Best Wireless Headphones For iPhone

A good pair of headphones is essential to have on an iPhone. With the latest smartphones not equipped with audio jacks wireless earbuds are the way to go.

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have better ANC and an IPX4 rating, and intuitive control via a touch. They are great for making calls and come with an included case.

1. Encased Thore Headphones V200

The Encased Thore V200 is a great pair of headphones that has a Lightning connector as well as an iPhone port. These headphones offer a great listening experience for a low cost. These headphones are easy to fold and store unlike other headphones. They also come with the soft, comfortable headband to ensure you have a comfortable listening experience for a long time. Additionally, the headphones come with a case to protect the Headphones running when they are not in use.

These headphones have a good design, with black and chrome accents that give them a chic modern, contemporary style. These headphones are lightweight and comfortable enough to wear for long periods of time. The ear cups are closed-back and block out ambient noise however they're not as effective as a pair of noise-canceling headphones. The headphones come with an aux port on the left earcup, which is good to connect other audio devices. On the right earcup, you'll find controls for volume, power, and an MicroUSB charging port. We like that these headphones come with the Lightning connector however we're disappointed that they don't support USB-C.

The headphones were designed for DJs, music professionals, and other professionals. They are made of premium components that will give you a great listening environment. The headphones are equipped with neodymium audio driver that create powerful and precise audio. They offer a wide spectrum of frequencies, meaning you'll be able to hear the full spectrum of your music. They also have a huge diaphragm which gives an excellent bass response.

The Thore V200 headphones share many of the same features of Apple's AirPods. They also come in a small, portable case that fits easily into your bag. The headphones have a built-in microphone for taking calls so you can keep connected to your friends. The headphones feature a Lightning connector to connect with your iPhone or iPad. They also come with an adapter so you can use them on older devices. The headphones boast a remarkable battery life of up to 40 hours. You can play your favourite tunes for quite a while before you have to recharge them.

2. Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones

Sony's WH1000XM5 headphones provide minor improvements to the WH1000XM5's flagship over-ears which were released in 2017. The new model is simple, with slim and sleek headband, circular earcups and a polished metallic finish. These are seriously lightweight and comfortable to wear for long periods of time.

The new model comes with the same great noise cancellation, but with four beamforming mics for hands-free calls. Location awareness is a notable improvement, since it adjusts the ambient sound control settings depending on the location you're in. If you're sitting still at home, they could switch to a more subtle noise cancelling setting than when you're on the train to work. They can also pipe in additional outside sound to help you be alert to your surroundings on walking around town.

Another addition is multipoint that lets you connect your headphones to two devices simultaneously. This can be extremely useful when you want to listen to music on your laptop while taking calls from your phone. Multipoint isn't available in the default settings, but it's easy enough to enable it in the Headphones Connect app's System tab. The downside is that when you enable multipoint, you'll are unable to utilize the high-quality Bluetooth LDAC codec.

The Sony WH1000XM5 comes with the same touch controls like the WH1000XM4's. You can control music playback, and make phone calls. Swipe forward and backward on the touchpad to skip tracks or back and back and forth to pause or resume playback. The volume and power buttons are located on the right ear cup.

If you own an iPhone, you can customize the headphones by using Siri commands. You will also have access to other features such as personal assistants and a battery meter. Sony has also introduced voice prompts that will guide users through all the functions of the headphones. However I found them be a bit tinny for a lot of users.

The WH1000XM5's battery lasts 30 hours when the noise cancelling feature is turned on, which is identical to previous generations. 40 hours when it's off is just a few hours less than the other models. The headphones also come with soft carrying cases that protects them from dust, scratches as well as minor water damage.

3. Shure Aonic 3 In-Ear Headphones

Shure is a brand that has been trusted in the audio industry for a number of years when it comes to professional monitor earphones. The Aonic 3 is no exception. These small, compact headphones have great sound quality. They are simple to connect to a smartphone or music player. The earbuds have one driver balanced that creates a wide soundstage. They also provide exceptional noise isolation which allows you to concentrate on the music and not be distracted by. They are a bit smaller, but still fit most users comfortably and are suitable for long periods of time.

The Aonic 3's biggest distinct feature from their competitors is their distinctive design. The Aonic 3 is designed to be a modular device that can be connected to wireless adapters. You can switch between the wired and wireless connection as your listening needs change. This versatility is a great addition to an already great pair of earphones.

Aonic's equalizer is a standout feature. Shure's 4-band equalizer manual panel is unique to other earphones that only provide preset equalizers. It displays the precise frequency gain, gain and bandwidth information for the high shelf, low shelf, and two parametric bands, allowing audio professionals to modify their audio to perfection before saving their personal presets. The Aonic 3's headphones connect via MMCX connectors that face downwards. They can rotate 360 degrees and accommodate different ears for an earphone that is comfortable and secure. They also connect to each other with the security of a locking snap.

Inside the box, you'll find Aonic 3s, a wired 3.5mm communication cable, and an carrying case. The cable comes with an adjustable remote control for Headphones Running playback and volume, as well a microphone to make hands-free calls. You'll also receive a fit kit with multiple sizes and sleeves to tailor your Aonic 3's to provide the best listening experience. It includes black foam sleeves and gray soft flex sleeves in a range of sizes, from small to large.

4. Sony WF-C500 Wireless Earbuds

The Sony WF C500 Wireless Earbuds provide a great alternative for those looking to try true wireless headphones but don't wish to spend an excessive amount of money. The earbuds come with a small charging case, excellent sound quality and sleek design that allows them to be easily connected with a smartphone. They lack some important features required for wireless headphones, such as active sound-canceling and transparency mode.

The earbuds are made of matte plastic. They are somewhat bulky appearance that funnels down to drivers topped with silicone tips. The earbuds are also IPX4-rated for water resistance, which makes them suitable for cycling or running. They're not as lightweight as the other options however they're small enough to fit in pockets on shirts and are quite comfortable to wear for extended wear.

The Sony Headphones Connect App, which is compatible with AAC/aptX lets you control the headphones beats. You can adjust the EQ, set the priority of Bluetooth connection quality, and adjust the balance between audio and latency and let the ear-scanning feature take photos of your ears for customizing the fit, and use Sony's Digital Sound Enhancement Engine for upscaled lower-resolution files. You can update the firmware, and track the usage of the earbuds.

The earbuds are controlled via a simple, intuitive scheme. One tap on the left earbud will increase the volume, two taps will skip forward or backwards through an album, and three presses launches the voice assistant on your phone. While they do not have an active noise-canceling system however, they can block out ambient noises due to a strong in-ear seal.

The earbuds are capable of providing up to 20 hours of playtime which is quite good for true wireless earbuds. The earbuds can be recharged in four hours from empty and are compatible with Sony Fast Fuel charging technology. They are also lightweight, which helps to make them comfortable for long periods of time and the charging case is small enough to be easily tucked into the pocket of a coat.