TOP 15 best on-ear headphones - wireless and wired models with a microphone

In today's article, we have compiled rating of the best on-ear headphones of 2021! This is a great intermediate option between bulky over-ear headphones and wireless TWS headphones. That is why such a versatile design will suit everyone.

This name is based on the fact that the pads are pressed against the ears, rather than completely enveloping them. More information can be found in our article on types of headphones... This model is more compact and does not take up much space in your bag when traveling or traveling. Most people find that it is often more comfortable to wear them for a long time than in-ear devices (they are vacuum or gags).

On-ear headphones are perfect for those who travel a lot, commute to work and are in constant motion. But full-size gadgets are more suitable for home, studio or other specific purposes, where noise reduction and sound insulation are extremely important.

It is in order for you to be able to choose the best on-ear headphones, myheadphone.bigbadmole.com/en/ and compiled the TOP-15 rating of the best on-ear headphones, including wireless!

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Which on-ear headphones should you choose?

Below I've presented a few factors to look out for when choosing the best on-ear headphones.

1. Convenience and comfort... This is perhaps the most important point. It depends on how comfortable you are, whether you enjoy the music or not.

2. Be sure to try on the gadget before buyingth. If you place an order in an online store, then it may well be that on-ear headphones will not suit you (at least the size of the head is different for everyone). And in the current realities, a return is not always possible, so take care of your nerves and your wallet.

3. Soundproofing. Not all gadgets of this type have sound isolation due to their design (closed and open type). However, it is worth considering how much the ear cushions are pressed against the ears. For listening to music in noisy places (for example, metro, cafe or street) this aspect is especially important!
4. Sound quality and construction. Decide in advance on which device you will listen to music (PC, smartphone, player), for what purposes and which music genre is in priority - all this directly affects the choice.
5. Microphone. If you are going to use the model as a headset, be sure to look at the model with a microphone. But if you work stationary, then this such addition is absolutely unnecessary, since the cost will immediately increase.
6. Cable connection. The cable allows you to use on-ear headphones like ordinary wired gadgets without wasting time.
7. Weight. A well-chosen weight will add comfort to the on-ear headphones during use. Cordless models are slightly heavier due to the rechargeable battery - such models can squeeze the head and over time the neck begins to hurt.
8. Frequency range. Most often, this indicator is equal to the range of 20-20000 Hz. For music lovers and lovers of high-quality sound, it is better to take a closer look at devices from 5 to 60,000 Hz.
9. Ear pads. This factor is also very important. Comfort and convenience when working with on-ear headphones depends on the quality of the ear pads. In order to assess the level of convenience and comfort of the gadget, be sure to try on several options before buying - it is very easy to make a mistake!

If the headphones are not planned to be used in noisy places, there is no need for a noise canceling function, since all models a priori have passive noise suppression due to their design.

Best On-Ear Headphones of 2021 - On-Ear Rankings

TOP 15 best on-ear headphones (wireless and wired)

№	Name	Description	Price
1.	Bose QuietComfort 35 II	The best on-ear headphones of 2021!	235$
2.	Marshall Major III Bluetooth	Universal on-ear Bluetooth headphones.	75$
3.	AKG N60NC Wireless	Wireless on-ear headphones with the best value for money.	240$
4.	Sony WH-CH710N	TOP 3 overhead gadget	110$
5.	Marshall Monitor II A.N.C	Best for Music 2021	270$
6.	Beyerdynamic Aventho Wireless	TOP 5 rating of the best on-ear headphones	470$
7.	Audio-Technica ATH-SR30BT	Stylish Bluetooth headset with good battery life	82$
8.	Beats Solo 3 Wireless	Best Beats Headset	125$
9.	Bowers & wilkins px5	Quality device Bowers & Wilkins	205$
10.	Jabra Elite 85h	Excellent premium on-ear headphones	160$
11.	Grado SR325e	Open on-ear headphones with great sound	380$
12.	Adidas RPT-01	Best on-ear sports headphones	100$
13.	Sony WH-CH510	Sony budget on-ear headphones	40$
14.	JBL Tune 750BTNC	Cheap JBL on-ear headphones	45$
15.	V-Moda XS	Wireless multifunctional travel headphones	175$

The best on-ear headphones of 2021 (TOP-15)

15.V-Moda XS

Wireless multifunctional travel headphones.

