Which earphones to buy? Here are our recommendations for the best Bluetooth headphones so you can enjoy your music, podcasts, movies and video games to the fullest. Sony, Sennheiser, Bose, Samsung, Jabra, Beats, Apple, JBL, Google, see which are the best brands and models.
Want to buy new Bluetooth wireless earbuds but confused by all the offers on the market?
Here we offer our recommendations of the best choices to consider with the strengths and weaknesses of each of them.
These choices are obviously subjective (especially for convenience) and based on a mixture of our own impressions, those of other users and other specialized sites. In short, we’ve done all the research for you!
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Bose QuietComfort earphones II
The Bose company needs no introduction and has hit the ground running with its QuietComfort Earbuds II earbuds.
There is no question that these headphones have the best ANC (Ambient Noise Reduction) technology. When you put on the headphones, you literally put yourself in an airtight sound bubble!
This technology is also widely used for phone calls, which are very clear.
Finally, apart from the sound quality, we have all the know-how of Bose between our ears. The sound is rich, round and of high quality. We can customize it to our tastes through the mobile application.
Highlights of the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
- beautiful design
- Bluetooth 5.3
- Rich, high-quality sound
- Excellent for phone calls
- Better technology to reduce ambient noise…
Weaknesses of the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
- …but cannot be switched off
- No multipoint connectivity
- Very high selling price
- The box cannot be charged wirelessly Qi
Bose QuietComfort earphones II
Bose QuietComfort earphones II
Sony WF-1000XM4
Another in-ear headphone that is fighting a hot battle at the top of the pyramid is the Sony WF-1000XM4.
Sony shines with its noise reduction technology (ANC) with its WH-1000XM5 headphones and it is also reflected in these WF-1000XM4.
To hear his music there is nothing wrong with the sound quality and we are entitled to a high-end product.
The WF-1000XM4 will stand out in particular for its excellent battery life and the ability to connect it to two devices at the same time.
The strengths of the Sony WF-1000XM4
- Nice ending
- Rich, high-quality sound
- Multipoint Connectivity
- Outstanding ANC technology
- Battery life (8h + 16h box)
Weaknesses of the Sony WF-1000XM4
- Not the best for phone calls
Sony WF-1000XM4
Sony WF-1000XM4
Google Pixelbuds pro
While several headphones include voice assistants (Siri, Google, Alexa), nobody does it better than Google with its Pixel Buds Pro headphones.
Connected to an Android smartphone, we can not only send requests to it, but also read our mobile notifications!
In addition to this intelligent aspect, the Pixel Buds offer very good sound quality, especially in the bass range.
They also offer excellent ambient noise reduction technology and conversely also offer an excellent transparent mode.
The strengths of the Google Pixel Buds Pro
- Good sound quality
- Multipoint Connectivity
- Compatible with spatial audio
- Battery life (7h + 20h case)
- Exclusive features for Android…
- Excellent ANC technology and transparent mode
Weaknesses of the Google Pixel Buds Pro
- …exclusive functions for Android
- Bluetooth 5.0
- Less comfortable than the Pixel Buds
- Not the best for phone calls
Google Pixelbuds pro
Google Pixelbuds pro
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
If you own a Samsung smartphone like a Galaxy S or Galaxy A, you should undoubtedly consider the Galaxy Buds Pro 2.
Of course, these headphones go perfectly with the brand’s other products, which is a strength but also a weakness.
Mainly because if you don’t have a South Korean branded phone you won’t be able to enjoy quality sound.
Otherwise, they offer good ambient noise reduction (ANC) technology, excellent range via Bluetooth 5.3 and Spatial Audio compatibility, allowing for great immersion in our music.
The highlights of the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
- beautiful design
- Bluetooth 5.3
- Good sound quality
- Good ANC technology
- Spatial audio compatible
- Multipoint connectivity…
Weaknesses of the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
- … only on Samsung devices
- Lower battery life (5h)
- Exclusive premium sound when paired with a Samsung phone
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
Beats Fit Pro
Anyone looking for AirPods or Airpods Pro in this text will not find it. Firstly, because I’m not a big fan of it for a number of reasons (price, quality, calls, etc.). Because Apple’s best headphones, the Beats Fit Pro, are more on the side of their Beats subsidiary.
