AirPods are great and all, but have you heard of literally anything else?
Listening to music, podcasts, or audio books on your iPhone makes perfect sense given its origins are steeped in the old days of the iPod. To get the most out of your audio experience however, you really need a good set of headphones or earphones. The ones that come bundled with your iPhone just don’t sound as good as a dedicated pair.
It’s important to know what you’re looking for when seeking out the best headphones for iPhone. Here’s what you need to know and the best headphones and earphones for every scenario in life. Read more…
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BEST FOR EVERYDAY USE
AirPods Pro
Specifically designed for the iPhone, the impressive noise cancellation capabilities and a comfortable fit make these the easy choice.
- Colors: White
- Battery life: 5 hours
- Truly wireless: Active Noise Cancellation
$249 from Amazon
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BEST FOR COMMUTERS
Bose QuietComfort 20
Block out the outside world with these Bose SoundSport 20 headphones. But be warned: You will need a dongle.
- Colors: Black
- Battery life: 16 hours (Noise cancellation)
- Wired: Active Noise Cancellation
$249 from Amazon
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BEST FOR WORK
Beats Solo Pro
The active noise cancellation option in the Beats Solo Pro make these a great pair of headphones for tuning out coworkers (and then tuning back in when you need to.)
- Colors: Black, Gary, Red, Dark Blue, Ivory, Light Blue
- Battery life: 22 hours with Active Noise Cancellation on
- Wireless: Active Noise Cancellation
$299.95 from Amazon
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BEST FOR IPHONE NOVICES
AirPods
Need a pair of solid, dependable wireless earbuds? The original AirPods won’t let you down.
- Colors: White
- Battery life: 5 hours
- Truly wireless: No noise cancellation
$129 from Walmart
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BEST FOR RUNNING
Jabra Elite Active 65t
The built-in accelerometer of the Jabra Elite Active 65t headphones make these a top option for runners.
- Colors: Copper Black, Copper Blue, Gold Beige
- Battery life: 5 hours
- Truly wirelesss: No noise cancellation
$79.99 from Amazon
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BEST FOR WORKING OUT
Bose SoundSport Wireless
A cable unites the earbuds so they always stick together, but you’ll be completely untethered from your iPhone and are free to run, jump, and climb with ease.
- Colors: Aqua, Black, Citron, Power Red
- Battery life: 6 hours
- Wireless: No noise cancellation
$129 from Amazon
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BEST FOR LISTENING TO MUSIC
Sony WH-H900N
Though we wouldn’t recommend wearing these Sony headphones for working out, they are stellar for your daily commute and can even be personalized to fit your audio preferences.
- Colors: Black
- Battery life: 28 hours
- Wireless headphones: Active noise cancellation
$158.99 from Amazon
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MOST COMFORTABLE OPTION
Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2
They may not be the latest model on the market, but this pair from Plantronics will stay comfortable on your ears for hours.
- Colors: Black, Tan
- Battery life: 24 hours
- Wireless headphones: Active noise cancellation
$199 from Amazon
