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		<title>2020 Gift Guide: 9 Delightful True Wireless Earbuds</title>
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<p>As the true wireless stereo (TWS) headphones market grows, manufacturers are meeting the consumer demand for improved fit (smaller size), longer battery life and technically demanding features like active noise cancellation (ANC). For years, over-ear headphones have dominated the ANC space, but now this technology is being crammed into tiny wireless earbuds with increasingly impressive [&#8230;]</p>
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				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/author/jwarner/">Joe Warner</a></p>
<div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;" class="sharethis-inline-share-buttons" ></div><p class="p1"><a href="https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/2020-gift-guide.jpg"><img decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-39769" src="https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/2020-gift-guide.jpg" loading="lazy" alt="2020 Gift Guide" width="620" height="216" srcset="https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/2020-gift-guide.jpg 620w, https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/2020-gift-guide-300x105.jpg 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px" /></a></p>
<p class="p1">As the true wireless stereo (TWS) headphones market grows, manufacturers are meeting the consumer demand for <strong>improved fit (smaller size), longer battery life and technically demanding features like active noise cancellation (ANC)</strong>.</p>
<p class="p1">For years, over-ear headphones have dominated the ANC space, but now this technology is being crammed into tiny wireless earbuds with increasingly impressive results (see the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds below)<span class="s1">.</span></p>
<p class="p1">ANC earbuds are normally larger due to the technology, but the Sennheiser True Momentum 2 noise-cancelling buds are actually smaller than the previous generation which didn’t have ANC.</p>
<p class="p1">The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live and the Google Pixel Buds 2 sport svelte form factors that benefit comfort but hurt noise isolation.</p>
<p class="p1">For the longest battery life, the new Samsung Galaxy Buds+ get an astounding 11 hours on a single charge and are not any larger than the previous gen model which only had 6 hours.</p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1"><strong>Apple still controls the market</strong>, but we don’t expect to see the next iteration of AirPods until spring 2021 at the earliest. Last year’s AirPods Pro, AirPods 2 and Apple Beats Powerbeats Pro are still so good (and wildly popular) they made the list again for the second year in a row.</span></p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1">Watch for price drops and deals on Ben&#8217;s in the coming weeks (<a href="https://bensbargains.com/alert-manager/"><span class="s2">set deal alerts here</span></a>)!</span></p>
<h3 class="p4" style="text-align: center;"><span class="s1"><b>Active Noise Cancelling</b></span></h3>
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<h3 class="p6"><span class="s1"><b><span class="dropcap">1.</span> Bose QuietComfort Earbuds</b></span></h3>
<p><a href="https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Bose-QuietComfort-Earbuds.jpg"><img decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-39889" src="https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Bose-QuietComfort-Earbuds-270x300.jpg" loading="lazy" alt="" width="270" height="300" srcset="https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Bose-QuietComfort-Earbuds-270x300.jpg 270w, https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Bose-QuietComfort-Earbuds-920x1024.jpg 920w, https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Bose-QuietComfort-Earbuds-768x854.jpg 768w, https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Bose-QuietComfort-Earbuds-120x134.jpg 120w, https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Bose-QuietComfort-Earbuds.jpg 1084w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px" /></a><span class="s1"><b>Street price</b>: <b>$279</b>.</span></p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1"><b>Release year:</b> 2020.</span></p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1"><b>Battery life: </b>6 hours (with ANC); plus 18 extra hours with case (3 add&#8217;l full charge).</span></p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1"><b>Size and weight (each):<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span></b>1.54” x 1.02” x 1.06” (0.30 oz.)</span></p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1"><b>Charging case: </b>Wireless (3.5” x 2” x 1.25”, 2.7 oz).</span></p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1"><b>Colors: </b>Black or white.</span></p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1"><b>Pros:</b> In terms of noise cancellation, this Bose edges out its closet competitor, the Sony WF-1000XM3. Superb sound quality. Has IPX4 water resistant rating, better than the Sony, with none. Has Google Assistant and Siri support.</span></p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1"><b>Cons:</b> A good $100 more than the Sony and $80 more than the AirPods Pro. To hold all that premium noise cancelling technology, they’re a bit on the chunky side. And the case is huge by TWS case standards. No multipoint (only pairs with one device at a time).</span></p>
<p class="p8" style="text-align: center;"><span class="s1"><span class="button blue"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Bose-QuietComfort-Noise-Cancelling-Earbuds/dp/B08C4KWM9T/?ie=UTF8&amp;_encoding=UTF8&amp;tag=bensbargaicenter&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325" >Buy on Amazon</a></span> <span class="button orange"><a href="https://bensbargains.com/search/Bose+QuietComfort+Earbuds/" >Check Deals on Ben&#8217;s</a></span></span></p>
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<h3 class="p6"><span class="s1"><b><span class="dropcap">2.</span> Apple AirPods Pro</b></span></h3>
<p><a href="https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/AirpodsPro2019.jpg"><img decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-36974" src="https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/AirpodsPro2019-300x300.jpg" loading="lazy" alt="" width="300" height="300" srcset="https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/AirpodsPro2019-300x300.jpg 300w, https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/AirpodsPro2019-150x150.jpg 150w, https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/AirpodsPro2019.jpg 682w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a></p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1"><b>Street price</b>: <b>$199</b>.</span></p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1"><b>Release year:</b> 2019.</span></p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1"><b>Battery life: </b>4 to 5 hours (5+ without noise cancellation); plus 19 extra hours with case (3 add&#8217;l full charges).</span></p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1"><b>Size and weight (each):<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span></b>1.22” x 0.86” x 0.94” (0.19 oz.)</span></p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1"><b>Charging case: </b>Wireless (1.78&#8243; x 2.39&#8243; x 0.85&#8243;, 1.61 oz).</span></p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1"><b>Color:</b> White.</span></p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1"><b>Pros:</b> One year later and you can find these for at least $50 less ($249 street in 2019). Best sound of all AirPods&#8230; now with active noise canceling. Water-resistant (IPX4, splash-proof). Interchangeable silicone tips with Ear Tip Fit Test to find best seal. Siri voice assistance.</span></p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1"><b>Cons:</b> Battery life is not that great. Still only one color choice.</span></p>