These offer us excellent sound quality and very good Ambient Noise Reduction Technology (ANC).
We have the same spatial audio compatibility to our ears as the AirPods Pro, but benefit from a better battery life of 6 hours compared to 4:30 hours with the AirPods Pro.
Oh, and they’re $80 less than the AirPods Pro! An obvious choice if you want to stay in the Apple world.
The strengths of the Beats Fit Pro
- Good sound quality
- Outstanding ANC technology
- Spatial audio compatible…
- Cheaper than AirPods Pro
- Better battery life than AirPods Pro
Weaknesses of the Beats Fit Pro
- …when paired with an iPhone, iPad or Mac
- No multipoint connectivity
Beats Fit Pro
Beats Fit Pro
Seneheisser Momentum True Wireless 3
Senheisser is climbing very high on the headphone side on its Momentum 4 right now and would have some crust to eat on the side of its earbuds. Nevertheless, the Momemtum True Wireless 3 are a good choice.
First, because they offer excellent sound quality via the aptX Adaptive Codec. We can really see the details of each musical instrument.
Everything is customizable through the mobile application. This also allows us to control the ANC technology, which is good but not the best either.
It is also almost mandatory to activate the anti-wind mode via the application, since the headphones are very sensitive to it, especially when making calls.
The strengths of the Seneheisser Momentum True Wireless 3
- Multipoint Connectivity
- Outstanding sound quality
- Battery life (7h + 28h box)
- Adding fins for more comfort and stability
Weaknesses of the Seneheisser Momentum True Wireless 3
- Very sensitive to wind
- Very high sale price
- Really awkward transparent mode
Momentum TrueWireless 3
Momentum TrueWireless 3
JBL LivePro 2
If the JBL Live Pro 2 earbuds don’t make it to the top of this chart, that doesn’t mean they’re a bad choice. On the other hand!
We really do get what we pay for with these headphones. Although they don’t offer high-end sound quality, the sound of the 11-meter speakers remains of quality, you can enjoy your music without any problems.
The same goes for the noise-cancellation technology, which is good but not the best either.
The fact remains, for nearly $100-$150 less than previous models, we find some of its perks, including long battery life and multi-point connectivity.
The strengths of the JBL Live Pro 2
- Good sound quality
- Multipoint Connectivity
- Interesting sale price
- Battery life (8h + 30h box)
Weaknesses of the JBL Live Pro 2
- Pure mode
- Low latency video
- Customize controls
- phone call quality
JBL LivePro 2
JBL LivePro 2
Jabra Elite 7 Pro
Jabra is a brand that we at francoischarron.com have long loved, and the Jabra Elite 7 Pro earphones are certainly the pair that stands out the most in their catalogue.
This is especially true for phone calls, when there are not only 6 microphones, but also bone conduction technology, which allows you to better pick up what is being said.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro’s 6 microphones are also put to good use for ANC (Ambient Noise Reduction) technology, which honestly encapsulates us in our music.
In terms of sound, they don’t have to be ashamed of other high-end headphones because they offer a balanced and clear sound.
The strengths of the Jabra Elite 7 Pro
- Good sound quality
- Good for phone calls…
- Multipoint Connectivity
- Battery life (8h + 22h box)
- IP57 waterproof rating (up to 1m deep)
Jabra Elite 7 Pro weaknesses
- Not the best ANC technology
- High latency in video games
- Controls not comfortable to press
- …but not as good as their marketing would have you believe
Jabra Elite 7 Pro
Jabra Elite 7 Pro
EarFun Free 2 Pro
Earfun may not be the best-known company in the world of wireless audio and headphones, but they deserve our attention for these less expensive products.
In their catalog of inexpensive headphones, the EarFun Free 2 Pro stand out for their value for money.
For $90, you’re entitled to earbuds with decent sound quality, ANC technology that reduces ambient noise by 40 dB, and a game mode to reduce latency when playing video games.
A beautiful economic model!
The strengths of the EarFun Free 2 Pro
- Cheap
- Bluetooth 5.2
- ANC quality for the price
Weaknesses of the EarFun Free 2 Pro
- Battery life (5h + 24h case)
- No multipoint connectivity
EarFun Free 2 Pro
EarFun Free 2 Pro