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Out of all the different audio gear form factors, bone-conduction headphones may be the most unique. You've seen plenty of earbuds and over-ear headphones, both wired and wireless, and they all have their purposes. So, why would you depart from the tried-and-true options that everyone loves? Because standard earbuds and headphones have a problem — they block your ears and prevent you from being aware of your surroundings.
Best wireless headphones in 2024
Good wireless headphones are an investment — here are all your best options
While wireless earbuds are popular with many folks due to their portability and versatility, wireless on-ear and over-ear headphones are a great choice for more serious listeners. They can offer better comfort and a more immersive listening experience than their in-ear counterparts, while also delivering battery life that can be measured in days.
Do the Google Pixel Buds Pro have wireless charging?
The Pixel Buds Pro are Google's best earbuds yet, but do they have wireless charging?
For years, Google struggled to create a great set of wireless earbuds, but the company finally nailed it the fourth time around with the Pixel Buds Pro. As our reviewer put it, the Pixel Buds Pro "tick all the right boxes," with great sound, effective ANC, long battery life, and premium features like fast pairing and Bluetooth multipoint connectivity. Logically, with all their merits, these buds will warrant a lot of use. But once battery life is spent, the question is — can the pair be refreshed with simple wireless charging? Let's find out.
Best USB-C charging headphones in 2024
Futureproof your next pair of wireless headphones by getting one with USB-C charging
The best USB-C charging headphones may differ from other wireless headphones or headsets in only one seemingly minor way. However, while USB-C charging capability may not change the sound quality, feel of the headphones, or most of the features included, it is helpful in a few ways. The most important benefit is that USB-C is quickly becoming the universal port of choice for everything from tablets and Chromebooks to just about every wireless peripheral of the last few years.
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones vs. Noise Cancelling Headphones 700
A new king meets an ANC classic in this generational matchup of Bose wireless headphones
The first thing to understand in a head-to-head Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones vs. Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 comparison is the four years of separation between the two. This means the consideration between the older Bose Noise Cancelling 700 and the fresh-faced Bose QuietComfort Ultra comes down to whether you want all the latest features and improvements or a tried-and-true classic at a discount.
Act fast — today’s your last chance to score these superb Sony headphones for just $38
These wireless cans have a built-in mic and up to 50 hours of battery life
When you think of sub-$50 headphones, you probably imagine poor build and audio quality, limited features, and an unknown brand name. But that's not the case with this Prime Day deal on the Sony WH-CH520 wireless headphones. They are made by one of the—if not the—biggest brands in audio, they have a premium plastic build, and they sound great. The headphones also support some newer features such as Fast Pair and Multipoint, and right now they are on sale for just $38.
If you’ve ever wondered whether you can swim with a certain pair of earbuds or headphones, the answer is usually no. Even the many that offer an IP68 rating aren’t meant for the more extreme pressures of swimming, and Bluetooth doesn’t travel through water very far. But some headphones are designed for swimming, and the H2O Audio Sonar are perhaps the best among them. With on-board storage and Bluetooth as options, these bone conduction headphones strap right onto your goggles and bring the jams along for even lengthy training sessions. They may be pretty niche, but if you’re searching for swimming headphones, these are probably just what you want.
Shure's new $349 headphones are huge — and include big upgrades to sound quality, ANC, and spatial audio
Qualcomm’s technology is responsible for spacial sound and stronger wireless audio quality
Shure is one of the most respected names in the audio industry, thanks in large part to a long history of excellent microphones like the legendary SM7B. The AONIC 50 headphones launched back in 2020 and gained praise for a rich set of features, comfort, and studio-quality sound. Last year, the AONIC 40 came out with a slightly more budget-friendly model sporting the same features, but saving some money on materials. Now Shure is returning to update the original, and the AONIC 50 Gen 2 is not falling short on improvements.
Savor every note with up to 40% off select Sony wireless headphones and earbuds
Save up to $100 on a set of Sony noise-canceling cans or buds at Amazon
If you're an audiophile at heart, you know there's a big difference between the sound quality and usability you'd get from a pair of headphones versus a set of earbuds. Both can work well overall, but you want the best experience possible when it comes to audio, whether it's listening to your favorite album or jumping on a call to catch up with friends. Earbuds won't deliver the level of sound quality and detail that a good pair of headphones will, and likewise, headphones won't give you the freedom and versatility of a pair of buds. However, purchasing both can get a bit pricey once you start shopping around.
