In today's world, chances are you want the best Note 9 headphones to tune the rest of the world out and focus. There are some that have claimed that you could have skipped the upgrade to the Note 10 if you have a Note 9. Nontheless, you'll want to make sure you find some headphones, whether they are the , or the . Here are the best choices you can find in 2020.
Top pick
Sony WH-1000XM4
Staff pick
The WH-1000XM4 are some of the you can buy today. The noise cancellation is on par with the new Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700, but what makes the stand out is the noise cancellation. These also provide a 30-hour battery life from a full charge, and they're lightweight enough that you can wear it for extended periods without any discomfort.
Truly wireless
Jabra Elite 75t
Jabra's Elite 75t are a great option if you're looking to go the truly wireless route. The sound quality is great, you get a decent amount of noise isolation, and the earbuds provide a snug fit that ensures they don't fall out even when you're on the move. The Elite 75t is sweat and water-resistant as well, and you get up to 7.5 hours of battery life.
Best for workouts
Jaybird X4
Jaybird built its name by offering great workout earbuds, and the X4 reinforce that belief. The X4 are waterproof with an IPX7 rating and offer an 8-hour battery life. The bundled Comply tips conform to the contours of your ears, providing a secure fit. You also have the option to tailor the sound profile via custom EQ settings.
Great wired option
Audio-Technica ATH-M50x
The ATH-M50x are stalwarts in this category. The headphones come with detachable cables and a collapsible design that makes them portable, and the large earpads ensure they're comfortable to wear throughout the day. But if there's one thing that defines the M50x, it's the sound quality — the soundstage is expansive for a closed-back headphone, with powerful bass and bright highs.
Best budget pick
Anker Soundcore Life Q20
For under $100, the Soundcore Life Q20 can produce Hi-Res Audio with the custom 40mm dynamic drivers. These are intentionally oversized to ensure a much better sound than you would expect for this price. As for noise cancellation, Anker touts being able to reduce ambient sound by as much as 90%, thanks to the four-dedicated ANC microphones and Soundcore's algorithm. Plus, you'll get up to 60 hours of playback, with a five-minute charge providing an extra four hours of listening.
Straight from Sammy
Samsung Galaxy Buds+
Samsung's all-new truly wireless headphones offer up to 11 hours of nonstop music before needing to put them back into the charging case. The case itself provides an extra 11 hours of battery, while also being able to charge wirelessly with any Qi-compatible wireless charger. Although there is no dedicated noise cancellation, the Buds+ has an ambient sound mode that allows you to let in some of the sound from the outside world.
For your inner gamer
Razer Hammerhead USB-C Earbuds
Instead of just focusing on PC gaming, Razer has spread its wings by providing some excellent smartphone peripherals. The Hammerhead Earbuds are a great example of this with a custom-tuned DAC that is built right in, and flat cables so you can avoid untangling wires. The in-line microphone makes it easy to take some phone calls, or control your sound during those intense gaming sessions.
Different ambient sound modes
TaoTronics SoundSurge 90
The SoundSurge 90 from TaoTronics feature hybrid active noise cancelation, with the ability to reduce ambient noise up to 30dB. TaoTronics also packed in up to 35 hours of battery life (ANC disabled) with fast charging capabilities. Just plug in your USB-C charger for just five minutes and get up to two hours of playback, or plug it in for 45 minutes and get a full charge.
Not just for iOS
Powerbeats Pro
Although the Powerbeats Pro come from Apple and include the company's H1 chip for iOS compatibility, these are not just for iPhone users. the Powerbeats Pro are completely wireless with "secure-fit" ear hooks, which can be adjusted and customized to fit your ears properly. These offer up to nine hours of listening time, but when adding in the battery case, you will get up to 24 hours of playback.
Excellent noise cancellation
Sony WF-1000XM3
If you're looking for best-in-class noise cancelation from some earbuds, look no further than the WF-1000XM3. These have dual microphones in each earbud to filter out the noise, along with Sony's QN1e processor to handle the noise cancelling workload. With up to 24 hours including the case, and 6 hours for the earbuds, the WF-1000XM3 are up to the task of becoming your next go-to truly wireless earbuds.
Living with Beans
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live
Instead of going with a traditional design, Samsung changed things up with the Buds Live. These truly wireless earbuds are shaped like beans, and fit right in your ear canal, without the concern of an ear tip being shoved in your ear. With active noise cancelation and touch gestures, Samsung really did a fantastic job with the Buds Live.
Hi-res and wired
1More Triple Driver
If you don't want to mess around with Bluetooth headphones and want to save some money, then the 1More Triple Driver headphones are great. There's an inline microphone, along with the ability to enjoy your Hi-Fi music, from wherever you are. Plus you won't have to worry about recharging them later on and can listen for hours or days, or until your ears get tired.
Get the best Note 9 headphones
For most people, the premium pick will be the . Sony has done a masterful job with the headphones, and the noise isolation makes them a particularly great option for everyday commuting or travel. The sound quality is exquisite, you get music playback controls on the right earcup, and the 30-hour battery life is more than adequate for even the lengthiest of plane rides.
However, if you want to dive into the world of true wireless earbuds, then you can't go wrong with the . These offer a range of up to 10 meters, include four microphones to help filter out wind and other ambient noises, and you can customize the equalizer with Jabra's Sound+ app. Plus, you'll get almost eight hours of battery life in the earbuds alone, and almost 30 hours when including the charging case.
