Best Google Assistant Headphones

Getting a pair of headphones in 2019 can be quite challenging, I mean there are a lot of choices to choose from, with different features and abilities. But there is this new feature that started to appear on many headphones which is the support of Google Assistant. Google’s AI voice assistant is becoming more and more common on devices in different types and shapes, but in the case of headphones, you would think that what happens is that your headphones would get access to the Google Assistant on your smartphone, but that’s not the case here. Headphones with the support of Google Assistant has their own Assistant, so you can interact with your Google Assistant without the need of your smartphone. In this article, we will list the best Google Assistant headphones that you can choose in 2019. 

Before we start our list, we need to discuss the new feature that is available now on all Google Assistant headphones, which is the real-time translation. Imagine a situation where two different people are sitting talking to each other in two different languages, and yet they understand each other perfectly. Of course, it’s not as perfect as it sounds but that’s a strong start. At first, this feature was limited to Google Pixel Buds, but last year Google decided to roll it out to all Google Assistant-enabled headphones.

OVER-EAR GOOGLE ASSISTANT HEADPHONES

Bose QuietComfort 35 II

Bose is a huge name in the audio world. Last year they launched their Bose QuietComfort 35 II which was the first headphones to get a built-in Google Assistant in the market, we won’t talk about these amazing headphones a lot, for more detail you can check our detailed review.

In short, we can say that the Bose QuietComfort 35 II is one of the best headphones with Google Assistant integration, with impressive noise-canceling, and battery life of up to 20 hours.

To launch your Google Assistant on the Bose QuietComfort 35 II you can press and hold the dedicated assistant button. The price of the Bose QC35 II is $349, and you can also order it on both Bose website and Samma3a online store.

Sony WH-1000XM3

If you are searching to buy new headphones with Google Assistant support, then let us point you in the right direction. The newest noise-canceling wireless headphones with Google Assistant, the Sony WH-1000XM3, those new headphones from Sony deliver high-quality sound. Introduced during the IFA 2018, the WH-1000XM3 comes with a special HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN1 in order to improve noise cancellation.

Sony promises 5 hours of music playback out of 10 minutes charge, and when fully charged, the battery life is about 30 hours. In order to launch Google Assistant, users need to use the companion app and switch the function of the noise cancellation button to act as an assistant button. The price of the Sony WH-1000XM3 is $349, and you can order it now on Samma3a.com.

Sony WH-1000XM2

If a price tag of $349 is a bit overwhelming for you, then you can check out the older generation of the Sony WH-1000XM, the Sony WH-1000XM2. You get almost the same features of the XM3, weaker but still good noise cancellation, and slightly lower sound quality, and of course, with Google Assistant built-in. You can check our full review on the Sony WH-1000XM2, and in case you like it you can order it from our online store.  

JBL Live 650BTNC

JBL is trying to bring Google Assistant to a lot of its headphones. One of their latest releases is the JBL Live 650BTNC. A new stylish wireless over-ear headphones with active noise canceling, two 40mm drivers, easy connections to almost every device.

When it comes to battery life, The Live 650BTNC offer 30 hours of music playback with the active noise canceling feature off, and 20 hours in case you have both active noise canceling and Bluetooth on. With their fast charging feature, charging the headphones for 15 minutes can offer you 2 full hours of music playback. In case you are on the run, and you ran out of battery, you can always plug them in your smartphone to continue listening.  The JBL Live 650 BTNC come in three different colors, black, blue, and white and they are available on JBL official website.

Beoplay H9

Bang & Olufsen is a new name on our list but it’s not the first time that B&O work with Google Assistant. Earlier this year, the company released the third generation of its famous Beoplay H9 headphones. Even though they did get a price increase, the new Beoplay H9 also got two important updates of some of its features including the addition of a Google Assistant dedicated button. 

