budget
Before anything else, you’ll need to know how much you’re willing to spend on a new wireless headphone. The quality of value-priced headphones continues to improve, so you can find good, affordable headphones and headphones for under $100. Premium models, which offer better build quality and performance, tend to cost $200 or more, sometimes much more.
Boom microphone or not?
When a headphone has a boom microphone, then it technically becomes what we describe as a “headphone.” Many consumer headphones work well for taking calls, and having an extended microphone near your mouth can improve how well your voice is picked up, making it sound clearer. When retracted, some boom microphones mute the headset so people can’t hear you. Some boom microphones now have mute buttons. This is an important feature for video calls where you want to mute and unmute yourself easily. The downside to having a boom microphone is that it makes it look like you’re wearing a headset instead of headphones. This is an important factor if you plan to wear everything you buy outside your home or office.
Fit aka comfort
It is important that the headphone or headphones you purchase fit your head well. They should provide a comfortable, snug fit but not too snug. Ideally, you want a headphone that you can wear throughout the day with minimal breaks.
durability
You want headphones that will hold up well over time, so look for models that we’ve noted have solid build quality.
RETURN POLICY
It is essential to purchase headphones from a retailer that has a good return policy, in case of buyer’s remorse. Some people who have difficulty choosing between two models sometimes buy both, try them for a few days, and then return one of them.