Best Headphones for 2018

Last modified on October 19th, 2018 at 2:53 pm

Created on: January 9, 2018 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Google+ Headphones

Sony WH-1000XM3

Sony WH-1000XM3 lays claim to top noise-canceling headphone

Editors’ Rating : 9.0 –
Design : 10 – Features : 9 – Sound : 10 – Value : 8 –
The third iteration of the WH-1000X is more comfortable, sounds slightly better and features even better noise-canceling performance along with USB-C charging.



Jabra Elite Active 65t

These wireless headphones beat out AirPods on sound quality

Editors’ Rating : 9.0 –
Design : 10 – Features : 9 – Sound : 10 – Value : 8 –
The sporty version of Jabra’s already wireless earphones have a few extras that put it over the top.



Bose QuietComfort 35 II

The already excellent Bose QuietComfort 35 II gets a touch better

Editors’ Rating : 9.0 –
Design : 10 – Features : 9 – Sound : 10 – Value : 8 –
The top-rated QC35 adds a direct connection to Google Assistant.



Jabra Elite 65t

Giving the AirPods a run for their money

Editors’ Rating : 9.0 –
Design : 10 – Features : 9 – Sound : 10 – Value : 8 –
Jabra’s third-generation truly wireless earphones are superior to Apple’s Airpods in some ways.



V-Moda Crossfade 2 Wireless

V-Moda takes its Bluetooth headphone to the next level

Editors’ Rating : 9.0 –
Design : 10 – Features : 9 – Sound : 10 – Value : 8 –
The Crossfade 2 Wireless is a sturdy, excellent sounding wireless headphone that sounds even slightly better in wired mode.



Apple AirPods

Best totally wireless earphones for the money

Editors’ Rating : 9.0 –
Design : 10 – Features : 9 – Sound : 10 – Value : 8 –
Despite some drawbacks, including their funky look, the AirPods are the best value for this new breed of totally wireless headphone



Beats Studio3 Wireless

Beats’ best headphone looks the same, sounds better

Editors’ Rating : 9.0 –
Design : 10 – Features : 9 – Sound : 10 – Value : 8 –
While it’s a little pricey, Beats has significantly improved its flagship headphone.



Bose SoundSport Wireless

The Bluetooth sports headphone to beat

Editors’ Rating : 9.0 –
Design : 10 – Features : 9 – Sound : 10 – Value : 8 –
The Bose SoundSport Wireless combines a comfortable, secure fit with strong sound quality.



Tribit XFree Tune Bluetooth Headphones

A great sounding budget Bluetooth headphone

Editors’ Rating : 9.0 –
Design : 10 – Features : 9 – Sound : 10 – Value : 8 –
You’ll be hard-pressed to find a better sounding full-sized Bluetooth headphone for this little money.



Sennheiser HD 4.50 BTNC Wireless

A worthy Bose competitor at a better price

Editors’ Rating : 9.0 –
Design : 10 – Features : 9 – Sound : 10 – Value : 8 –
The Sennheiser HD 4.50BTNC isn’t as comfortable as the Bose QC35 II, but it delivers good performance for the money.



Sennheiser Momentum 2.0

Most versatile over-ear headphone

Editors’ Rating : 9.0 –
Design : 10 – Features : 9 – Sound : 10 – Value : 8 –
The Momentum 2.0 oozes refinement and seems to bring out the best in all types of music.



BeatsX

BeatsX wraps AirPods tech in a neckband-style headphone for less

Editors’ Rating : 9.0 –
Design : 10 – Features : 9 – Sound : 10 – Value : 8 –
This fresh take on the around-the-neck Bluetooth headphone can be used for everyday wear or sporting activities.



Audeze Sine

Truly high-end sound at a discount

Editors’ Rating : 9.0 –
Design : 10 – Features : 9 – Sound : 10 – Value : 8 –
The world’s first “on-ear” planar magnetic headphone sounds great with a close-back design.



Bose QuietControl 30

The ultimate neckband-style Bluetooth headphone

Editors’ Rating : 9.0 –
Design : 10 – Features : 9 – Sound : 10 – Value : 8 –
Bose in-ear wireless canceling is a great everyday headphone so long as you don’t expect the most powerful noise-canceling.



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