Whether you’re listening now to the latest episode of the GadgetLab podcast or hitting the road with Taylor Swift’s album on repeat, the right wireless headphones can make or break your day. The only problem is that there is so much to choose from. WIRED’s Gear team is constantly testing new models, and these are the very best we’ve found.
Be sure to check out all of our audio buying guides, such as the best wireless earbuds, the best workout earbuds, the best smart speakers, and the best Bluetooth speakers for more music nirvana.
Updated June 2022: We have the Astell & Kern UW100 and HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless.
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