Best Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones

Similar to the EGRD, Syllable has come out with an Apple-style design except unlike EGRD they didn’t blatantly rip off Apple with a few twists to prevent a lawsuit (Are you taking notes Samsung?). These ear buds are small and designed to fit snugly in your ear while you engage in a variety of activities including intense exercises such as weight training and distance running.

There are many interesting features, and when you look at the Amazon page it’s clear that while Apple inspired these ear buds that’s the extent of their influence. The portable charging case is a fantastic take off on the Airpods system – except this case is more stable and depending on your tastes, better looking. The two-hour battery life though does leave something to be desired.

Syllable is really excited about their noise cancelling technology and this is achieved in a couple ways. The first is the actual engineering of the ear buds. The system itself does a great job cancelling out noise but Syllable also has ear buds that are designed to fit in your ear and not fall out. This is an unequivocal improvement upon the Airpods – Apple apparently believes all ear canals are the same size on all people.

The noise cancelling technology also gives way to a sharp sound. Whether you’re running or simply idling time away by the pool, these headphones provide the perfect environment to get lost in your music and/or podcasts. They have a good range and though Syllable is quick to advertise how they work with all Apple products, if you have Bluetooth you’ll be satisfied regardless.

As mentioned, the charging box is a critical component. The box itself is mobile and supports up to 6 charges before it needs to be connected to power. It’s important to charge the box prior to going about your day because the ear buds only support two hours of charge. This means if you’re running a marathon these ear buds aren’t for you.

Also, these ear buds have no functionality with your phone. While the EGRD’s work well with your iPhone, you’ll just have to settle with removing an ear bud to take a call. That brings up another point – these things are SMALL. If you lose one, good luck. This is a case where Syllable may have imitated the wrong part of the Apple design.

The over-the-ear style of headphones was once the domain of the serious musician and the DJ. Regular folks did not walk around with the cans – it just didn’t happen. Back in the day they were necessary to listen to records but with the advent of the Walkman the small version of the over-the-ear headphone and the ear bud took precedence.

Then Dr. Dre happened. Beats By Dre introduced a new music enthusiast to this style of headphone and the noise cancellation offered with these headphones thanks to the coverage of the whole ear revolutionized the game. Beats of course is a billion dollar company, but Cowin used Beats as their inspiration to create headphones that serve the entertainment professional and the regular guy who needs headphones with the same high level of satisfaction.

In terms of value, basically the Cowin delivers everything Beats does but without the brand. The first part to evaluate is sound quality. Cowin provides exceptional sound quality that other headphones envy. The sound provides a full spectrum and ensures an incredible listening experience. Music just doesn’t sound the same after using these headphones.

The noise cancellation feature is excellent as well – and it can be turned off! For DJs, the noise cancellation is an essential feature but if you’re travelling on the bus or subway, the noise cancellation is a great way to avoid conversations and blowing out your ear drums because you need to jack up the sound to avoid the squealing of the rails.

Perhaps the best feature of the Cowin is the ability to use both Bluetooth and the corded feature. This guarantees you’ll always have access to your music. You get 30 hours of playtime in Bluetooth mode so don’t lose the cord even though it seems like you’ll never need it! The protein ear pads guarantee unmatched comfort and even swivel 90 degrees.

Other features include a volume button on the side allowing you control of your phone along with other headphone features. The on-board mic is unbelievably clear and helps with all your calls. A carrying case is included as well, so you never worry about storage.

One of the worst parts about owning headphones is the constant tangling of wires or in the case of Bluetooth headphones, how they can get lost because they’re small and the strap isn’t that big – and if you have the Airpods style, when those get lost, YIKES! Fortunately, the MPOW Jaws not only has a solid device that fits around your neck, but has a magnet as well so unless the ear buds are in use, they literally can’t go anywhere.

Unfortunately, for all the problems the solid storage solves, it creates just as many. For lots of people, this just isn’t as comfortable on your neck the way the strap or lack of a strap is. Furthermore, part of the reason you have Bluetooth headphones is to lose the nonsense that is cords and other things that feel like they restrict your movement.

In that case let’s talk sound. MPOW does a fantastic job delivering exceptional sound in such a small speaker. They have a number of Bluetooth devices and if you’re looking for Bluetooth headphones you can do much worse than MPOW. These headphones have good clarity, and do well to transmit the sound regardless of whether you’re paired with an iPhone or Android.

Adding to the experience is the clarity on phone calls. The built-in microphone means that people talking to you will always be able to hear you because the microphone in the perfect location. There’s a lot to like about these headphones if you’re into the around the neck design.

MPOW does a great job integrating the phone features to the headphones. On the storage device worn around your neck, taking calls and using your phone in a hands-free setting is exceptionally easy and intuitive. It takes seconds to learn and the speaker function means you can use it as a hands-free device for driving.

The magnet is great for keeping the ear buds in one place. As for the storage device, you won’t lose it because of its construction. The battery life is nearly 13 hours, so charging it overnight means that you’ll have the whole day to use it extensively.