The 9 Best Wireless Bluetooth Headphones - Winter 2020
Reviews

The best Bluetooth headphones 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. These earbuds have a secure fit and an IPX7 rating for water and sweat resistance, making them a great choice for sports. The earbuds are connected with a short cable that allows you to hang the earbuds around your neck when not in use, as well as housing the in-line remote and the charging pins. The only downside is the use of a proprietary charger, which can be an annoyance if you lose it. You shouldn't have to charge them often, though, as the battery life lasts on average 13 hours and the earbuds have an auto-off feature to extend it further.

Overall, these earbuds sound decent out of the box. They're fairly well-balanced, but the emphasis in the high bass makes them sound a tad muddy. That said, Jaybird has one of the best mobile companion apps on the market. It allows you to customize the sound through presets, a parametric EQ, or profiles created by other users. If you use these earbuds on-the-go, they have excellent noise isolation in the mid and treble range, which is good for ambient chatter and high-pitched noises such as AC units, but they won't perform as well in the bass range, where the rumbles of bus engines sit.

If you're looking for a good pair of earbuds, it's hard to go wrong with these.

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.