WIRED's 'Best Wireless Headphones' (Feb 25, 2026) compares ~20 models across price tiers, focusing on real-world performance: noise canceling, comfort, call quality, and unique features like JBL's Smart Tx/Auracast support or wired streaming from charging cases. Testing included genre-diverse listening, battery and drop tests, IP checks, and multipoint/Bluetooth feature verification.
title: Best Wireless Headphones (2026): I Compare Bose, Apple, Sony, and More | WIRED
author: Ryan Waniata
content_type: article
publication: WIRED
published: 2026-02-25T11:30:00+00:00
source_url: https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-wireless-headphones/
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