Rating of the best headphones for a smartphone for 2020

Mobile gadgets have brought a sea of ​​information, convenience and accessibility into our life. We are accustomed to "being always in touch", we taught children and parents, the older generation to do this. Conventional phones have become multifunctional devices. Smartphones are used as photo and video cameras, mini computers, for creating documents, processing photos and videos, for searching information in the vastness of the virtual world, for communication, listening to radio and music, etc. With the development of technology, headphones also developed in parallel. On-ear and plug-in, wired and wireless, mono and stereo, from cheap to premium models - today the choice of headset is so diverse that it can satisfy any customer preference. To make a choice in favor of the best model, we will compile a rating of new products and popular products for 2020, indicate the pros and cons, determine the cost and consider the characteristics.

Shop selection

Where is the best place to buy headphones for your phone? The headset is sold by well-known network Markets, mobile phone shops, private shops, online stores such as Aliexpress. If the buyer wants to save money, he can see the headset model on Aliexpress. Cheap models do not always meet the requirements and declared characteristics, but are available to everyone. It is enough to read customer reviews, pay attention to well-known brands, seller ratings and the number of orders. The more reliable the seller, the more likely the buyer is to get a high-quality famous item. Upon receipt of a damaged or substandard product, such a seller will certainly return the money. It is much safer to buy a headset in household appliances stores and supermarkets. When buying, employees offer to purchase an additional warranty to the one already established by the manufacturer. And within two weeks, the model can be returned or exchanged if the user does not like something.

How to preserve health

Every user must know the safe mode of using the headset. Strong pressure on the ears, uncomfortable fit in the ears, poor sound quality, high volume are the main causes that can harm your health. Signs of deterioration are increased fatigue, loss or hearing loss. You cannot constantly and loudly listen to music in the headset. Do not wear headphones on the street, when crossing roads, tramways, train tracks. Inattention and negligence can lead to accidents or, in the worst case, cost lives.

Types of headsets

Headphones are essential in public places and at home so as not to interfere with loud ambient sound.The first model appeared 110 years ago. Nathaniel Baldwin is considered the progenitor of headphones. The headset currently has the following classification: design; appointment; resistance; method of sound transmission; type of connectors for connection; cable connection method; type of attachment; number of channels; design of the radiating element. If you collect the entire classifier in a table, you get the following:

No.	Classifier	Type / view	Parameters
1	Design	intracanal	droplets, plugs, vacuum
		plug-in	liners
		full-size	open, semi-closed, closed
		mixed swivel	combine in-ear and earbuds
		waybills	in the ear
2	Appointment	for the consumer	allocates a range of frequencies, for non-professionals
		for studio	with high sound detail
3	Resistance	low impedance	up to 100 Ohm
		high resistance	from 100 Ohm
4	Signal transmission	with wire	fastening through a wire
		without wire	digital / analog signal from radio waves or infrared radiation
5	Connector	Jack	diameter 6.3 mm
		Mini-jack	diameter 3.5 mm
		Micro-jack	diameter 2.5 mm
		USB	with built-in DAC
		Lightning	iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone X.
		wireless	is absent
6	Cable connection	bilateral	cable to two cups
		unilateral	cable to one cup
7	Mounting type	without fastening
		ear mount
		with headband
		with occipital arch
8	Number of channels	with mono sound	one sound emitter
		with stereo sound	two sounders with separate channels, the most common
		multichannel	several emitters with separate channels
9	Emitter design	dynamic	on a coil with a wire in a permanent magnet magnetic field, the most common
		electrostatic	with a membrane between two electrodes (high price)
		planar	with membrane with conductive paths
		with a balanced anchor	a ferromagnetic alloy in the form of a U-shaped armature is used

Wireless headset

The current trend of manufacturers of headsets for smartphones is wireless Bluetooth use, without a 3.5 mm Mini-jack. The 3.5mm jack is considered the most popular way to connect headphones to a device. Thanks to the wireless connection, there are no major breakdowns: cable bending is excluded; entanglement of wires is excluded; there is no plug breakage; the headset can be used away from the device. The first wireless headphones were released by Apple. The idea was taken up by other eminent brands. Due to the variety of wireless headset models, customers were satisfied and did not experience any inconvenience.

