Best Wireless Headphones (2025): Tested Over Many Hours

Wireless headphones are the default device these days, and there are about an infinite number of them (and counting). We do our best to test them all, but not everything we test makes the roster. Here are some other great options worth trying.

Soundcore Space A40 $60: Even though the Space A40 has been moved off our main list, it’s still one of the best value-for-money headphones you’ll find. Its sleek, beautiful design is complemented by solid functionality, clear and detailed sound, and great value for money with noise cancellation.

Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2 for $280: These earbuds from Jabra (7/10, “Wired” review) is too expensive compared to better sounding (and sound canceling) options. These are Jabra’s last pair of consumer earbuds, so new features are unlikely. We do like that they have a wireless transmitter case, like the Bowers & Wilkins Pi8, which provides lag-free connections to non-Bluetooth sources (looking at you, airplanes).

Sonos Ace sells for $350-$450: sonos ace (8/10, recommended by Wired) is an expensive but impressive first product from Sonos, with great noise cancellation, great sound quality, and one of, if not the, most comfortable designs this The most comfortable) you will find in the game. Some initial software bugs hampered their performance upon release, including issues with the TV Swap feature, which allows you to stream sound from your TV sonos sound bar to Ace, but that seems to be fixed, which makes them an excellent choice — especially for those already invested in the Sonos way.

Beats Solo 4 for only $150: We love Beats headphones these days, but for us, this pair is a bit lacking in features at the standard price of $200 (7/10, recommended by Wired). Now that they’re out, we can heartily recommend them to anyone looking for wireless headphones that don’t have noise-canceling features.

Technics EAH-AZ80 $298: AZ80 (9/10, recommended by Wired) are great earplugs. Their most noteworthy feature is the convenience of pairing with three devices at once, but they also have good noise-canceling technology, top-notch sound quality, and seven different earbud options for a very comfortable fit.

Beats Studio Pro costs $350: Studio Pro (7/10, recommended by Wired) delivers premium performance, including surprisingly clear sound, good noise cancellation, and a refreshingly natural transparency mode. The design feels a bit cheap, and they skip features like auto-pause, but additional features like hands-free Siri and head tracking with spatial audio help boost their value, especially since they’re priced at times That’s down to about half the original $350 MSRP.

Sony WH-CH720N $150: These Sony jars may have a silly name, but their sheer value makes up for it. They’re not as flexible as the top options, and they don’t come with a case, but their sound quality and noise cancellation are well worth the price. They’re durable and have long-lasting battery life, making them a great choice for cautious shoppers.

Sony WH-1000XM4 $267: Sony’s XM4 (9/10, recommended by Wired) remains a top-tier headphone even after being replaced by the more premium XM5. For a sizable price drop, you get great noise-canceling technology, great sound quality, and luxurious comfort in an extremely portable package.

Master and Dynamic MH40 for $399: M&D’s second generation MH40 (8/10, recommended by Wired) combines gorgeous sound with an equally gorgeous design, using lambskin leather and metal parts instead of luxe touches like plastic. Their lack of advanced features, and they don’t even include noise cancellation, make them a pricey gateway to minimalism, but they’ve got a lot of style in them these days.

Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBT $199: Original ATH-M50X (9/10, recommended by Wired) delivers balanced sound and exceptional durability, making it ubiquitous in music and film studios. But what if you want to take them with you between takes? Enter the ATH-M50XBT, which pairs a wired studio connection with Bluetooth for wireless freedom. They don’t offer noise cancellation or other advanced features, but are great for blending art and gaming.

Sony Linkbuds for only $128: Linkbuds(8/10, recommended by Wired) has a neat trick: a speaker with a hole in the middle that can make the world around you more environmentally conscious. They’re not well suited to noisy environments, which makes them a one-trick pony, but they’re one of the best options in the growing open-ear trend. They have also been updated in the new Linkbuds Open (7/10, recommended by Wired), currently priced higher, but offers some new features and more stable fit.

JLab Jbuds Mini sell for $40: These JLab’s Micro Buds The sound quality is average, but with their cute little design that fits on a keychain, they’re a fun accessory for anyone who needs some cheap headphones to carry around.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 2 for $160: Samsung’s top Galaxy Buds (9/10, recommended by Wired) have been around for a while, but they’re still one of the best headphones for Galaxy phones, offering solid noise cancellation, clear and lively sound, and some Samsung-only features. However, their apps don’t work on non-Samsung phones, and their battery life is only five hours, which is now minimal.