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Best Wireless (Bluetooth) Headphones: Welcome to TechRadar's guide to the best wireless and Bluetooth headphones you can buy in

2018.Technology innovates upon itself nearly every single day

A technology that you grew up with two, three, four or more decades ago probably either doesn't exist anymore or has been improved upon

drastically. Take headphones for example. Years ago, the only option was traditional wired on- or over-ear cans

But as technology improved, earbuds hit the market and soon the biggest names in audio weaved wireless Bluetooth tech into their most

popular products.These days Bluetooth wireless technology has improved to allow audio to be transmitted in Hi-Res, and batteries have

improved to allow you to get several days of use out of a pair of headphones without needing to charge them.We've entered the golden era of

wireless technology. Love them or hate them, wireless headphones are here to stay, and the removal of the headphone jack from high-profile

handsets like the iPhone X and Pixel 2 pes and sizes - from sleek, workout-ready in-ear headphones to cushion-y noise-cancelling over-ear

headphones - and each offer more features and better connectivity options than your old wired headphones ever could. Can't decide which

headphones to buy Check out our guide video below!Headphones, no strings attachedSo what makes wireless headphones so special anyways And

how do you determine the best wireless headphones from a whole bunch of wannabes Easy

You try dozens of wireless headphones and stack them against one another, mono-a-mono

(Well, stereo-a-stereo in this case.)We've done this countless times over the years and have since built up a bit of an ear for picking out

certain tonal characteristics

With these particular set of skills and a keen eye for value we set about trying to pick out the best headphones money could buy.So, looking

to finally ditch the cord Here are the top 10 wireless headphones, ordered by their price-to-performance ratio.1

Optoma NuForce BE Sports3The best wireless earphones you can buyAcoustic design: Closed | Weight: 18 grams | Cable length: N/A | Frequency

Wireless range: 10m (30ft.) | NFC: N/AGood soundGreat battery lifeIncredible insolationRemote weighs cable downNuForce knocked it out of the

park with the BE Sport3 headphones

They're an incredible value for a pair of wireless headphones that sound good, last all day, have a bulletproof build and incredible noise

isolation

While they're not the most dynamic or resolving headphones, NuForce shows us that the future of wireless headphones is a bright one.Read the

full review:Optoma NuForce BE Sport32

Sony WH-1000XM2Wireless noise-cancelling headphones that sound better than Bose Acoustic design: Closed | Weight: 275 grams | Frequency

range: 30 feet | NFC: YesSuperb noise-cancelling Great-sounding audio 30-hour battery life Hinges are fragile The Sony WH-1000XM2

are an excellent revision of an already great pair of wireless headphones: They sound great, deftly wield noise cancellation technology and

cost just as much as a pair of Bose QC35s

They might have a slightly shorter battery life than some other headphones on our list, but Sony’s WH-1000XM2 outclass them all in terms

of performance and feature-set

Not only do they provide awesome noise-cancellation, but they have three neat tricks that few other wireless headphones have: One is an

ambient noise mode that only lets in mid-to-high frequency tones (announcements over a loudspeaker, for instance) and another being Quick

Attention mode that allows you to let in all outside noise without taking off the headphones

(The latter is perfect when giving a drink order on a plane or speaking to a coworker for a brief moment before diving back into your

work.) The last trick Sony has up its sleeve is the LDAC codec

Alongside the widely adopted aptX HD standard, LDAC enables Hi-Res Audio playback using the 1000XM2.Great-sounding and feature-packed, the

Sony WH-1000XM2 are great travel companions and all-around excellent wireless headphones.Read the full review:Sony WH-1000XM23

Jabra Move WirelessSporty wireless headphones that will completely surprise youAcoustic design: Closed | Weight: 150 grams (5.59 oz) | Cable

hours | Wireless range: 10m (33ft.) | NFC: N/ABold designLightweightFull soundSound leakageIf you want a pair of wireless headphones without

breaking the bank, and you don't fancy the in ear Optoma's above, your next best bet is the Jabra Move Wireless. These headphones may look

like a budget buy, but don't let that fool you: this set of on ear Bluetooth headphones is nothing but an all-around stellar product

From the fun and edgy design to excellent performance, these cans come recommended for anyone interested in wireless on the cheap.Read the

full review:Jabra Move Wireless4

Sennheiser Momentum WirelessIncredible audio fidelity backed by a serious price Acoustic design: Closed | Weight: N/A | Cable length: 4.6

hours | Wireless range: 30+ feet | NFC: YesBest-in-class soundEverlasting battery lifeNoise-cancelling for good measureTerribly

priceyAlthough they're a much better looking, and sounding, pair of headphones, the Sennheiser Momentum Wireless (not to be confused with

the smaller, cheaper, Sennheiser Momentum On-Ear Wireless) are kept off the top spot of the list by their premium price point, which puts

them out of reach of all but the most committed of music lovers. But for those that can afford them, these are a no-holds-barred wireless

headphones are oozing with positive qualities

They're comfortable, hard-working set of headphones that will likely last for years.Read the full review: Sennheiser Momentum Wireless5

Bose QuietComfort 35 Mk

2Premium headphones that include industry-leading noise-cancellationAcoustic design: Closed | Weight: 0.68 pounds | Cable length: 3.94 feet

