is very small;
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Long range;
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Excellent sound quality;
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Not the biggest weight;
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Decent battery life;
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Can be connected to devices without a Bluetooth module;
disadvantages
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Wired connection is not possible;
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Missing microphone.
Bose QuietComfort 35 II
Rating: 4.7
Excellent full-size headphones that can operate from one charge to twenty hours. They got into our rating due to their many characteristics. In particular, it is one of the few headsets that almost perfectly interacts with the iPhone. It can also simultaneously connect to two devices at once. Synchronization is very fast, especially if the device has an NFC chip. More creators should be commended for the introduction of active noise cancellation system, working with two microphones.
It's nice that these headphones can be connected to audio equipment and using a cable.But most often this feature is not required. Even if the battery is dead - only 15 minutes of charging will be enough for 2.5 hours of subsequent work! Finally, nothing bad can be said about the sound quality. Here, the manufacturer has squeezed everything out of the used construction. However, it is not surprising, because they sell these headphones for 23 thousand rubles.
Virtues
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There is NFC support;
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There are almost no complaints about the sound;
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Headphones come with a neat case;
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Support for the Multipoint function;
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There is a microphone;
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There is an active noise cancellation system;
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Long running time and fast charging;
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Wired connection possible;
disadvantages
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Very high cost;
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Too smooth cable plug.
Plantronics BackBeat PRO
Rating: 4.6
Headphones that are quite simple externally, which actually are not. Unlike cheaper wireless models, active noise cancellation is present here. But even more surprising product because of its design. The fact is that in each cup there are two drivers. Each of them is sharpened strictly under its own frequency range. There is no doubt that this allows you to distinguish almost every instrument when listening to music.
Please this accessory and thanks to the support of AptX. Synchronization with your smartphone speeds up NFC. However, it seems that much more often the headphones will be used in a wired mode, the benefit of the possibility of connecting the cable here.
Unfortunately, there are headphones and disadvantages. The most important of these is 340 grams. Bluetooth headphones turned out to be quite heavy, which makes it ideal only for home use.
Virtues
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NFC is present;
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There is support for the Multipoint function;
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Come with a case;
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Long autonomous work;
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Active noise cancellation system available;
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There is a microphone;
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Two-driver design;
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There is support for AptX;
disadvantages
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Great weight;
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Headphones can not be called cheap.
Conclusion
In fact, this is not a complete list of very good wireless headphones. Now the range of such devices is incredibly large - in some stores you can find hundreds of different models. Nevertheless, we tried to select exactly those accessories, the purchase of which does not disappoint at all. Now you only have to decide on the form factor and cost.
Attention! This rating is subjective, is not advertising and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you should consult with a specialist.