Wireless headset types

There are vacuum and in-channel plugs. The models are in the TOP: the headphones fit snugly in the auricle, their sound insulation is perfect, the ear pads are soft and have different sizes. The earbuds are made with one universal size. This is not always comfortable, they can rub your ear or fall out of the sink. An unreliable fit in the ear allows sound to pass through, which can disturb others. Overhead models with a headband are installed on the ear, their size is small, it does not put pressure on the head. With high-quality sound, it is not always convenient to use such headphones. Over-ear wireless headphones are among the largest. They have excellent sound quality, long battery life. The large size is a problem if you need to take the headphones on the road - the headset will take up a lot of space in the suitcase.

2-in-1 and wired headphones

Devices can have two connection methods: classic, through a wire and 3.5mm jack, and modern, through a Bluetooth module. A wired link is required to conserve headset charging. Among the minuses can be noted stiffness of movements, among the pluses - the quality of communication and sound transmission.

Rating of the best headphones in 2020

TOP best in-ear headphones

5th place - Usams US-LA001

Type: earplugs, dynamic, bluetooth.
The cost is 2 099 rubles.

The model with the microphone will last 6 hours on a single charge and 60 hours in standby mode. A small battery will not spoil the overall impression of the product.With a low battery capacity, the headphones will work for 6 hours autonomously and 60 hours after charging in a case. The case operates at a frequency of 220mA * h.

• beautiful sound;
• bass is present;
• the package contains replaceable nozzles;
• low cost.

• failure in the area of ​​electromagnetic fields;
• slight sound insulation from the outside world;
• volume is not adjustable.

4th place - HUAWEI FreeBuds 3

Type: in-ear, dynamic, bluetooth.
The price criterion is 8,990 rubles.

Open earbuds weighing 9 grams with active noise cancellation, dynamic emitter, Bluetooth 5.1 support will be active for 4 hours. When connected to a charging case, the work will continue for another 16 hours. When fully discharged, the headphone will recover in 60 minutes. The package contains a charging case, USB type C charging cable.

• great sound;
• synchronization with android 100%;
• the material of the headphones and the cover is pleasant to the touch;
• high-quality assembly.

• the price is above average;
• imperfect fit;
• the noise canceling menu takes some getting used to.

3rd place - Honor AM66 Sport Pro

Type: in-ear, dynamic, bluetooth.
You can buy a model for 4 490 rubles.

A sports novelty for those who like to run, shake their muscles in the gym, equipped with a neck cord so as not to fall off during active movements, has a magnetic mount and 6 pairs of interchangeable attachments. Useful applications - voice dialing, pairing, end-of-call mode, volume control, notification of the beginning and end of work. The operating time is 18 hours, the novelty is charged in 70 minutes. Own Li-Pol battery has a capacity of 120 mAh.

• Beautiful design;
• build quality;
• reliability of design and manufacturer;
• quality-price ratio;
• easy fit - almost not felt on the neck;
• excellent microphone performance during a conversation;
• useful applications;
• bright, surround sound;
• sound detail;
• automatic shutdown.

• press on the ears;
• synchronized only with the USB-Type C connector;
• track switching response is a little late;
• the length of the lace is not adjustable;
• sometimes they subside during active sports;
• short-lived.

2nd place - Apple AirPods 2 Color

Type: in-ear, dynamic, bluetooth.
The premium price category is 14,200 rubles.

The novelty supports syncing with iPhone. Recently, the trend is considered relevant. Various colors and bright colors are on sale, charging is determined by color indication. Branded cable included. From applications: end of conversation, color indication, wireless charging.

• American quality;
• originality;
• a huge number of color models (over 20);
• iPhone support;
• main functions;
• 15 minutes of charging is enough for 180 minutes of use.

• not detected.

1st place - Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay E8 2.0

Type: plug-in, dynamic, Bluetooth.
Price - 21,790 rubles.

Bluetooth headphones with built-in microphone, 107 dB sensitivity. The collection contains 7 colors. The case is made of aluminum and genuine leather. The battery with a capacity of 530 mAh allows you to work for 16 hours. The product can be used autonomously for 4 hours. The set includes 5 pairs of interchangeable ear pads.

• high-quality sound;
• a large selection of classic shades;
• voice dialing;
• wireless charger;
• good kit.

• expensive.

Comparative characteristics:

Model	Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay E8 2.0	Apple AirPods 2 Color	Honor AM66 Sport Pro	HUAWEI FreeBuds 3	Usams US-LA001
Design	gags	liners	liners	liners	gags
Signal transmission	Bluetooth 4.2	Bluetooth 5.0	Bluetooth 5.0	Bluetooth 5.1	Bluetooth 5.0
Sound	Hi-fi	Hi-fi	volume	Hi-fi	volume
Mounting type	without fastening	without fastening	lace on the neck	without fastening	without fastening
Emitter	dynamic	dynamic	dynamic	dynamic	dynamic
Replaceable ear pads, pairs	5	not	6	not	not indicated
Working time, hour	4	5		4	6
Case work time, hour	16	24	18	20	60
Charging, hour			1.1	1	1.5
Battery capacity, mAh	530		120		50
Cost, rub	21790	14200	4490	8990	2088

TOP best on-ear headphones

5th place - Philips TAUH202

Type: overhead, dynamic, wired - Bluetooth.
The cost is 1 999 rubles.

