Best Wireless Headphones
There's plenty of choice when it comes to picking the best wireless headphones. Do you want in-ear, over-ear, or on-ear ones? Not sure what they all mean? Read on for a quick rundown of each type and their pros and cons.
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In-Ear Headphones These types of earphones are either inserted in the ear canal, or rest on the outer ear. If you're afraid you'll run out of battery, several like the Apple Airpods also come with handy charging cases that you can take with you on the go.
- Pros: Compact, lightweight and ultra portable, they are ideal for travelling and physical activities. Can also provide decent noise cancellation and won't interfere with hair, glasses or jewellery.
- Cons: Sound and bass quality probably won't be as good as the best full-size headphones. Some people may also find small earbuds that sit on or in the ear uncomfortable or difficult to insert and remove.
Over-Ear Headphones The earcups on these are the largest you can get, sealing in sound as they sit over and enclose your ears. These headphones are what audiophiles and sound engineers use, and flagship models like the Beats Studio 3 are usually over ear headphones.
- Pros: Best sound quality and noise isolation capabilities. Larger earcups offer a bigger sound stage for better sound and bass. They are also more likely to come with advanced features like noise cancellation and high fidelity sound.
- Cons: Price and portability. The best sound doesn't come cheap and being bigger and heavier, these aren't as compact or flexible as other headphones. They aren't suitable for sport, but are best used at home, the office or when commuting. Depending on the design and material, some may find that the earcups 'sweat' or the weight uncomfortable, causing ear fatigue.
On-Ear Headphones These are not as compact as in ear wireless earphones, but not as heavy as over-ear headphones. Unlike over-ear headphones, they don't fully enclose your ear so offer a more 'open' listening experience.
- Pros: Relative portability, comfort and sound quality. These tend not to 'sweat' as much as over-ear headphones, and being lighter, can be worn for a longer period of time without causing discomfort.
- Cons: Poorer noise isolation compared to over-ear headphones. If you prefer absolute noise isolation, the earcups won't seal in sound entirely.
Headphones range in price from cheap low-end ones to pricey high-end ones, so use our Price filter to view options within your budget. If you have a favoured brand and want for example, Bose headphones, make sure to use our Brand filter. We have plenty of reviews on headphones from major brands like Beats by Dr Dre, JBL, Sennheiser and more. Connectivity is another important aspect to consider, in addition to wireless Bluetooth headphones, you may also prefer ones that allow for wired listening, such as with a 3.5mm audio jack.
Price (RRP) $129.99
- Review Summary
- Specifications
- Build Quality4.0 (2)
- Value for Money3.5 (2)
- Sound Quality3.5 (2)
- Bass3.0 (2)
- Comfort3.5 (2)
- Battery Life3.5 (2)
- Bluetooth3.5 (2)
- FeaturesMicrophone Included and Noise Cancelling
- Colour / FinishDark Blue, Black, Lime Green, Coral
- Frequency Response20 Hz – 20 kHz
- ConnectionsBluetooth
- Charging Time2 hours
Price (RRP) $429.95
- Review Summary
- Specifications
- Build Quality3.7 (3)
- Value for Money3.7 (3)
- Sound Quality4.7 (3)
- Bass4.7 (3)
- Comfort3.7 (3)
- Battery Life4.3 (3)
- Bluetooth5.0 (3)
- FeaturesMicrophone Included, Noise Cancelling and Open Back
- Colour / FinishLight Blue, Red, Dark Blue, Ivory, Black, Gray
- ConnectionsBluetooth
Price (RRP) $195.00
- Review Summary
- Specifications
- Build Quality3.3 (3)
- Value for Money3.7 (3)
- Sound Quality4.7 (3)
- Bass4.3 (3)
- Comfort4.3 (3)
- Battery Life4.3 (3)
- Bluetooth4.7 (3)
- FeaturesMicrophone Included
- Colour / FinishRed & Black
- ConnectionsBluetooth
Price (RRP) $499.00
- Review Summary
- Specifications
- Build Quality4.0 (5)
- Value for Money2.6 (5)
- Sound Quality3.8 (5)
- Bass4.4 (5)
- Comfort3.4 (5)
- Battery Life3.8 (5)
- Bluetooth4.0 (5)
- FeaturesCharging Case, Microphone Included, Noise Cancelling and True Wireless (Earbuds Only)
- Colour / FinishBlack
- Frequency Response5 Hz - 21 kHz
- ConnectionsBluetooth
- Charging Time1.5 hours
With a low rating of 1.4 stars, reviewers are warning potential customers not to order Get Play Beatz wireless headphones.
