Jabra Elite 85h
Sony WH-1000XM4
PROS:
- Useful smart features
trustedreviews.com - Graphic EQ and presets.
rtings.com - 4
techgearlab.com
CONS:
- Weight: 254g
pocket-lint.com - 3
techgearlab.com - Superb noise cancellation
gadgets.ndtv.com
- soundguys.com: Sony WH-1000XM4 review - SoundGuys (90%)
- gadgets.ndtv.com: Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Active Noise Cancelling Headphones Review (90%)
- techgearlab.com: Sony WH-1000XM4 Review (96%)
- theverge.com: Sony WH-1000XM4 review: the best noise-canceling headphones get better - The Verge (90%)
- androidauthority.com: Sony WH-1000XM4 review: The best gets even better - Android Authority (90%)
- headphonesty.com: Review: Sony WH-1000XM4 - Upgrade? - Headphonesty (80%)
- pcmag.com: Sony WH-1000XM4 Review (90%)
- techradar.com: Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Headphones review (100%)
- pocket-lint.com: Sony WH-1000XM4 review: The wireless ANC headphones to beat? (100%)
- whathifi.com: Sony WH-1000XM4 wireless headphones review (100%)
- rtings.com: Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Review - RTINGS.com (81%)
- trustedreviews.com: Sony WH-1000XM4 review: The best noise-cancellers you can get (100%)
- cnet.com: Sony WH-1000XM4 review: A nearly flawless noise-canceling headphone - CNET (91%)
- rtings.com: Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Review - RTINGS.com (81%)
- cnet.com: Sony WH-1000XM4 review: A nearly flawless noise-canceling headphone - CNET (91%)
Sony WF-1000XM4
PROS:
- Qi wireless charging on case
pocket-lint.com - ANC has great noise isolation performance.
rtings.com - Superb adaptive noise-cancelling (ANC) tech
pocket-lint.com
CONS:
- Comfortable, stable, and breathable fit.
rtings.com - Still reasonably large in the ear
pocket-lint.com - IPX4 rating for water resistance.
rtings.com
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro
PROS:
- Excellent sound
androidcentral.com - Stylish, waterproof design
tomsguide.com - Better noise cancellation than its predecessor
tomsguide.com
CONS:
- Similar battery life to the AirPods Pro
tomsguide.com - No multi-device or NFC pairing.
rtings.com - Transparency mode isn't great
androidcentral.com
Apple AirPods Max
PROS:
- Luxurious design and feel
tomsguide.com - Cinematic spatial audio
whathifi.com - Great noise cancellation
techradar.com
CONS:
- Limited features for Android
techradar.com - No on/off switch
tomsguide.com - Practically Apple-only
whathifi.com
- tomsguide.com: Apple AirPods Max review (80%)
- techradar.com: Apple AirPods Max review (80%)
- cnet.com: AirPods Max review: Top-notch sound, noise canceling and a hefty price tag - CNET (89%)
- whathifi.com: Apple AirPods Max review (100%)
- t3.com: Apple AirPods Max review: phenomenal sound, comfortable design, eye-watering price (80%)
- rtings.com: Apple AirPods Max Wireless Review - RTINGS.com (70%)
- cnet.com: AirPods Max review: Top-notch sound, noise canceling and a hefty price tag - CNET (89%)
Jabra Elite Active 75t
PROS:
- Active and passive noise cancellation
tomsguide.com - In-app audio customization
tomsguide.com - Waterproof
tomsguide.com
CONS:
- Can get extremely loud at max volume
tomsguide.com - High audio latency on PC and Android.
rtings.com - Battery life shorter than advertised.
rtings.com
Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless
PROS:
- Graphic EQ and presets.
rtings.com - Comfortable fit.
rtings.com - Active noise cancellation and sound quality are excellent
gadgets.ndtv.com
CONS:
- Good app, useful features
gadgets.ndtv.com - Familiar, comfortable design and fit
gadgets.ndtv.com - Superb noise cancellation
gadgets.ndtv.com
Apple AirPods Pro
PROS:
- Balanced, easy-going sound
whathifi.com - Improved audio over AirPods
pocket-lint.com - Easy setup
pocket-lint.com
CONS:
- Powerbeats Pro beat these on the bass front
pocket-lint.com - USB-C charging cable in box
techradar.com - Battery life could be longer
tomsguide.com
- tomsguide.com: AirPods Pro review (100%)
- androidauthority.com: Apple AirPods Pro review: Third time really is the charm - Android Authority (75%)
- techradar.com: Apple AirPods Pro review (90%)
- soundguys.com: Apple AirPods Pro review: Finally good - SoundGuys (75%)
- pocket-lint.com: AirPods Pro review - Pocket-lint (100%)
- whathifi.com: Apple AirPods Pro review (80%)
- rtings.com: Apple AirPods Pro Truly Wireless Review - RTINGS.com (75%)
Bose 700
Sony WH-1000XM3
PROS:
- Great active features and app support with graphic EQ.
rtings.com - Intuitive features and touch controls
tomsguide.com - Fast charge feature is great
trustedreviews.com
CONS:
- Call quality could be better
tomsguide.com - Battery life up to 30 hours
trustedreviews.com - Mediocre call quality
techradar.com
- soundguys.com: Sony WH-1000XM3 wireless Bluetooth headphones review (90%)
- techradar.com: Sony WH-1000XM3 Wireless Headphones review (90%)
- cnet.com: Sony WH-1000XM3 review: The best noise-canceling headphone you can buy - CNET (90%)
- tomsguide.com: Sony WH-1000XM3 review (90%)
- trustedreviews.com: Sony WH-1000XM3 review – the greatest noise-cancelling headphones (100%)
- rtings.com: Sony WH-1000XM3 Wireless Review - RTINGS.com (80%)
AirPods Max
PROS:
- Great noise cancellation
techradar.com - Luxurious design and feel
tomsguide.com - Outstanding noise cancelling.
rtings.com
CONS:
- Very expensive
techradar.com - Smart case provides no protection
tomsguide.com - Audio cable not included
whathifi.com
- tomsguide.com: Apple AirPods Max review (80%)
- techradar.com: Apple AirPods Max review (80%)
- cnet.com: AirPods Max review: Top-notch sound, noise canceling and a hefty price tag - CNET (89%)
- whathifi.com: Apple AirPods Max review (100%)
- mashable.com: AirPods Max review: Apple ditches Beats for its high-end headphones (85%)
- t3.com: Apple AirPods Max review: phenomenal sound, comfortable design, eye-watering price (80%)
- rtings.com: Apple AirPods Max Wireless Review - RTINGS.com (70%)
- cnet.com: AirPods Max review: Top-notch sound, noise canceling and a hefty price tag - CNET (89%)
Beats Solo3
PROS:
- Stable and sturdy design.
rtings.com - Over 38 hours of continuous playback time.
rtings.com - Good audio reproduction.
rtings.com
CONS:
- Poor noise isolation.
rtings.com - Poor noise isolation.
rtings.com - No EQ.
rtings.com
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