Top-rated products in the Headphones category
Here's a ranking of the top rated products in this category. To give you a quick overview, we've also added some key information about the products.
1. Apple AirPods (2nd Gen.)
With the new AirPods, you'll experience wireless headphones in a whole new way. Just take them out of the charger and they're ready to use with your iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad, or Mac. With a tap of a finger, you set up the AirPods and they work like magic. They're automatically turned on and always connected. The AirPods even detect when they're in your ears and pause when you take them out. To adjust the volume, change the song, call someone or get directions, say "Hey Siri" and what you want to do. You can wear just one or both AirPods and double-tap to play a track or skip to the next when listening to music or podcasts. AirPods offer 5 hours of playback and 3 hours of talk time per charge. And with a charging case that holds additional charges for 24 hours of playback, they'll keep up with whatever you're doing. Need a quick charge? After just 15 minutes in the charging case, you can listen to 3 hours of music or talk for 2 hours. Controlled by the new Apple H1 chip, AirPods use optical and accelerometry sensors to tell if they're in your ear. The H1 chip automatically routes audio and activates the microphone - whether you use both AirPods or just one. And when you're on the phone or talking to Siri, an additional accelerometer with speech recognition and wavefocused microphones help reduce outside noise and make your voice clearer.
Case can be loaded with a Lightning Connector. Case does not support wireless charging.
2. Sony WH-1000XM3
The new dimension of pure sound. With noise-canceling that blocks out more ambient noise than ever before, you'll hear music in its purest form. And you'll experience smart headphones with advanced noise-canceling technology like Adaptive Noise Control and smart features including Quick Attention mode, compatible voice control, and touch control. More power = even less noise. The new HD processor QN1 significantly optimizes noise reduction. The separate processor for noise minimization also ensures that music playback is not affected by processor performance. The unique air pressure optimization ensures optimal sound at high altitudes. Wirelessly happy with pure sound. LDAC transmits about three times the amount of data (at a maximum transfer rate of 990 Kbps) as conventional BLUETOOTH audio, so you can enjoy high-resolution audio content, at nearly the same quality as a wired connection. Integrated into the QN1 noise reduction HD processor is an amplifier that provides the optimal signal-to-noise ratio, low distortion for portable devices, and superior sound quality. With 40mm drivers with liquid crystal polymer diaphragms, these headphones reproduce powerful bass as well as the full frequency spectrum up to 40kHz.
Smart Listening with SENSE ENGINE - with automatic adaptation to your situation. Adaptive noise control detects your activities, such as traveling, walking, or waiting, and adjusts the sound to your environment. Quick Attention mode lets you have conversations without removing the headphones. Simply place your hand on the ear cup to lower the volume for conversations. Ultra-long battery life of 30 hrs powers you even on long trips. If you're short on time for charging, the optional AC adapter gives you 5 hrs of playback time after just 10 min of charging. Immerse yourself completely in the sound with 360 Reality Audio. As real as if you were live at a concert or in the studio. Music has never been so immersive and authentic. With these headphones, you can experience 360 Reality Audio Download the Sony I Headphones Connect app to use Smart Listening and Adaptive Noise Control, control your ambient noise setting, and adjust sound levels using equalizers. Sony recommends always installing the latest available software on your device. Update notifications for WH-1000XM3 and the updates themselves, are provided via the Sony Headphones Connect app. The app is available for free in the Google Play Store and the Apple Store. 47 ohms (1 kHz) (when connected via the headphone cable and the device is turned on), 16 ohms (1 kHz) (when connected via the headphone cable and the device is turned off).
3. Apple AirPods Pro (1st Gen.) MagSafe Case
Whether for frequent callers or music enthusiasts, the AirPods Pro are the perfect complement to almost all Apple devices. They serve as more than just headphones: Activate Siri with a double tap or simply say Hey Siri to adjust the volume, change the song, call someone or get directions via voice command. Long press and hold to switch between transparency mode and active noise cancellation. The AirPods deliver rich, high-quality audio and voice reproduction. When you're on the phone, the wave-focused microphones filter out background noise and make your voice stand out. The energy-efficient H1 chip manages battery power so well that AirPods run for up to five hours per charge (up to 4.5 h with active noise cancellation). Included with the AirPods is the convenient MagSafe charging case. This not only protects the AirPods, but also has its own battery that recharges the AirPods when they are in the case. This way, you get up to 24 hours of runtime out of the headphones. After just 15 minutes in the case, you can listen to music again for 3 hours. This version even charges wirelessly with MagSafe chargers or a Qi-compatible charging mat.
