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The best Bluetooth headphones or buds aren't the highest spec'ed
Comfort is a personal factor that often gets overlooked
Over the last decade, I've had the privilege of testing and reviewing dozens upon dozens of Bluetooth audio headsets. From big over-ear headphones to tiny in-ear buds, from powerful active noise cancellation to open-ear bone conduction, I've had enough experience with nearly every form factor out there, but no matter what the design, materials, features, sound, or price are, I keep coming back to one conclusion: the best headset is the one I can wear comfortably.Like any other gadget reviewer out there, I tend to get a little too focused on the spec sheet when I'm trying a new headset. During my entire review phase, I try to be as objective as possible and cover every aspect. I touch on comfort a little, but that factor is so personal and depends on your head or ear shape so much that it's pointless to dwell on it. And it's near impossible to base an entire recommendation on it. What works for me may not work for you, and vice versa.
For some (like me) chatting up an Uber driver makes sitting in terrible city traffic a bit more enjoyable, but many others would like nothing more than silence on their trip. Pair that with a bit of extra space and a comfortable interior, and you might even find a way to be productive in transit. If you fall into that last camp, you'll be pleased to hear that Uber is launching a new "Comfort" class of ride that gets the same Rider Preference options like the "Quiet Mode" toggle Uber Black has, plus the benefits of extra space and a newer car.