tendance
The best wireless headphones and you can buy in 2020 so far
when it comes to wireless headphones and the over-ear noise
canceling models typically offer the most comprehensive
set of features the best options combine stellar audio with
powerful active noise cancellation or and mix those elements
with other handy tools to create as complete a package as
possible of course, some companies do this better than others
after extensive testing and in-depth reviews we’ve compiled a
list of the best wireless headphones you can buy right now
top overall pick the sony wh-1000x m3 since their debut
in 2018 sony’s m3 have been our number one choice for
noise-canceling headphones the company’s 1000x line of
over-ear models were already good but the third generation
firmly planted sony ahead of bose the 1000x m3 is more
comfortable than its predecessor thanks to soft ear pads
a cushioned headband and reduced weight however the most
notable upgrades are on the inside these headphones mark
the debut of sony’s powerful qn1 noise-canceling processor
the chip and not only blocks out more external sound than the
1000xm2 but also relieves the day of the and duties that
give both components more room to work more effectively
for that reason, sony can offer 32-bit audio and leap
compatibility for high-res over Bluetooth our only real gripe
is with the frustrating touch controls but the core audio
features remain the best your money can buy this model
Quality
has some age on it at this point and should be due for an
upgrade soon but until then the wh 1000x m3 remains
number one in a close second, we have the bose 700 bose
hasn’t been our top pick for a while but that doesn’t mean
the company isn’t still making good audio gear last year it
launched the bose 700 a new take on its noise-canceling
headphones that have less of that data on a business trip
vibe the company was clear that these aren’t replacing
the popular quiet comfort line but rather serve as an
alternative bose nailed the ANC and touch controls on
the 700 however, the company didn’t include custom eq
options or sound presets inside of its app because the
treble can be harsh at times this was a little disappointing
the 700 is 50 more than the 1000xm3 which is another
reason bose wasn’t able to retake the top spot in our
rankings if you’re looking to save some coin our best
the budget pick is the audio technical ath m50x bt audio
technicians m50 headphones are a popular choice among
DJs and producers and for their accurate response and comfy
fit the company debuted a wireless version and in 2018 that
offers the same design without the need for a cord there’s
no anc here but there is sublime audio quality at headphones
have great clarity and warmth to the tone which makes
them a solid choice for a range of genres, in fact, these are
actually my favorite headphones and on this list in terms of
audio quality despite the lack of active noise cancellation you
still get a host of handy features like onboard controls and
40-hour battery life the m50x but also has the 90-degree
swiveling ear cups from its predecessors which allow
the headphones to lay flat and fold in on themselves for
storage plus and these are very affordable at least for quality
The best sounding beats headphones
headphones at 180 if you don’t find yourself in noisy spots
often these are certainly worth a look if on-ear headphones
are more your style our top choice is the beat solo pro
on-air headphones aren’t for everyone if you have a huge
head almost every pair will feel like a vice of course
if your headphones have a and c you need that pressure to
create a good seal while the solo pro may not be the ideal
headphones for everyone they’re still feature-packed and
sound good and the solo pro houses the same chip that powers
apple’s air pods which mean you get quick pairing and
hands-free access to Siri the audio tuning is balanced
without the overbearing bass, beats is known for I’m
convinced these are the best sounding beats headphones
to date, anc works well transparency mode is handy
and the onboard controls are simple and reliable refined
design touches also make these a solid upgrade over the
previous solo model and a worthy option for fans of the
on-air style if you’re not sure if any of these are right for
you there are a few more alternatives Sennheiser
momentum 3 wireless, for example, is much more refined
looking than the competition thanks to a blend of leather
and metal these latest members of the momentum
the family have active noise cancellation eq customization
and excellent sound quality I had two main gripes with these
headphones though first, the battery life is only 17 hours
a little over half of what Sony offers on the 1000xm3 second
the built-in motion sensors for automatic pausing are pretty
sensitive and occasionally picked up subtle movements at
strange times the noise cancellation isn’t as powerful as
what sony and bose offer but it’ll do the job in most
environments the mw3 was a tough sell at its original
price (wireless headphones)
399.95 price but now that it’s going for around 50 less it’s
at least slightly more compelling last but not least the
sony wh-ch-710n if you want capable noise cancellation
that won’t break the bank sony’s wh ch710 is a solid bit
the recently announced headphones cost much less
than a flagship model although you will sacrifice a few
things the biggest place this fall short is the overall
sound quality there’s a decent range and good clarity but
they lack deep punchy bass that would help create a
fuller sound for casual listeners who want a decent set of
headphones that still have
these will likely offer enough in the sonic department
the wh ch710n has enough sound blocking power to
minimize distractions thanks to sony’s dual noise
sensor technology these headphones pick up a lot
of that unwanted noise and automatically select
the best cancellation for your environment there’s also
an ambient sound option should you need to keep tabs
on what’s going on around you with 35 hours of battery
life quick charging and handy on-board controls to
round out the features list the wh ch710n offers a glimpse
of flagship luxury for around 150 less than many of those
options there you have it folks a comprehensive collection
of the best headphones, you can buy at this point in 2020
we’re not yet halfway through the year so we expect
several more products before 2021 arrive (wireless headphones)
