![]() The Anker Soundcore Space Q45 Wireless are the best mid-range headphones we've tested for work. Their versatile sound profile is suitable for most kinds of genres, and if you prefer a different sound, their companion app offers a graphic EQ and presets. They're well-built, but the hinges are a bit creaky, which can be annoying. They also last over 34 hours continuously and have a comfortable fit suitable for long days at your desk. Their ANC system does a great job of blocking background noise like office chatter. They come with a wireless dongle that you can connect to your computer, and since they also support Bluetooth, you can use both technologies simultaneously to stay connected to your smartphone and PC. Their integrated mic has a decent performance, so your voice is clear and easy to understand when you take calls or attend online meetings. These headphones have a hybrid design for gaming and casual use, but don't let that put you off. However, if you're willing to sacrifice the performance of some features for a lower price point, these over-ears are still worth considering. At this price point, it's unlikely that you'll find nearly the same high-powered noise cancellation performance as the Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless. The Razer Barracuda Pro Wireless are the best headphones for work in the upper mid-range we've tested. Unfortunately, they're more prone to inconsistencies in audio delivery, so you need to ensure a good fit each time you use them. They support multi-device pairing and have an excellent ANC system. Their integrated mic offers significantly better overall performance. If you're concerned about call quality, you may want to check out the Bose 700 Headphones Wireless instead. Their integrated mic has a mediocre overall performance, and speech can be drowned out by moderate background noise. While their sound profile is bass-heavy out of the box, you can customize them using their companion app's graphic EQ and presets. ![]() You can connect them to your PC and smartphone simultaneously, which is great if you tend to move between devices. They also have a very comfortable fit and a long-lasting, over 37 hours of continuous battery life-with their ANC on! Thanks to their active noise cancelling (ANC) system, they can isolate you from sounds like office chit-chat and the hum of AC units. Although they're the previous generation of the Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless, they have a more comfortable fit than their successor as their headband can distribute weight more evenly over your head. These premium over-ears are jam-packed with extra features. Especially if you're auditioning for a job at 1-800-Dentist.The Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless are the best headphones for work we've tested. So, really, who would get one of these things? If you are not a vain person and don't mind looking like you are playing CEO (or you are a vain person in a, well, different sort of way), the Voyager Pro is a good bet. The Voyager's controls are fairly easy to use and consist of an on/off button, volume up and down switches and a call-control button that delivers all sorts of functions, including answering, ending, ignoring or muting calls, as well as redialing and handling incoming calls. The Voyager Pro was outperformed in this department in back-to-back calls (to Mom) by the Jawbone Prime, which has the added bonus of not looking ridiculous – unless you feel like a fuchsia-colored device looks ridiculous (yes, it comes in different colors, but we tested a fuchsia hued model). But (according to Mom) it was obvious we were on a Bluetooth device and we sounded slightly more distant than when using the phone alone. The sound quality is quite good: A windy, busy street did not provide much interference with a conversation. The Voyager's cradling quality is probably due to its hulking size that's distributed evenly through the boom and not anchored to your ear. Folks with sensitive ears (like mine) tend to reject auditory-oriented gizmos after about five minutes. And it's even comfortable to wear for at least 30 minutes. But once it's on, the Voyager is not coming off. This is especially true trying to do it with one hand, while driving and wearing sunglasses. It's easy to use, withstands drops, bumps and haphazardly tossed laptops, has decent battery life and pairs effortlessly with a range of smart phones, including the iPhone.Īffixing the headset to your ear is not the easiest feat. But despite being tacky, the Voyager Pro delivers strong performance. The 3-inch boom extending out toward your mouth is the main culprit of these crimes against style. This headset is big, bulky and (surprise, surprise) silly looking. If you don't mind looking like an extra in a 1-800-Dentist commercial and have no reservations about looking like a crazy person yammering to yourself, the Plantronics Voyager Pro may be the perfect Bluetooth headset for you.
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