Bluetooth HeadPhones Reviews

Listen Up: Here are 10 of the Best Headsets Around

Can't decide which headset to get? Read on - below you will come across 10 of the best ones according to product details, customer reviews and also our very own personal listening experiences with them.

Headsets are serious business most especially in this day and age when many of us choose to listen to music, audio books and podcasts to momentarily escape the busy and stressful world we're living in. That is why headsets of today come in various shapes and sizes imaginable - if you're far from being a serious audiophile, then shopping for a pair can easily rob you of having a sound mind!

Fret not because we did all the necessary poking and prodding so that you can immediately proceed with deciding which among the 10 headsets reviewed below provides the perfect fit for you.

HIFIMAN HE1000se

The biggest claim to fame of the massive HIFIMAN HE1000se is that it has specially-designed magnets that, unlike conventionally-shaped magnets found in other headsets, permit sound waves to pass through them, thus keeping interference at bay. Needless to say, this particular headset is the one to get if sound degradation is something that gives you hot flashes and cold sweats.

Window Shade system - this is yet another feature exclusive to the HIFIMAN HE1000se. Coupled with asymmetrical ear cups, wearing the unit for extended periods of time should keep unwanted discomfort and heat and moisture buildup to a bare minimum.

For customization and durability, the over-ear headset boasts of a user-replaceable cable design. And by the way, we love that the HIFIMAN HE1000se comes with a couple of cables with two different jack types: 3.5mm (plus adapter) jack and the relative newcomer 4.4mm balanced jack.

Pros:

• Reduced sound interference
• Designed for superb comfort and extended use
• Detachable/replaceable aux cable

Cons:

• Expensive price tag
• On the heavy side
• Cable can get accidentally detached

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Audeze Mobius

If you take your video gaming very seriously, then the Audeze Mobius will make for the perfect companion for you each time you're running away from the undead, shooting little green men or expanding your kingdom.

What we love about this headset is that it offers a fully-immersive 3D audio experience that can easily make your gaming time realistic and unforgettable. Don't you worry about sound latency - the Audeze Mobius does all of the necessary processing inside its enormous over-ear ear cups.

The presence of a USB port means that this pair of gaming headphones is primarily engineered for PC gaming as well as gaming using your favorite console. Can you use the Audeze Mobius with your high-end smartphone or tablet for gaming and music listening on the go? Definitely! You'll be more than happy to learn that this headset features both Bluetooth 5.0 and LDAC technology for high-resolution audio.

Pros:

• Has replaceable ear pads
• Detachable aux cable
• Comes in black, blue and black, and copper and black

Cons:

• Too big for people with small heads
• Has a boom microphone only (detachable)
• Heat and moisture buildup during extended use

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Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2

Background sounds can easily ruin your music-listening or gaming experience. It's a good thing that the Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2 comes equipped with active noise cancelling (ANC) feature - just switch it on to considerably reduce ambient noise while travelling or working. Distractions gone with the push of a button!

Other than ANC, the Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2 also has an open listening mode that welcomes ambient noise while wearing the headset, which is something that can help keep you out of harm's way when you're walking outside or riding your bicycle.

Another really nice thing about this pair of headphones is that it allows you to choose between wireless and wired listening pleasure: once the user-replaceable battery (which, by the way, can power up the Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2 for 24 hours straight) runs out of juice, all you have to do is attach the supplied 3.5mm aux cable for uninterrupted use.

Pros:

• Easy on the pocket
• Comes with a free nylon travel sleeve
• Powerful drivers

Cons:

• ANC drains battery quickly
• Bulky ear cups
• No NFC pairing found on so many headsets these days

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Sony WH1000XM3

Here's another entry in this review of the 10 best headsets around that has the much-coveted ANC feature: the Sony WH1000XM3. But because it's a Sony, the headset's price tag is more than double of that of the Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2. Worry not because the Sony WH1000XM3 comes with all kinds of nifty features that make the unit worthy of your hard-earned cash.

For instance, it comes with an integrated microphone that's not only designed for making or receiving crystal-clear calls, but also seeking the assistance of Alexa - yes, the Sony WH1000XM3 is Alexa-enabled in order to give you trouble-free access to online information, music and so many others!

This over-ear beauty from a well-loved brand has NFC pairing (which is just one of the many reasons for the steep price tag) and also an internal battery that allows for immersive audio enjoyment for up to 30 long hours on a single charge - Sony claims that 10 minutes of charge time is enough to give you 5 hours of playback.

Pros:

• Comes with a foldable and swivel design
• Has NFC pairing
• Available in black and silver colors

Cons:

• An expensive pair of headphones
• No Google Assistant Support
• Not intended for bassheads

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Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700

There's another Alexa-enabled headset that's deserving of the attention of a techie person like you, and it's none other than the Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700. While wearing these cans, you can have access to Alexa with the simple push of a button or use of the wake-up word. Oh, and this Bose offering is optimized for the Google Assistant as well.

What's really impressive about the Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 is that it comes with the one-of-a-kind Bose AR, which is something that makes it possible for you to remain in your digital world without completely losing contact with your physical world.