The Beoplay H9 feature Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency Mode that can be turned on according to the noise and environment. They offer a deep bass performance and rich and powerful listening experience no matter the surrounding. The sound can be adjusted to personal preferences using the Beoplay app.  The intuitive touch gestures are found on the side of the ear cups and provide quick access to the most important controls. They also offer 25 hours of music playback with only one charge. The new Beoplay H9 headphones are available now on the company’s website for $500 in two color options, Matte Black and Argilla Bright.

JBL Everest 710GA

The JBL Everest 710GA comes with a built-in Google Assistant. All you have to do is to link them up to your smartphone and you can use voice commands to control the music playback or get your notification as well as sending text messages and making phone calls. You can essentially have the full functionality of the Google Assistant in your headphones.

More about the Headphones itself, The JBL Everest 710GA offer 25-hour battery life which is very good. It also features fast charging. Like any product from JBL, you can expect excellent sound quality.

In order to control your Google Assistant, you can use a touch sensor on the earcup. All you need to do is touch and hold the sensor to call your Google Assistant.

The JBL Everest 710GA will cost $249, you can order them now either from Amazon or from JBL’s website.

JBL Live 400BT/500BT

JBL is trying to reach everyone with its Google Assistant headphones, especially with its Live range of wireless headphones that was released at CES 2019. In addition to the JBL Live 650BTNC, the company released two pairs of wireless headphones, the JBL Live 400BT and Live 500BT. Both headphones feature touch controls on their ear cups to make it easier to interact with your Google Assistant. The Live 400BT headphones have an on-ear design with 40mm drivers, while the 500BT feature an over-ear design with 50mm drivers. 

Both headphones feature JBL’s Ambient Aware and TalkThru technologies that allow you to stay in touch with the outside world without the need to take off your headphones.  
The JBL Live 400BT has a price tag of $99, while the Live 500BT sells for $149. You can purchase them both at JBL official website or through Samma3a online store.

Sony H.ear on 2 WH-H900N

In case you can’t afford Sony’s WH-1000XM series, but you still want to buy sony wireless headphones with Google Assistant then the Sony WH-H900N is what you searching for. These headphones offer the same sound quality as the 1000XM series, as well as active noise canceling. But they lack some other features such as Adaptive Sound Control. Just like other Sony Google Assistant headphones, you can access your assistant by swapping the function of the noise cancellation button in the Sony app.

For a price tag of $299, the Sony WH-H900N is available on Amazon.

JBL Everest 310GA

JBL has another option for you in case you can’t afford the Everest 710GA, which is the JBL Everest 310GA, these over-ear headphones are similar to the 710GA, a bit smaller and less expensive. The Everest 310GA offers 20 hours of music playback, good Bluetooth connectivity, and JBL used the same touch sensor on the earcup that you can use to launch your Google Assistant.

The price of the JBL Everest 310GA is $199, but you can get it for as cheap as $149 on JBL website, or on Amazon.com.

Sony WH-CH700N

If you are wondering if there are cheaper headphones with the assistant built-in, then Sony has the answer for you. The Sony WH-CH700N is one of the cheapest options, with digital noise cancellation, and up to 35 hours of battery life. Of course, you will lose some comfort and sound quality in comparison to other options from Sony. But for a price of $129, we can’t complain. Like other Sony headphones, you can launch the Assistant by switching the noise-canceling button in the app. You can order them on Amazon.

IN-EAR GOOGLE ASSISTANT HEADPHONES

Google Pixel Buds

While the Pixel Buds were not the first headphones to get a built-in Google Assistant, they are certainly some of the best earbuds. Like many other products by Google, they offer you a pretty simple experience. What’s important about those headphones is Assistant integration. The Pixel Buds connect to your smartphone over Bluetooth and deliver one of the fastest assistant’s responds. All you need to do is to press and hold on the right bud and the Assistant is activated immediately. The Pixel Buds are available with a charging case for $159 in three colors, Black, White, and Blue.

Google USB-C Earbuds

Alongside the Google Pixel 3, Google also released a new pair of wired in-ear headphones. These new USB-C Earbuds are similar to the Pixel Buds in the design, meaning they are quite comfortable in the ears, and deliver good sound quality, with a cheap price.