The budget model from Philips looks simple and cumbersome. In fact, the design is lightened up to 195 grams. The headphones are controlled by soft pressing of the keys on the right cup. Fingerprints are not visible on matte plastic. When folded and put on the head, the case does not creak. The pillows are made of eco leather - in the heat, you should not use them for a long time, so as not to feel discomfort. The cups are large, cover the ears entirely, the material is soft and pleasant to the touch. They perfectly isolate sound. The sensitivity of the speakers reaches 102 dB, the impedance is 32 Ohm. Dynamic radiators adjust sonic clarity and bass with neodymium magnets. Connection to the main device is carried out via Bluetooth 4.2, profiles A2DP, AVRCP, hands-free, Headset are supported. The radius of action is 10m. The novelty has its own Li-Pol battery. You can charge the product in 3 hours, battery life lasts 15 hours, standby time reaches 160 hours. The model lacks connectors for connecting to a computer or smartphone.

• keep charging for a long time;
• high quality sound;
• high volume;
• large cups with good sound insulation;
• matte plastic;
• ergonomics;
• conveniently fold;
• lungs;
• profitable price.

• press on the head when worn for a long time;
• inconvenient to control buttons;
• ear pads will last for 2 years;
• no active noise cancellation;
• connection only via Bluetooth;
• one color scheme.

4th place - Sony WH-CH510

Type: overhead, dynamic, Bluetooth.
Price - 2,990 rubles.

Sony WH-CH510 is similar to Philips TAUH202 in design. Large, bulky in appearance, they weigh only 132 grams. The manufacturer has released 3 basic colors: blue, white, gray. It is not recommended to listen to music for a long time in them: according to the reviews of those who bought, ears get tired. In the places where the arms are attached, the mount begins to loosen from the duration of use. The sound should be noted a small amount of bass. In general, the sound is of high quality for this price category. When fully charged, battery life will last up to 35 hours. The external indicator glows red if the headphones are charged and working, and goes out when the battery is discharged. The product has a large volume reserve: at 70% the level is high. The model uses old AAC codecs, so the sound lags a little. At home it is possible to use it as a telephone headset for conversations. The voice assistant is launched to inform. The installed modes make it possible to communicate with people through the built-in microphone without taking the device out of your clothes or bag. Product reviews are twofold.

• classic design;
• charge quickly;
• the sound-quality-price ratio is fulfilled;
• capacious battery;
• work without stuttering;
• work autonomously for one and a half days;
• large volume reserve;
• matte coating;
• convenient control.

• hard cups;
• inconvenient indicator;
• little bass;
• flimsy attachment of the temples;
• poor build quality;
• long shutdown;
• poorly isolating from noise.

3rd place - Beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC

Type: full-size, closed, dynamic, wired - Bluetooth.
The price threshold is 24,990 rubles.

Headphones can work from two sources, through a wire and through NFC support via Bluetooth 4.2. The sensitivity of the speakers fluctuates around 90 dB, active noise suppression works. Model with high sound level, you can comfortably listen to music at 60-70% volume. The charge lasts for a week if you use the headset for 3-4 hours a day. The cover is rigid, protects the goods from shock and rough handling. The product has a folding design. New items in brown-gray shades are on sale. A special application personalizes the sound. When connected to a TV, they are synchronized to the full, and the picture goes on par with the sound. The charging status of the high-capacity battery is indicated by LED components. If you study the alerts for a long time, you can get used to it.

• interesting appearance with backlight inside;
• work from two sources;
• autonomous work during the day;
• ergonomic fit on the head and ears;
• everything you need is included;
• high quality sound.

• Bluetooth is not the latest version;
• the price is high;
• automatic inclusion does not always work after long use;
• every tenth pair has a poor-quality assembly;
• sophisticated LED warning system;
• insulation at an average level.

2nd place - Sennheiser Momentum 3 Wireless

Type: overhead, dynamic, wired - Bluetooth.
The cost is 29 490 rubles.