<p class="p8" style="text-align: center;"><span class="s1"><span class="button blue"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Apple-MWP22AM-A-AirPods-Pro/dp/B07ZPC9QD4/?ie=UTF8&amp;_encoding=UTF8&amp;tag=bensbargaicenter&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325" >Buy on Amazon</a></span> <span class="button orange"><a href="https://bensbargains.com/search/Apple+Airpods+Pro/new/" >Check Deals on Ben&#8217;s</a></span></span></p>
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<h3 class="p6"><span class="s1"><b><span class="dropcap">3.</span> Sony WF-1000XM3 Wireless Noise-Cancelling Headphones</b></span></h3>
<p><a href="https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Sony-WF-1000XM3.jpg"><img decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-36979" src="https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Sony-WF-1000XM3-300x300.jpg" loading="lazy" alt="" width="300" height="300" srcset="https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Sony-WF-1000XM3-300x300.jpg 300w, https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Sony-WF-1000XM3-150x150.jpg 150w, https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Sony-WF-1000XM3.jpg 330w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a></p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1"><b>Street price</b>: <b>$170</b>.</span></p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1"><b>Release year:</b> 2019.</span></p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1"><b>Battery life: </b>5 to 6 hours (up to 8 without noise cancellation); plus 18 extra hours with case (3 add&#8217;l full charges).</span></p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1"><b>Size and weight (each):<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span></b>1.3” x 1.1” x 0.7” (0.30 oz.)</span></p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1"><b>Charging case: </b>USB-C (3.1&#8243; x 2.1&#8243; x 1.1&#8243;, 2.8 oz).</span></p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1"><b>Colors:</b> Black or silver.</span></p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1"><b>Pros:</b> $60 price drop from last year. Still one of the two best active noise-canceling true wireless earbuds on market (the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds being the other). Built-in Google Assistant. Excellent sound quality and design. Interchangeable tips. </span></p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1"><b>Cons:</b> No water-resistance rating. Big case.</span></p>
<p class="p8" style="text-align: center;"><span class="s1"><span class="button blue"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Sony-WF-1000XM3-Industry-Canceling-Wireless/dp/B07T81554H?ie=UTF8&amp;_encoding=UTF8&amp;tag=bensbargaicenter&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325" >Buy on Amazon</a></span> <span class="button orange"><a href="https://bensbargains.com/search/Sony+1000XM3/" >Check Deals on Ben&#8217;s</a></span></span></p>
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<h3 class="p6"><span class="s1"><b><span class="dropcap">4.</span> Samsung Galaxy Buds Live</b></span></h3>
<p><a href="https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/SamsungGalaxyBudsLiveRed.jpg"><img decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-39897" src="https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/SamsungGalaxyBudsLiveRed-271x300.jpg" loading="lazy" alt="" width="271" height="300" srcset="https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/SamsungGalaxyBudsLiveRed-271x300.jpg 271w, https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/SamsungGalaxyBudsLiveRed-925x1024.jpg 925w, https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/SamsungGalaxyBudsLiveRed-768x850.jpg 768w, https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/SamsungGalaxyBudsLiveRed-1387x1536.jpg 1387w, https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/SamsungGalaxyBudsLiveRed-120x134.jpg 120w, https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/SamsungGalaxyBudsLiveRed.jpg 1400w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 271px) 100vw, 271px" /></a></p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1"><b>Street price</b>: <b>$140</b>.</span></p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1"><b>Release year:</b> 2020.</span></p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1"><b>Battery life: </b>5 to 6 hours (8+ without noise cancellation); plus 15 extra hours with case (2.5 to 3 add&#8217;l full charges).</span></p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1"><b>Size and weight (each):<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span></b>1.07” x 0.6” x 0.58” (0.20 oz.)</span></p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1"><b>Charging case: </b>Wireless (1.97” x 1.97 x 1.09”, 1.49 oz).</span></p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1"><b>Colors: </b>Black, bronze, red or white.</span></p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1"><b>Pros:</b> Innovative bean shape (aka the “Galaxy Beans”). Smaller size. More affordable pricing for ANC buds. Features Bixby voice assistant (a pro for Galaxy phone owners at least). </span></p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1"><b>Cons:</b> Due to the open-air fit, the noise cancelling is just not at the same level as other ANC buds on this list.</span></p>
<p class="p8" style="text-align: center;"><span class="s1"><span class="button blue"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Wireless-Cancelling-Charging-Included/dp/B089B658NP/?ie=UTF8&amp;_encoding=UTF8&amp;tag=bensbargaicenter&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325" >Buy on Amazon</a></span> <span class="button orange"><a href="https://bensbargains.com/search/Samsung+Galaxy+Buds+Live/new/" >Check Deals on Ben&#8217;s</a></span></span></p>
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<h3 class="p6"><span class="s1"><b><span class="dropcap">5.</span> Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2</b></span></h3>
<p><a href="https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/SennheiserMomentum2.jpg"><img decoding="async" class="alignright wp-image-39899 size-medium" src="https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/SennheiserMomentum2-300x240.jpg" loading="lazy" alt="" width="300" height="240" srcset="https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/SennheiserMomentum2-300x240.jpg 300w, https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/SennheiserMomentum2-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/SennheiserMomentum2-768x614.jpg 768w, https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/SennheiserMomentum2.jpg 1500w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a></p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1"><b>Street price</b>: <b>$250</b>.</span></p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1"><b>Release year:</b> 2020.</span></p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1"><b>Battery life: </b>7 hours; plus 21 extra hours with case (3 add&#8217;l full charges).</span></p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1"><b>Size and weight (each): </b> (0.21 oz.)</span></p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1"><b>Charging case: </b>USB-C (3.1” x 1.7” x 1.4”, 2.04 oz).</span></p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1"><b>Colors:</b> Black or white.</span></p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1"><b>Pros:</b> Best-in-class sound. Premium appearance (more Apple than Apple). IPX4 water-resistant rating. The active noise cancelling is good feature (pro), but not as good as the Bose or Sony (con).</span></p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1"><b>Cons:</b> Expensive. Case does not have wireless charging (not good).</span></p>
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<h3 class="p6"><span class="s1"><b><span class="dropcap">5.</span> Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus</b></span></h3>
