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How to Choose the Most Suitable Bluetooth Headphone for Yourself?

Oct 20,2023 | David

Bluetooth headphones allow you to connect to your smartphone via Bluetooth and enjoy the sound of music and videos wirelessly. There are no interfering cables which is easy to operate, and it is convenient to use not only when commuting or going to school, but also when running and other sports. Apple's popular smartphones, the "iPhone" series, have abolished the headphone jack, and the number of projects has increased dramatically over the past few years. From low-cost models to multifunctional high-performance models, the choice for users is increasing dramatically, therefore, we have selected the recommended models from a large number of Bluetooth headphones. If you are considering buying a Bluetooth headphone, you can refer to this article.

Bluetooth headphones can be roughly divided into 5 types according to the shape of the product: "True wireless type", "left and right integrated type", "Neckband type", "Single ear type", and "Open-ear type". Depending on the shape, they have their own pros and cons, and the usability varies greatly. Here's a brief explanation of the advantages, disadvantages, features, and easy-to-understand summary of each headphone.

■ True wireless type:

It is a type that does not have a cable to connect the left and right earphone body, and is also called "left and right independent type" and "Completely wireless type". The advent of Apple's "AirPods" has also made completely wireless headphones very popular, so the number of such products has increased dramatically in the past few years.

Advantages: The body of the cable is small in size and very lightweight. Disadvantages: The built-in battery is small, so its battery life is short; If worn for a long time, it will make the ears uncomfortable and it will easily fall out of the ears.

■ Left and right integrated type:

It has a simple shape, and the left and right earphone bodies are connected by cable, which is a common type in Bluetooth headsets.

Advantages: the cable is short, and the main body is light, and the left and right headphones are connected together by cable, which is very convenient to carry, and the headphones won't fall off easily. Disadvantages: Some products have a low built-in battery capacity and short battery life.

■ Neckband type:

The neckband type uses shape memory material as a cable to connect the left and right earphone body and wears it on the back of the neck. Part of the neckband is well-made and characterized by high wearing comfort.

Advantages: Since it is firmly fixed with the neckband, it is easy to fit the large battery inside the neckband, so the battery life is relatively long and the wearing comfort is high. Disadvantages: Compared with the left and right integrated model, the neckband-type Bluetooth headphone weighs heavier because of the material and shape of the slightly heavier neckband, and it is likely that it cannot be folded.

■Single ear type:

A type of headphone worn on one ear. It is often used as a headphone when car drivers are on hands-free calls. Since it only uses one ear, it is not suitable for people who like to listen to music.

Advantages: Since it uses only one ear, it is relatively safe to use outdoors. Disadvantages: Since it uses one ear, it is not suitable for listening to music.

■ Open ear type:

Common open-ear design headphones are bone conduction Bluetooth headphones, many headphones transmit sound by vibrating the eardrum, while bone conduction headphones transmit sound by vibrating bones and cartilage instead of the eardrum, so you can hear sound without blocking the ear canal. Bone conduction headphones also have single-ear products, if you don't want to be too conspicuous, it is recommended to wear "single-ear" bone conduction headphones.

Advantages: It can hear the surrounding sounds when using it; The ears are not easy to fatigue and can be worn for a long time; It does not hurt the eardrum, which is healthier and more hygienic. Disadvantages: The principle of bone conduction makes it easier to leak sounds.

Things need to pay attention to:

1. Pay attention to noise reduction, waterproof and other functions according to your usage scenario:

If you choose a Bluetooth headphone, you should definitely pay attention to the function that adapts to your usage scenario. For example, if you mainly use it when commuting or going to school by train or bus, we recommend that you use a model with noise cancellation, which can cancel ambient noise so you can enjoy music without worrying about the noise around you.

If you mainly use it for sports such as running, it is recommended to use sports headphones with safety. In addition to a structure that does not interfere with the power cord and does not pick up noise even during strenuous exercise, there are many models with an ergonomic shape that does not easily fall out of the ears, allowing you to focus on sports. The model with waterproof performance is very convenient, since it can be safely used for sweaty sports or when it rains suddenly. Also pay attention to whether your Bluetooth headphone can allow you to hear your surroundings while exercising outdoors.

2. If you want to enjoy low-latency videos and games, choose a model that supports aptX/AAC codec:

If you want to enjoy high-quality music, consider a model that supports high-quality sound codecs. Bluetooth that operates at low power does not have a very fast data transfer rate, in order to transmit voice data wirelessly more efficiently, audio data will be compressed and transmitted by using a speech compression conversion method called a codec.

By default, Bluetooth supports a codec named "SBC". Since it is a standard codec, it is basically compatible with Bluetooth for all smartphones and headphones. However, due to the specifications, it prioritizes connectivity and improves compression efficiency, so there is a weakness that greatly deteriorates in sound quality. It takes a certain amount of time to recover the data transmitted wirelessly, and the delay is large.

