Best Bluetooth Headphones 2022: Over-Ear
Over-ear and on-ear headphones are also known as headband headphones or colloquially as “big headphones”: their housings sit on top of the ears or cover them completely. The ear canal remains free. With active noise canceling (ANC) or without – we present you with a selection of the best models with a wireless connection via Bluetooth.
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Teufel Real Blue NC
GIGA tip Fair price and good equipment: The Teufel Real Blue NC (look at Teufel) is what is meant by a reasonable decision. I immediately liked the music and volume controls with a multi-directional hardware button that looks like a tiny joystick is working. This is learned quickly and precisely.
The sound quality is good, music becomes powerful with a emphasis in the bass range play back For certain genres I have therefore in the devil app used the equalizer to take bass drums back a bit. The background noise with activated noise cancelling (ANC) almost inaudible. The noise isolation is solid, but not quite on the level where the best models in this discipline are. That also applies to the wearing comfort: Maybe a little too tight on big heads, but definitely suitable for longer train journeys. The design is neither progressive nor noble – I like it anyway. Simply an inconspicuous, perhaps a bit too clumsy-looking headphone for on the go, which is sturdily built and can be folded up to save space.
Advantages:
- good sound quality with powerful bass
- supports multipoint Bluetooth
- long battery life
- easy operation with mini joystick
Disadvantages:
- somewhat chunky in appearance
Sony WH-1000XM5
Which over-ear headphones with ANC are actually the best in the world? If it’s up to me, then it’s currently him Sony WH-1000XM5 (look at MediaMarkt).
Sony WH-1000XM5 (Image source: GIGA)
The direct predecessor (Sony WH-1000XM4, see GIGA test report) already set the bar high for the competition. The WH-1000XM5 confidently follows in these footsteps and shows Top performance in terms of sound quality, noise canceling and functionality. Apart from the little thing that the new headphones are no longer foldable, a little thing has been optimized at every point. who that best of the best should definitely put the Sony WH-1000XM5 on the wish list.
Advantages:
- very good sound quality
- excellent noise canceling (ANC)
- numerous functions (multipoint, adaptive noise canceling)
Disadvantages:
- not foldable
- comparatively expensive
Apple AirPods Max
According to Stiftung Warentest, among the wireless over-ear headphones are the Apple AirPods Max (look at Amazon) one of the best models (Edition 11/2021). Above all, the sound quality was able to convince the testers: The sound is brilliant and undistorted, and scores with a strong bass – this ultimately leads to an overall rating of 1.9 (“good”). Weak points are the high weight and the mediocre battery life compared to the competition (approx. 22:30 hours per charge).
Apple AirPods Max: noble, heavy and expensive. (Image: GIGA)
GIGA assessment: A deserved test victory for Apple – the AirPods Max are certainly not a price breaker, but have good (3D) sound, strong noise cancelingnobler build quality and deeper integration into the Apple world (e.g. search function with the “Where is?” app and quick switching between players) to offer many advantages. The connection socket for a headphone cable is missing, the AirPods Max are only intended for wireless use via Bluetooth – an unnecessary restriction.
Advantages:
- very good sound quality
- excellent noise canceling (ANC)
- Top processing quality
- perfect for Apple users
Disadvantages:
- heavy and not foldable
- comparatively expensive
So you should also use the very good ones alternatives Consider Sony WH-1000XM4 (GIGA test) and Bose Headphones 700 (GIGA test). In the upper class of over-ear headphones, the top is densely occupied.
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless
Of the Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless (view at Amazon) has big footsteps to fill: Its predecessor Momentum 3 Wireless (view at Amazon) was test winner at Stiftung Warentest (Edition 09/2020).
The new edition presented in summer 2022 breaks new ground in design. Key tech benefits include adaptive noise cancellation and extra-long battery life. My colleague Frank used the Momentum 4 Wireless on a business trip and can report:
My experiences with the top model from Sennheiser
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless is well made and doesn’t creak, I like the build quality. The sound is convincing, but I miss finer setting options in the app. The wearing comfort is high, but I prefer the top models from Bose and Sony, they are a bit more comfortable in the long run.
Advantages:
- very good sound quality
- supports SBC, AAC, aptX and aptX adaptive
- up to 60 hours of battery life
Disadvantages
- Comfort is good, but not great
- not foldable
This is how we selected the recommendations
I’ve been passionate about headphones for over 20 years, and I’ve tried almost all of the Bluetooth headphones discussed here extensively myself. For some of the products you will also find detailed test reports on GIGA, which are linked to the respective model. The test samples were made available to us by the manufacturers. Current and popular headphone models are also presented here, which have received special praise from the press and customers and are therefore recommended for purchase.
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