Best Bluetooth Wireless Headphone Reviews 2017

Let’s cut the surprises, Parrot is our top choice, and if you know a thing or two about headphones, you know exactly why!. The company’s entire headphone lineup is excellent but we chose the Zik 2 because being a top of the line pair, they are not as expensive as many others in this segment. And what’s even better is that you can find them on sale at Amazon.

The Zik 2 by Parrot features some of the world’s most advanced technology and is truly a work of art, with features that make wireless headphones so popular with music lovers. Zik’s superb Parrot Concert Hall effect provides a strong sound processor giving the listener the sense of being at a live concert without actually being there. It has a smart touch panel that allows the user control to change tracks and changing volume through slide of a finger. It encompasses a full 32 bit audio playback processing with an excellent parametric equalizer, and features Active Noise cancellation with 6 mics. Zik 2.0 has Concert Hall customization, which lets users get the most out of their music. Call quality is excellent at Zik 2.0’s frequency range of 20Hz-22Hz with a bone conductor sensor that improves your voice quality for better calling experience.

Designed by Philippe Stark, the Parrot Zik 2.0 exudes innovation and comfort. If you have used previous generation headphones from Parrot, you’ll notice right off the bat the changes in the Parrot Zik 2.0. The weight has been reduced by 17%,(from 325gms to 275gms) largely due to shift from iron to aluminum. The oval ear cups are more spacious and the finishing has been changed to faux leather from plastic.

Zik 2.0 has a One-touch wireless pairing with Bluetooth devices with Built in NFC technology. Users can stream music from multiple Android and iOS devices within range. The Intuitive touch panel on the right cup allows easy pairing with devices. Just tap the left cup for automatic pairing. Zik 2.0 is by default always discoverable and you don’t need to put it into pairing mode. The right ear cup has a sensor that pauses your music whenever you take the headphones off. Call quality through Bluetooth has been improved by addition of digital-to-analogue converter. Zik 2.0 can provide battery life up to 18 hours in wired mode and 6 hours with Bluetooth and Noise cancellation on.

Parrot Zik 2 headphones are a favorite brand among musicians and allows them to create their own presets. Users can access Producer Mode Downloadable presets from popular artistes. In addition you can totally customize the equalizer and sound profile of the headphone and share it with other users. These super sharp looking headphones are available in several color options such as all black, black with chrome or gold accents, and white with either gold or rose gold accents. Whatever color you choose, they all feature Bluetooth 3.0 capability which allows wireless connectivity – and means no cords or wires to get in the way!

High performance noise cancellation technology encompassing 4 microphones equally divided both internally and externally. The soft leather-padded headband ensures you enjoy quality sound for longer periods of time. In addition to the wireless option, an analogue 3.5mm jack is included for wired listening.

The touch panel allows switching from music to voice with improved quality with HD Voice. For swipe gestures; slide forwards to go to next track and the other way round to go to previous track. Slide up and down to adjust the volume. For answering/ ending calls/stopping/pausing playback just tap once. Double tap to reject a call and to initiate voice assistant just long-press. In case you don’t fancy the touch pane, there is an Zik 2.0 App available on Android and iOS.

In case you decide to take a nap to some cool Jazz, there is an auto power-off timer you can set. Noise reduction can be toned down to “street mode” which is 30Db this is especially helpful when you are out jogging. Zik 2.0 allows users to enjoy a true-to-life sound. Coupled with DSP specialization, they can enjoy sound in different prisms such as concert hall, living room jazz club and silent room.

Plantronics offers two great headphones in the BackBeat line of headphones – the Sense and the Pro. Both of these are created for music lovers, coupled with great sound quality and amazing features that ensure an awesome listening experience. These headphones encompass the latest Bluetooth technology to provide a surreal listening experience. Music and call clarity is superb. We chose to feature the BackBeat Sense because they are lighter (only about 5 ounces) and feature on-the-ear ear cups.
The BackBeat Sense is built to last, with great sound as well as being amazingly light weight. It features 18 hours of dedicated playback. The Bluetooth support is enabled for two devices for up 330 feet. Because you can connect to two different devices, this means you don’t have to reset the connection whenever you want to switch from your mobile device to other devices such as your mp3 player or tablet (as long as they have Bluetooth or Wi-Fi functionality of course) and you can make the switch without even touching the device (as long as the device is within range of the headphones).

Smart wireless technology via the proximity sensor pauses the audio playback when you slip off the headphones and resumes as soon as you put them back on. While it is not necessarily noise cancellation, listeners are also able to block out background noise. Another great feature is the ability to locate lost headphones with the Find MyHeadset App on Android and the Plantronics Hub for iOS.

