Best Bluetooth headphones

By Kamran Zia -

Although Bluetooth audio quality can’t hold a candle to wired options, it’s convenient for most and preferred by many. Seeing as the consumer market is settling comfortably around wireless earbuds and headphones, we present to you a truncated version of our sister site SoundGuys’ list of the best Bluetooth headphones.

See: In-depth article available at SoundGuys

Best all-around Bluetooth headphones: Focal Listen Wireless

Best Bluetooth headphones: Focal Listen Wireless folded up in a shrub.

The headband effectively distributes weight across the head, minimizing fatigue.

Reasons to buy the Focal Listen Wireless:

  • The Focal Listen Wireless provides aptX support for improved audio streaming.
  • The headphones feature a 20-hour battery life.
  • Hinges allow the headphones to fold up for transport.
  • Passive isolation is effective at attenuating background noise.
Get the Focal Listen Wireless!

Best durability: V-Moda Crossfade 2 Wireless Codex

Best Bluetooth headphones: V-Moda Crossfade 2 Wireless Codex with SoundGuys logo on the earcups. The headphones are in white with the clamshell carrying case behind.

Despite the bulky build, the V-Moda Crossfade 2 Wireless Codex folds up to a more compact form.

Reasons to buy the V-Moda Crossfade 2 Wireless Codex:

  • These durable Bluetooth headphones have received MIL-STD 810G certification.
  • Both aptX and AAC codecs are supported.
  • Wired listening affords hi-res audio quality and zero latency, great for gamers.
  • The headphones house an integrated DAC/amp.
Get the V-Moda Crossfade 2 Codex!

Best noise cancelling: Sony WH-1000XM3

A photo of the Sony WH-1000XM3 sitting on a stone wall.

The new Sony WH-1000XM3 uses LDAC as its main Bluetooth codec, but you might not be getting the best they have to offer.

Reasons to buy the Sony WH-1000XM3:

  • Sony’s WH-1000XM3 boasts top-notch noise cancellation.
  • It offers LDAC support and granular EQ controls via the free app.
  • USB-C charging is supported as well as NFC.
Get the Sony WH-1000XM3

Best sound: Beyerdynamic Amiron Wireless

Best Bluetooth headphones: Beyerdynamic Amiron Wireless on a wooden surface.

These headphones support all Qualcomm aptX codecs and AAC.

Reasons to buy the Beyerdynamic Amiron Wireless:

  • These large over-ear cans feature effective noise isolation rivals the Focal Listen Wireless.
  • aptX, aptX HD, aptX Low-Latency, and AAC support.
  • Connectivity is reliable even when moving about.
  • Sound quality is stellar and listeners can take a hearing test, whereby the Amiron Wireless adjusts music playback accordingly.
Get the Beyerdynamic Amiron Wireless!

Best bang-for-your-buck: Anker Soundcore Vortex

Best Bluetooth headphones: Anker Soundcore Vortex leaning against a wall.

For around $50, you’d be hard-pressed to find a better value that offers aptX support.

Reasons to buy the Anker Soundcore Vortex:

  • The Anker Soundcore Vortex retails for around $50.
  • It provides aptX support, a rarity for headphones of this price.
  • Listeners enjoy 20 hours of playback before needing to charge the headphones.
  • The earcups are spacious and comfortable without applying excess pressure to the head.
Get the Anker Soundcore Vortex!

What you should know about Bluetooth headphones

Why you should trust SoundGuys

As our sister site, we entrust the folks over at SoundGuys to know their way around consumer audio, Bluetooth headphones in particular. Each writer has years of experience keeping tabs on the audio industry and understands that audio requires both subjective and objective analysis.

Best Bluetooth headphones: A man wearing the Sony WH-1000XM3 headphones.

The SoundGuys team spends plenty of time testing consumer audio products so you don’t have to.

None of the writers may benefit from featuring one product over another, and ultimately want readers to enjoy what they listen to without spending an exorbitant amount of time researching products. If you have the time and desire, feel free to read up on the ethics policy.

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