N/A | NFC: YesBroad and clear soundstageAmazing noise cancellationActive EQ an acquired tasteBoring looksBose took the already-excellent

QC35 and updated with Google Assistant

The headphone is identical in every way save for the new Google Assistant button

This means you still get the class-leading noise cancellation Bose is known for, good sound quality, and incredible comfort. Said simply,

they sound great and their battery life is long enough for all but the longest of flights.If you're looking to save some money, however,

consider the original Bose QuietComfort 35

They can also be found for far cheaper these days, and if you're not fussed about having Google Assistant built into your headphones then

you can save yourself some money while you save up for QC35 II. Read the full review: Bose QuietComfort 35 II6

Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2These wireless noise-cancelling headphones are a traveler’s best friendAcoustic design: Closed | Weight: 0.64

Battery life: 24 hours | Wireless range: 100 meters (330 feet) | NFC: NoIncredible 24 hour battery lifeNoise-canceling at a great priceBass

overwhelming at timesStyling not for everyoneIf you're a frequent traveler you're probably all too familiar with headphones that can't hold

a charge and can't block out sound, let alone sound very good

Let us introduce you to the Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2, one of the few headphones on the market that can do all of the above and cost less

than half as much as one of the bigger names like Beats, Bose and Sony. They also include a neat little feature that allows them to

automatically turn off when you're not wearing them, meaning you're able to easily maximise their battery life without much effort. If we

had to boil it down to its core, the BackBeat Pro 2 offers an excellent travel headphone with incredible battery life, supreme comfort, the

ability to pair two device as once and, most importantly, good sound quality for the cost.Read the full review:Plantronics BackBeat Pro 27

Jaybird X3Bluetooth wireless headphones for the workout crowdAcoustic design: Closed | Weight: .5 pounds | Cable length: 19.29" (490 mm) |

Battery life: 8 hours | Wireless range: 30+ feet | NFC: N/AExcellent adaptable sound Durable and compact designProprietary charging

dock Intermittent signalWhen Jaybird released the Jaybird X2 wireless headphones, they quickly became a favorite for athletes and casual

listeners alike

Their reputation grew thanks to rugged construction, impressive sound quality and, above all else a respectable price that just kept

dropping.The appropriately named X3s carry the Jaybird torch onwards, improving on almost every feature of their predecessor and managing to

hit the market at a lower cost while doing so

That said, we would comfortably recommend these to gym junkies, audio purists and average Joe’s alike (don’t worry, you’re special

in your own way), and while waiting for Bluetooth connections to improve their reliability is an option, at this price it isn’t worth

missing out. Read the full review: Jaybird X3 Wireless In-Ear Headphones8

AKG N60NC WirelessWireless noise-cancellation from the mid-range masterAcoustic design: Closed | Weight: 199.4g | Cable length: N/A |

hours | Wireless range: N/A | NFC: NoGreat soundCompact designNot the most comfortableInitially confusing controlsThe AKG N60NC Wireless

sound like a pair of headphones that should be much more expensive than they are. At their mid-range price point the headphones offer

fantastic value for money, with great sound quality and a level of noise-cancellation performance that's on a level with the much more

premium entries on this list. Our biggest issue with these headphones is the fact that they're on-ear rather than over-ear, meaning that we

found that they got uncomfortable over longer periods. Regardless, the benefit of this is that this is a fantastically compact pair of

headphones, and if you're willing to make the trade-off then these are great for the price. Read the full review:AKG N60NC Wireless9

Jabra Elite Sport True Wireless EarbudsA near-perfect pair of true wireless earphonesAcoustic design: Closed | Weight: .71 pounds | Cable

Wireless range: 30+ feet | NFC: NoLong enough battery life Automatic rep-countingUncomfortable fit over time Heart rate data not

perfectYou might have expected to see the Apple AirPods on the list

While Apple's true wireless earbuds are fine for certain folks - cough, iPhone users exclusively - they're not the best for everyone

If you're looking for an egalitarian pair of true wireless earbuds, you can do no better than the Jabra Elite Sport. Not only are these

competent Bluetooth buds for use around town, with a long-enough battery life and good sound quality, but they are easily some of the best

fitness wireless earbuds on the market, offering training for spinning, running, cross-training and even hiking

If you’re in the market for the ‘ultimate’ set of fitness headphones and don’t mind paying for them, then they are a strong choice

Read the full review: Jabra Elite Sport10

Beats XGood-sounding earbuds that can charge in five minutesAcoustic design: N/A | Weight: N/A | Cable length: N/A | Frequency response: N/A

featureBalanced sound signatureRelatively expensiveLacking in clarityThe Beats X is a bold new product for what has quickly become a

traditional headphone maker

Instead of sticking to bass-heavy workout earbuds or wildly expensive over-ears, the company has crafted a new pair of musically inclined

in-ears for anyone already sick of losing their brand-new Apple AirPods.It has a few problems of its own – including poor noise isolation

and a lack of fidelity – but if you’re looking for a no-fuss pair of earbuds that charge in 5 minutes and don’t mind dropping some

cash on them, the Beats X are for you.The W1 chip also makes pairing and connecting these headphones a breeze. Read the full review:Beats

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