The 9 Best Wireless Bluetooth Headphones - Winter 2019
Reviews

The best Bluetooth headphones that we've tested so far are the Bose QuietComfort 35 II. They're one of the most comfortable over-ear headphones we've tested so far and are versatile enough to satisfy most people. They're great headphones for travel thanks to their great ANC performance, comfortable design, and long 20-hour battery life that should last most flights or road trips.

Unfortunately, their companion app doesn't offer any EQ options, though thankfully they have great sound reproduction out-of-the-box that's well-balanced enough for all types of genres and content, from dubstep to podcasts. They do leak quite a bit of sound, however, and those concerned about bothering those around them may want to consider the Bose QuietControl 30/QC30 Wireless, which leak much less sound thanks to their earbud design.

Overall, these are a good, well-rounded pair of Bluetooth headphones that should satisfy most people thanks to their comfort, sound quality, and ANC performance.

The best wireless in-ear headphones we’ve tested so far are the Jaybird Tarah Pro. They’re also the best wireless headphones for running that we’ve reviewed, thanks to their great build quality, IPX7 rating for waterproofing, durable braided cable, and easy-to-use in-line remote. They have good audio reproduction and are highly customizable thanks to their compatibility with the Jaybird MySound app, which features a great parametric EQ. Their 13-hour battery life is very good, especially for wireless earbuds, and their magnetic earbuds even trigger an auto-off timer when snapped together.

These earbuds use a proprietary charging cradle that can be a bit inconvenient at times, especially if you forget it somewhere. If you want a cheaper pair of headphones that offer very similar sound quality, consider the JBL Reflect Mini 2, though you'll be losing a bit on build quality and battery life. Overall, the Jaybird are versatile wireless earbuds that deliver a satisfactory listening experience, not only for athletes but for more casual users as well.

The best wireless headphones under $100 we’ve tested so far are the Mixcder E9 Wireless. They offer decent build quality for the price and are quite comfortable. They aren't too heavy, and the cups should be large enough for most ear shapes and sizes. They have an easy-to-use control scheme allowing you to play/pause, skip tracks, and adjust the volume, all on the headphones themselves.

Their sound quality is pretty good overall, providing excellent bass with the right amount of thump for bass-heavy music while still accurately reproducing vocals and lead instruments in the mid-range. Their treble lacks a bit detail and brightness, though, so while they're decently suited for a wide range of genres, they'll perform better with more popular genres of music like pop or hip-hop than, say, classical or jazz. They don't cancel noise as well as the similarly-priced Mpow H10 Wireless, but they feel much better-built and even leak less sound, so you can raise the volume to mask more background noise without bothering those around you.

The Mpow H5 Wireless are the best budget wireless headphones we've tested so far. They're over-ear headphones that are decently comfortable due to their light weight and well-padded ear cups. The weight can be attributed to the plastic construction, which is fairly sturdy; however, they do look a bit cheap and will accumulate scratches. Thankfully, Mpow included a hard carrying case for transport. The headband may be a bit tight out of the box, but should loosen up over time.

Surprisingly, these headphones have multi-device pairing, which is a rare feature to find on budget headphones. This allows you to have two devices paired at the same time so you can switch between them easily. The downside to their Bluetooth performance is the lack of low latency codecs, which makes watching videos and gaming less ideal. Another feature that we don't expect at this price is active noise cancelling. Though the performance is somewhat mediocre, they're still capable of blocking out a good amount of noise, especially in the treble range. With ANC on, the headphones can last up to 12 hours of continuous playback and take about 2.3 hours for a full charge.

You may think that Mpow sacrificed sound quality to keep cost down, but that isn't so. The bass is a bit boomy and the mid-range can sound muddy, but the overall sound profile is still decent, better suited to bass-heavy music and less so for vocal-centric genres. If cost is a concern, the Mpow H5 Wireless will surely give you bang for your buck.