<p><a href="https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/SamsungGalaxyBudsPlus.png"><img decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-39900" src="https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/SamsungGalaxyBudsPlus-300x270.png" loading="lazy" alt="" width="300" height="270" srcset="https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/SamsungGalaxyBudsPlus-300x270.png 300w, https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/SamsungGalaxyBudsPlus-768x692.png 768w, https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/SamsungGalaxyBudsPlus.png 776w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a></p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1"><b>Street price</b>: <b>$120</b>.</span></p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1"><b>Release year:</b> 2020.</span></p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1"><b>Battery life: </b>11 hours; plus 11 extra hours with case (1 add&#8217;l full charge).</span></p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1"><b>Size and weight (each):<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span></b>0.89” x 0.69” x 0.76” (0.22 oz.)</span></p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1"><b>Charging case: </b>Wireless (2.8&#8243; x 1.5” x 1.0&#8243;, 1.4 oz).</span></p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1"><b>Colors: </b>Black, white, blue, red, pink and deep blue.</span></p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1"><b>Pros:</b> Fantastic battery life. Best for Android ecosystem (especially Samsung), with game-changing, one-touch Spotify playback. Sweat resistant (IPX2 rating). More colors to choose from. Multipoint pairing.</span></p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1"><b>Cons:</b> Mic sound not great with noisy backgrounds. Heavier than last year’s model (due to increased battery size).</span></p>
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<h3 class="p6"><span class="s1"><b><span class="dropcap">6.</span> Apple AirPods (2nd Generation)</b></span></h3>
<p><a href="https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/AppleAirpods2.jpg"><img decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-36977" src="https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/AppleAirpods2-300x300.jpg" loading="lazy" alt="" width="300" height="300" srcset="https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/AppleAirpods2-300x300.jpg 300w, https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/AppleAirpods2-150x150.jpg 150w, https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/AppleAirpods2.jpg 606w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a></p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1"><b>Street prices</b>: <b>$129 </b>(standard) and <b>$160</b> (wireless charging case).</span></p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1"><b>Release year:</b> 2019.</span></p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1"><b>Battery life: </b>4 to 5 hours; plus 19 extra hours with case (3 add&#8217;l full charges).</span></p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1"><b>Size and weight (each):<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span></b>1.6” x 0.7” x 0.7” (0.14 oz.)</span></p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1"><b>Charging case: </b>Lightning (1.4&#8243; x 2.1&#8243; x 0.8&#8243;, 1.3 oz.) or wireless (1.7&#8243; x 2.1&#8243; x 0.8&#8243;, 1.4 oz).</span></p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1"><b>Color:</b> White.</span></p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1"><b>Pros:</b> Price drop from last year. Lightweight, universal fit form factor sits outside the ear canal which might be more comfortable for users who don&#8217;t like in-ear tips. Compact case. Siri voice assistance.</span></p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1"><b>Cons:</b> No sweat- or water-resistance. No noise cancelling. Still only one color choice.</span></p>
<p class="p8" style="text-align: center;"><span class="s1"><span class="button blue"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/s?k=apple+airpods+latest+model&amp;crid=2L9XTNEPDO8HC&amp;sprefix=Apple+Airpods+Laste%2Caps%2C202&amp;ref=nb_sb_ss_sc_1_19&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;_encoding=UTF8&amp;tag=bensbargaicenter&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325" >Buy on Amazon</a></span><span class="button orange"><a href="https://bensbargains.com/search/Apple+Airpods/new/" >Check Deals on Ben&#8217;s</a></span></span></p>
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<h3 class="p6"><span class="s1"><b><span class="dropcap">7.</span> Google Pixel Buds 2</b></span></h3>
<p><a href="https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/GooglePixelBuds2TWS.jpg"><img decoding="async" class="alignright wp-image-39902 size-medium" src="https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/GooglePixelBuds2TWS-278x300.jpg" loading="lazy" alt="" width="278" height="300" srcset="https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/GooglePixelBuds2TWS-278x300.jpg 278w, https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/GooglePixelBuds2TWS.jpg 587w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 278px) 100vw, 278px" /></a></p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1"><b>Street prices</b>: <b>$179</b>.</span></p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1"><b>Release year:</b> 2020.</span></p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1"><b>Battery life: </b>5 hours; plus 24 extra hours with case (4.5 to 5 add&#8217;l full charges).</span></p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1"><b>Size and weight (each):<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span></b>0.81” x 0.77” x 0.72” (0.19 oz.)</span></p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1"><b>Charging case: </b>Wireless (2.48” x 1.85” x 0.98”, 1.97 oz).</span></p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1"><b>Color:</b> White.</span></p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1"><b>Pros:</b> Google Assistant voice controls (including Google Translate). Comfortable—spatial vents offset “plugged ear” effect from sealed fit (similar to Airpods Pro).</span></p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1"><b>Cons:</b> Known to have dropout issues outdoors. No multipoint (only pairs with one device at a time). Not really suited for iPhone users (i.e. Google Assistant is only available on Android).</span></p>
<p class="p8" style="text-align: center;"><span class="s1"><span class="button blue"><a href="http://bestbuy.7tiv.net/c/10531/615614/10014?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fgoogle-pixel-buds-true-wireless-in-ear-headphones-almost-black%2F6411692.p%3FskuId%3D6411692" >Buy at Best Buy</a></span><span class="button orange"><a href="https://bensbargains.com/search/Google+Pixel+Buds+2/" >Check Deals on Ben&#8217;s</a></span></span></p>
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<h3 class="p8" style="text-align: center;"><span class="s1">Sport</span></h3>
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<h3 class="p6"><span class="s1"><b><span class="dropcap">8.</span> Apple Beats Powerbeats Pro</b></span></h3>