Enjoy incredible sound that lasts for days with this Sennheiser Momentum 4 deal
The $260 sale price matches the headphone's all-time low
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 wireless headphones have just about everything you'd want in a pair of premium, over-ear headphones. The build materials are high quality and comfortable to wear for long periods, the sound quality is excellent, and the battery life is incredible. This pair made our list of the best wireless headphones in 2023, and right now you can get them at a significant discount. With a retail price of $370, and a street price in the $320 range, today you can snag a pair of the Momentum 4 Wireless for just $260.
Master & Dynamic MH40 Wireless (2023) review: Finally worth the price
The second-generation wireless headphones sound better and run longer
Master & Dynamic has released a rebooted version of its MH40 Wireless headphones for 2023, promising improved sound quality thanks to new custom titanium drivers along with a healthy boost in battery life, new mics, and a few other small but useful improvements like AAC support and removable ear pads.
Enter into the Dyson Zone: a $949 pair of pollution-filtering ANC headphones
Apparently, they won't suck in the audio department
Sir James Dyson. Designer. Inventor. Billionaire. You've probably seen his name on vacuum cleaners, bladeless fans, bathroom hand dryers, and other overengineered products meeting multiple purposes with inordinately high price tags. And now, you can add wireless headphones with active noise canceling and air filtering to the list.
These Sony XM4 headphones with incredible ANC are at an all-time low price right now
This hefty discount is just too good to pass up
Music fans know that if you're looking for the best wireless headphones, it doesn't get much better than Sony's XM line. The combination of excellent sound quality and best-in-class noise cancellation always pushes them to the top of our lists. Maybe the one caveat with these headphones is their premium price tag, which typical sits in the $300-$400 range, but that's not the case today. Right now you can pick up the Sony WH-1000XM4 for just $228.
This great deal brings a pair of the best headphones on the market down to just $348
Get Sony's WH-1000XM5 headphones while the deal lasts
Sony's WH-1000XM5 noise-canceling headphones might be pricey, but they're among the best you can top, holding our title of Premium Pick for the best wireless headphones you can buy. However, their regular price can be discouraging, so now is the best time to grab a pair during Amazon Prime Early Access Day. Sony has taken $50 off the price, bringing it down to a manageable $348.
Nokia's newest Android Go phones have removable batteries and other 2014 specs
Let's party like it's the 2010s again
As an Android brand, Nokia has found its own rhythm with phones — make them cheap without looking or feeling so, make them easy to maintain, and then (try to) maintain them. It's a strategy that has helped its parent company, HMD Global, achieve its first profitable year in 2021. And it hopes to continue that winning streak with a second batch of aggressively budget-minded products for 2022.
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Whether you’re listening to music, hopping onto a video call, or playing games with the fellas, having a pair of headphones with a powerful integrated mic can make or break the experience. This week, you can win one of four pairs of eMeet HS100 Bluetooth headsets, the #1-rated headset on Amazon’s hot new releases list.
JBL's new Flip 6 speaker is tougher and smarter with Bluetooth 5.1
JBL also announced new RGB PartyBox speakers and ANC headphones for kids
There will always be an opportunity for a soundtrack whether it's a sultry evening in the woods or on a rumbly, jumbly bus. It just so happens that JBL is announcing a horde of headphones and a posse of portable speakers today, so you'll soon have new purchase options to think over.
Sony's XM3 ANC headphones are below $200 for the first time ever
Hear us out before you tune us out with your new cans
Just days after our last post about a Sony WH-1000XM3 deal (you know, the company's third-gen active noise-canceling headphones), the price has dropped again — and we're not talking about refurbs here, these are still fresh! But this best price yet will only last through the end of today.
Razer's new ANC headphones slice the price of the original pair in half
And they come in some bright new colors
Razer released its first pair of ANC-equipped headphones last year, and to our surprise, they were actually quite the value. At $200, its Opus headset managed to undercut the competition, delivering excellent sound quality and noise cancellation without breaking the bank. Razer's looking to pull away from the pack for the second year in a row, cutting the price of its brand-new set of headphones in half.This set, dubbed the Opus X, aims to give budget-conscious shoppers excellent headphones for both gaming and music. Like last year's model, this cheaper pair features 40mm drivers that should be capable of the same excellent sound. Two of its four microphones are dedicated to ANC, and a passthrough mode lets you hear anyone around you without taking them off. While they drop the THX branding and 3.5mm input (boo!) from last year's model, battery life has been extended in return, offering up to 30 hours of listening time with ANC enabled. A fair trade if you're more concerned with longevity than cables.
Well that didn't take long. After posting semi-official confirmation of the upcoming budget-priced Pixel Buds earlier today in Germany, Google just tweeted it out on the official @Android Twitter account with the image above. A few minutes later, the tweet was deleted.