Whether you listen to the latest section of Gadget Lab podcast or go on track with Taylor Swift’s album on repeat, the right pair of wireless headphones can make or break your day. The only problem is that there are so many to choose from. WIRED’s Gear team is constantly testing new models, and these are the very best we’ve found.
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Updated June 2022: We have added Astell & Kern UW100 and HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless.
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