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Best Over-Ear Headphones

Over-ear headphones, unlike earbuds cover your ears completely and allow for larger drivers to provide deeper bass and wider soundstages. A majority of them feature Bluetooth technology and active noise cancellation.

The Master & Dynamic MW65 has been upgraded with improved audio and features, including various ANC mode and an impressive battery life.

1. Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless

Sony has improved an already fantastic pair of headphones by introducing the WH1000XM4 wireless. They're lighter, feel better built, feature an improved sound profile that is more balanced (though still bass heavy), and include an app that lets you do some audio-related customization. They have improved their active noise cancellation, eliminating the background noise and have a longer battery life.

These headphones are Bluetooth 5.0 compatible, and Sony LDAC is also compatible with. This codec can transfer high-resolution music, but you'll need compatible devices and streaming services. The WH-1000XM4s can also allow you to connect two Bluetooth devices simultaneously and then automatically switch between them when required. You can enable this feature via the Sony Headphones Connect app and it works very well.

The touch panels are more sensitive than the XM3. They respond faster to a tap on a panel, and this makes them easier to control during calls or listen to media. Sony also included a feature that makes voice sound clearer and more precise on calls, blutooth Headphones which is evident and a nice feature.

Although the WH-1000XM4s may not be perfect, they're one of the best wireless Blutooth Headphones we've tested. They're comfortable, feel well made, and have an outstanding battery that lasts for longer than 30 hours continuously. They can be used as a passive device with a TRS cable. This is perfect to travel with or for storing energy.

The WH-1000XM4s make a better choice than the Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2 Wireless over-ears. The Sonys are more comfortable and their ANC is able to block out more ambient sounds. They also have an app that lets you alter their audio performance and EQ settings are more flexible than the B&W's. However, the B&Ws have more robust design and they're able to connect with two Bluetooth devices at once. In addition, they support aptX HD and feature an AI-driven engine which tries to upscale compressed music to high-resolution. This is called DSEE Extreme, and it enhances the clarity of music when listening to lossless audio files.

2. Bose QuietComfort 45/QC45 Wireless

The $329 Bose QuietComfort45 Noise-Canceling headset is the most recent version of a headset that is a popular choice among commuters and passengers all over the world. The new model doesn't reinvent the wheel. It is based on the same formula that has made its predecessor so successful, while adding the USB-C technology and improved noise cancellation.

Similar to the QC 35 II before them, these over-ear Bose headphones feature a premium look and feel that oozes quality. The headband is constructed of plastic, yet it has a sturdy feel with hinges made of metal at the pivot points, and the familiar ratcheting action that you experience when you open or retract the ear cups. The cups are cushioned, and have soft pads that can be worn over your ears without pressing your head. They weigh 238 grams and are fairly compact when folded. They can be used while wearing a sweater or coat as the noise cancellation function is functional even when they are not on your head.

Despite their reputation as comfortable headphones, the QC45s do not offer the best sound at this price. The frequencies are flat and lack the depth that headphones with higher prices might be able bring out. The upper registers tend to be boosted which is great for most music, but could become a problem for more delicate or intricate music genres. The bass is great, but it lacks power.

The possibility of pauseing the playback when removing the headset is a feature not available. This is a feature that Bose's rivals have offered for years. Another oversight is the absence of an in-app EQ. Bose has preset EQs in the app but it would be nice if there was an option to manually control.

Bluetooth 5.0 is supported, with multipoint as well as more advanced codecs such as aptX Adaptive. Download the Bose Audio App to adjust your headsets sound and voice settings.

The QC45s come with four microphones that are built-in to pick up your voice when you are on the phone. The headphones have good call quality, however they don't permit you to muffle the sound during playback like other wireless headphones. Update In February 2022, a firmware upgrade to the QC45s provided manual EQ options within the audio app, which is a welcome improvement.

3. Focal Bathys Wireless

Focal is a French audio company that makes high-performance headphones. They are renowned for their comfort and style, which let listeners know that they're listening something special. Their first foray into wireless headphones that cancel out noise the Bathys, are stunning cans that look and sound great. They also have a built-in high-performance USB DAC which means you can use them for both wired and wireless listening.

Focal claims that the Bathys can play Bluetooth music for up to 30 hours. We actually got a little more and got over 40 hours on average out of one charge. If you do require a recharge, there's a light on the right earcup that will turn red when the headphone needs to be charged.

They offer a good amount of features for headphones at this price that include support for multiple devices simultaneously and automatic pairing (though you'll need to select the source device each time you would like to listen). They also have a built-in mic that can be used to control voice assistants such as Siri or Alexa. The headphones also have an easy-to-use interface, making it simple to control your music as well as make calls.

Bathys over-ear headphones do well in our noise cancellation test, reducing ambient noise by 9 decibels on average. This isn't as impressive as the ANC in the Bose QuietComfort 45/QC45 Wireless but it's still fairly effective.

In our tests of wire less headphone sound quality The Bathys did well overall, with a the frequency response which generally corresponds to the SoundGuys preference curve with only minor differences in the bass and mids. The Bathys are bassy sound profile that can make vocals, instruments and cymbals appear unreal.

They also have excellent leakage resistance, meaning you can wear them in public without worrying about people hearing your music. Their mic is passable for recording using Bluetooth with just a little distortion between the mid-treble and the treble.

4. Sennheiser Momentum 4

The Sennheiser Momentum Wireless is a new version of the company's flagship Bluetooth headsets. The Momentum 3 was a solid but not an outstanding entry in this category. The new model improves on the previous model by having modern design, better gesture controls, and a huge battery life.

The changes are subtle but make for an over-ear set of headphones that feel like an upgrade. The Momentum 4s are flat and do not fold, but they do come with a nice hardshell case that protects them on the go. They also follow the trend of a number of other recent Bluetooth headphones, such as those from Sony and Bowers & Wilkins, Blutooth headphones to be beautifully device agnostic. This means they work with both Android phones and Apple iPhones, but do not have the additional features (like Find My support and head-tracked spatial audio) that you'll find on AirPods.

The biggest improvement is the battery that can run for up to 60 hours with noise cancellation turned on. This is nearly double the amount of the other brands and enough to go on a long-distance trip without having to search for an outlet.

Engadget senior editor Billy Steele gave the headphones an 82 score with a focus on their audio quality and ANC as their main strengths. The only issue he has is that they lack a sense of weight in the mids and the treble, which means that orchestral tracks tend to sound flat rather than grand. The bass is well-rounded, but can be too loud, which can cause to fatigue in songs with heavy bass lines, like the drum hits of As I Lay Dying’s Forever. The cymbals sound a bit hot, but not a lot. There's also not much depth to the lows.

The Momentum 4s are not designed to place pressure on your neck or ears. However they can be a bit difficult to wear in the house or during longer listening sessions, and can move around on your head in a flurry of head movements. This can cause them to suddenly wake up and can cause distraction during music or calls. They shut down automatically after 15 minutes and can be shut off manually with the power button.