RS Recommends: If wearing headphones all day is making you uncomfortable, consider a neckband headset. Our product editors review four pairs to see how they work for music, calls and video conferencing
Here’s what you need to know when looking for a neckband headset online, plus how these neckband headphones work.Fit and comfort are a major factor first and foremost. The best neckband headphones eliminate the headaches that can come from wearing traditional headphones over the head all day — or the stuffiness that comes from the bulky earpads.
Still, you’ll want to consider how the neckband headsets are made — and whether the band itself is adjustable. If a band is too big, it can slip off or get twisted around as you move, pulling awkwardly on your ears. Too small may be uncomfortable and limiting . For the most part, all the neckband headphones we tested were super comfortable, and were built to be flexible and have some bend to them, sometimes foldable enough to tuck away in a pocket. They shouldn’t weigh down on your collarbone either, so keep it light, around 24 grams.These aren’t all necessarily noise cancelling, but even the ones that aren’t, still do a fine job of sealing off your ears from outside distractions.
Four omni-directional mics inside do an excellent job at picking up voice, and the headset AI lets you know who’s calling, allowing you to “answer or ignore” by just speaking commands with your voice. These sounded great for audio too, and the earbuds slot comfortably in your ears without falling loose, while the wide neckband rests easily against your neck.
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