Google USB-C Earbuds are the first wired headphones to have Google Assistant built-in as you can activate it with a dedicated button. All that for only $29. This pair of wired headphones are only available at Google Store.

JBL Everest 110GA

JBL has many products that come with Google Assistant built-in. Besides the two previously mentioned over-ear headphones, there are some speakers, a soundbar, and the JBL Link View which is a smart display. Here we have the JBL Everest 110GA, which are two wireless earbuds connected to each other by a single cable that goes around your neck with an in-line remote which contains playback and power controls, a micro USB port for charging, as well as the Assistant activation button.

Other specs about these earbuds are the comfortable ear-tips, a noise-canceling mic, a battery life that goes up to 8 hours with a single charge of two hours.

JBL promises a Legendary JBL Pro Audio Sound experience with the Everest 110GA, you can get them from JBL website now for $79.95 only.

Sony WI-1000X

Sony’s collection of wireless headphones is quite big, and so is their lineup of headphones which support Google Assistant. While we saw their over-ear headphones, now it’s time to see their brand new Sony WI-1000X. These new wireless headphones feature a neckband and offer you up to 10 hours of music playback with noise-canceling turned on.

The new WI-1000X has smart noise canceling that detects whether the user is walking, traveling or just simply listening and automatically adjust the noise-canceling mode according to the activity. The headphones are composed of hybrid drivers, a 9mm dynamic driver in each earbud to drive the bass and mids and a Balanced Armature driver to handle high frequencies.

As we mentioned before with other Sony headphones, in order to access Google Assistant, you have to switch the noise-canceling button in the companion app. You can get order the Sony WI-1000X now from Samma3a.com.

Sony WI-SP600N

If the Sony WI-1000X is a bit expensive for you, then Sony has another more affordable neckband option which is the Sony WI-SP600N. These earbuds come with noise cancellation as well as Sony’s Ambient Sound Mode feature. NFC connectivity is available on these light earbuds for easy pairing with your smartphone. You can use the in-line remote that is located on the neckband to control music playback and noise cancellation.

Just like other options from Sony, in order to activate your Google Assistant, you need to switch it on in the companion app, and then you can use the noise-canceling button to summon your Assistant.

The price of the Sony WI-SP600N is $99, which way more affordable than other options, and you can order them on Amazon.  

Earin M-2

Earin was one of the first companies in the world to offer truly wireless earbuds. After a year from the launch of their first earbuds, the Swedish company introduced the second generation during the IFA 2018. The Earin M-2 support AAC/aptX, touch controls, “intelligent noise reduction,” and XP® Semiconductor’s MiGLO™ technology with Near Field Magnetic Induction (NFMI) to improve the connection strength, and of course, with a built-in Google Assistant, all that while keeping a minimal design. These set of earbuds comes with a charging case that offers you two charges of 4 hours of use each.

The Earin M-2 comes in black and white. You can order them from Earin website for $249.

Sony WF-SP700N

While talking about truly wireless earbuds, we can’t skip Sony. The tech giant has tackled each and every corner in the audio world. Sony offers the Sony WF-SP700N earbuds, which are design for workouts, but at the same time, you can use them for almost everything. These pair of earbuds come with water resistance and noise cancellation features. The battery life is about 3 hours for the earbuds on their own and 9 hours when you use the included charging case.

To access your Assistant, all you have to do is to press and hold on one of the earbuds. The Sony WF-SP700N price is $149, and you can order them on Amazon.  

Sony WF-1000X

If you are looking for a Google Assistant supported earbuds, but you are not into workouts, Sony has another option for you, the Sony WF-1000X. These earbuds offer a compact design with built-in noise cancellation and Sony’s Ambient Sound Mode option. Just like the previous option, the battery life is around 3 hours, and there is a charging case included. You can check our detailed review on these earbuds for more details.

Just like all Sony’s options of headphones, you need to switch the Assistant option on in the app first, and then use the noise cancellation button. You can order the Sony WF-1000X now on Samma3a.com.

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