The 16 Best Wireless Headphones for Everyone

Whether you’re listening to the latest episode of the Gadget Lab podcast or hitting the trail with Taylor Swift’s album on repeat, the right pair of wireless headphones can make or break your day. The only problem is that there are a lot to choose from. WIRED’s Gear team is constantly trying out new models to help those tired of using wires and dongles. The following are the best wireless headphones we’ve tested, and we explain why you might be interested in each pair.

Be sure to check out all our audio guides, like the Best Wirefree Earbuds, Best Workout Earbuds, Best Smart Speakers, and Best Bluetooth Speakers for more music nirvana.

Updated November 2021: We’ve added the Samsung Galaxy Buds2, Google Pixel Buds A-Series, and Sony WF-1000XM4.

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