For people who prefer over-the-ear style headphones, the Backbeat PRO is a great choice. As expected because of the larger ear cups, they weigh a bit more (about 12 ounces) and come with a bit of a higher price tag.

Both versions of BackBeat headphones encompass the latest Bluetooth technology to provide a surreal listening experience and offer dual microphones. Music and call clarity is superb. There is another difference between the two models – The Sense is available either in black, white, and tan, but the Pro is only available in black (at least at the time of our review).

The BackBeat Sense Bluetooth Wireless Headphones offers quality sound output through a rich balance of bass, highs and midtones. Users can listen to music longer thanks to Soft-pillow-ish ear cup cushions with a foam padding headband. The earcups can rotate flat, making them comfortable to rest on the neck as well as fit in a bag. The self adjusting headband has multiple extension levels that allow for easy storage.

We found that the 18 hours standby battery life is noticeably true. But the battery life tends to get shorter with prolonged listening at high volume. These headphones feature voice notification for incoming calls and to let you know about remaining battery life. The OpenMic allows the user to hear what is going on around them, pretty handy for jogging and hiking.

For seasoned audiophiles, Sennheiser is considered as one of the top notch brands in the headphones segment. Although the company offers several excellent models such as the HD 380 and the PXC450, the Momentum 2.0 Bluetooth Wireless Headphones with Active Noise Cancellation was inarguably our best choice

While the Sennheiser 2.0 Momentum is most expensive pair of Bluetooth capable headphones on our short list, if , if you’ve ever heard the idiom “you get what you pay for, this is a perfect example. That said, let’s check out some of the other great features that you will enjoy with these headphones

• Synching your wireless devices is no more difficult than plugging in a wired connection – simply push the button and start listening.
• NoiseGard hybrid noise cancellation technology minimizes ambient noise for better enjoyment of what you really want to hear.
• Long battery life of up to 22 hours – the longest out of all the models on our list.
• Comes with an additional detachable cable for wired use which offers flexibility in how you use your headphones.
• The built in VoiceMax microphone let’s you pause your private listening experience to take or make calls that sound crystal clear.

The Sennheiser M2 does a wonderful job of producing glorious sound output. The audio is clear with a good balance in the midrange and booming bass. It features NoiseGard technology enhancing the listening experience with breath and precision. We reviewed the leather covered, foam padded ear cups and found them to be very comfy. The headband is flexible with eye catching steel mounts which add a touch of magnificence and class. Storage and portability shouldn’t be a bother since these headphones are foldable.

The Momentum 2.0 offers high-resolution, clear crystal sound which is what you’d expect when you have headphones with a frequency spectrum of 16-22,000 Hz. Near Field communication makes it easy to connect with any Bluetooth device. The inbuilt microphone, coupled with the noise cancellation technology, provides great call quality.

Fact is that not everyone can afford a pair of high performance headphones, or perhaps simply don’t need them. So we set out to find a budget-friendly headphone that offered the best of bith worlds - good quality sound and wireless connectivity. And the Runaway 4.0 Bluetooth Stereo Wireless by MEE 4.0 is a clear winner for several reasons.
One of the features that make them stand out when compared to many other “budget headphones” it the inbuilt Bluetooth A2DP technology, which helps when connecting to a variety of wireless devices. For those of you who are unfamiliar with this term, Advanced Audio Distribution Profile makes it possible for Bluetooth connections to carry high quality stereo audio signals from your mobile device to the headphones. This is what distinguishes a pair of headphones that are designed for taking phone calls only, from those that can also handle music. Calls can be completed with lower quality audio, which is why many phone headphones and headsets, especially older models are not able to transmit music. All of the headphones on our list feature this technology – but not all budget headphones do, which is why we chose the MEE Audio Runaway.

While this pair of headphones doesn’t feature active noise cancellation when listening to music or other things on your headphones like more expensive models, the built-in mic provides great passive noise cancellation. The standby time for the battery is an astounding up to 100 hours when not in use so you can count on them to be there when you need them.

This pair of headphones can be used wirelessly or wired, and features a hidden microphone so that you can not only listen to music on your preferred device, but you can also make calls on your smartphone (either by Bluetooth, or using the wired connection). They can be ordered in two bold colors - black or grey. These and are comfortable to wear with an adjustable headband and are foldable, making them easy to store and haul around.

For a headphone in the under $100 category (actually less than $50 if you get them on Amazon), MEE Audio’s Runway 4.0 delivers amazingly quality sound. The bass is on point and not too heavy. The headband is flexible and quite comfortable and the battery can stand up to 12 hours of playback on a single charge. If you do run out of juice, the included 3.5mm cable makes it possible to continue using your headphones (however, you can’t use the headphones and charge them at the same time).