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Find out which wireless headphones are the best. We have tested over a hundred Bluetooth headphones, and in this top list, you will find out which on-ear and over-ear headphones you can buy best.
Best buy wireless headphones 2023
These are the best-tested wireless headphones:
- SONY WH-1000XM4 (Best-Tested Headphones )
- JBL Tune 750BT ( Best headphones under $100 )
- PowerLocus P6 ( Best headphones under $50 )
- Bose QuietComfort 35 ( Best headphones with ANC )
- Beats Studio 3 ( Best On-Ear Headphones )
- JBL Under Armor ( Best Sports Headphones )
- Sennheiser PXC 550-II ( Best Headphones with Microphone )
- POGS kids ( Best kids headphones )
- Airpods Max ( Best Apple Headphones )
Test results wireless headphones
What strikes us when testing wireless headphones is that there are major differences in quality. Even if you test headphones of approximately the same price ranges, that gave us even more reason to make a clear list of the headphones. We, therefore, give the best 9 headphones a place in our top list.
Best-tested wireless headphones 2023
These are the best wireless headphones you can buy right now. We keep this list up to date. A price change or new headphones on the market may change this list.
1. Sony WH-1000XM4
Very good fit | Beautiful full sound | Fantastic ANC
Price: 295
The Sony WH-1000XM4 is currently the pinnacle of quality regarding headphones. Beautiful sound, fantastic ANC and is well-built. You also get a nice storage pouch.
Best wireless headphones under $100
2. JBL Tune 750BT
Very good price/quality | About ear | Good sound
Price: 89
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The JBL Tune 750BT are the best headphones we’ve tested under $100. Please note that this is over-the-ear. This means that the headphones are worn over your ears, and your entire ear fits in the headphones. However, we are amazed at how good the sound of the JBL Tune 750BT is. Beautiful low tones and a nice ensemble of sounds. All in all, a very good choice if you want to stay under 100 euros.
Best wireless headphones under $50
With headphones under 50 euros, you will never get the quality you will find in the higher segment. The sound is a little less; the microphone is a little less. In short: the question is which manufacturer has had to make the fewest concessions and has managed to maintain the highest quality.
3. Power Locus P6
Best quality under 50 euros | Solid construction | ANC: no
Price: 41
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The PowerLocus P6 are by far the best headphones under $50 when it comes to sound. The microphone is decent, but certainly not good; incidentally, like all headphones, under 50 euros. But these PowerLocus P6 headphones are fantastic for the price we paid.
Best noise-cancelling headphones
Active noise cancelling is becoming increasingly popular. Rightly so! With noise reduction (that’s the Dutch translation), you can even better shut yourself off from the outside world. But unfortunately, some headphones have very moderate ANC, and the sound from your environment disappears completely with some headphones.
4. Bose QuietComfort 35
Best Tested ANC | Handy app | And a beautiful sound
Price: 270
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The Bose QuietComfort 35 has a great understanding of noise-cancelling technology. As a result, these headphones are head and shoulders above the rest in noise cancelling. The ANC also works fantastic in a quiet room.
Best on-ear headphones
If you prefer the headphones to lie on your ear cup, it is best to go for on-ear headphones. They are often easier to carry, lighter and cheaper.
5. Beats Solo 3
Fantastic sound | On ear | Easy pairing with iPhone
Price: 270
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The Beats Solo 3 are the best on-ear headphones by far. Good sound is a great fit for on-ear headphones and has a nice design. And a nice extra for iPhone users: the Solo 3 has all the functions that Airpods also have.
Best sports headphones
If you want to use headphones during exercise, you should pay attention to some things. In any case, there is a difference between headphones for running and headphones for the gym. When running, headphones should be light and have a stable fit. Noise cancelling is very important in the gym. You want to avoid being bothered by the thumping speakers in the gym. Headphones for sports must also be waterproof (minimum IPX5).
6. JBL Under Armour
Super light | best sound among sports headphones | Stays in place
Price: 144
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The JBL Under Armor is a collaboration between JBL and Under Armor (sportswear brand). The headphones are super light, but the sound is nicely heavy. The headphones are also super comfortable. You can see it in the photo above: the pads are soft and breathable, so you don’t get red ears. The buttons have also been well thought out: they are robust and easy to find with your finger while moving. All in all, a fantastic pair of headphones for sports.
Best wireless headphones with microphone
A good microphone is the most important requirement that a headphone buyer often overlooks. In our reviews, we always record a fragment with the microphone. And among the earplugs, the Ear Dopes B6 Pro come out on top. But which headphones have the best mic?
7. Sennheiser HD 450
Nice full sound | Very good microphone. | ANC: yes | solid construction
Price: 130
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The Sennheiser PXC 550-II has 3 microphones per side. And although 1 microphone per side is for the ANC, you can be heard exceptionally well with the other 2 microphones. The fit is also very good: the headphones fit nicely around the shape of your ear. Perfect for online meetings and perfect for calling. While calling, you can hear your voice softly (actively) in your ear through the speakers. And that’s because of the transparency mode on the headphones. All in all, these are the headphones with the best microphone.
Best kids headphones
Special headphones are made for children. That is safer than normal headphones. The volume can only reach a certain level to prevent hearing damage. So very important! Also, check out our article on the best headphones for kids.
8. POGS Headphones for kids
Nice appearance | available in 3 colors | Nice coupling system | safe | good battery
Price: 49
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The POGS Headphones for kids are super safe because they have maximum sound volume. In addition, the headphones have a nice connection system where several children can watch or listen to the same song or video with a connection cable. The design is fun and cheerful, and the battery is fine: 12 hours of use.
Best Apple headphones
Many people love Apple’s AirPods. However, because the assumption is that they connect better with an iPhone, some features only work with an iPhone if you use AirPods headphones. But which Apple headphones are the best to buy?
9. Apple Airpods Max
Beautiful sound | Beautiful design | ANC: Yes | In various colors
Price: 500+
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Apple has once again succeeded in bringing an exceptional design to the market. Of course, the headphones look completely different from the other headphones. But the sound is fantastic! Moreover, these headphones work perfectly with your MacBook and your iPhone.