Activate the AirPods Pro's active noise cancellation by holding down the pressure sensor for a long time to silence the world around you. The silicone tips, which come in three sizes, allow for a custom fit and ensure a snug fit in your ear. This creates an especially good seal for excellent noise cancelling. Blank out your surroundings and focus only on your music, podcasts or calls. In-ear headphones are inserted directly into the ear canal. The resulting pressure chamber effect allows for a powerful sound experience without having to turn the music up too loud. This is gentle on your ears while extending the battery life of your playback device. What's more, in-ear headphones have excellent noise-cancelling properties - so you're much less aware of distracting ambient noise. Thanks to their compact size, they can be easily stowed in any trouser pocket, making them the ideal companion when you're on the move. Thanks to active noise cancellation, you can concentrate fully on your music, even in noisy environments: The microphones built into the headphones detect disturbing ambient noise and then generate a corresponding counter signal that makes the noise inaudible to your ears. This technology is much more effective than the headphones alone attenuating outside noise. No matter where you are, block out the surroundings and enjoy your favorite music completely undisturbed. Open headphones have perforated or slotted ear cups. On the one hand, this ensures good ventilation of the ears and a spatial sound, and on the other hand, they are lightweight and therefore very comfortable to wear, even if you listen to music for a long time.
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CHF226.39
Apple AirPods Pro (1st Gen.) MagSafe Case
ANC, 4.50 h, Wireless
4. Sony WH-1000XM4
5. Bose QuietComfort 35 II
Thanks to first-class noise reduction, you enjoy restful silence and unique top sound. Completely undisturbed. And the headphones are now even better, offering noise reduction that can be individually adjusted in three stages. You probably know how it feels when the world around you fades into the background and you suddenly find yourself in a place where you can enjoy your music undisturbed. With Bose's Acoustic Noise Cancelling technology, you can experience that feeling with the touch of a button, as it detects and measures the noise in your environment, then generates an appropriate counter signal that simply makes the noise disappear. But that's not all. Thanks to the three-stage noise reduction, you can customize your listening experience to suit your environment. So no matter what feeling your music triggers in you, really feel it. Understand wireless freedom while you're at it. Bose has made sure that accessing your smartphone's pre-installed virtual assistant, such as Siri or Google Assistant, is now easy. Just press and hold the multifunction button and start talking, and you'll be able to play your music or get information without having to pick up your smartphone.
If you want to take music with you wherever you go, you need headphones that can keep up. Shock-resistant materials, fiberglass-reinforced nylon and corrosion-resistant stainless steel - these headphones meet all the demands of an active lifestyle. But if you're going to wear them for long periods of time, they also need to fit comfortably. That's why the headband of the QC35 headphones is not only soft, but really comfortable. The soft Alcantara cover material is used in a wide variety of applications, such as yachts or luxury cars, and ensures maximum comfort throughout the day, while the comfortable ear pads are made of faux leather. Thus, you probably won't even notice that you are wearing headphones. Want to enjoy your music at any volume with lifelike top-notch sound? Bose's proprietary drivers with tuned volume and tone control make just that possible. Whether you're listening to your music at a low volume in a quiet office or at a high volume on a busy street, the playback is always of a consistently high quality. A technology from Bose that continuously measures and compares the ambient sounds. Subsequently, these noises are reduced with an appropriate counter signal. Use the action button to customize three levels of noise reduction. Specially tuned EQ delivers lifelike peak sound at any volume. Hear and be heard. Even in windy or noisy environments. Supportive voice prompts make establishing a Bluetooth connection even easier. Playback time is up to 20 hours. Quick charge lets you extend battery life by 2.5 hours in just 15 minutes.
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Bose QuietComfort 35 II
ANC, 20 h, Wireless
6. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen.) MagSafe USB-C
The AirPods Pro come with up to 2x better Active Noise Cancellation, Transparency Mode and now Adaptive Audio. This new feature automatically adapts the control of the sound reproduction for you so that you always get the best listening experience in different environments and situations.
With touch control, you can swipe to adjust the volume, press to control media playback and answer or end calls, and press and hold to switch listening modes.
Thanks to active noise cancellation, you can concentrate fully on your music, even in noisy environments: The microphones built into the headphones detect disturbing ambient noise and then generate a corresponding counter-signal, which makes the noise inaudible to your ears. This technology is significantly more effective than the headphones' ability to muffle external noise alone. No matter where you are, block out your surroundings and enjoy your favourite music completely undisturbed!
