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Headphones and earphones
The choice starts with the shape: discreet in-ear buds for a pocket, closed headphones to shut out noise on public transport, open-back models for long listening at home. Active noise cancelling transforms daily commutes, and a secure fit matters for sport. With wireless models, battery life and a stable connection come first. Exotic audio formats are rarely audible from an ordinary phone.
Rated on these criteria
- Sound quality
- Price
- Driver size
- Lightness
- Connectivity
- Battery life
What we rate in this category
Every product in the category is rated from 0 to 100 on these criteria : the same for all of them, whichever merchant sells it.
- Sound quality
- This criterion is based on the driver size, which influences bass response and available volume. The longer the bar, the richer the sound.
- Price
- Comparison of the observed price against the category market. The bar extends when the price becomes more attractive.
- Driver size
- Diameter of the transducers that reproduce sound. The bar extends when drivers are larger, indicating richer sound output.
- Lightness
- Weight of the headphones or earphones. The bar extends when the weight decreases, for prolonged comfort.
- Connectivity
- Version of the integrated Bluetooth standard. The bar extends with a more recent version, offering better range and energy efficiency.
- Battery life
- Real use time between two charges or two refills, measured in mixed conditions rather than at the maximum quoted.
Price brackets by tier
Orders of magnitude, not displayed prices: a price only appears on Kalyneo once it has been collected from a merchant, with its collection date.
Under €100
In-ear earphones or a light headset without active noise cancelling, with decent battery life and a stable wireless link for daily use.
€100 to €280
Stronger active noise cancelling, a more secure fit and longer battery life, built with sturdier materials for commuting and sport.
Over €280
High-end headphones or earphones with advanced noise cancelling, refined finishes and sometimes support for extended audio formats.
