Best wireless earbuds
Wireless headphones are essentially the standard now, with Bluetooth not only being convenient but Apple removing the audio jack on the iPhone range. For most people, the sound quality difference to wired isn’t noticeable anyway. The market is huge but here are the best wireless headphones we’ve tested for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Macs.
And if you’re wondering why the AirPods Max don’t appear here, we gave them due consideration, but while audio quality is exceptional, their high price and ill-judged case design kept them out of this chart.
HOW TO CHOOSE WIRELESS HEADPHONES
There are a few factors to consider before you hit that buy button.
Type
Wireless headphones typically fall into three main categories:
Over-ear headphones: big, chunky models that completely cover your ears seem to be something of a fashion statement at the moment – even if they do make you look like a Cyberman – and the size of these headphones means there’s plenty of room inside them for large drivers that provide expansive, detailed sound.
On-ear headphones: If you want something a little more compact, that you can take off and slip into a backpack when you’re travelling, then smaller on-ear headphones that just rest on the outside of the ear are a good
