Wireless headphones are the standard these days, and there are about a gazillion of them (and counting). We did our best to test everything, but not everything we tested made it to the big list. Here are some other great options to try.Soundcore Space A40 for $60: Although it’s moved from the main list, the Space A40 is still among the best earbuds you’ll find for the money. The sleek design and premium looks are backed by solid features, clear and detailed sound, and excellent sound canceling for the price. compared to options that sound (and cancel sound) better. These are Jabra’s last pair of consumer earphones, so there are no new features. We love that they have wireless transmitter cases, like the Bowers & Wilkins Pi8, which provide latency-free connections to non-Bluetooth sources (looking at you, airplanes). 10, WIRED Recommendations) is an expensive but impressive first effort from Sonos, with great sound canceling, great sound, and one of the most comfortable (if not comfiest) designs you’ll find in gaming. A few early software bugs hampered performance at launch, including problems with the TV Swap feature that allowed you to send sound from a Sonos soundbar to the Ace, but that seems to have been fixed, making it a great option – especially for those who have already invested. way Sonos.Beats Solo 4 for $150: We love Beats headphones these days, but this pair is just a little lacking in features for us at the standard price of $200 (7/10, WIRED Recommends). Now that it’s down, we can wholeheartedly recommend it to those looking for a pair of wireless headphones that don’t interfere with noise. great earbuds. Its most important feature is that it easily pairs with three devices at the same time, but it’s done well with excellent noise cancellation technology, top-level sound quality, and seven different ear tip options for an excellent fit. Beat Studio Pro for $350: The Studio Pro (7/10, WIRED Recommends) offers quality performance, including clear sound, excellent noise cancellation, and a fun natural transparency mode. The design feels a little cheap, and they miss out on features like auto-pause, but additions like Hands-Free Siri and head tracking with spatial audio help add value—especially since the selling price is sometimes down to half of the original $350 MSRP. Sony WH-CH720N for $150: This can Sony may have a silly name, but the sheer value makes up for it. They are not as pliable as the top option and do not come with a case, but the sound quality and noise-canceling are very good for the money. They’re also built to last and have consistent battery life, making them a great choice for discerning shoppers. Sony WH-1000XM4 for $267: The Sony XM4 (9/10, WIRED Recommends) remains the top headphone, though it’s been replaced by the fancier XM5. For a sizable price drop, you’ll still get great noise-cancelling technology, great sound, and luxurious comfort in the most portable package yet. ) packs a handsome sound into an equally handsome design, with luxurious trappings like lambskin leather and metal parts in place of plastic. The lack of advanced features, not including even noise cancellation, makes it an expensive portal to minimalism, but it has style for many days. balanced sound and great durability, making it everywhere in the music and film studios. But what if you want to take it with you between takes? Enter the ATH-M50XBT, which partners wired studio connections with Bluetooth for wireless freedom. They don’t offer noise cancellation or other advanced features, but they’re great for mixing art and gaming. Sony Linkbuds for $128: Linkbuds (8/10, WIRED Recommends) have a great trick: speakers with a hole in the middle that lets in the world around you for environmental awareness. They don’t warm to the noisy environment, making them something pony one-trick, but it is among the best options in the open-ear trend. They have also been updated on the new Linkbuds Open (7/10, WIRED Recommendations), which are now more expensive but offer some new features and a more stable fit. the sound is great, but the sleek design that fits on a keychain makes it a fun accessory for those who need cheap buds to keep them on the go.Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 2 for $160: Samsung Galaxy Buds top (9/10, WIRED Recommendations) took a bit long in the tooth, but they are still among the best buds for Galaxy phones, offering solid sound canceling, clear and vibrant sound, and some Samsung-only features. However, the app doesn’t work with non-Samsung phones, and the five-hour battery life is now bottom of the barrel.
