The 6 Best On-Ear Wireless Headphones - Spring 2020
Reviews

The Bose SoundLink On-Ear are the most comfortable on-ear wireless headphones that we've tested so far. They have a lightweight design with soft, well-padded ear cups and a headband that's comfortable even for long listening periods.

Their balanced sound profile is well-suited for most genres of music while their extra touch of bass adds thump and rumble especially suitable for EDM and hip-hop. Unlike other headphones in the Bose lineup, they don't have active noise cancelling but they offer 21 hours of continuous playback, which is great if you don't like to charge your headphones too often. They also have multi-device pairing with up to two devices, making it easy to switch between your computer and mobile device.

Although they have a light and fairly portable design, they don't really isolate noise well and aren't well-suited for loud environments. They also don't have access to Bose's compatible app, so you won't be able to customize the sound profile if you don't like it. All in all, even though they lack in active features, these headphones excel in comfort without minimizing sound.

The Marshall MID ANC are the best sounding on-ear wireless headphones that we've tested so far. Their bright, balanced sound profile and wireless design are decent for most genres of audio, making them a suitable choice for home or studio use.

These comfortable headphones have a black and gold color scheme that can feel a bit retro but their wireless design modernizes their look. They have a deep, powerful bass that's well-suited for EDM and hip-hop, while fans of classical and R&B can enjoy the smooth, balanced sound. Thanks to their 17 hours of continuous playback time, these headphones easily last throughout the work day. The controls are easy and tactile too as they have a multi-directional knob on the left ear cup.

On the downside, they're only okay at active noise cancelling and won't completely reduce low bass noise like bus engines. However, it shouldn't a problem if you tend to listen to music in less noisy environments such as at the studio.

The Beats Solo3 are the best on-ear wireless headphones for battery life that we've tested so far. Their 42 hours of continuous battery life is not only impressive on paper but great for long listening sessions.

These sleek headphones have a tight, stable fit. Although their sound profile is fairly balanced, they have enough thump and rumble in the bass that fans of EDM and hip-hop may especially enjoy. As they have a W1 chip, they're easily compatible with any iOS device, making it simple to pair. They also don't take too long to charge up either and if you enjoy more flashy looks, they also come in a variety of colors, so you can find one that matches your style.

On the downside, if you're trying to save battery life, they don't have an auto-timer so it can be easy for the battery to drain if you forget to turn them off. They also don't reduce low bass noise like plane or bus engines and even have trouble cutting down chatter. Still, if you're looking for headphones that can go on for ages using a single charge, they're the best we've tested so far.