They are wireless headphones. One of the first ideas that sounds like a dream: put a small headset in each ear and listen to music or take calls that are not connected to everything. The first wireless shoots were huge, died after a few hours, and had many other problems. Times have changed. There are so many new models out there that look amazing and work really well. After testing dozens of them over the past four years, these are our favorite wireless headphones, in many styles and prices.
For more top picks, check out our other audio guides, such as the best wireless headphones, the best noise-cancelling headphones, the best cheap headphones, the best workout headphones, and the best wired headphones.
Updated March 2023: We’ve added Anker Soundcore Space A10, Bowers and Wilkins PI7 S2, and Raycon Everyday Earbuds.
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