Top pick
Sony WH-1000XM4
Staff pick
The WH-1000XM4 are some of the you can buy today. The noise cancellation is on par with the new Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700, but what makes the stand out is the noise cancellation. These also provide a 30-hour battery life from a full charge, and they're lightweight enough that you can wear it for extended periods without any discomfort.
Truly wireless
Jabra Elite 75t
Jabra's Elite 75t are a great option if you're looking to go the truly wireless route. The sound quality is great, you get a decent amount of noise isolation, and the earbuds provide a snug fit that ensures they don't fall out even when you're on the move. The Elite 75t is sweat and water-resistant as well, and you get up to 7.5 hours of battery life.
Best for workouts
Jaybird X4
Jaybird built its name by offering great workout earbuds, and the X4 reinforce that belief. The X4 are waterproof with an IPX7 rating and offer an 8-hour battery life. The bundled Comply tips conform to the contours of your ears, providing a secure fit. You also have the option to tailor the sound profile via custom EQ settings.
Great wired option
Audio-Technica ATH-M50x
The ATH-M50x are stalwarts in this category. The headphones come with detachable cables and a collapsible design that makes them portable, and the large earpads ensure they're comfortable to wear throughout the day. But if there's one thing that defines the M50x, it's the sound quality — the soundstage is expansive for a closed-back headphone, with powerful bass and bright highs.
Best budget pick
Anker Soundcore Life Q20
For under $100, the Soundcore Life Q20 can produce Hi-Res Audio with the custom 40mm dynamic drivers. These are intentionally oversized to ensure a much better sound than you would expect for this price. As for noise cancellation, Anker touts being able to reduce ambient sound by as much as 90%, thanks to the four-dedicated ANC microphones and Soundcore's algorithm. Plus, you'll get up to 60 hours of playback, with a five-minute charge providing an extra four hours of listening.
Straight from Sammy
Samsung Galaxy Buds+
Samsung's all-new truly wireless headphones offer up to 11 hours of nonstop music before needing to put them back into the charging case. The case itself provides an extra 11 hours of battery, while also being able to charge wirelessly with any Qi-compatible wireless charger. Although there is no dedicated noise cancellation, the Buds+ has an ambient sound mode that allows you to let in some of the sound from the outside world.
For your inner gamer
Razer Hammerhead USB-C Earbuds
Instead of just focusing on PC gaming, Razer has spread its wings by providing some excellent smartphone peripherals. The Hammerhead Earbuds are a great example of this with a custom-tuned DAC that is built right in, and flat cables so you can avoid untangling wires. The in-line microphone makes it easy to take some phone calls, or control your sound during those intense gaming sessions.
Different ambient sound modes
TaoTronics SoundSurge 90
The SoundSurge 90 from TaoTronics feature hybrid active noise cancelation, with the ability to reduce ambient noise up to 30dB. TaoTronics also packed in up to 35 hours of battery life (ANC disabled) with fast charging capabilities. Just plug in your USB-C charger for just five minutes and get up to two hours of playback, or plug it in for 45 minutes and get a full charge.
Not just for iOS
Powerbeats Pro
Although the Powerbeats Pro come from Apple and include the company's H1 chip for iOS compatibility, these are not just for iPhone users. the Powerbeats Pro are completely wireless with "secure-fit" ear hooks, which can be adjusted and customized to fit your ears properly. These offer up to nine hours of listening time, but when adding in the battery case, you will get up to 24 hours of playback.
Excellent noise cancellation
Sony WF-1000XM3
If you're looking for best-in-class noise cancelation from some earbuds, look no further than the WF-1000XM3. These have dual microphones in each earbud to filter out the noise, along with Sony's QN1e processor to handle the noise cancelling workload. With up to 24 hours including the case, and 6 hours for the earbuds, the WF-1000XM3 are up to the task of becoming your next go-to truly wireless earbuds.
Living with Beans
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live
Instead of going with a traditional design, Samsung changed things up with the Buds Live. These truly wireless earbuds are shaped like beans, and fit right in your ear canal, without the concern of an ear tip being shoved in your ear. With active noise cancelation and touch gestures, Samsung really did a fantastic job with the Buds Live.
Hi-res and wired
1More Triple Driver
If you don't want to mess around with Bluetooth headphones and want to save some money, then the 1More Triple Driver headphones are great. There's an inline microphone, along with the ability to enjoy your Hi-Fi music, from wherever you are. Plus you won't have to worry about recharging them later on and can listen for hours or days, or until your ears get tired.
Get the best Note 9 headphones
For most people, the premium pick will be the . Sony has done a masterful job with the headphones, and the noise isolation makes them a particularly great option for everyday commuting or travel. The sound quality is exquisite, you get music playback controls on the right earcup, and the 30-hour battery life is more than adequate for even the lengthiest of plane rides.
However, if you want to dive into the world of true wireless earbuds, then you can't go wrong with the . These offer a range of up to 10 meters, include four microphones to help filter out wind and other ambient noises, and you can customize the equalizer with Jabra's Sound+ app. Plus, you'll get almost eight hours of battery life in the earbuds alone, and almost 30 hours when including the charging case.