Price (RRP) $116.65
- Review Summary
- Build Quality2.3 (27)
- Value for Money1.8 (30)
- Sound Quality3.2 (26)
- Bass2.8 (26)
- Comfort3.0 (26)
- Battery Life1.8 (27)
- Bluetooth2.2 (27)
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Price (RRP) $149.99
- Specifications
- FeaturesMicrophone Included
- Colour / FinishBlack
- ConnectionsBluetooth
- Charging Time2 hours
Price (RRP) $59.95
- Review Summary
- Specifications
- Build Quality3.2 (5)
- Value for Money3.2 (5)
- Sound Quality3.0 (6)
- Bass2.5 (4)
- Comfort3.2 (6)
- Battery Life4.6 (5)
- Bluetooth4.0 (5)
- FeaturesMicrophone Included
- Colour / FinishBlack or White
- Frequency Response20Hz - 20,000Hz
- ConnectionsBluetooth
- Charging Time3 hours
Price (RRP) $389.95
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- Review Summary
- Specifications
- Build Quality3.2 (6)
- Value for Money2.7 (6)
- Sound Quality3.8 (5)
- Bass3.6 (5)
- Comfort2.7 (6)
- Battery Life4.6 (5)
- Bluetooth4.2 (5)
- FeaturesCharging Case, Microphone Included, Noise Cancelling and True Wireless (Earbuds Only)
- Colour / FinishBlack or Silver
- ConnectionsBluetooth
Price (RRP) $129.95
- Review Summary
- Specifications
- Build Quality4.0 (2)
- Value for Money3.5 (2)
- Sound Quality4.0 (2)
- Bass4.0 (2)
- Comfort2.5 (2)
- Battery Life5.0 (2)
- Bluetooth5.0 (2)
- FeaturesMicrophone Included
- Colour / FinishBlack
- Frequency Response 2.402 - 2.480
- ConnectionsBluetooth
- Charging Time2 hours
Price (RRP) $15.00
- Review Summary
- Specifications
- Build Quality4.3 (3)
- Value for Money4.3 (3)
- Sound Quality3.7 (3)
- Bass3.3 (3)
- Comfort4.3 (3)
- Battery Life4.3 (3)
- Bluetooth4.0 (3)
- FeaturesMicrophone Included
- Colour / FinishBlack
- Frequency Response20Hz - 20KHz
- ConnectionsBluetooth
- Charging Time2 hours
Latest review: My remarks simply relate to the warranty. I have a Gen 1 headset as opposed to the Gen 2 however when the headset started to fail intermittently a few months out of warranty, I got in touch with HP
Price (RRP) $1,099.00
- Review Summary
- Specifications
- Build Quality4.0 (1)
- Value for Money4.0 (1)
- Sound Quality5.0 (1)
- Comfort5.0 (1)
- Battery Life4.0 (1)
- Bluetooth5.0 (1)
- Frequency Response90
Price (RRP) $129.95
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- Value for Money3.3 (3)
- Sound Quality4.3 (3)
- Bass3.3 (3)
- Comfort2.5 (2)
- Battery Life5.0 (3)
- Bluetooth4.5 (2)
- FeaturesMicrophone Included
- Colour / FinishYellow, Black, Pink, White
- Frequency Response20 Hz - 20 kHz
- ConnectionsBluetooth
- Charging Time2 hours
Price (RRP) $249.99
- Specifications
- FeaturesMicrophone Included
- Colour / FinishBlack
- ConnectionsBluetooth
- Charging Time2 hours
Price (RRP) $59.00
- Review Summary
- Specifications
- Build Quality2.4 (9)
- Value for Money2.3 (9)
- Sound Quality3.8 (10)
- Bass3.3 (10)
- Comfort4.2 (10)
- Battery Life2.9 (10)
- Bluetooth2.8 (9)
- FeaturesCharging Case and True Wireless (Earbuds Only)
- Colour / FinishBlack
- ConnectionsBluetooth
- Charging Time1.5 hours
Price (RRP) $59.95
- Review Summary
- Specifications
- Build Quality3.0 (4)
- Value for Money1.8 (4)
- Sound Quality3.0 (4)
- Bass3.0 (4)
- Comfort3.3 (4)
- Battery Life1.8 (4)
- Bluetooth2.8 (4)
- FeaturesMicrophone Included
- Colour / FinishBlack, Blue
- Frequency Response20kHz - 20Hz
- ConnectionsBluetooth
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- Review Summary
- Specifications
- Build Quality5.0 (2)
- Value for Money5.0 (2)
- Sound Quality3.5 (2)
- Bass3.5 (2)
- Comfort3.5 (2)
- Battery Life5.0 (2)
- Bluetooth4.5 (2)
- FeaturesMicrophone Included and Noise Cancelling
- Colour / FinishBlack
- Connections3.5mm Jack and Bluetooth
- Charging Time0.75 hours
Price (RRP) $29.88
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- Build Quality5.0 (1)
- Value for Money5.0 (1)
- Sound Quality5.0 (1)
- Bass5.0 (1)
- Comfort5.0 (1)
- Battery Life5.0 (1)
- Bluetooth5.0 (1)
- Colour / FinishBlack, Black + Blue, Black + Green
- ConnectionsBluetooth
- Specifications
- Frequency Response15Hz-25KHz
- ConnectionsBluetooth
- Charging Time2.5 hours
Latest review: I grabbed them from coles on sale for around $32 I believe, and I'm really glad that I did. The Bluetooth can be a bit annoying, it pairs perfectly with my iPhone (13 mini) but is quite temperamental
- Review Summary
- Build Quality4.3 (3)
- Value for Money4.7 (3)
- Sound Quality3.3 (3)
- Bass4.0 (3)
- Comfort4.3 (3)
- Battery Life4.3 (3)
- Bluetooth4.0 (3)