Opens a ranking of the best on-ear headphones V-Moda XS ($ 175) - The perfect companion for audiophiles. Their balanced and detailed sound is enjoyable to listen to and built like a tank. Although the bass could have been given a little more, the sound quality itself is at a very high level. The XS has a loose fit on the head and almost no sound blocking, which is not very suitable for workouts or commuting.

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14. JBL Tune 750BTNC

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JBL Tune 750BTNC review - inexpensive JBL on-ear headphones.

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TOP 14 best on-ear headphones JBL Tune 750BTNC ($ 45 or 3400 rubles). This model can be safely used in different circumstances: training, games, travel in transport and work. The comfortable fit and excellent sound quality were striking - they made the gadget one of the best in its segment, especially for such a low cost. The JBL Tune 750BTNC headphones sound great, look good and fit in with any style - reliable and easy to use. Of course, there is no waterproofing (moisture protection) and some other chips, but with such an excellent quality and cost, this is the best option!

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13. Sony WH-CH510

Sony budget on-ear headphones

Sony WH-CH510 ($ 40 or 2900 rubles) - these are excellent on-ear Bluetooth headphones with good sound, long battery life and Bluetooth connectivity. An excellent option for budget headphones. A slightly flimsy build may alienate individuals, but for most it's not at all significant at the price. Looking at the Sony WH-CH510, it's hard to believe that wireless earbuds can cost so little, let alone decent sound, a USB Type-C port and 35 hours of battery life.

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12. Adidas RPT-01

Best on-ear sports headphones

Adidas RPT-01 ($ 100 or 7500 rubles) - wireless on-ear headphones for running, comfortable enough. It should be noted that these sports headphones press on their ears, which makes them tired. However, for morning exercises and jogging, a good option - 100% do not have to constantly correct them and worry that they will fall. RPT-01 looks stylish thanks to the fabric cover. The sound can be said to be almost excellent, with external noise isolated in most cases. And 35-40 hours of work will be enough for you for a long time!

The very name Adidas tells us that this model is for running and sports. The model should definitely be tested and it was not for nothing that it got into our rating of the best on-ear headphones!

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11. Grado SR-325e

Open on-ear headphones with great sound.

Grado SR-325e ($ 380) - open on-ear headphones with great sound. The rugged, durable construction is matched with superior sound quality, and the spacious sound space truly allows every instrument to breathe. If you are serious about sound quality and they fit your budget, what are you waiting for?

Be careful, the Grado SR-325e are open-base, great for home listening (since the sound is more open and spacious), but not as good for everyday commuting. Unless you want everyone to know about your musical preferences.

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10. Jabra Elite 85h

Excellent premium on-ear headphones

Jabra Elite 85h ($ 160 or 11,700 rubles) clearly outperforms many competitors with its relatively low price and similar noise reduction characteristics. If you're looking for a great premium on-ear Bluetooth headphone with long battery life and water resistant nanocoating, the Elite 85h is definitely your best bet.The Jabra Elite 85h is an exceptional pair of headphones with an attractive price and design. If we talk about sound, then there is something to find fault with music lovers. But 99% of people will be satisfied with the detail and balance of the sound. The Jabra Elite 85h is your best feature-rich option.

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9. Bowers & Wilkins PX5

Bowers & Wilkins quality on-ear headphones

The Bowers & Wilkins PX5 headphones ($ 205 or RUB 14,990) offer effective noise cancellation and high sound quality. It's worth highlighting rich bass depth, balanced sound with vibrant treble, and quality ANC with in-app controls. But, alas, there are problems with the equalizer, which in principle does not exist. The model is decent and can compete with similar overhead gadgets. I advise you to consider buying from yourself, given that the cost has dropped dramatically.

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8. Beats Solo 3 Wireless

Best Beats on-ear headphones

The Beats Solo 3 Wireless ($ 125 or 9,000 rubles) are smart wireless on-ear headphones that have really breakthrough technical features, but the sound should be improved. The Beats Solo 3 Wireless has received a lot of improvements and additional features, but negative points also occur. On his list of accomplishments, class-leading battery life and wireless stability, whether you're using Android or iPhone.