In-ear headphones are inserted directly into the ear canal. The resulting pressure chamber effect provides a powerful sound experience without you having to turn the music up too loud. This is gentle on your ears and also extends the battery life of your playback device. In addition, in-ear headphones have excellent noise-cancelling properties - so you are much less aware of disturbing ambient noise. Thanks to their compact size, they can be easily stowed away in any trouser pocket, making them the ideal companion when travelling.
7. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen.) MagSafe Case
Sound from multiple directions. 3D audio with dynamic head tracking puts sound all around you. So you can experience music, TV shows, movies, and more in three dimensions, immersed in sound coming from all directions. It's like being in your own concert hall or personal movie theater. Music with a personal touch. Adaptive EQ automatically adjusts the sound to the shape of your ears. Inward-facing microphones detect what you're hearing, then adjust the low and mid frequencies. So even the finest details in any song are reproduced, and everything is arranged for you in real time. Bass has never been this bassy. An Apple dynamic driver with a specially designed amplifier renders music in exceptionally detailed sound quality - so you can experience every note, from deep, rich bass to brilliant, crystal-clear highs.
Pssst, wind. The built-in microphone in each pair of in-ear headphones is covered with a special acoustic fabric to minimize wind noise when you're on the phone, so your voice is always loud and clear. Here's where you heard it first. HD voice quality with FaceTime. Connect over FaceTime in brilliant HD quality with an AAC-ELD voice codec. And with support for 3D audio, group FaceTime calls sound more lifelike than ever before. Full control. The pressure sensor gives you even more control over your entertainment. Press to play, pause, and skip songs. And answer or end calls. Splashes, so what? The AirPods and MagSafe charging case are IPX4 rated, so they're protected from water and sweat. So you can wear them in the rain and during tough workouts. This case is charged. Charge the MagSafe Charging Case easily and wirelessly with a MagSafe charger.3 A full charge gives you up to 30 hours of total playback. And just 5 minutes of charging your AirPods in the case is enough for about an hour of playback.
Instantly connected. Place AirPods next to your iPhone or iPad and tap Connect to pair them with any device in your iCloud account. When you're listening to music on your Mac, you can take a call on your iPhone - without switching between devices. Run in ear only. An improved skin detection sensor can distinguish between your ear and other surfaces. That's why AirPods play audio only when you're wearing them - and pause when they're in your pocket or on the table. Improved Where's. App. Find your AirPods with the Where's? App. See exactly how far away they are. Get alerts when they go out of Bluetooth range. And play a sound to find them again. Audio sharing. Easily share songs or broadcasts between two pairs of AirPods. Just hold the AirPods near the iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV you're listening to and connect them directly.
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CHF167.–
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen.) MagSafe Case
No noise suppression, 6 h, Wireless
8. Apple EarPods
Unlike conventional round earphones, the design of the EarPods is based on the geometry of the ear. That's why they fit more people than any other earpiece. The speakers in the EarPods are designed to minimise sound loss and maximise sound output, giving you high-quality sound. The EarPods with Lightning Connector have a built-in remote control that lets you adjust volume, control music and video playback, and answer or end calls at the touch of a button.
9. Sony WF-1000XM3
The world stays outside - this is all about you and your music. No noise, no wires, no distractions. Only exceptional sound, industry-leading noise reduction and hours of music enjoyment.
The WF-1000XM3 completely wireless headphones' noise reduction is more advanced than ever with the QN1e HD noise reduction processor. So you can enjoy an impressive musical experience.
Two microphones - one facing forwards and one backwards - on the headphones capture more ambient noise, whether in the air, on the road or in the office.
For background noise, the HD noise reduction processor QN1e is used. It reduces considerably more noise at almost all frequencies and also consumes less energy.
The WF-1000XM3 noise-reducing headphones offer all-day comfort and true wireless freedom thanks to Bluetooth wireless technology and ergonomic fit.
A new Bluetooth chip and an optimized antenna design allow hour after hour a stable connection for high quality wireless playback.
Are you watching video content on your smartphone or tablet? Then the WF-1000XM3 will give you an even better experience as the screen display is precisely synchronised with headphone playback via the advanced wireless connection.
Instead of transferring sound from one ear to the other, the newly developed Bluetooth chip transmits sound to both ears at the same time, providing an exceptional listening experience.
The arrangement of the Bluetooth antenna on the headphones has been optimized to provide wider coverage. This provides a strong signal for uninterrupted playback.
Sony recommends you always update your devices with their latest available software. Software update notifications for WF-1000XM3, and the updates themselves, are delivered via the Sony Headphones Connect app, available free of charge on the Google Play and Apple App Store.
10. Sony WH-1000XM5
