The 5 Best New Wireless Headphones of 2020

A novelty from Samsung in the original design: the ears are shaped like beans. There is ANC noise reduction, IP2X splash protection, wireless charging case function and voice command control. The model looks stylish, presented in 3 color variations: black, white and bronze. The latter looks very expensive. Wireless headphones work on Bluetooth 5.0, hold a charge for 8 hours, with noise reduction - 6 hours, from the battery in the case - up to 29 hours.The sound is good, the bass is rich.

The model is equipped with a vibrational bone conduction sensor. He recognizes the noisy environment and improves the sound quality of the microphone - the interlocutor hears perfectly even on a crowded street. Of the minuses, users note greasy charging contacts, an unreliable fit, noise reduction that cuts off only the bottoms, inconvenient control.

Earplugs with Bluetooth 5.0, IPX5 splashproof and passive noise canceling. New for 2020 looks stylish and fits well in the ears. The volume is very high. The lower bass is moderate, the middle is pleasant, the tops are lively, but you need to adjust the equalizer. Managed by swipes, touches. The battery lives together with charging from the case up to 17-18 hours (the manufacturer indicates 20 hours). There is a quick charge function - the ears are powered for 1 hour of work for 10 minutes. The microphone is good, but the sound from it is unnatural.

Cons of wireless headphones: bulky case, inconvenient touch controls, problems with the first connection (you will have to study the instructions far and wide). Another disadvantage is ear pain. You begin to feel it after 15-30 minutes of wearing. But with the right choice of ear pads, this problem can be avoided.

New in May 2020, Xiaomi's Redmi Airdots S are the most affordable fully wireless headphones with a comfortable fit. Affordable price, fast connection, IPX4 moisture protection, the presence of a game mode to reduce latency are the main advantages of the model. The sound fully justifies the cost of the ears.The reviews say that the updated device can outperform more expensive models in terms of sound quality.

There is no binding to the main earpiece - you can use each separately. In standby mode, they live up to 150 hours, they work 3-4 hours on a single charge, up to 12 hours from the case. Disadvantages of the model: an easily soiled case, the quality of the microphone connection is 3-ku, the inability to switch tracks.

Wireless earbuds were released in the fall of 2019. So far, this is the newest headphone model from Apple. They differ in form factor, the presence of the noise reduction function and the "Transparency" mode. They work on Bluetooth 5.0, connect with iOS smartphones and PCs on macOS. There is IPX4 water protection. When connecting to phones and tablets on the Android platform, problems often arise: the sound quality drops, sometimes the signal disappears. Nevertheless, the model was created for Apple devices.

Without charging, AirPods Pro last 3.5-4.5 hours, while working from the case - up to 24 hours. There is wireless charging. Squelch dampens up to 80% of ambient noise. In the "Transparency" mode, noise reduction is turned off and extraneous sounds become clearly audible. The sound quality is 4-ku: little bass, the music seems to be clamped. But the microphone works great.

Wireless earbuds. New in February 2020 with ANC active noise canceling, IP54 water resistance and the latest version of Bluetooth 5.0, many users liked it.Ergonomics, functionality, control, low weight - everything is thought out to the smallest detail. The sound, according to reviews, is excellent. Deep bass, tangible highs and mids. The microphone works at 5 plus: the interlocutor hears the owner perfectly in almost any conditions. Controlled by touch, charged via USB Type-C port.

The battery does not last long: only 3-3.5 hours on a single charge, with a case - 13 hours. The model has few drawbacks. This is a flimsy case cover, limited functionality, periodic loss of communication with a non-native smartphone (treated with settings). Sometimes you can hear the blowing wind when the noise reduction is turned on.