<p><a href="https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/PowerBeatsPro2020.jpg"><img decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-39903" src="https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/PowerBeatsPro2020-285x300.jpg" loading="lazy" alt="" width="285" height="300" srcset="https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/PowerBeatsPro2020-285x300.jpg 285w, https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/PowerBeatsPro2020.jpg 642w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 285px) 100vw, 285px" /></a></p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1"><b>Street price</b>: <b>$200</b>.</span></p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1"><b>Release year:</b> 2019.</span></p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1"><b>Battery life: </b>Up to 9 hours; plus extra 14 hours with case (1-2 add&#8217;l full charges).</span></p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1"><b>Size and weight (each):<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span></b>0.81” x 0.77” x 0.72” (0.19 oz.)</span></p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1"><b>Charging case: </b>Lightning (3.04&#8243;, 3.8 oz).</span></p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1"><b>Colors: </b>Black, ivory, moss and navy. 2020 colors: red, yellow, pink and blue. </span></p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1"><b>Pros:</b> $50 price drop from last year. 4 new (brighter) colors this year. Great battery life. Water-resistant (IPX4, splash-proof). Good sound. On-ear volume controls. Eartips with 4 size options.</span></p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1"><b>Cons:</b> Ginormous case. May be uncomfortable fit for some. No active noise cancellation.</span></p>
<p class="p8" style="text-align: center;"><span class="s1"><span class="button blue"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Powerbeats-Pro-Totally-Wireless-Earphones/dp/B07R5QD598?ie=UTF8&amp;_encoding=UTF8&amp;tag=bensbargaicenter&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325" >Buy on Amazon</a></span> <span class="button orange"><a href="https://bensbargains.com/search/Beats%2520Powerbeats%2520Pro/?sr=1" >Check Deals on Ben&#8217;s</a></span></span></p>
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<h3 style="text-align: center;">Budget</h3>
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<h3 class="p6"><span class="s1"><b><span class="dropcap">9.</span> Anker Soundcore Liberty Air 2</b></span></h3>
<p><a href="https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/AnkerSoundCoreLibertyAir2TWS.jpg"><img decoding="async" class="alignright wp-image-39909 size-medium" src="https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/AnkerSoundCoreLibertyAir2TWS-260x300.jpg" loading="lazy" alt="" width="260" height="300" srcset="https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/AnkerSoundCoreLibertyAir2TWS-260x300.jpg 260w, https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/AnkerSoundCoreLibertyAir2TWS-886x1024.jpg 886w, https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/AnkerSoundCoreLibertyAir2TWS-768x887.jpg 768w, https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/AnkerSoundCoreLibertyAir2TWS.jpg 1100w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 260px) 100vw, 260px" /></a></p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1"><b>Street price</b>: <b>$99</b>.</span></p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1"><b>Release year:</b> 2019.</span></p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1"><b>Battery life: </b>7 hours; plus extra 28 hours with case (4 add&#8217;l full charges).</span></p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1"><b>Size and weight (each): </b> (0.17 oz.)</span></p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1"><b>Charging case: </b>Wireless (2.2” x 1.96” x 0.98”, 1.52 oz).</span></p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1"><b>Colors: </b>Black or white (matte). </span></p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1"><b>Pros:</b> Low price (we’ve seen them as low as $80). Known for high quality microphone sound. IPX5 water-resistant rating. Comfortable fit.</span></p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1"><b>Cons:</b> No multipoint pairing. No auto-pause feature (requires manual double tap).</span></p>
<p class="p8" style="text-align: center;"><span class="s1"><span class="button blue"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Soundcore-Bluetooth-Earphones-Personalized-Cancelling/dp/B07SKJNCXM/?ie=UTF8&amp;_encoding=UTF8&amp;tag=bensbargaicenter&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325" >Buy on Amazon</a></span> <span class="button orange"><a href="https://bensbargains.com/search/Anker+Soundcore+Liberty+Air+2/new/" >Check Deals on Ben&#8217;s</a></span></span></p>
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<h3 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://bensbargains.com/categories/wireless-headphones/">Check Ben&#8217;s for the latest Wireless Headphones deals</a></h3>
<p><a href="https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/guides/2020-gift-guide-9-delightful-true-wireless-earbuds/">2020 Gift Guide: 9 Delightful True Wireless Earbuds</a></p>
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		<title>2019 Gift Guide: The 14 Hottest Wireless Headphones</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/author/jwarner/">Joe Warner</a></p>
<p>There are as many models of headphones as there are heads to wear them, or so it seems. On Ben’s, we’ve posted thousands of headphone deals over the years, and there&#8217;s probably a fervent supporter for each one of them. Headphones are as personal as the head that wears them, and headphone aficionados and casual [&#8230;]</p>
<p><a href="https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/guides/2019-gift-guide-the-14-hottest-wireless-headphones-of-the-season/">2019 Gift Guide: The 14 Hottest Wireless Headphones</a></p>
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				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/author/jwarner/">Joe Warner</a></p>
<div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;" class="sharethis-inline-share-buttons" ></div><p><a href="https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/2019-holiday-gift-guide.jpg"><img decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-36108 size-full" src="https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/2019-holiday-gift-guide.jpg" loading="lazy" alt="" width="620" height="200" srcset="https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/2019-holiday-gift-guide.jpg 620w, https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/2019-holiday-gift-guide-300x97.jpg 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px" /></a></p>
<p>There are as many models of headphones as there are heads to wear them, or so it seems. On Ben’s, we’ve posted thousands of headphone deals over the years, and there&#8217;s probably a fervent supporter for each one of them. Headphones are as personal as the head that wears them, and headphone aficionados and casual users alike will argue their preferences and favorites to the end of time.</p>
<p>With that in mind, we&#8217;ve endeavored to catalog the <em>hottest</em> wireless headphones of 2019, not necessarily the <em>best&#8230; </em>and broke them down into 4 categories: true wireless earbuds (<a href="https://i.redd.it/uhgkp9ywrrqy.jpg">Mugatu: so hot right now</a>), true wireless (workout edition), over-ear headphones and gaming headsets.</p>
<p>Watch for price drops and deals on Ben&#8217;s in the coming weeks (<a href="https://bensbargains.com/alert-manager/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">set deal alerts here</a>)!</p>
<h3 style="text-align: center;">True Wireless Earbuds</h3>
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<h3><span class="dropcap">1.</span> Apple AirPods Pro</h3>
<p><a href="https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/AirpodsPro2019.jpg"><img decoding="async" class="alignright wp-image-36974" src="https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/AirpodsPro2019-300x300.jpg" loading="lazy" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/AirpodsPro2019-300x300.jpg 300w, https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/AirpodsPro2019-150x150.jpg 150w, https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/AirpodsPro2019.jpg 682w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></a></p>
<p><strong>Street price</strong>: <strong>$249</strong>.</p>
<p><strong>Release year:</strong> 2019.</p>
<p><strong>Battery life: </strong>4 to 5 hours (5+ without noise cancellation); plus 19 extra hours with case (3 add&#8217;l full charges).</p>
