Bluetooth headphones for your mobile phone 2022
No more tangled cables
The quote from Arthur Schopenhauer comes from: “Music is the melody to which the world is the text.” And if you think about it carefully, old Schopenhauer hits the nail on the head. Because at least as a music lover, you can hardly imagine a situation in life for which there is no perfect soundtrack. Whether during sport, in the morning during breakfast, after a stressful day, with love sickness or fidgeting in the club – nothing can express our mood better than the right song. And thanks to our smartphones, we always have it on demand.
The only downer: the headphones cables regularly develop into a tangled tangle of cables that has to be untangled again and again in painstaking detail before enjoying music. What also happens with pleasure: You get stuck with the cables somewhere again, which brings the listening pleasure to an abrupt end. Thanks to Bluetooth wireless technology, there is now a solution for this. Well-known electronics brands such as Sony, Bose, JBL or Samsung and Apple have developed Bluetooth headphones that put an end to the annoying mess of cables. Whether for listening to your favorite music, an exciting audio book or the latest podcast episode – wireless or wireless headphones guarantee a much more free listening experience.
Do you want to buy Bluetooth headphones or a wireless headset? What do you have to consider? We explain everything you need to know about Bluetooth headphones or wireless headsets, what their advantages and disadvantages are, how they work and which wireless headphones are the best.
Bluetooth headphones & headphones with cables in comparison – this is the difference
Anyone who has a Bluetooth headphone will only rarely want to exchange the wireless convenience of in-ear headphones and the like for wired headphones. Nevertheless, there are “disciplines” in which modern wireless gadgets sometimes still have to admit defeat to their wired competitors.
As is easy to see, Bluetooth headphones are unbeatable, especially for mobile, wireless use, because there is no need for any cables. Whether during sport, on the way to work or when shopping – in all areas of life that include movement, the wireless Bluetooth headphones are clearly ahead. And let’s be honest: the modern in-ear gadgets & Co. also easily win every style and coolness competition.
Sound purists, on the other hand, who want to devote themselves entirely to the sound of their favorite pieces, especially at home, are better advised when it comes to value for money with high-quality wired headphones such as JBL. But what speaks against it to complement your old cable headphones with a model of stylish new Bluetooth headphones for mobile use? There are few arguments against not doing this.
These bluetooth & wireless headphone models are available
The designation Bluetooth or wireless headphones only says something about the connection, but not about the specific design of the headphones or headsets. As with cable headphones, however, these include very different models of headphones. The following types of headphones with a Bluetooth connection are available:
In-Ears headphones: small earplugs that – as the name suggests – are plugged directly into the ear. Advantage: particularly easy to transport as it saves space. Ideal for sport. Disadvantage: significantly lower sound quality than with the other construction methods.
On Ear Headphones: Wireless headphone headphones that are not placed directly in the ear, but are placed on the ear through a cushion. Advantage of on-ear headphones: mostly handier than over-ear headphones. Disadvantage: easier to slip; sometimes a lot of sound escapes to the outside.
Over ear headphones: Wireless headphone headphones with larger pads that encircle the entire ear. Advantage: offer the best sound of all types of headphones. High wearing comfort. Good seal to the outside. Disadvantage: significantly heavier and bulkier than on-ear headphones or in-ears.
Which type you ultimately choose should therefore primarily depend on the predominant area of application of the headphones. For use in sports, Bluetooth headphones should be as light as possible and not slip. For longer trips, on the other hand, a model with better sound and high wearing comfort is more suitable. When traveling on public transport, the question of the extent to which the headphones shield from the outside is not entirely irrelevant. Otherwise you run the risk that the entire train compartment will be filled with your own music.
This is how wireless headphones are used properly
The commissioning of Bluetooth headphones is very simple and usually only differs in nuances between the different models. Once the so-called “pairing” – i.e. the Bluetooth connection of the headphones with the smartphone – has been carried out, the two wireless devices connect automatically as soon as they are switched on and in close proximity to each other.
This is how easy it is to connect, for example, the new black wireless headphones from JBL to your smartphone: Switch on the Bluetooth headphones so that the Bluetooth function is activated. With some models, you may have to hold down the power button for several seconds. Flashing LED lights often indicate that the function is activated.