To address these weaknesses of the SBC codec, codecs such as "AAC" and "aptX" appeared. These codecs are characterized by higher sound quality and lower latency than SBC codecs, and greatly suppress the sound quality degradation of SBC codecs and the difference between video and audio when watching video due to transmission delay. If you want to use Bluetooth headphones to comfortably watch videos and gaming applications, be sure to choose a product that supports codecs such as "AAC" and "aptX".

Recently, high-quality sound codecs such as "aptX Adaptive" and "LDAC" have also appeared, which can achieve high-quality sound transmission equivalent to high resolution via Bluetooth. Although the number of supported products is still limited, you can enjoy music with higher sound quality than the "AAC" and "aptX" introduced earlier. If you value sound quality, you may want to choose products that support high-quality codecs, such as aptX Adaptive and LDAC.

In order to use the currently available codecs other than SBC, such as AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive and LDAC, both the smartphone and the Bluetooth headset on the receiving side must be compatible.

3. If you want to connect to multiple devices at the same time, such as smartphones and computers, then the "multipoint" feature is convenient:

Telecommuting is becoming more widespread, more and more people are using Bluetooth headphones when working from their home computers. If you have to consider connecting your headphones not only to your main smartphone, but also to your computer, we recommend that you use a model that supports the "multipoint" function.

Multipoint is a feature that allows simultaneous connection and standby to multiple base units. If you pair your smartphone and computer in advance, you can use a Bluetooth headphone to handle incoming calls from your smartphone and computer.

By the way, as a function similar to multipoint, there is a function called "Multi-pairing", which is like multipoint, allowing you to register several devices to one Bluetooth headphone, but cannot connect or listen to several devices at the same time as multipoint. When you want to connect to two devices at the same time, be sure to choose a model that supports Multipoint.

Five Bluetooth headphones that are recommended

1. JVC wireless stereo headset HA-EC25WB

JVC is a Japanese company that has been established for some time since 1927.

The HA-ECBT is an integrated left and right headphone that uses a ”Pivot ear-hanging“ for stable wearing comfort. Since it is hooked to the ear, it is difficult to fall off even when doing strenuous exercise, so you can enjoy music while running or exercising. It is equipped with a "high magnetic neodymium driver unit" that can provide a powerful sound.

It comes with a standard earpiece with excellent sound insulation and a low-sound earpiece to easily hear the surrounding sound. When you want to focus on your workout, you can use it according to your needs, such as using a standard earpiece. The earpiece is available in three sizes: S, M and L, you can choose the size according to the size of your ears.

But its sound quality is average, the audio resolution is not high, and the degree of sound restoration is low.

2. Jabra Elite 7 fully wireless headphones

Jabra is a manufacturer of headphones and speakerphones. Jabra in-ear headphones are characterized by high-quality sound and wearing comfort. Ergonomically designed earbuds keep you comfortable even during long workouts.

They also include products equipped with "active noise cancellation" that can reduce ambient noise and cancels noise, which allows you can train in a focused environment.

Jabra's Elite 7 fully wireless headphones feature "shake grip technology" for a comfortable fit. It is coated with special liquid silicone rubber, so it fits your ears even without wings. The part that touches the ear is soft which it can reduce the burden when wearing.

Jabra Elite 7 can clearly reproduce everything from deep bass to delicate and clear treble, designed with custom 6mm speakers that can deliver high-quality sound even during intense workouts.

In addition, if you install a dedicated app "Jabra Sound+", you can link with a smartphone, and you can customize the sound quality with an equalizer.

A 5-minute charge provides up to 1 hour of continuous playback, and an 8-minute fast charge will give you about 5 hours of battery even when the battery is low.

3. Bose QuietComfort earbuds

No matter where you are, they can use intelligent personalized noise cancellation technology anytime, anywhere, so you can have an immersive listening experience. These are comfortable earbuds that come with three pairs of earplugs and three pairs of custom stabilizing bands to ensure comfort and safety throughout the day.Therefore, you can find the most suitable earplugs for your ears, and meet your long-term use needs with sound quality and fit.

It is an easy-to-operate wireless earbuds that controls everything by using a simple touch interface on the headphone. This convenient interface frees your hands so you can focus on doing anything. By simply sliding and clicking, you can play or pause music, intelligently eliminate surrounding noise and other operations, and you don't need to touch your mobile phone.

Bose QuietComfort has a long battery life, allowing your favorite music to play for up to 6 hours. When not using it, store your Bose QuietComfort Earbuds in a portable charging case – it's small enough to fit directly into your pocket. Voice prompts will let you know if the battery is low. What if the headphone runs out of power and there is not enough time to fully charge it?Don't worry, the fast charging option provides up to 20 hours of battery life after 2 minutes of charging.