<p><strong>Charging case: </strong>Wireless (1.78&#8243; x 2.39&#8243; x 0.85&#8243;, 1.61 oz).</p>
<p><strong>Color:</strong> White.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Pros:</strong> Best sound of all AirPods&#8230; now with active noise canceling. Water-resistant (IPX4, splash-proof). Interchangeable silicone tips with Ear Tip Fit Test to find best seal. Siri voice assistance.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Cons:</strong> High price. Noise canceling is, at best, 70% to 80% of comparable over-ear models. Battery life is not that great. Only one color choice.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="button blue"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Apple-MWP22AM-A-AirPods-Pro/dp/B07ZPC9QD4/?ie=UTF8&amp;_encoding=UTF8&amp;tag=bensbargaicenter&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325" >Buy on Amazon</a></span> <span class="button orange"><a href="https://bensbargains.com/search/Apple%2520AirPods%2520Pro/?sr=1" >Check Deals on Ben&#8217;s</a></span></div></div>
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<h3><span class="dropcap">2.</span> Apple AirPods (2nd Generation)</h3>
<p><a href="https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/AppleAirpods2.jpg"><img decoding="async" class="alignright wp-image-36977" src="https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/AppleAirpods2-300x300.jpg" loading="lazy" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/AppleAirpods2-300x300.jpg 300w, https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/AppleAirpods2-150x150.jpg 150w, https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/AppleAirpods2.jpg 606w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></a></p>
<p><strong>Street prices</strong>: <strong>$149 </strong>(standard) and <strong>$179</strong> (wireless charging case).</p>
<p><strong>Release year:</strong> 2019.</p>
<p><strong>Battery life: </strong>4 to 5 hours; plus 19 extra hours with case (3 add&#8217;l full charges).</p>
<p><strong>Charging case: </strong>Lightning (1.4&#8243; x 2.1&#8243; x 0.8&#8243;, 1.3 oz.) or wireless (1.7&#8243; x 2.1&#8243; x 0.8&#8243;, 1.4 oz).</p>
<p><strong>Color:</strong> White.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Pros:</strong> Lightweight, universal fit form factor sits outside the ear canal which might be more comfortable for users who don&#8217;t like in-ear tips. Siri voice assistance.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Cons:</strong> No sweat- or water-resistance. No noise canceling. Only one color choice.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="button blue"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/s?k=apple+airpods+latest+model&amp;crid=2L9XTNEPDO8HC&amp;sprefix=Apple+Airpods+Laste%2Caps%2C202&amp;ref=nb_sb_ss_sc_1_19&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;_encoding=UTF8&amp;tag=bensbargaicenter&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325" >Buy on Amazon</a></span><span class="button orange"><a href="https://bensbargains.com/search/Apple%2520Airpods/?sr=1" >Check Deals on Ben&#8217;s</a></span></div></div>
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<h3><span class="dropcap">3.</span> Sony WF-1000XM3 Wireless Noise-Canceling Headphones</h3>
<p><a href="https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Sony-WF-1000XM3.jpg"><img decoding="async" class="alignright wp-image-36979" src="https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Sony-WF-1000XM3-300x300.jpg" loading="lazy" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Sony-WF-1000XM3-300x300.jpg 300w, https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Sony-WF-1000XM3-150x150.jpg 150w, https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Sony-WF-1000XM3.jpg 330w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></a></p>
<p><strong>Street price</strong>: <strong>$229</strong>.</p>
<p><strong>Release year:</strong> 2019.</p>
<p><strong>Battery life: </strong>5 to 6 hours (up to 8 without noise cancellation); plus 18 extra hours with case (3 add&#8217;l full charges).</p>
<p><strong>Charging case: </strong>USB-C (3.1&#8243; x 2.1&#8243; x 1.1&#8243;, 2.8 oz).</p>
<p><strong>Colors:</strong> Black or silver.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Pros:</strong> Best noise-canceling true wireless earbuds on market (same ANC processor as the over-ear model). Built-in Google Assistant. Excellent sound quality and design. Interchangeable tips.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Cons:</strong> Pricey. No water-resistance rating. Big case. Noise canceling still compromised by form factor, i.e. over-ear form factor is still best for airplane flights.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="button blue"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Sony-WF-1000XM3-Industry-Canceling-Wireless/dp/B07T81554H?ie=UTF8&amp;_encoding=UTF8&amp;tag=bensbargaicenter&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325" >Buy on Amazon</a></span> <span class="button orange"><a href="https://bensbargains.com/search/Sony%25201000XM3/?sr=1" >Check Deals on Ben&#8217;s</a></span></div></div>
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<h3><span class="dropcap">4.</span> Amazon Echo Buds</h3>
<p><a href="https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/AmazonEchoBuds.jpg"><img decoding="async" class="alignright wp-image-36987" src="https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/AmazonEchoBuds-300x300.jpg" loading="lazy" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/AmazonEchoBuds-300x300.jpg 300w, https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/AmazonEchoBuds-150x150.jpg 150w, https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/AmazonEchoBuds-768x768.jpg 768w, https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/AmazonEchoBuds.jpg 784w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></a></p>
<p><strong>Street price</strong>: <strong>$130</strong>.</p>
<p><strong>Release year:</strong> 2019.</p>
<p><strong>Battery life: </strong>4 to 5 hours; plus 15 extra hours with case (3 add&#8217;l full charges).</p>
<p><strong>Charging case: </strong>microUSB (2.2&#8243; x 3.0&#8243; x 1.4&#8243;, 2.5 oz).</p>
<p><strong>Color: </strong>Black.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Pros:</strong> Cheaper price. Built-in Alexa. Water-resistant. Like many top earbuds, has automatic ear detection, so if you take out one earbud, the audio stops.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Cons:</strong> Sound and noise reduction are just OK. Big case. Some connectivity bugs (<a href="https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/reviews/amazon-echo-buds-alexa-in-your-ear-everywhere/">see our full review</a>).</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="button blue"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07BHF993Q?ie=UTF8&amp;_encoding=UTF8&amp;tag=bensbargaicenter&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325" >Buy on Amazon</a></span> <span class="button orange"><a href="https://bensbargains.com/search/Echo+Buds/" >Check Deals on Ben&#8217;s</a></span></div></div>
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<h3><span class="dropcap">5.</span> Samsung Galaxy Buds (SM-R170)</h3>
<p><a href="https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/samsunggalaxybuds.jpg"><img decoding="async" class="alignright wp-image-37041" src="https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/samsunggalaxybuds-300x300.jpg" loading="lazy" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/samsunggalaxybuds-300x300.jpg 300w, https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/samsunggalaxybuds-150x150.jpg 150w, https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/samsunggalaxybuds.jpg 715w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></a></p>
<p><strong>Street price</strong>: <strong>$130</strong>.</p>
<p><strong>Release year:</strong> 2019.</p>
<p><strong>Battery life: </strong>4 to 6 hours; plus 7 extra hours with case (1 add&#8217;l full charge).</p>
