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Best Over the Ear Headphones

Wireless headphones let you listen to podcasts and music without the requirement of connecting an audio wire to your device. They're also a great choice for public transport, at work or at home.

Wireless over-ear cans are offered in a variety of styles and noise cancellation capabilities. They usually come with a sleek storage case.

Soundcore Q30

A major upgrade over the Soundcore Life 2 from late-2018 These earphones are more attractive, feel more durable, and are generally more polished. The hinges are more secure, and the soft leather ear cups have been a bit larger. They are still largely made of plastic, but they are more polished. You can also swap out the 3.5mm cable for a high-quality USB-C version so that you can connect them to stationary Hi-Fi systems and mobile Hi-Res players. They also feature dual microphones that are great in our tests for FaceTime, Skype, and Microsoft Teams calls.

The Soundcore app offers a wide range of EQ presets that can be saved and altered to listen to podcasts or music in the style that you prefer. This is what sets these headphones apart from other ANC headphones, wireles Headphones and the Soundcore app is very easy to use.

The Q30's 40mm speaker effectively block the majority of ambient noise when ANC is enabled. This creates a very pleasant listening experience. The Q30's sound quality is natural, but it is a bit the treble. Some may be disappointed by the bass response (we got better results with the Bass Booster equalizer). But, you can solve this issue by using the Soundcore app, as there is an 8-band equalizer to help you tinker.

The headphones come with an power button and a pairing button on the left ear cup along with the USB-C port for charging. The right ear cup features play/pause, the volume up and down buttons. Double-clicking on these controls allows you to skip tracks or replay previous ones. They also support a voice command that allows you to ask to switch the mode or set an alarm. The right earcup can be covered with your hand to activate ambient mode, so you can be aware of what is happening around you, without removing the headphones.

The battery life on these headphones is great, too. In our tests with ANC turned on the Q30 ran for almost an hour longer than the other headphones. This leaves plenty of time for a long flight or an office day. The included USB-C cord allows you to quickly charge them. You'll also receive an alert when the battery is getting close to empty.

Focal Bathys Wireless

Focal's Bathys buy wireless headphones are a set of premium over-ear headphones that feature active noise cancellation and Bluetooth playback. These headphones are designed to be high-end, premium headphones that can be used at home or on the go. They're slightly more expensive than other similar headphones but their superior sound quality is the main selling factor.

The Focal Bathys are packaged in a compact attractive white box with a textured finish. It comes with all the accessories that you'll need. There's also a fold-flat carry case for the headphones as well as a USB-C to USB C cable, 1.2mmSE cable and an audio converter.

They're powered by a respectable 600mAh battery that can take you through a full day of listening to music and have an audio input that can be wired for use. When they're wirelessly connected, they're connected via Bluetooth and you'll be able to control their functions through an app (now known as Focal & Naim which is probably in the same line as their English sister brand Naim's products that are network-aware) or using the button on the left ear cup which scrolls between ANC profiles like'soft','silent transparent' and full.

The app allows you to modify different settings, like the brightness of the LEDs, the EQ presets (including the music profile, which is more neutral and brighter than the other profiles) and the battery life. You can also select the ANC mode and level as well as setting an 'acoustic settings' to adjust the sensitivity in order to simulate the sound of headphones in a different room.

The Focal Bathys have an incredibly bass-rich profile that gives more warmth and punch to your favourite tracks. In the end, instruments and vocals are pushed back into the mix and sound muffled, while details like cymbals and vocals are somewhat less prominent than you'd expect on other headphones. The headphones are also less effective at active noise cancellation when compared with other over-ears with higher-end technology, like the Sony WH1000XM5 and Apple AirPods Max.

Sony WH-1000XM5

Sony has a fine reputation for its headphones and the WH-1000XM5 is no exception. It is a top pick in the mainstream over ear headphone market and also falls within the 'luxury' lifestyle market where brands like Apple, Montblanc, Bang & Olufsen and Montblanc are located. This means the XM5s come with a high price tag but, if you can afford it, there are a few better over the ear wireless wireles headphones out there.

The XM5s come with features to make life easier for listeners and, in certain instances, automate tasks they'd otherwise have to do manually. Sony's DSEE Extreme engine (which upscales compressed music to near-high resolution) is included and also support for Bluetooth's LDAC technology. This allows high-quality audio to be streamed at bitrates which are higher than Bluetooth. There's even a built-in microphone to allow making calls hands-free.

The XM5 headphones aren't different than the previous generation WH headphones in terms of noise cancellation. They're among the best-performing cans for cutting out constant drones heard in underground and train carriages. The XM5s do an excellent job isolating listeners from the traffic noises of busy streets and airports as well.

The sound quality is excellent. The XM5s do not have as much detail in the low-frequency range as the XM4, however they do have an increased sense of clarity and a greater sense of openness. The bass on Rage Against the Machine’s Bullet in the Head shows the Sonys strength and clarity, without affecting the rest the music. In the same way, Massive Attack's grooving Angel showcases the XM5's ability to create precise and precise bass notes.

The battery life is fantastic, with up to 30 hours listening time when ANC is active and 40 hours if off. That's more than enough to last for a weekend getaway or a few days of heavy use.

The only real drawback here is that the XM5s do not have any water resistance or dust resistance protection. Sony recommends not sweating in them or taking them out in the rain. This might not be a problem for the majority of people however, for those who spend much time in the gym or live in a humid area, it could be a major problem.

Apple AirPods Max

The Apple AirPods Max are a pair of wireless headphones that fit over the ear with Bluetooth technology and noise cancellation. Apple created dynamic drivers measuring 40mm with a neutral audio profile that emphasizes highs and mids without going too loud. This makes them perfect for movies and music. They also have higher fidelity than most rival headphones.

The headphones are light in construction that is comfortable on the head. The earcups, which are constructed of memory foam and covered with woven fabric and fit comfortably over the ears, do not put pressure on the sides or forehead. The ear cups can tilt and rotate to accommodate various head shapes. The spring-loaded hinges feature a strong but not too powerful clamping force, which ensures that the earcups stay in place during listening sessions.

Switch on noise cancellation by pressing a small button at the top of the right earcup. There's also a button that can be pushed, jog-dial-like button, similar to the digital crown on the Apple Watch, that you can turn to control volume and press once twice or three times to playback control. Pressing and holding the button will activate Siri. The buttons are easy to use and are well-placed, but I would have liked to have the power button that could shut off the headphones when they are not in use. The headphones are put into standby when they are removed from your ears, or when placed in their case. They only come back into use when you put them on your head.

Another great feature is spatial audio, which utilizes the accelerometers and gyroscopes in the AirPods Max and your iPhone or iPad to figure out the direction you're moving in, and then repositions sounds to create the illusion that they're coming from those places. This creates a cinema-like experience with videos and movies recorded in Dolby Atmos, 5.1 or 7.1. Only iOS devices are able to listen to audio in spatial format.

The AirPods Max is a decent pair, but I'd feel a bit ripped off if I spent $549 in an Apple Store knowing that the newer model would be better after a year. The AirPods Pro have more advanced features and improved battery life, making it difficult to justify the additional expense for most people.