Sennheiser's premium professional model can run up to 17 hours. Active noise canceling headphones with built-in control buttons and microphone support regular smartphones and iPhones. Listening to music in them is a sheer pleasure, despite the Bluetooth connection. The design is made in retro style, contains many metal elements on the temples. The trim of the cups and headband is leather, inside the case there are inserts for a soft fit on the head. It is allowed to adjust the position from two sides, 6 cm from each. There is nothing superfluous on the headband, only the company logo. With a little effort, the cups can be locked in any state with a folding design. They are connected with a flat cable. The ear cushions are removable, under them the speakers are protected by a mesh. The parts are made perfectly, they do not play or loosen like in cheap models. The case looks stylish. Under the right speaker, there are USB Type-C and 3.5mm mini jacks. Charging takes 180 minutes, work lasts up to 17 hours. The battery is its own, quite capacious, 700 mAh. An LED indicator illuminates the charge level and operating mode. The product uses wireless technologies: NFC, Bluetooth 5.0. Audio tracks support AptX, AAC codecs, giving deep surround sound. You can connect in three ways: through the menu, NFC chip, Smart Control application. Among the applications, a voice assistant is used. The music is turned off automatically when the headset is folded, a pause is put in the process of removing from the head, sliding one of the cups. There are a lot of bells and whistles, you quickly get used to them. The product can be used in the gym or outdoors when walking in clear weather. The headset is suitable for a formal and sports suit. The color scheme is represented by gray, black shades. The product is packed in a white and blue branded box, in a zippered case. The kit includes instructions, USB type C cable, USB adapter, mini jack / mini jack cord.

• professional headset;
• reliable folding design;
• impressive stereo sound;
• perfect packaging;
• if necessary, ear pads can be replaced with new ones;
• iPhone support;
• high-quality assembly;
• the possibility of double connection;
• large range of belt adjustment;
• using apps to save battery power;
• work offline for a long time.

• high price;
• not protected from moisture;
• in a noisy place does not suppress all noise;
• soft case.

1st place - Mpow A5

Type: overhead, dynamic, wired - Bluetooth.
Price - 3 490 rubles.

Mpow, little known in the Russian market, is popular among bloggers and young people. Brand products can be purchased on Amazon, Aliexpress. A5 is a closed type of headphones with passive noise isolation, built-in microphone and volume control. The control buttons are located on the outer right side. Headphones are held in place by means of an adjustable plastic headband, with a padded center. Movable speakers help to fit the device closely. The ear cushions cover your ears completely. They are soft, comfortable and have a memory effect. The body folds, the left speaker has a 3.5 mm mini jack, through which you can attach a separate cable. The A5 works via a cable and wireless Bluetooth 4.0; Headset and Hands free profiles are supported within a radius of 10 meters. The battery capacity is 420 mAh. The battery life is 13 hours, it will take 4 hours to charge the structure, the charging slot is located on the right speaker. When not charged, you can listen to music using the USB cable. When purchased, the kit includes a cord, a charger and a special case.The manufacturer introduced two shades: red and gray. Hi-Fi sound quality is ensured through closed speakers, the high frequency range is detailed, the bass is separated, the noise level is minimal.

• beautiful appearance;
• comfortable design;
• practicality;
• comfortable mount;
• budget;
• Hi-Fi sound;
• management works;
• good equipment;
• positive reviews.

• little-known brand;
• only 2 colors.

Comparative characteristics:

Model	Mpow A5	Sennheiser Momentum 3 Wireless	Beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC	Sony WH-CH510	Philips TAUH202
Design	waybills	waybills	full-size	waybills	waybills
Signal transmission	Bluetooth 4.0	Bluetooth 5.0	Bluetooth 4.2	Bluetooth 5.0	Bluetooth 4.2
Connector	Mini-jack 3.5 mm	Mini-jack 3.5 mm	Mini-jack 3.5 mm	not	not
Charging connector	USB	USB-C	USB-C	USB-C	USB-C
Sound	Hi-fi	stereo	stereo	stereo	stereo
Noise suppression	passive	active, 4 microphones	active	passive	passive
Mounting type	with headband	with headband	with headband	with headband	with headband
Emitter	dynamic	dynamic	dynamic	dynamic	dynamic
Radius of action, m	10				10
Working time, hour	13	17	24.5	35	15
Charging time, hour	4	3		4.5	3
Battery capacity, mAh	420	700		own	own
Cost, rub	3490	29490	24990	2990	1999

Conclusion

When choosing headphones for your phone, you should be guided not by appearance, but by technical characteristics, sound quality and comfortable use. You can find an excellent headset in different price categories. The device should be versatile, with noise suppression and simple operation.