<p><strong>Charging case: </strong>Wireless (2.8&#8243; x 1.5&#8243; x 1.0&#8243;, 1.4 oz).</p>
<p><strong>Colors: </strong>Black or silver.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Pros:</strong> Best true wireless earbuds for Android ecosystem. Sweat resistant (IPX2 rating).</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Cons:</strong> Charging case doesn&#8217;t give you much more battery life.</p>
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<h3 style="text-align: center;">True Wireless (Workout Edition)</h3>
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<h3><span class="dropcap">6.</span> Apple Beats Powerbeats Pro</h3>
<p><a href="https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Beats-Powerbeats-Pro.jpg"><img decoding="async" class="alignright wp-image-36976" src="https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Beats-Powerbeats-Pro-300x300.jpg" loading="lazy" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Beats-Powerbeats-Pro-300x300.jpg 300w, https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Beats-Powerbeats-Pro-150x150.jpg 150w, https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Beats-Powerbeats-Pro.jpg 548w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></a></p>
<p><strong>Street price</strong>: <strong>$249</strong>.</p>
<p><strong>Release year:</strong> 2019.</p>
<p><strong>Battery life: </strong>Up to 9 hours; plus extra 14 hours with case (1-2 add&#8217;l full charges).</p>
<p><strong>Charging case: </strong>Lightning (3.04&#8243;, 3.8 oz).</p>
<p><strong>Colors: </strong>Black, ivory, moss and navy.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Pros:</strong> Great battery life.Water-resistant (IPX4, splash-proof). Good sound. On-ear volume controls. Eartips with 4 size options.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Cons:</strong> Ginormous case. May be uncomfortable fit for some. No active noise cancellation.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="button blue"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Powerbeats-Pro-Totally-Wireless-Earphones/dp/B07R5QD598?ie=UTF8&amp;_encoding=UTF8&amp;tag=bensbargaicenter&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325" >Buy on Amazon</a></span> <span class="button orange"><a href="https://bensbargains.com/search/Beats%2520Powerbeats%2520Pro/?sr=1" >Check Deals on Ben&#8217;s</a></span></div></div>
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<h3><span class="dropcap">7.</span> Jabra Elite Active 65t</h3>
<p><a href="https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/JabraEliteActive65t.jpg"><img decoding="async" class="alignright wp-image-36978" src="https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/JabraEliteActive65t-300x300.jpg" loading="lazy" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/JabraEliteActive65t-300x300.jpg 300w, https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/JabraEliteActive65t-150x150.jpg 150w, https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/JabraEliteActive65t.jpg 450w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></a></p>
<p><strong>Street price</strong>: <strong>$150</strong>.</p>
<p><strong>Release year:</strong> 2018.</p>
<p><strong>Battery life: </strong>4 to 5 hours; plus extra 10 hours (2 add&#8217;l full charges).</p>
<p><strong>Charging case: </strong>microUSB (2.83&#8243; x 2&#8243; x x 1.04&#8243;, 2.3 oz).</p>
<p><strong>Colors: </strong>Titanium black, copper black, navy, copper red and gold beige.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Pros:</strong> Sweat proof (IP56 rating). Secure fit (includes eartips with 3 size options). Accelerometer to track running (with app).</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Cons:</strong> No active noise cancellation.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="button blue"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07BHF993Q?ie=UTF8&amp;_encoding=UTF8&amp;tag=bensbargaicenter&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325" >Buy on Amazon</a></span> <span class="button orange"><a href="https://bensbargains.com/search/Jabra%2520Elite%2520Active%252065t/?sr=1" >Check Deals on Ben&#8217;s</a></span></div></div>
<h3 style="text-align: center;">Over-Ear Headphones</h3>
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<h3><span class="dropcap">8.</span> Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700</h3>
<p><a href="https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Bose700.jpg"><img decoding="async" class="alignright wp-image-36980" src="https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Bose700-300x300.jpg" loading="lazy" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Bose700-300x300.jpg 300w, https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Bose700-150x150.jpg 150w, https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Bose700.jpg 606w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></a></p>
<p><strong>Street price</strong>: <strong>$399</strong>.</p>
<p><strong>Release year:</strong> 2019.</p>
<p><strong>Battery life: </strong>20 hours.</p>
<p><strong>Charging cable: </strong>USB-C.</p>
<p><strong>Colors: </strong>Black or silver.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Pros:</strong> Fantastic Bose noise cancellation (11 levels!). Modern design. Built-in Alexa (hands-free) and Google Assistant and Siri (button). Better sound than QC35 II. Optional 3.5mm cable.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Cons:</strong> High price. Not water-resistant.</p>
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<h3><span class="dropcap">9.</span> Sony WH-1000XM3 Wireless Noise-Canceling Headphones</h3>
<p><a href="https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/SonyWH1000XM3.jpg"><img decoding="async" class="alignright wp-image-36981" src="https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/SonyWH1000XM3-300x300.jpg" loading="lazy" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/SonyWH1000XM3-300x300.jpg 300w, https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/SonyWH1000XM3-150x150.jpg 150w, https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/SonyWH1000XM3.jpg 563w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></a></p>
<p><strong>Street price</strong>: <strong>$349</strong>.</p>
<p><strong>Release year:</strong> 2018.</p>
<p><strong>Battery life: </strong>30 hours.</p>
<p><strong>Charging cable: </strong>USB-C.</p>
<p><strong>Colors: </strong>Black or silver.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Pros:</strong> Industry-leading noise cancellation. Great battery life. Lightweight (9 oz) and comfortable fit. High quality sound (including calls). Optional 3.5mm cable.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Cons:</strong> Expensive. Not water-resistant.</p>
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<h3><span class="dropcap">10.</span> Bose QuietComfort 35 Wireless Headphones II</h3>
<p><a href="https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/BoseQC35.jpg"><img decoding="async" class="alignright wp-image-36982" src="https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/BoseQC35-300x300.jpg" loading="lazy" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/BoseQC35-300x300.jpg 300w, https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/BoseQC35-150x150.jpg 150w, https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/BoseQC35.jpg 738w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></a></p>
<p><strong>Street price</strong>: <strong>$349</strong>.</p>
<p><strong>Release year:</strong> 2017.</p>
<p><strong>Battery life:</strong> 20 hours.</p>
<p><strong>Charging cable: </strong>microUSB.</p>