Do you value every single call that you make or receive? Well, this headset comes equipped with an unparalleled four-microphone system that effectively picks up your voice and eliminates everything else.

Pros:

• Wireless and wired listening options
• Alexa and Google Assistant compatibility
• Comes in black and silver colors

Cons:

• Has a steep price tag
• Gigantic ear cups
• Not foldable (although it comes with a carrying case)

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Tribit XFree Tune

If you're constantly moving from point A to point B, then you should consider getting your hands on the Tribit XFree Tune. That's because it is wireless, made of lightweight materials and has a foldable design that allows the headset to fit in the included hard carrying case.

Speaking of its carrying case, you will find a pocket in it which is a perfect place for a 3.5mm aux cable. Yes, you guessed it right - the Tribit XFree Tune can easily go from wireless to wired! And by the way, the headset's battery allow for 40 hours of playback on a single charge, which is made possible by a proprietary passive noise technology and not ANC that can zap a headset's battery life like there's no tomorrow.

Thanks to the Tribit XFree Tune's massive 40mm drivers, you can enjoy true-to-life sound and full-bodied bass each time. And for your utmost comfort, the ear cups are cushioned with memory foam covered with protein leather.

Pros:

• Affordable
• Offers wireless and wired listening experience
• Foldable and portable

Cons:

• No ANC
• Built-in microphone cannot be muted
• Can pair with only one device at a time

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Sennheiser PXC 550

One of the most expensive headsets we have included in this review is the Sennheiser PXC 550. But that's okay because other than the fact that it carries a brand name that so many audiophiles on the face of the planet trust, the unit has all kinds of innovative features as well.

We love the headset's so-called NoiseGard, a proprietary kind of ANC that allows the Sennheiser PXC 550 to modify itself to ambient noise as necessary. You can also choose to listen to your favorite music wirelessly either via Bluetooth 4.2 or NFC. In order to conserve the battery with a 30-hour playback on a single charge, all you have to do is plug in the included aux cable with in-line remote and microphone.

The Sennheiser PXC 550 will surely appeal to the traveler in you because it features a collapsible frame, which means that you can take it with you wherever you go without the added bulk. And did we already mention that its triple microphone system allows for crystal-clear personal and business calls?

Pros:

• Allows for wireless and wired playback
• Foldable design
• Comes with its own carrying case

Cons:

• Sound leakage
• A little pricey
• Available in black only

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Skullcandy Grind

It may be easier on the pocket than most headsets out there but the Skullcandy Grind has just about everything that a casual music listener and gamer is looking for in a pair of cans.

For instance, this on-ear eye candy allows for wired and wireless listening experience - plug in the supplied 3.5mm aux cable or rely on the built-in battery capable of powering up the headset for up to 12 hours on a single charge. The right ear cup houses everything you will need for hands-free use: the microphone and various music controls.

The Skullcandy Grind is highly recommendable for anyone who doesn't like to grab a lot of attention while using their headsets outside their abodes, thanks to the plush ear pillows and small-sized cans that help to considerably reduce the unit's footprint.

Pros:

• Pocket-friendly price tag
• Lightweight and compact design
• Available in various colors: blue, black and white

Cons:

• Battery has 12-hour playback only
• No ANC available
• Can be uncomfortable when used for a long time

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COWIN E7

The brand may not be as popular as Sony, Bose or Skullcandy, but Cowin made sure that its E7 offering comes equipped with many of the bells and whistles found in more well-known headsets on the market.

ANC, massive 40mm drivers, protein leather ear pads, 30-hour playtime on a single charge, Bluetooth connectivity, NFC pairing, wired playback, swiveling ear cups, hard carrying case - these are just some of the things about the Cowin E7 that will surely win your heart.

By the way, the headset is far from being boring. That's because it comes in so many different colors: black, white, blue, green, red and purple. With the Cowin E7, there's a pair of cans for just about every mood and occasion!

Pros:

• Affordable price tag
• ANC
• Bluetooth and NFC compatibility

Cons:

• Made of plastic material
• Heat and moisture buildup when worn for a long time
• Not foldable

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Jabra Elite 65t

Are you on the hunt for a pair of true wireless ear buds that can completely eliminate cables from your life? Then consider getting your hands on the Jabra Elite 65t - the headset makes for clutter-free calls and music-listening experience.

Most smartphones and music playing apps of today do not come equipped with sound equalizers. Well, you will surely thank Jabra for fitting the Elite 65t with its very own equalizer (via the Jabra Sound+ app) that you can customize to your heart's content! With it, you can listen to every song as it's meant to be heard.

And by the way, the Jabra Elite 65t is IP55-rated which means that it's dust and water resistant. Needless to say jamerob213, this is a pair of true wireless ear buds suited for anyone who refuses to work out without getting his or her dose of up-tempo music or podcast.

Pros:

• Dust and water resistant
• Compatible with the Jabra Sound+ app
• Alexa-enabled

Cons:

• Short battery life
• Bluetooth pairing only
• No ANC available

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