Gift Guide: 7 Must-Try Bluetooth HeadphonesBy Adam Hassanali
Looking for some new bluetooth headphones? We’ve reviewed seven models on the market right now. From sleek headphones to sustainable earphones made from upcycled materials, here’s what you need to know:
For Luxury Headphones: Sonos
What: Sonos Ace (£449.00)
The Lowdown: The Sonos ace have been years in the making, Artfully crafted and masterfully tuned, Sonos Ace defies expectations with a range of features that bring the best of Sonos to headphones. Wearing the Sonos Ace headphones lets you feel like you are in your own personal cinema. With up to 30 hours with an extended, energy-efficient battery life. Ultra-fast charging ensures you’ll never miss a beat. These are the most expensive on our list however their design and sound certainly make them shine.
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For Overhead Headphones: Bose
What: Bose QuietComfort® 45 headphones (£259.95)
The Lowdown: The Bose are great-sized headphones (which is always a challenge when it comes to over-ear headphones). The Bose do what they say and are well renowned for being the best-in-class combination of noise cancelling, audio performance and comfort.
The noise cancellation means if you’re on a local walk or travelling through town, you have the availability to completely zone out or reduce the noise cancellation if you still want to have some background noise. QuietComfort 45 headphones give you 24 hours on a single night charge which is enough to keep you going for any requirement. If you want a set of wireless over-ear headphones you can put on, deploy noise-cancelling on your commute or at your desk and largely extinguish the outside world for up to 24 hours, then these are the ideal headphones for you.
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For Wireless Headphones: Sennheiser
What: Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 (£219.99)
The Lowdown: The third generation of the Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless. These premium buds are an improvement to their predecessor’s performance and design.
The Sennheiser’s are ideal for commuters; they have great noise cancellation which helps block out the noise of trains or other passengers. With over 8 hours of battery life, they are also great for long-haul flights with an extra three charges in the carrying case if required. With their silicone fins, it ensures the bud can be tailored to your own ear and fits perfectly. If you’re looking for new day-to-day headphones and want to focus on sound quality, the Momentum’s are a solid investment that you won’t regret.
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For Sustainability: House of Marley
What: House of Marley Redemption ANC 2 Wireless Bluetooth Earphones (£149.99)
The Lowdown: These earphones score points for their eco-conscious design. Made from renewable, recycled and upcycled materials, we think the bamboo exterior is a distinctive and stand-out feature. Even better, a percentage of the profits goes towards reforestation too, which is another nice touch.
Now to the quality: the earphones are touch-sensitive. You can also accept calls and skip tracks easily, which some other earphones don’t do quite as well. The battery lasts for up to 9 hours and the cloth-wrapped charging case gives an extra 2.5 hours charging time for charging on the go, which isn’t as much as some of the others featured here, but more than enough to not leave you in the lurch if you’ve forgotten to charge them. The microphone picks up clear audio which is important for those hands-free calls.
While other wireless earphones can be on the chunkier side, these are lightweight and super comfortable in-ear. They’re weighted enough to stay in place, but not so heavy as to notice them too much. This lightweight feel coupled with the simple design makes for a clean and impressive set of earphones we’d be happy to call ours.
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For a ultimate Active Noise Cancelling : Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2
What: Elite 10 Gen 2 (£259.99)
The Lowdown: The Elite 10 Gen 2 bring a whole new level of noise cancelation. The Jabra Advanced Active Noise Cancellation™ (ANC) is perfect for the most challenging environments which includes those London Underground commuters! Featuring Dolby Head Tacking for an even more immersive listening experience, and mighty 10mm speakers, you can get lost in your favorite tracks, movies and more with audio that feels alive. Keep calls crisp and clear with 6-mic call technology.
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For a Comfortable Listen: Creative
What: Creative Outlier Go (£54.99)
The Lowdown: The Creative Outlier Go keeps the beats going all day long. These headphones are also all about comfort, featuring an adjustable fit with soft silicone ear hooks that keep users comfortable even during marathon music sessions. They are also adventure-ready, featuring an IPX4 splashproof rating and dual microphones for clear calls and uninterrupted jams in any environment. You can also personalise your listening experience using the Creative App.
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For Sporty Headphones: Skullcandy
What: Skullcandy Push ANC Active True Wireless Earbuds (£89.99)
The Lowdown: Push ANC Active is a zero-compromise earbud with every active feature, including ultra secure, low-profile ear hangers, fully-waterproof construction, adjustable Stay-Aware Mode and 4-Mic Active Noise Canceling. Up to 37 Hours Battery Life with activate noise cancelling on– 7 hours in the earbuds, 30 hours in the charging case. One underrated feature is the multipoint pairing – allowing you to pair to multiple devices at once. For those with several gadgets this is really handy when travelling around
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For a Slick design: Denon
What: Denon PerL White wireless earphones (£189.00)
The Lowdown: Denon brings a fresh new look to the completely personalised listening experience of its true wireless earbuds – the PerL. Now available in sleek, minimalist white, the refreshed earbuds’ unique circular shape and premium build make them a luxurious statement accessory to complete any look. The earbuds envelop you in a bespoke listening experience by precisely measuring your hearing characteristics, delivering true personalisation unlike any other headphones. The model also offers active noise cancellation for full musical immersion, wherever you’re listening.
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