To ensure a stable connection between your earbuds and your device, Bose QuietComfort earbuds offer advanced Bluetooth 5.3 function. As long as you're within 30 feet (about 9.1 meters) of your paired device, this latest generation of Bluetooth technology will provide a strong andstable connection.

The earbuds pair with up to seven devices and easily switch between your connected devices next time without reconnecting.

Its price is a bit expensive, and it also depends on the color($249 for midnight blue and gray, $239.49 for white and black), if you have enough budget, then you can consider this earbud.

4. Sony WF-1000XM4

Sony WF-1000XM4 adopts a newly developed integrated processor V1 chip, which can capture more ambient sound from the dual feedback microphones on the headphones, and with more sophisticated algorithms, it can provide stronger noise reduction performance, and can also obtain more natural and low-latency ambient sound performance.

Sony WF-1000MX4, as a true wireless Bluetooth headphone, not only supports LDAC, but also can cooperate with the new DSEE Extreme technology, it improves the sound quality with the blessing of AI, and the sound performance is more detailed with a 6mm micro-dynamic unit. However, if it encounters songs with relatively low specifications, the Sony WF-1000XM4 still sounds a little rough, and the sound quality performance will deteriorate when connected to a device that does not support LDAC.However, among the true wireless Bluetooth headphones, it is already considered to be relatively excellent.

The charging case is small and very portable, but the battery capacity and charging efficiency inside are relatively excellent, the wireless charging coil is also placed on the bottom and supports Qi wireless charging, which is optimized for beauty and convenience.

Its single-sided headphone weighs about 7.3g, its shape combined with ergonomic design can adapt to long-term wearing needs, and it is relatively firm to wear. In addition, the Sony WF-1000XM4 supports IPX4 waterproof.

Its price is $278, although the function is relatively complete, the cost-effective is still average.

5. Wissonly Hi Runner bone conduction Bluetooth headphone

The Hi Runner Bluetooth headphone is perfect for sports because it's waterproof and endurable, its open-ear design are also ideal for daily use. It can be worn directly on the temple, allowing your ear canal to open completely.Even if you want to run and walk outdoors, you can easily hear the sound of cars and traffic lights, which is safer. It is also especially suitable for people who like to listen to music at work, but at the same time need to pay attention to the voices of colleagues and bosses.

The waterproof performance of sports headphones is very important when you sweat a lot while running or doing other sports, or suddenly rain when you are outdoors. As the flagship model of Wissonly, the Wissonly Hi Runner sports bone conduction headphones have a waterproof rating higher than the IPX8 waterproof level of the industry standard, which allows the wearer to work normally while swimming or diving, not to mention normal sweatproof and waterproof.

The Wissonly Hi Runner uses the latest Bluetooth 5.0 chip, which makes the Bluetooth connection more stable and less prone to choppy sound. It also comes with 32G body memory to store 5,000 songs, and it also supports Bluetooth and MP3 working modes, which means you can use it as a Bluetooth MP3 player for underwater sports or without a phone.

Its fit and comfort are excellent, because its overall frame is made of adjustable aviation-grade titanium steel, which can adapt to different sizes of head circumference to ensure a fit of wear. The surface of the headphones is made of high-tech low-sensitivity silicone material, which does not contain chemical components to avoid allergies. The overall feel of the headphones is as smooth as baby's skin, avoiding discomfort when worn for a long time. And its weight is very light, less than 30g, it will not feel heavy when worn, making it have good wearing comfort.

Its battery life is very strong, and it can listen to songs for 10 hours continuously, which makes up for the disadvantages of wireless headphones. In addition, it also supports magnetic fast charging, which only takes two hours to fully charge.

If you also have certain requirements for sound quality, Hi Runner can meet your needs.Due to the particularity of the technical principle, bone conduction headphones are more difficult to improve sound quality, while Wissonly Hi Runner subverts the traditional sound quality scheme, it breakthrough uses a large wireframe vibration unit, through structural optimization to improve the effective vibration area, which makes the sound in the treble and bass have a good performance.

Its market price is $99.99, which is cost-effective！

Summary:

Bluetooth headsets, which make remote work and movement more comfortable, are in great demand in recent years. There are products in the market ranging from primary products to high-quality products and products of various shapes, designs and colors. Each headphone has its own advantages and disadvantages, please find your favorite Bluetooth headphone according to your purpose of use and scenario.

If you have an adequate budget and have certain requirements for sound quality and noise-cancelling features, then you can choose Bose QuietComfort earbuds.

If you often make hands-free calls and have high sound requirements, we recommend that you choose Jabra Elite 7 completely wireless headphones.

If you want to use it in daily life and sports, and have relatively high requirements for cost performance and comfort, it is highly recommended that you choose Wissonly Hi Runner bone conduction Bluetooth headphone.