<p><strong>Colors: </strong>Black, silver or rose gold.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Pros:</strong> Beloved by many for its noise-cancellation and sound quality.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Cons:</strong> A bit long in the tooth now—passed technology-wise and looks-wise by the Bose 700 and Sony WH-1000XM3. Not water-resistant.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="button blue"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Bose-QuietComfort-Wireless-Headphones-Cancelling/dp/B0756CYWWD?ie=UTF8&amp;_encoding=UTF8&amp;tag=bensbargaicenter&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325" >Buy on Amazon</a></span> <span class="button orange"><a href="https://bensbargains.com/search/Bose%2520QC%252035/?sr=1" >Check Deals on Ben&#8217;s</a></span></div></div>
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<h3><span class="dropcap">11.</span> Jabra Elite 85h</h3>
<p><a href="https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/JabraElite85h.jpg"><img decoding="async" class="alignright wp-image-36986" src="https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/JabraElite85h-300x300.jpg" loading="lazy" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/JabraElite85h-300x300.jpg 300w, https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/JabraElite85h-150x150.jpg 150w, https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/JabraElite85h.jpg 585w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></a></p>
<p><strong>Street price</strong>: <strong>$299</strong>.</p>
<p><strong>Release year:</strong> 2019.</p>
<p><strong>Battery life: </strong>Up to 35 hours.</p>
<p><strong>Charging cable: </strong>USB-C.</p>
<p><strong>Colors: </strong>Copper black, gold beige, navy and titanium black.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Pros:</strong> Better price compared to Bose and Sony. Incredible battery life. Good, but not best, noise canceling. Water-resistant coating.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Cons:</strong> Doesn&#8217;t support AAC, aptX or LDAC codecs. Slightly heavier (10.4 oz) than the Bose and Sony models.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="button blue"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Jabra-Wireless-Noise-Canceling-Headphones-Copper/dp/B07RS8CFJZ?ie=UTF8&amp;_encoding=UTF8&amp;tag=bensbargaicenter&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325" >Buy on Amazon</a></span> <span class="button orange"><a href="https://bensbargains.com/search/Jabra%2520Elite%252085h/?sr=1" >Check Deals on Ben&#8217;s</a></span></div></div>
<h3 style="text-align: center;">Bonus: Gaming Headsets</h3>
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<h3><span class="dropcap">12.</span> SteelSeries Arctis 7 Headset</h3>
<p><a href="https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/SteelSeriesArctis72019.jpg"><img decoding="async" class="alignright wp-image-37053" src="https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/SteelSeriesArctis72019-300x300.jpg" loading="lazy" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/SteelSeriesArctis72019-300x300.jpg 300w, https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/SteelSeriesArctis72019-150x150.jpg 150w, https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/SteelSeriesArctis72019-768x768.jpg 768w, https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/SteelSeriesArctis72019.jpg 811w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></a></p>
<p><strong>Street price</strong>: <strong>$113</strong>.</p>
<p><strong>Release year:</strong> 2019.</p>
<p><strong>Battery life: </strong>20 hours.</p>
<p><strong>Charging cable: </strong>microUSB.</p>
<p><strong>Colors: </strong>Black or white.</p>
<p><strong>Platforms: </strong>PC, PlayStation 4 or Nintendo Switch (with USB adapter); Xbox One (3.5mm cable only).</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Pros:</strong> Awesome battery life and great sound. DTS Headphone: X (PC). Lightweight and comfortable.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Cons:</strong> Surround sound only supported for Windows. No wireless with Xbox One.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="button blue"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/SteelSeries-Lossless-Wireless-Headset-Headphone/dp/B07FZVXS8H?ie=UTF8&amp;_encoding=UTF8&amp;tag=bensbargaicenter&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325" >Buy on Amazon</a></span> <span class="button orange"><a href="https://bensbargains.com/search/SteelSeries%2520Arctis%25207/?sr=1" >Check Deals on Ben&#8217;s</a></span></div></div>
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<h3><span class="dropcap">13.</span> Logitech G935 Wireless 7.1 Surround Lightsync Headset</h3>
<p><a href="https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/LogitechG935.jpg"><img decoding="async" class="alignright wp-image-37050" src="https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/LogitechG935-300x300.jpg" loading="lazy" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/LogitechG935-300x300.jpg 300w, https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/LogitechG935-150x150.jpg 150w, https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/LogitechG935.jpg 619w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></a></p>
<p><strong>Street price</strong>: <strong>$100</strong>.</p>
<p><strong>Release year:</strong> 2019.</p>
<p><strong>Battery life: </strong>13 hours (8 hours with RGB).</p>
<p><strong>Charging cable: </strong>microUSB.</p>
<p><strong>Color: </strong>Black.</p>
<p><strong>Platforms: </strong>PC, PlayStation 4 or Nintendo Switch (with USB adapter); Xbox One (3.5mm cable only).</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Pros:</strong> Followup to the popular G933 model. DTS 7.1 (PC). RGB lighting. Retractable mic.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Cons:</strong> Not as svelte as more modern-looking headsets (13.4 oz). Surround sound only supported for Windows. No wireless with Xbox One.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="button blue"><a href="http://bestbuy.7tiv.net/c/10531/615614/10014?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Flogitech-g935-wireless-7-1-surround-sound-gaming-headset-for-pc-with-lightsync-rgb-lighting-black-blue%2F6320787.p%3FskuId%3D6320787" >Buy at Best Buy</a></span> <span class="button orange"><a href="https://bensbargains.com/search/Logitech+G935/" >Check Deals on Ben&#8217;s</a></span></div></div>
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<h3><span class="dropcap">14.</span> Turtle Beach Stealth 600 Headset (Xbox One)</h3>
<p><a href="https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/TurtleBeachStealth600.jpg"><img decoding="async" class="alignright wp-image-37042" src="https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/TurtleBeachStealth600-300x300.jpg" loading="lazy" alt="" width="250" height="250" srcset="https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/TurtleBeachStealth600-300x300.jpg 300w, https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/TurtleBeachStealth600-150x150.jpg 150w, https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/TurtleBeachStealth600.jpg 679w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></a></p>
<p><strong>Street price</strong>: <strong>$100</strong>.</p>
<p><strong>Release year:</strong> 2017.</p>
<p><strong>Battery life: </strong>Up to 15 hours.</p>
<p><strong>Charging cable: </strong>microUSB.</p>
<p><strong>Colors: </strong>Black or white.</p>
<p><strong>Platforms: </strong>Xbox One (also available separately for the <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B072Q4Y5FV?ie=UTF8&amp;_encoding=UTF8&amp;tag=bensbargaicenter&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325">PlayStation 4</a>).</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Pros:</strong> Works directly with propietary Xbox Wireless, so no dongle required. Windows Sonic/Dolby Atmos support.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Cons:</strong> No 3.5mm option. Can be used with PC but requires the $25 Xbox Wireless Adapter (not included). No DTS 7.1.</p>
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		<title>Panasonic RP-BTD10 Premium Bluetooth On-Ear Headphones Review</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/author/jwarner/">Joe Warner</a></p>
