Bluetooth Headphones Buyer’s Guide
Excellent
As you might expect from Bose, sound quality is excellent and the QuietComfort 35s trademark noise cancellation technology is maintained in this second generation version. The headphones are also very comfortable to wear for long periods. Bose claims that the Google Assistant is now "built-in," but it is still dependent on your phone for the functionality. The Bose Connect app walks you through the setup process and helps you customize the settings easily. PROS:
- Superb sound quality
- Very comfortable to wear for extended periods
- Noise-cancellation is top notch
- Great battery life
CONS:
- Google Assistant processing happens on the phone
- Bulky size
Excellent
The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro offers even better sound quality than the Liberty 2 Pro in a smaller size, and adds an effective Active Noise Cancellation system and convenient auto-pause feature. PROS:
- Great sound quality with plenty of EQ options
- Active Noise Cancellation
- Auto-Pause when removing earbud
CONS:
- Occasional Bluetooth blips
- LDAC requires phone support
Excellent
The Soundcore Liberty 2 Pro offer superb sound quality, the ability to use either earbud one-at-a-time, and convenient USB-C and wireless charging. Call quality could be improved, but overall the Liberty 2 Pros are an affordable and great sounding alternative to other brands. PROS:
- Great sound quality that can be tweaked to your liking
- USB-C and Qi wireless charging
- Single earbud use
- Long battery life
CONS:
- Microphone can sound muffled
- Music does not automatically pause when removing from ear
PROS:
- Great sound quality that you can fully customize
- Active Noise Cancellation
- Transparency Mode
CONS:
- No multipoint pairing
Excellent
The Soundcore Liberty 4 NC give you improved Adaptive Active Noise Cancellation, while still maintaining the great sound quality of the original Liberty 4. They have many of the features of the Apple AirPods Pro but with a sub-$100 price tag. PROS:
- Even better Adaptive Active Noise Cancellation
- Great sound quality
- Long battery life
CONS:
- No Adaptive Transparency Mode
- Some features are missing from original Liberty 4
Excellent
The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro offers even better sound quality than the Liberty 2 Pro in a smaller size, and adds an effective Active Noise Cancellation system and convenient auto-pause feature. PROS:
- Great sound quality with plenty of EQ options
- Active Noise Cancellation
- Auto-Pause when removing earbud
CONS:
- Occasional Bluetooth blips
- LDAC requires phone support
Great
The Soundcore Liberty Air 2 earbuds offer great sound quality, the ability to use either earbud one-at-a-time, and convenient USB-C and wireless charging. Call quality is acceptable, but you'll need to be in a reliatively quiet environment. PROS:
- Very good sound quality with lots of adjustment options
- USB-C and Qi wireless charging
- Single earbud use
- Long battery life
CONS:
- Microphone can sound tinny and picks up some ambient sounds
Great
Overall, if you love music and working out outside, the Soundcore AeroFit are a great workout companion. They allow you to hear what's going on around you with better bass performance compared to the bone conduction technology in the AfterShokz headphones. The Pro version gives you slightly better sound quality, spatial audio, and a detachable neck band. PROS:
- Great sound and bass
- Clearly hear what is going on around you
- Physical button controls
CONS:
- Charging case is somewhat large
Great
The Soundcore Life P3 are a slightly cheaper alternative to the Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro earbuds with some added features such as gaming mode and an earbud location feature. The sound quality of the Life P3 doesn't quite match the Liberty Air 2 Pros, but should satisfy most users. PROS:
- Great sound quality
- Active Noise Cancellation
- Gaming mode
CONS:
- No auto-pause when earbud is removed
- No Hear ID personalization
Great
Overall, the Soundcore Space Q45 headphones give you great active noise cancellation and great sound quality with strong bass, making it a worthy alternative at a lower cost compared to the competition. PROS:
- Great sound quality with strong bass
- Effective noise cancellation
CONS:
- No built-in voice assistant
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