Activate the Bluetooth function on the mobile phone. This can usually be done directly via the fold-out upper toolbar. A tap on the characteristic Bluetooth symbol is enough.
The smartphone will now automatically search the area for active Bluetooth devices. The headphones should now also appear in the list of available devices. If you tap on the corresponding device and confirm the pairing, Bluetooth headphones and smartphone are connected.
Select and enjoy your favorite music.
By the way: If the smartphone asks for a pass code after selecting the headphones in the Bluetooth menu, this is “0000” by default on most models. Otherwise you will find it in the enclosed headphone manual.
In-ear headphones & Co. – These wireless models are worthwhile
Now some top models from different price ranges are to be presented. The price range extends from cheap, through the middle class to the premium segment. However, they all have in common an excellent quality for their price range.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live – the stylish active noise canceling headphones
If you are looking for exceptionally designed Bluetooth headphones that, in addition to excellent sound, also have premium features such as Active Noise Canceling (active suppression of annoying ambient noise through counter-sound waves), the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live is spot on.
A powerful bass, natural sound and a good sound spectrum characterize this model. And when it comes to wearing comfort, these Bluetooth headphones don’t show any weaknesses either: the kidney bean shape of the wearable means they sit particularly well in the auricle. Excellent battery performance with up to 21 hours guarantees carefree music enjoyment even on long journeys. And thanks to the quick charge function, the Galaxy Buds Live can be used again for an hour of listening to music after just five minutes.
Ergonomic design
Active noise canceling
Extreme battery life
Anker Soundcore Life P3 – Bluetooth in-ear headphones for sports
With your favorite beat in your ears, it’s much easier to run or train. The essentials for Bluetooth sport headphones are a particularly compact size and a high level of comfort. After all, who wants to sweat while jogging under over-ear headphones that weigh half a kilo? With their feather-light construction, the In-Ears Anker Soundcore Life P3 are the perfect Bluetooth sports headphones.
Despite the low price, they deliver a clear sound and, thanks to a battery life of 35 hours, can easily last a whole marathon. The ergonomic shape ensures an ideal hold, which runners in particular appreciate. The Bluetooth in-ear headphones also prove their outdoor capabilities with their waterproof properties.
Light construction
Firm fit
Waterproof against rain and sweat
JBL Live 660NC – wireless music enjoyment from the sound champion
If sound quality is clearly the top priority in the hierarchy of requirements for new Bluetooth headphones, then the JBL Live 660NC could be exactly the right model. As far as the sound of the JBL headphones is concerned, they definitely do not compromise. What awaits the user here is a perfectly balanced, detailed sound experience. It doesn’t matter whether you’re listening to classical piano sounds, dramatic film music or whipping heavy metal.
In terms of price, the JBL Bluetooth headphones are in the middle class. You get a comprehensive equipment package that also includes Active Noise Canceling (ANC) and a voice assistant. This guarantees extraordinary listening pleasure even in noisy environments. The JBL Bluetooth over-ear headphones also sit firmly on the ear without creating unpleasant pressure.
Perfect sound quality
Active noise canceling that works well
Sits comfortably on your ear
Bose Headphones 700 – a sound experience in a class of its own
With the Bose Headphones 700 we are now entering the premium segment of Bluetooth headphones. The name Bose generally stands for the finest audio technology and does not disappoint with the high-end Bluetooth headphones either. Sound enthusiasts can immerse themselves in a world of lifelike sound quality without the slightest noise. Because the highly developed acoustic noise canceling reliably silences annoying ambient noise.
Bass sounds powerful and balanced at the same time on the Bluetooth over-ear headphones. The Bose Headphones 700 also master all mids and highs of the sound with flying colors. Sound is fun this way! The manufacturer has also thought of a high level of comfort and an adaptive microphone system for working in the home office. In addition, the Bluetooth headphones have optimized voice control functions for the digital assistants Amazon’s Alexa and Google Assistant.
Outstanding natural sound
Advanced ambient noise cancellation
High sound quality during phone calls.
