CNET: Best wireless Bluetooth headphones of 2017

Priced to compete with Bose’s QuietComfort 35, the comfortable H.ear On Wireless NC offers impressive sound and noise canceling that make it a strong contender in the category. (Sarah Tew/CNET/TNS)

Priced to compete with Bose’s QuietComfort 35, the comfortable H.ear On Wireless NC offers impressive sound and noise canceling that make it a strong contender in the category. (Sarah Tew/CNET/TNS)

Old headphones sounding a little flat these days? Or maybe you’re just tired of untangling wires all the time? Here are four great headphones that will solve both problems and leave you smiling.

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Bose QuietComfort 35

Product Review: https://www.cnet.com/products/bose-quietcomfort-35/#ftag=CAD187281f

CNET rating: 4.5 stars out of 5 (Outstanding) The good: The Bose QuietComfort 35 combines top-of-the-line active-noise canceling with wireless Bluetooth operation in an extra-comfortable, fold-up design. The sound is excellent for Bluetooth, and it doubles as a great headset for phone calls. Works in wired mode with included cord if battery dies.

The bad: Battery isn’t user-replaceable, and the headphone is heavier than the QuietComfort 25.

The cost: $329.00 to $379.99

The bottom line: Bluetooth meets best-in-class noise canceling: the Bose QuietComfort 35 is the ultimate noise canceling wireless headphone you can buy right now.

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Sony H.ear On Wireless NC

Product Review: https://www.cnet.com/products/sony-h-ear-on-wireless-nc/#ftag=CAD187281f

CNET rating: 4.5 stars out of 5 (Outstanding)

The good: The Sony H.ear On Wireless NC is a comfortable premium wireless Bluetooth headphone that sounds impressive for a Bluetooth headphone, performs well as a headset for making calls, and offers effective noise cancellation that adapts to your surroundings.

The bad: Headphones fold up but don’t fold flat; when folded up in carrying case, package is slightly bulky; somewhat expensive.

The cost: $229.00 to $349.99

The bottom line: Priced to compete with Bose’s QuietComfort 35, the comfortable H.ear On Wireless NC offers impressive sound and noise canceling that make it a strong contender in the category.

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Bowers & Wilkins P7 Wireless

Product Review: https://www.cnet.com/products/bowers-wilkins-p7-wireless/review/#ftag=CAD187281f

CNET rating: 4.0 stars out of 5 (Excellent)

The good: The Bowers & Wilkins P7 Wireless offers impressive build quality, good comfort and smooth, rich sound in an over-the-ear headphone design that shuts out a lot of external noise. Wireless operation is nearly flawless, battery life is good and a premium carrying case is included. Works well as a headset for making calls.

The bad: Its sound may be a little warm for some listeners, and it’s a little heavy.

The cost: $348.00 to $399.98

The bottom line: The Bowers & Wilkins P7 Wireless is an excellent wireless headphone that has the look, feel and sound of a premium wireless headphone.

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B&O Play by Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4

Product Review: https://www.cnet.com/products/b-o-play-by-bang-olufsen-beoplay-h4/review/#ftag=CAD187281f

CNET rating: 4.0 stars out of 5 (Excellent)

The good: The B&O Play by Bang and Olufsen H4 is a very comfortable, excellent-sounding Bluetooth headphone with decent battery life.

The bad: It doesn’t come with a carry case and has a small annoying quirk with the power button as well as an expensive price for a headphone with no active noise-cancellation.

The cost: $289.99 to $299.00

The bottom line: While it’s not feature loaded, the Beoplay H4’s sound quality and comfort level earn it the right to be in the conversation if you’re considering a full-size Bluetooth headphone for around $300.

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The following CNET staff contributed to this story: Executive Editor David Carnoy and Senior Editor Laura K. Cucullu. For more reviews of personal technology products, please visit www.cnet.com.