Best Headphones 2017

Out of all the wireless earbuds we've tested, the Sol Republic Shadow Wireless Earphones have the best combination of features and style. They offer great audio quality, a superstylish design and strong battery life. Also, you can connect two devices to these earbuds, letting you seamlessly switch the source of your music. At just $99, you can't go wrong with these earbuds.

The AirPods offer a seamless, no-fuss setup for iOS devices, with a relatively hands-free way to access Siri. The Pods connect to your iOS gadget almost instantly (with support for Android as well), delivering 5 hours of battery life and an additional 24 hours via the handy-dandy charging case. And let's not forget the impressive audio quality — the Airpods consistently deliver crisp, clean vocals with balanced highs.

Coupled with the aggressive $199 price, the Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2s are great for work, play and everything in between. The headphones offer up to 24 hours of battery life, great active noise cancelling technology and great sound to boot. The company even retooled the design for a more fashion-friendly look while retaining the smart controls and NFC capabilities from previous iterations.

The Jabra Sport Coach isn't just a great pair of wireless workout earbuds -- it also doubles as a personal trainer. Thanks to the Jabra Sport Life app, these earbuds deliver audible workout tips that help you get through a variety of demanding CrossFit activities. On top of its useful coaching features, the Sport Coach offers comfortable ear inserts and enough booming sound to keep you pumped up during any workout.

At $59, the Plantronics BackBeat Go 2 wireless buds pack a lot of value into their small price tag. They provide solid audio quality and a secure design, with torpedolike buds and supersnug ear inserts that never fall out. The 4.5 hours of battery life is relatively short, but you can buy them bundled with a portable charging case for on-the-go listening.

The V-Moda Forza Metallo Wireless Headphones will impress even the most discerning audiophile with their rich, detailed sound. The neckband fits comfortably around your neck and like most V-Modas, you can trick them out with a slew of different designs made from 3D-printed precious metals. And thanks to the 10 hours of battery life, it'll take awhile before you have to recharge.

Who says you can't tweak perfection? Our favorite Active Noise Cancelling headphones, the Bose QuietComfort 35s are getting a new trick -- optimization for the voice-activated Google Assistant. Dubbed the QuietComfort 35 IIs, the new over-ear cans will feature a dedicated Assistant button so you can queue it up whenever you want to hear a quick news brief, make a call or skip a track. Even better, they're wireless with Bose promising up to 20 hours of battery life making them a great choice for noisy commutes.

Google is the latest contender in the wireless earbuds market thanks to the company's new Pixel Buds. Google's headphones feature gesture controls that will let you adjust the volume, take or ignore calls as well as summon the Google Assistant. Similar to Apple's AirPods, Pixel Buds will have near-instantaneous pairing with a Pixel phone. But the Buds' most impressive feature is translation. Google claims that the headphones will have the ability to do real-time translations in up to 40 languages. Battery life is estimated at 24 hours and comes with a charging case to keep the music playing.