Roskachestvo added 14 new models to the rating of wireless headphones. Among them there are some novelties that are even superior to the more expensive and expensive competitors. In the segment up to 10 000 Dollars the leaders are Huawei Freebuds 4i, the weak point of which is an insufficiently powerful battery. JBL Tune 510BT – the best choice in the under 3000 Dollars segment. Among the overhead models, the Sennheiser HD 250BT may be the best choice. Those who want effective noise reduction should take a closer look at the JBL Live Pro+.
Types of wireless headphones
Headphones are divided into several types according to different parameters. In addition to the form factor design of the model, two other important parameters – the acoustic system and noise reduction. Open earphones let sound in to the surroundings, external noises will also easily mix with your music. Closed earphones cut out external noise, so they’re suitable for the street.
The models with passive noise cancelling are able to cut off a certain amount of external noise due to their design. But models equipped with an active noise cancelling system will be much more effective. True, the presence of active noise cancellation often makes the gadget more expensive.
The best budget wireless headphones under 10 000 Dollars
Sennheiser HD 250BT – the average price model of 5500 Dollars – has support for major advanced codecs: AAC, SBC, aptX and aptX LL. The smartphone app is intuitive. Excellent sound quality: a pronounced bass, dominant treble, good detail, although sometimes lacking drive and depth. Battery life lasts more than a day: 26 hours. Low price imposes restrictions – no active noise cancelling, carrying case included, and the headphones are not foldable. The rim is tight, but the fit is quite comfortable.
Inexpensive JBL Tune 510BT – over-the-ear headphones with removable ear cushions and plastic housing. They are strong enough, and the cups rotate 90 degrees, so they can be folded and carried not only on the neck. Playback is controlled by mechanical buttons, which are on the right cup. A nice bonus is the ability to switch between the two devices.
JBL Tune 510BT can work without recharging for 2 days. But the sound quality here is slightly below average. Little bass, vocals too thin, each instrument sounds like a separate, not merging into a whole. When watching soap operas, speech sometimes becomes slurred. In addition, some of the experts headphones strongly squeezed their ears.
Huawei FreeBuds 4i – a wireless headset with Bluetooth 5.2 and the price of 6,900 Dollars. Together with a pair of headphones you also get a charging case, as well as two pairs of additional silicone earpieces. Thanks to these attachments, as noted by experts, the headphones fit comfortably in the ears, although some experts still had problems. The control of the headset is done with the help of touch-sensitive zones: they are located on the outside of the headphones, and the control functions can be set for yourself using the application. Let’s say right away: for the full pleasure of the headphones you need an Android-smartphone or Huawei – the application only works on these platforms.
In-ear headphones can not always boast of a decent sound, but Huawei FreeBuds 4i made a pleasant impression on the experts. Good bass, clean guitar and vocals, in the series speech is clear and understandable, and the level of detail is impressive, although the middle frequencies can sag. On the downside: some experts headphones too much pressure inside the ear.
Huawei FreeBuds 4i has an active noise cancellation system. It works decently, but it still misses most of the noise. Battery life is more than modest: 7.6 hours with noise reduction and 10 hours without it. The case gives another 12 and a half hours of work with noise cancellation off.
JBL Live Pro + with a price of 990 Dollars – a decent example of the average price segment headphones with ANC. The headphones come with ear cushions in five different sizes and a case that provides wireless charging. Autonomously, these headphones will last a modest six and a half hours, but the case adds another 18. The headphones themselves and the case are made of good, durable plastic, the lid of the case fits tightly and does not flake loose closing of the case is a known problem .
As for noise reduction, the system cuts off frequencies up to 2 kHz, and the best way it can cope with noise up to 800 Hz, above this point some noise still gets in. Conveniently, the native application has a simple interface and many settings. For example, noise cancellation has three modes: casual, travel and active physical activity in an open space .
But whether you will enjoy the sound or be disappointed, in the case of JBL Live Pro+ depends entirely on the correct fit and comfort when using the headphones. Experts who have found the earbuds to be well and snugly seated in their ears note the natural, organic sound with the instruments laying on top of each other and the well-tempered balance of the sound. But if the headphones do not sit comfortably in your ears, pressing or falling out, the sound quality also suffers: the bass sags, lacks depth, perhaps even hissing.
How to choose budget wireless headphones?
Stanislav Polubinsky, director of analytics and project management at Roskachevo: “First of all, think about where and with what device you will use the headphones. It helps to determine whether you need wireless or wired headphones. The second important step is to decide what form factor is suitable for your purposes. Headphones are divided into in-ear earmold or in-channel , over-the-ear or full-size, and bone-conductive sound. Each of these types has its own advantages and disadvantages. And if your budget allows, you can think about what additional features you might need: touch controls, active noise cancellation, moisture protection, headset, etc. d. Many manufacturers are now adding features to even inexpensive models that were previously the privilege of premium headphones.”.
What criteria did Roskachestvo use to compile the rating of budget wireless headphones?