Headphones can always be a way to step up your mobile game, whether its the newest gaming handheld or the lastest smartphone. We have some headphone and earbud choices in a wide range of prices that will definitely be a hit for someone.
Bowers & Wilkins Pi8
B&W has the distinction to stand out from the rest and it can be seen from the design alone. Sleek compact case with metallic details surrounding it. Earbuds themselves arent too bulky but provide excellent detailed sound quality and great noise cancelling. They have 24hrs of battery life and an IP54 water resistance rating. If you are looking for the best of everything, they are worth the price tag.
Price $399.99
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4
If you are looking for a pair of buds to make a sophisticated statement, it’s these by Sennheiser. The case itself has a textile fabric material and feels nice in hand while the earbuds have a two-tone metallic look. The sound quality on these is superb and they have a ton of features if you want to tweak your touch controls and a Find Headphones option as well. There is also Auracast suport if you are interested. They have an IP54 rating for water resistance. Battery life is a lovely 30hrs.
Price $249.99 (usually $300)
Beats Solo Buds
These inexpensive earbuds won’t bang your wallet as much as your ears. They have decent sound quality not hitting too hard on the bass. They have a considerable amount of battery at 18hrs and looked at some of the lightest and compact around. They stay in your ears but don’t have an IP rating so mileage may vary.
Price $59.99 (usually $80)
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds
Bringing you a nice sound profile and great noise cancellation is the QuietComfort earbuds by Bose. They respond perfectly with their touch controls, and pair easily no matter the device I switch to. Wearing these on the train I’m able to tune into my content and tune out the world briefly. They also can give you a remarkable close to 32hrs of battery life. IPX4 rating will give you water and sweat resistance.
Price $129.99 (usually $179.99)
Sony LinkBuds Fit
You can express yourself with these earbuds from Sony. They have a wide range of accessories such as covers for earbuds and charging cases. You can make so many different combinations. But like the name they fit nicely into the ear and feel comfortable. They have 21hrs of battery life and an IPX4 rating.
Price $179.99 (usually $199.99)
Sony WF-C510
A lessy pricey alternate from Sony would be these. They come in a array of colors, support multi devices at once and even have ambient sound. They work nicely in the Sony app as well. You can get 22hrs of battery life and are rated IPX4 which works for workouts and light rain. There is also Fast Pair support allowing use of your Android device to track down if misplaced.
Price $39.99(usually $59.99)
Shokz OpenFit Air
If you aren’t a fan of earbuds, OpenFit Air might be a precise fit for you. They wrap around your ears providing a comfortable fit allowing you to hear your music and everything around you. I have done a full workout with them before and can attest to it. They support Multipoint and 28hrs of battery life.
Price $99.99 (usually $120)
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e
The sleeper on the list is the Px7 S2e. They may not be as “popular” as others on the list, but they deserve a listen. They come in a fantastic number of colors not seen often on headphones, have a nice comfortable fit thanks to their pillowy earbuds and fabric material on parts of the S2e. It’s backed up by 30hrs of battery life.
Price $319.99 (usually $399.99)
Sony XM5
These can be considered the oldest on the list but for good reason always deserve a spot. They have some of the best noise cancelling, are super lightweight, and sound is top notch. They support multi devices without issue and have a 30hr battery life with quick charging.
Price $279.99(usually $400)
Beats Solo 4
Bold colors lead the way with the Solo 4. They have a lovely Cloud Pink design or a standout with the green/black Minecraft Edition that comes with a free code for the kids. They feature the most battery on this list tapping out to 50hrs. They are only 219g and fold up making it easy to toss in your bag while the earcups are made for all day use whether walking or working out.
Price $99 (usually $199.99)
Bose QuietComfort Ultra
You can’t go wrong with the QC Ultra. Design wises it’s a modern spin on their class over-ear headphones. Hitting high bars in the audio department and some of the best active noise cancelling around thanks to its eight mics. They have other features like spatial audio if you want to plunge further into your audio. They have 24hrs of battery.
Price $329.99(usually $429.99)
Shokz Openswim Pro
These could be the most ambitious of the bunch. They are catered more to the swimmer as they are rated IP68 making them waterproof thanks to a triple sealed design. Like most of Shokz headphones since they hook around the ears you don’t have to worry about them moving. Openswim Pro aren’t just limited to the pool as they can be used normally anywhere.
Price $159.99 (usually $179.99)
