Collection of the best Sony headphones in 2018

Most people came across at least one pair of Sony’s headphones when searching for a pair that would suit their personal needs and that is because Sony’s selection covers many different types of headphones, from over the ear to in-ear buds, from noise canceling to sports oriented and from budget to high-end. Overall, they stand for good quality and durability headphones with great audio quality even of more basic models. Due to the wide selection, here are the narrowed down list of Sony headphones for 2018.

 

The best noise-canceling Sony headphones

Sony WH-1000XM3 headphones are one of the best ones on the market currently and are in competition with those from Bose and Sennheiser with such features. The advanced ANC will cut out almost all outside noise, leaving only the sound of music. In addition to this, there is Adaptive Sound Control that detects the ongoing activity and adjusts the ambient sound settings to match the environment.

The design of the WH-1000XM3 headphones goes along with ANC, especially the Quick Attention feature that requires the user to simply place the hand over the housing in order to turn down the volume. They feature touch panel for volume, track and phone call control and are compatible with Google assistant.  These headphones are also foldable in a carrying case for easy transportation.

Battery life is up to 30 hours of playback time which is quite a lot for any one’s day. They rely on a connection with a smart device through Bluetooth.

The price of the Sony WH-1000XM3 headphones is around $400 and they come with simple silver or black color option.

 

The best Sony in-ear headphones with bass

When it comes to in-ear design, lovers of bass infused music would be pleased with the Sony MDR-XB50AP headphones. Not only do they offer strong bass, but they are also affordable and one of the best budget headphones by Sony.

The most attention is directed towards the bass performance. With a 12mm driver that is responsible for the size of the earbuds, they provide deep lows combined with dominant bass and above average soundstage. And as they are wired, they work on any devices as long as it has a standard 3.5 mm connector.

The design of these headphones is fairly simple with the colored tangle-free cord that features an in-line microphone with a remote control that provides control over volume, song playback, and phone calls. They are comfortable and stable in the ear even though they are not the smallest as these headphones are designed to be very lightweight.  

The price of the Sony MDR-XB50AP headphones is $49.99. The color options available are red, blue and black with gray details.

 

Sony headphones with the best battery life

Battery life is often one of the deciding factors when choosing a pair of headphones and Sony MDR-XB650BT headphones will keep up with a busy life. Even though there are several Sony over the ear headphones that have almost or equally long battery life, not all of them offer the extra bass feature as well.

They are not designed for exercising specifically, but they will still sit comfortably on the ears with cushion ear pads. The headphones have an integrated microphone for hands-free calls. The cups can be rotated for more convenient and easier portability.

The most important feature, the battery life, is around 30 hours of playback time while still offering extra bass and deep, strong sound. The connectivity needed is Bluetooth or NFC in order to connect them with a device at up to 10 meters distance.

The price of the Sony MDR-XB650BT headphones is $129.99. The colors include a combination of black inside details with deep blue or red outside design, or fully black option.  

 

The best Sony headphones with Google Assistant

Voice assistants, more specifically Google Assistant, are making an appearance in many headphones lately including the Sony WI-1000X headphones. With included Google Assistant, not only voice assistant compatibility, they do not require your smartphone’s assistant to execute desired tasks.

Besides this feature, these headphones also have smart noise canceling that blocks outside sounds as well as Adaptive Sound Control that automatically detects the ongoing activity and adjusts the ambient sound settings. The neck piece is designed to vibrate with incoming calls.

They are wireless behind the neck headphones but are designed to comfortably fit throughout the day. Because of the short but yet existing cables, the design is modified so that the cables tuck in neatly in the neck piece. For the convenience of transport, they come in a carrying pouch to keep them safe.

As other Sony wireless headphones, these also use Bluetooth technology or NFC to connect to a smart device and allow hands-free calls and music playing. The battery life is up to 10 hours of playback time.

The price of the Sony WI-1000X headphones is $299.99 in Samma3a shop. There are two available colors, simple black or gold.

 

Read also: Best Google Assistant Headphones in 2018

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