They also interact a little differently with iOS devices than previous earbuds, which is a huge plus, especially when the iPhone doesn't support NFC.

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7. Audio-Technica ATH-SR30BT

Best on-ear headphones for battery life

Audio-Technica ATH-SR30BT ($ 82 or 6000 rubles) are stylish on-ear headphones with a 70-hour battery! Alas, the functionality here is not the most advanced, but everything works very clearly and without interference. The gadget received 40 mm drivers that boost bass, balance the mids and achieve high frequencies. The material from which the ear cushions and headband are made is complexly rougher than the more expensive models, but the ATH-SR30BT was still comfortable. In terms of sound, the headphones can be called bass, and they also retain the detail of music well.

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6. Beyerdynamic Aventho Wireless

TOP-6 rating of the best on-ear headphones

The Beyerdynamic Aventho Wireless ($ 470 or 35,000 rubles) is a high-end on-ear Bluetooth headphone for connoisseurs of perfect sound who do not mind shelling out an impressive amount for it. Surround sound, customizable in the application. The Beyerdynamic Aventho Wireless have excellent sound for wireless headphones, and their software is useful but quite unreliable. However, there were some drawbacks - the device did not receive noise cancellation.

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5. Marshall Monitor II A.N.C.

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Marshall Monitor II A.N.C. Review - the best on-ear music headphones of 2021.

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Marshall Monitor II A.N.C. (270 $ or 19,900 rubles) again entered our rating, but only on-ear headphones! The sound quality is vastly superior to all previous models, thanks to balanced sound, smooth mids, as well as powerful filling and adjustable equalizer. Good noise cancellation, simple controls and a user-friendly app - all this makes the Marshall Monitor II an interesting alternative to the fashionable Sony WH-1000XM3. However, for full-fledged competition in the TOP rating of on-ear headphones, the company should have reduced the price.

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4. Sony WH-CH710N

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Sony WH-CH710N review - TOP 3 best on-ear headphones of 2021

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Top 4 of the best on-ear Bluetooth headphones open Sony WH-CH710N ($ 110 or 8000 rubles) - a relatively new gadget from the popular Sony brand. The Bluetooth headset has decent sound, an NFC chip and new adaptive noise canceling technology, but Sony disappointed with the quality of the material and workmanship of the kit. Many people still prefer the Sony WH-1000XM3, but this gadget still deserves your attention.

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3. AKG N60NC Wireless

Wireless on-ear headphones with the best value for money.

Bronze in the rating of the best on-ear headphones goes to AKG N60 NC ($ 240) - One of the smallest and most comfortable pairs of noise canceling headphones I've ever tested. They provide superior performance for their money. This is a beautiful pair of headphones with a great fit. The battery life is 15 hours with noise canceling and Bluetooth on, and when noise canceling is turned off, this figure rises to 30 hours.

The bass is powerful yet transparent, with crisp, detailed vocals, treble and convincing dynamics. You will be quite happy to wear them all day, and they are very difficult to beat for the money.

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2. Marshall Major III Bluetooth

2021 Universal On-Ear Bluetooth Headphones

The second place in the rating of the best on-ear headphones goes to Marshall Major III Bluetooth ($ 75 or 5500 rubles) - Bluetooth headphones with autonomy up to 30 hours and high-quality bass. This model is very versatile - it has very powerful low frequencies, there is a rise in high frequencies and the entire sound range is worked out quite well. But users experience unpleasant pressure on their heads with prolonged use.

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1. Bose QuietComfort 35 II

The best on-ear headphones of 2021!

Bose QuietComfort 35 II ($ 235 or 17,000 rubles) are on-ear headphones that, in comparison with the previous model, received Assistant profiles and active noise canceling. ANC is still one of the best in this type of headphone and price point. Bose has always been at the forefront of suppressing constant rumbles or hums, and everything remains the same in this device - the microphones inside and outside the earbuds effectively eliminate any annoying background noise. 100% recommend for purchase!

QuietComfort 35 IIs are extremely effective: superior noise cancellation keeps everything quiet and exceptionally comfortable. In this respect, they are unsurpassed!

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