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Our Top Choice
Bose SoundLink Wireless Headphone II
Bose is a company with a focus on using innovative technologies and teamwork to develop high-quality sound products and exceptional customer experiences.
High performance. Deep immersive sound. Crisp sound and clear calls. Comfort and durability. Two color options. Seamless switching. Protective case and convenient controls.
Breaks up on Mac products.
Around-ear
Enhanced sidetone/advanced mic
30 feet
15 hours
Earcup button controls
Best Value
Skullcandy Uproar On-Ear Headphone
Founded by Rick Alden, Skullcandy was begun to help users experience seamless transition from listening to music to receiving calls using the same headphones.
Comfortable on the ears. Easy access to control buttons. Long-lasting battery. Lightweight and low-profile fit. Convenient and delivers supreme sound.
Doesn’t come with a storage/carrying case.
On-ear
Supreme sound technology
20 feet
10 hours
Earcup button controls
Sony Noise Canceling Headphones
Sony is a leading manufacturer of electronics, play stations and entertainment gadgets, such as video games and audio solutions.
Smart and silent. Noise-canceling. Customizable and adapts to you. High-resolution sound. Restores compressed music files. Easy control and hands-free calling.
Can potentially crack.
Over-ear
Virtual surround/noise canceling
30 feet
30 - 38 hours
Earcup touch control
Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones
Founded in 2006 by Dr. Dre, Beats manufactures high-performance audio devices such as speakers and headphones.
Powerful fine-tuned sound. Long battery life. Great wireless functionality. Comfortable and easy to assemble. Takes hands-free calls.
Some compatibility issues with android apps. No dedicated active noise cancellation. Pricey.
On-ear
Fine-tuned acoustics
40 feet
40 hours
On-ear controls
Mpow Bluetooth Wireless Headphones
Mpow manufactures premium and affordable headphones, speakers, cell phone accessories and car accessories.
Durable and comfortable. Supports hands-free use. Wired and wireless modes. Foldable design for compact storage. Exceptional sound quality.
Not ideal for professional use.
Over-ear closed-back
Passive noise isolating
33 feet
20 Hours
Over-ear controls