<p>Like Bluetooth speakers, Bluetooth headphones are a very crowded product category. Wireless is popular because of convenience but at the sacrifice of sound quality. Despite incremental improvements in Bluetooth technology, that hasn’t changed much. So if you favor sound quality over convenience, stick with wires. But, you know, wireless is cooler. The Panasonic RP-BTD10 Premium Bluetooth [&#8230;]</p>
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<div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;" class="sharethis-inline-share-buttons" ></div><p class="p1">Like Bluetooth speakers, Bluetooth headphones are a very crowded product category. Wireless is popular because of convenience but at the sacrifice of sound quality. Despite incremental improvements in Bluetooth technology, that hasn’t changed much. So if you favor sound quality over convenience, stick with wires.</p>
<p class="p1">But, you know, wireless is cooler.</p>
<p class="p1"><a href="https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Panasonic1.jpg"><img decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-18931" src="https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Panasonic1.jpg" loading="lazy" alt="Panasonic BTD10" width="1000" height="791" srcset="https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Panasonic1.jpg 1000w, https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Panasonic1-300x237.jpg 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></a></p>
<p class="p1">The <strong>Panasonic RP-BTD10 Premium Bluetooth On-Ear Headphones</strong> are a pair of $200 open wireless cans that also allow for wired listening. $200 is a pretty high price tag, but you can find them for around $130 on sites like <a href="https://bensbargains.com/link_redirect/?merchant_id=3&amp;coupon_remote_id=B00KWKKE6I" target="_blank">Amazon</a>, <a href="https://bensbargains.com/link_redirect/?merchant_id=30&amp;coupon_remote_id=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.overstock.com%2FElectronics%2FPanasonic-BTD10-Wireless-On-Ear-Monitor-Headphones%2F9740313%2Fproduct.html" target="_blank">Overstock</a>, <a href="https://bensbargains.com/link_redirect/?merchant_id=486&amp;coupon_remote_id=PKRPBTD10K%20" target="_blank">BuyDig.com</a> and <a href="https://bensbargains.com/link_redirect/?merchant_id=35&amp;coupon_remote_id=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2F39111761" target="_blank">Walmart.com</a>. If you&#8217;re considering trying these headphones, I&#8217;d recommend buying from Walmart because you can return it in store if you don&#8217;t like them.</p>
<p class="p1">Rating headphones is a more subjective experience than just about any other tech product, but I gave them a whirl. Read on to see how they fared.</p>
<h3 class="p1">Unboxing</h3>
<p class="p1">When you slide the headphones out of the box on its standard issue blister tray, you&#8217;ll find a 5 ft. USB charging cord and a 3.5mm cable with one right-angle tip included in the contents. Disappointingly, there&#8217;s no travel pouch or carrying case. There&#8217;s also no USB charger, but those are fairly ubiquitous, or you can just plug it into your laptop.</p>
<p class="p1">These black on-ear (aka supra-aural) closed-back headphones are handsome-looking with brushed aluminum rings on the outside of the earcups and dark green on the inside of the earcups. Otherwise, like the popular Beats headphones, the RP-BTD10 is still a mostly plastic affair with leatherette foam ear cushions and light padding under the headband. With plastic, you get a lighter pair of headphones, but the tradeoff is they feel cheaper.</p>
<p class="p1">The earcups swivel 90 degrees, which is suitable for lying flat but not if you want to use them as DJ headphones. For on-ear headphones, they get a pretty good seal, but that also means they&#8217;re somewhat uncomfortable for extended use. If you&#8217;re looking for hours of listening, you&#8217;re probably better off finding an over-the-ear, circumaural style.</p>
<p class="p1">The left earcup has the power / pairing button, USB port, 3.5mm input, pinhole microphone and NFC touch area, while the right earcup has the volume and play controls. There&#8217;s no real tactile difference between various controls — you just have to memorize their placement.</p>
<p class="p1"><a href="https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Panasonic3.jpg"><img decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-18930" src="https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Panasonic3.jpg" loading="lazy" alt="Panasonic 3" width="1000" height="719" srcset="https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Panasonic3.jpg 1000w, https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Panasonic3-300x216.jpg 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></a></p>
<h3 class="p1">Setup</h3>
<p class="p1">Setup is easy. The hardest part is waiting 4 to 5 hours for the initial charge. You get up to 30 hours on one charge, depending on your usage and volume. After you turn on the headphones the first time, your phone, laptop or Bluetooth device will discover them. No other button presses required.</p>
<p class="p1">You can pair up to eight devices. After eight, it rolls over the oldest paired device. Like most Bluetooth products, you cannot simultaneously connect (i.e. use) two devices .</p>
<p class="p1">The trickiest part is pairing up subsequent devices. First, the headphones have to be in the off position and other paired devices cannot be connected, then you need to hold the power button for 5 seconds (2 seconds to power on, plus 3 additional seconds). After that, you can pair with the new device.</p>
<h3 class="p1">Sound</h3>
<p class="p1">Not surprisingly, the wired sound beats the wireless sound.</p>
<p class="p1">Like most stereo Bluetooth headphones, the RP-BTD10 uses the aptX codec for improved sound fidelity, but the sound was still better when I plugged in the 3.5mm cable. Overall, the 40mm drivers favor midrange and high frequencies and are good for listening to vocal-heavy music, TV shows and movies. The sound is fairly natural and neutral. The flip side is, they&#8217;re somewhat lacking in the low end, so if you&#8217;re looking for heavy bass, I would suggest other headphones.</p>
<p class="p1">I also found the Bluetooth (v 3.0) sound to be dependent on the device. I heard better soundstage with my laptop than with my iPhone.</p>
<p class="p1">The wired sound was more pleasing to my ears, filled out the low end more and sounded less compressed, as expected. You can&#8217;t make or receive phone calls in wired mode, but you do save on the battery life.</p>
<p class="p1">Speaking of phone calls, I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the sound on my end, and the sound on the other end wasn&#8217;t bad, considering it&#8217;s a pinhole mic.</p>
<p class="p1">Once you get past the standard 30-foot Bluetooth range, the signal starts to break up, but you should freely walk around in your house or apartment without any connection issues.</p>
<p class="p1"><a href="https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Panasonic2.jpg"><img decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-18932" src="https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Panasonic2.jpg" loading="lazy" alt="Panasonic2" width="1000" height="753" srcset="https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Panasonic2.jpg 1000w, https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Panasonic2-300x226.jpg 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></a></p>
<h3 class="p1">Conclusion</h3>
<p class="p1">Overall, I thought the Panasonic RP-BTD10 Bluetooth Headphones provided a clear, natural sound favoring vocals, making them more ideal for pop music, movies, TV or phone calls. I liked the wired listening option, although it&#8217;s not audiophile quality. They also seem to be priced a bit on the high side, although if you poke around a bit, you can find some good deals.</p>
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