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Wireless headphones let you listen to music or podcasts anywhere without having to run a wire from your audio device. These headphones are great to use on public transport, at the office or at home.

Wireless over-ear cans are available in a variety of styles and noise cancelling capabilities. They are usually packed in a sleek case.

Soundcore Q30

A major improvement over the Soundcore Life 2 from late-2018 These earphones appear better, feel stronger and are generally more polished. The hinges are more secure, and the soft cups are slightly larger. They're still made of plastic, however they're more polished. You can switch the 3.5mm cord for a high quality USB-C cable and make use of them with mobile Hi-Res as well as stationary players. They also have dual mics built in that worked well in our tests using FaceTime, Skype and Microsoft Teams calls.

The Soundcore app has a huge selection of EQ presets, which can be adjusted and saved to allow you to listen to music or podcasts in the style you prefer. This is the thing that sets these headphones apart from other ANC headphones and the Soundcore app is extremely simple to use.

When ANC is turned on the Q30's 40mm drivers effectively cut out almost all ambient noise and make for very pleasant listening. They have a natural sounding signature that leans slightly to the treble side, and some might be unable to reproduce bass (we had better results using the Bass Booster EQ preset). This can be fixed easily using the Soundcore App, which has an eight-band Equalizer.

The headphones come with the power button and a pairing button on the left ear cup along with an USB-C port to charge. The right ear cup features play/pause, and the volume up and down buttons. Double-clicking these controls lets you to skip tracks or repeat previous ones. They also come with a voice command that allows you to ask to switch the mode or set an alarm. You can also cover the right earcup with your fingers to activate ambient modes, so that you can hear the world around you without having to remove the headphones.

These headphones have a fantastic battery life. The Q30 lasts for an hour longer in our tests when ANC was on than its rivals. This gives you plenty of time for long flights or working for a long time. The included USB-C cord allows you to quickly recharge them. You'll also receive an alert when your battery is about to run out.

Focal Bathys Wireless

Focal's Bathys Wireless is a pair of powerful over-ear Bluetooth headphones that offer active noise cancellation, as well as Bluetooth playback. These headphones are designed to be premium, high-end headphones that can be used at home or while on the move. They're more expensive than similar headphones, but their exceptional sound quality is their main selling point.

The Focal Bathys are packaged in a small elegant white box with a fabric finish. It contains all the accessories that you will need. You can also get a fold-flat carry case for the headphones, a USB-C to USB C cable, 1.2mmSE cable and an audio converter.

The 600mAh battery can last a whole day of casual listening. They also have an audio input to connect wired. Wirelessly, they're connected via Bluetooth. You can control their functions using an app (now named Focal & Naim in line with English sister brand Naim’s products that are network-aware) or by pressing the button located on the left earcup, which scrolls through ANC profiles like'silent','soft transparent,' and full.

The app allows you to change various settings such as the LED brightness, EQ presets including a'music profile' that is more neutral and brighter than other presets and their battery duration. You can also select the ANC level and mode and set an 'acoustic environments that adjusts the sensitivity in order to simulate the sound of the headphones in a different acoustic room.

The Focal Bathys come with bass-rich, rich sound profiles that adds extra energy and warmth to your favorite tracks. This means that instruments and vocals are pushed back into the mix and can sound dull, while details like cymbals and vocals are slightly less prominent than you might expect on some other headphones. The headphones are also less effective in active noise cancellation, compared to other Blutooth headphones that feature more advanced technology, such as the Sony WH1000XM5 or Apple AirPods Max.

Sony WH-1000XM5

Sony has earned a reputable reputation for its headphones and the WH-1000XM5 is not an exception. It's located at the top portion of the over-ear headphone market, edging into the 'luxury lifestyle' area where the likes of Bang & Olufsen, Apple and Montblanc are a common sight. The XM5s are expensive in cost, but if you can afford it, there are a few more superior wireless over-ear headphones on the market.

The XM5s are loaded with features to simplify the lives of listeners and, in some cases, automate tasks they'd otherwise have to handle manually. Sony's DSEE Extreme Engine (which upscales music compressed to near hi-res) and bluetooth headphone's LDAC Technology are included. That allows for streaming of high-quality audio with rates that are higher than traditional Bluetooth. There's even a built-in microphone to allow making hands-free calls.

Similar to the previous generation of WH headphones, the XM5s excel in noise cancellation. These headphones are among the top in reducing the constant drones that can be heard in underground and train carriages. The XM5s do a great job of shielding listeners from the noise of busy streets and airports also.

The sound quality is also great. The XM5s aren't quite as precise in the lower frequencies as the XM4, but they have a higher level of clarity and realism also. For instance the bass work on Rage Against The Machine's Bullet in the Head flexes the Sonys' muscles with real force and definition without flattening the other elements. The XM5s are also able to produce precise and precise bass notes on Massive Attack's Angel.

The battery life is fantastic and can last up to 30 hours of listening time when ANC is in use and 40 hours if off. This is more than enough to last for a weekend getaway or several days' heavy use.

The XM5s are not dust or water resistant. Sony actually recommends not sweating into them or taking them out in the rain. This may not be a big deal for everyone else however for those who spend a lot of time in the gym or live in a rainy area it could be a significant issue.

Apple AirPods Max

The Apple AirPods Max are a pair of over-ear wireless headphones with Bluetooth technology and noise cancellation. They feature 40mm dynamic drivers that are designed by Apple and have a neutral audio profiles that is focused on the mids and highs while not going too loud on either ends of the spectrum. They are great for Blutooth Headphones music and movies. They also offer superior fidelity when compared to other headphones.

The headphones are light in design that is comfortable on the head. The ear cups are constructed out of memory foam that is covered in woven fabric, and they sit comfortably on the ears without placing pressure on the sides of the face. The ear cups can also be flipped and rotated to accommodate different head shapes. The spring-loaded hinges feature a firm but not overly powerful clamping force, which makes sure that the ear cups stay in place during listening sessions.

A small button on the top of the right earcup allows you to switch between noise cancelling modes. It also has a pushable jog-dial-like button, similar to the digital crown on the Apple Watch, that you can turn to control volume and press once, twice or thrice for playback controls. Pressing and holding the button triggers Siri. The buttons are well-placed and simple to use, however I missed having an option to switch off the headphones when they are not in use. The headphones automatically switch to standby mode when they are removed from your ear or placed in their case. They only wake up when you slide them over your head once more.

Spatial audio is another great feature. It utilizes accelerometers, gyroscopes, and iPhones or blutooth headphones iPads to determine where you're moving. Then, it repositions the sound to make it appear to originate from the location you are in. This creates an immersive theater experience for videos and movies that were recorded in 5.1, 7.1 or Dolby Atmos. Only iOS devices can be used to listen to the spatial audio.

The AirPods Max are a decent pair of headphones, but I'd feel a bit ripped off entering an Apple Store and spending $549 on the headphones if I knew they'd be outdone next year by the second-generation model. AirPods Pro are more expensive and have better battery life and advanced features.