Bowers & Wilkins PX7 Wireless Over Ear Headphones with Active Noise Cancellation - Space Grey

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But we don't think this is the end of the world when you consider that these classy buds ooze such sophistication in the design, sound and ANC departments. The Pro 2 are five-star stunners that ensure Apple loyalists who want noise cancellation aren't settling for less than great. During her eight years in the hi-fi industry, she has been fortunate enough to travel the world to report on the biggest and most exciting brands in hi-fi and consumer tech (and has had the jetlag and hangovers to remember them by).

Best wireless headphones 2023: Bluetooth - What Hi-Fi? Best wireless headphones 2023: Bluetooth - What Hi-Fi?

If you're after the best possible wireless sound quality, you'll find it in a pair of wireless over-ears. To that end, our wireless headphones reviewing process tests everyday aspects such as the portability and ruggedness of their build, their long-wear comfort and how their claimed battery life translates into real-life use. If you're lucky, there may well be one of the below (or if not, a five-star performer at least) in our round-up of the best headphones deals. Approximately 20 per cent lighter and 25 per cent smaller than the WF-1000XM4 that they replace, the buds have been noticeably trimmed down, with smoother lines and more subtle curves.

Common issues include poor audio quality, unreliable ANC, and short battery lives – all of which can ruin your listening experience.

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Our round-up of the best wireless headphones above includes several over-ear designs, which – as you might've guessed – sit over your ears, with the earcups connected by a headband. Some alternatives are a punchier and more ‘exciting’ listen, but very few strike a more convincing sonic balance.

The eight-hour battery life (with another 16 in the case) compares favourably to the likes of the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II (our favourite noise-cancelling earbuds, below) and the AirPods Pro 2 (our favourite Apple earbuds, also below), though it is worth mentioning that the five-star Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 boast slightly more endurance. Sony has sacrificed a little bit of the fun that was so appealing in their predecessors, but they’re an improvement in almost every other respect. Wireless headphones are the picture of convenience these days, as pretty much every smartphone no longer has a headphone jack, but supports some form of Bluetooth. So if sound quality is key and you don't mind sacrificing cable-free convenience and noise cancellation to get it, wired is still the way to go. In her spare time, Becky can often be found running, watching Liverpool FC and horror movies, and hunting for gluten-free cake.