A Buyers Guide to the Best Wireless Headphones
We’ve all been there - you're out for a run or trying to watch a film on the tube, and the wire from your headphones keeps swinging in front of the screen.
Thankfully, the world of technology has developed exponentially in the last few years, and wireless headphones are available at most large technology retailers. By connecting to phones and other music devices via Bluetooth, any past connection issues associated with wireless products are now long gone (and thank goodness, because the newest models of smartphones don’t even have headphone jacks anymore, so wired headphones are off the menu!).
But with so many options available on the market now, how can you know which are the best products to buy?
This post looks at both the traditional over-the-head style of headphone and the smaller pocket size option now available for active users – know as in-ear headphones. While both offer their own array of appealing features, the model you choose should depend on how you generally use your headphones and what features will work best with your lifestyle.
Let’s start with a Panasonic favourite, the RP-HTXX80B. Boasting a stylish design with a range of colours available, the HTX80B headphones are as much an accessory as they are practicality. With high-quality sound definition that allows the user to engage fully in what they are listening to, the call-answering feature makes it easy to return to Earth – even when listening to your favourite soundtracks. Twenty-four hours of continuous play make for a reliable tool that is designed to be both comfortable and convenient – without the need for fiddly wires or bulky chargers.
But perhaps, if you like to listen to your favourite tunes on the go, the HTX90N headphones could be for you. Builtin three classic colours that suit any style, the key selling point with these headphones is the noise-cancelling functionality of the speakers. Fitting perfectly to your head, the function that allows all outdoor noise to be blocked enables you to enjoy a completely immersive listening experience while still going about your day to day activity. With easy-to-use height adjustments, making the RP-HTX9ONE headphones completely your own is simple, with a quick charge and powerfully enhanced bass.
Now we take our list in a different direction, focussing on those looking for a wireless headphone to suit an active lifestyle. The BTS55 headphones do just that, with a clip and inner-ear design and adjustable wire that sits around the back of your head, that enables the user to engage in rigorous activity while ensuring their headphones stay in place and safely protected. The outer layer of the headphones renders them both waterproof and sweatproof, with a stable fit that sits snugly over the top of the ear as well as inside the ear canal itself. And, they aren’t just made to be practical running headphones. The small LED lights along the outside of the headphones means you will be visible even while working out in the dark – a cool, and safety-conscious feature that helps these headphones stand out in a market where wireless has become the norm.
Last up on our list is an old favourite in terms of design. The HTX20B is a wireless headphone based on the super successful model of wired earphones that are still immensely popular on the market. With buds that fit snugly in your ears and a looped wire that sits loosely around the back of your neck, the classic style of the HTX20B is as much a fashion statement as it is a practical way to listen to your favourite tunes. The volume button rests comfortably on your shoulder when worn properly, making adjustments quick and easy, while the variety of four different colours makes these headphones appeal to any potential user. Though pitched as unlikely to fall off – thanks to the excellent fit of the earbuds – the wire that connects the two earpieces means losing one is impossible. And, with the arrival on the market of separate earpieces that cost a lot and are at serious risk of being lost every time we leave the house; we think the connecting wire of the HTX20B is a real selling point.
So, there you have it, four of the best wireless headphone products on the market – along with some of the best-selling points for each. Each boasts its own unique points that will appeal to different lifestyles, so picking your ideal wireless headphone is simply a case of working out what kind of life you’ll lead in yours!