The Onanoff BuddyPhones Cosmos+ are kids' headphones that offer adjustable volume limiting via Bluetooth. They scored plus points for their long-lasting battery and stable Bluetooth range. They also earned a good score for their support of a high-quality audio codec and their impressive sound quality with good speech intelligibility. So are these robust, foldable over-ears the best wireless headphones for children, as the manufacturer claims?
With the Technics EAH-AZ60, the well-known hi-fi brand demonstrates everything that should be part of a modern high-end pair of headphones: high-resolution sound, efficient noise cancelling (ANC) together with the associated transparency mode and a special technology called "JustMyVoice". This aims to deliver excellent voice quality during video conferences and when travelling, even in noisy environments. Here we put this new True Wireless in-ear to the test.
In contrast to the CX True Wireless, the new Sennheiser CX Plus True Wireless model offers functional noise cancelling and a coherent, powerful sound image for an extra 30 euros. These new True Wireless earbuds also fit comfortably. These Bluetooth in-ears from Sennheiser turned out to be real all-rounders for sports, home office and everyday use. Are they the best in-ear headphones in their class?
Functionally, the T5 II True Wireless ANC deliver a complete set of features that fulfil almost every desire: Noise cancelling, clever transparency mode, a comprehensive app connection and more. And, thanks to Dirac HD, they have a coherent and powerful sound.
The SoundSurge 90 closed, circumaural Bluetooth headphones from TaoTronics are impressive both visually and in terms of workmanship, and they offer an above-average range of functions for their price of less than 60 euros.
Nura adds a pair of exciting True-Wireless headphones to the market with NuraTrue. Their ease of use is excellent, and the technology used in individual listening profiles based on otoacoustic measurements is unique.
With their True Wireless in-ears, Chinese firm EarFun offer two product lines with different features, and these are updated or further developed regularly. In the Air range, the Air was followed by the Air Pro and the latest model, the Air Pro 2, which comes with extensive features and good sound that aims to please a target market who want a lot for a little.
The smartphone manufacturer OnePlus has added good-sounding, cable-free in-ears to its range with the Buds Pro, which provide three ANC modes and an ambient mode to flexibly attenuate or amplify outside noise. An optional personal listening profile can also be used, while these earphones also support the high-resolution LHDC and AAC audio codecs in addition to Bluetooth 5.2.
The long-established Danish manufacturer of high-quality consumer electronics B&O tout the latest addition to their True Wireless portfolio as offering precise, powerful playback and effective suppression of outside noise, with the Beoplay EQ claiming to combine high passive isolation with hybrid Adaptive Noise Cancelling.
With the closed NC-Q1, Korg is initially targeting musicians and DJs and aims to offer them a pleasant listening environment and protection from levels that are too high with a specific combination of passive external insulation and active noise cancelling. At the same time, these headphones can be used as a mobile accessory via Bluetooth. With a recommended retail price of 349 euros, Korg confidently enters the market with a robust design and lush features.