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The best high-end Bluetooth wireless headphones money can buy in 2025

By Rado Minkov

Updated: Jan 29, 2025, 5:27 AM

The best high-end Bluetooth wireless headphones money can buy in 2025

The world of wireless headphones can be a bit of a maze. With so many options out there, it’s hard to know where to start, especially since price doesn’t always mean better quality. So, how do you pick the right Bluetooth headphones?

Well, like most of us, you probably start by doing some online research. Let’s be real, we don’t need to tell you the basics anymore: most wireless headphones look sleek, are comfortable, and offer sound that’s a huge step up from what we’ve seen in the past.

The trick is finding the little details that matter to you – like the features you actually need and the type of sound experience you want. Oh, and it never hurts if they match your personal style.

In this article, we’ve rounded up what we think are the best wireless Bluetooth headphones out there. These picks are worth your time and money, so all you have to do now is dive in and find the one that fits you best.

The best high-end wireless headphones you can get in 2025 are:

Sony WH-1000XM5 – Noise cancelling, 32 hours of battery life, under $400
Sony WH-1000XM4 – Noise cancelling, 30 hours of battery life, under $350
Bose QuietComfort Ultra – Again great noise cancelling and clear calls, 24 hours of battery life, under $430
Master & Dynamic MW75 – Noise cancelling, 24 hours of battery life, under $500
Edifier STAX Spirit S5 – Snapdragon sound, 80 hours of battery life, under $500
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless – Noise cancelling, 60 hours of battery life, under $400
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 – Noise cancelling, 30 hours of battery life, under $700
Apple AirPods Max – Noise cancelling, 20 hours of battery life, under $550
Sonos Ace – Sleek design, noise cancelling, 30 hours of battery life, under $450

Sony WH-1000XM5

Weight: 8.82 oz (250 grams)
Battery life: 32 hours (with ANC on)
Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.2

Water resistance: None

These are the fan-favorites from Sony! As long as you are interested in high-end, wireless audio that you can carry with you, you probably can't find a better experience right now. Sure, some better sounding headphones do exist, but those certainly won't be nearly as portable as these ones.

Sony has managed to amp up the audioscape for the XM5 to an impressive level. While the XM4 is still in our list, we thing that the upgrade is worth it.

Sony WH1000XM4

Weight: 9.0 oz (255 grams)
Battery life: 30 hours (with ANC on)
Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.0 with aptX HD and LDAC; NFC pairing

Water resistance: None

With Bluetooth 5.0 and fantastic active noise canceling, these headphones let you easily switch between two devices – perfect for juggling your laptop and phone. The sound quality is top-notch, and the battery life lasts for quite a while. These Sonys are definitely worth considering and remain among the best wireless headphones you can get in 2025.

Bose QuietComfort Ultra

Weight: 8.96 oz (254 grams)
Battery life: 24 hours
Connectivity: Bluetooth, A2DP Bluetooth Audio Streaming
Water resistance: None

The QuietComfort Ultra are the "quietest" headphones Bose has ever put in its lineup, and they don't disappoint. The active noise cancellation (ANC) here is noticeably better than what you'll find in the Bose 700 and the classic QuietComfort models. This improvement is partly thanks to some upgraded microphones that not only boost noise cancellation but also enhance call quality.

Bose has also added some useful presets, so you can easily switch between ANC, transparency mode, and Spatial Immersive Audio to adapt to your environment. On top of that, the touch controls make these over-ear headphones super user-friendly, giving you smooth noise-canceling, great sound, and extra convenience.

You've got four color options to choose from, and the headphones are made of a mix of plastic, aluminum, and leather, keeping them lightweight yet comfortable. The design? Sleek and stylish – Bose definitely nailed it here.

Master & Dynamic MW75

Weight: 12 oz (338 grams)
Battery life: 32 hours (with ANC on)
Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.1 with aptX

Water resistance: None

Unique? Check! Made my masters of the trade? For sure! Inspired by the very concept of sound itself? Yeah. And it shows, especially when you put them on. These are the upgrade to a previous contender on this very list: the MW65. But with better Bluetooth connectivity, improved ANC and a longer lasting battery life, the MW75 are certainly worth the price. Not only that, but they also allow you to connect to a 3,5mm port through USB-C and that is just one of the nifty little extra goodies that they come with.

And, come on: the Look of M&D products plays a large part in the purchase decision. Not many headphones display their materials this proudly: aluminum, leather, tempered glass. If you are want to look your sharpest while wearing headphones, then you can't go wrong with the MW75!

Edifier STAX Spirit S5

Weight: 12.2 oz (347 grams)
Battery life: 80 hours
Connectivity: Bluetooth V5.4
Water resistance: None

The Edifier STAX Spirit S5 headphones are a must-have for any music lover. While the brand might not be a household name, Edifier has earned a solid reputation for delivering high-quality products at great prices. The STAX Spirit S5 is the company’s top wireless model, packed with impressive specs.

Powered by the Qualcomm QCC5181 Bluetooth chip, these headphones support LDAC, LHDC, and all the premium audio codecs in the Snapdragon Sound Tech suite, like aptX HD and aptX Lossless.

For connectivity, you get Bluetooth V5.4, Google Fast Pair, USB-C, and an AUX option for wired use. Plus, you’ll enjoy up to 80 hours of playback, three EQ presets, dual-mic noise cancellation, comfy lambskin earpads, and a handy carrying case.

Design-wise, they might not turn heads, but when it comes to headphones, it’s all about the sound, right?

Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless

Weight: 10.3 oz (293 grams)
Battery life: 60 hours with ANC
Connectivity: Bluetooth V5.2
Water resistance: None

The Momentum 4 Wireless from Sennheiser delivers its signature sound and boasts impressive battery life. With Adaptive Noise Cancellation (a must-have in 2025) plus a transparency mode to let in ambient noise, these headphones have you covered. You can even create a custom sound profile using the Smart Control app on iOS and Android, with built-in EQ, sound modes, and a new Sound Personalization feature.

Comfort is key, and the Momentum 4 Wireless delivers with large, plush ear cushions. And with three color options, you can pick the one that matches your style perfectly.

Bowers & Wilkins Px8

Weight: 11.2 oz (320 grams)
Battery life: 30 hours
Connectivity: Bluetooth V5.2
Water resistance: None

For audiophiles who value both top-notch sound and sleek design, Bowers & Wilkins is a solid pick, though it comes with a premium price tag. The Px8 effortlessly joins the elite wireless headphones club, offering a refined design that hugs your ears without feeling bulky while still providing ample soft padding for comfort.

Inside, the Px8 packs 40mm Carbon Cone drivers, delivering sound that's rich, balanced, and immersive – something we've come to expect from Bowers & Wilkins after multiple tests.

With Bluetooth 5.2 for strong connectivity and support for high-res codecs like aptX Adaptive, you'll get audiophile-quality sound to match those impressive drivers. And, of course, Adaptive Noise Cancellation (ANC) ensures you can block out unwanted noise while enjoying your music.

Apple AirPods Max

Weight: 13.6 oz (384.8 grams)
Battery life: 20 hours (with ANC on)
Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.0, no aptX

Water resistance: None

The AirPods Max is as premium as it gets, ranking among the top wireless headphones in 2025. If you’re all-in on the Apple ecosystem – iPhone, iPad, and MacBook – they’ll switch seamlessly between all your devices. The design screams Apple, and it’s pretty obvious you’re wearing a $530 pair of headphones, for better or worse.

They feature excellent active noise cancellation (as we noted in our review) and deliver a well-balanced sound – detailed, with a solid bass that doesn’t overpower. Think of them as studio monitors in headphone form. Plus, the large, soft earpads ensure comfort during those marathon listening sessions. Apple even updated them last year with USB-C charging and new color options.

Sonos Ace

Weight: 11 oz (312 grams)
Battery life: 30 hours
Connectivity: Bluetooth V5.4
Water resistance: None

After years in the making, Sonos finally released its Ace headphones, and they’re mostly impressive. While the Sonos app could use some updates, the headphones themselves are a solid package.

With a sleek design, excellent sound quality, top-tier noise canceling, and impressive voice-calling performance, the Ace headphones deliver everything you’d expect from a $450-$500 pair. They also support spatial audio, ANC, lossless audio, Dolby Atmos, rapid charging, and dynamic head tracking – making them a full-featured, premium option.

And just like that, you’re up to speed on the best high-end headphones of 2025! There’s a lot to consider – comfort, battery life, ANC performance, and, of course, sound quality. But remember, these headphones don’t come cheap, so it’s important to do your homework.

That said, once you find the perfect pair and slip them on, the investment feels totally worth it. And hey, you can often snag them with some pretty solid discounts.

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Rado, a tech enthusiast with a love for mobile devices, brings his passion for Android and iPadOS to PhoneArena. His tech journey began with MP3 players and has evolved to include tinkering with Android tablets and iPads, even running Linux and Windows 95 on them. Beyond tech, Rado is a published author, music producer, and PC game developer. His professional work on iPads, from producing songs to editing videos, showcases his belief in their capabilities. Rado looks forward to the future of mobile tech, particularly in augmented reality and multi-screen smartphones.