{"id":32657,"date":"2023-08-19T10:01:00","date_gmt":"2023-08-19T08:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/98d43126-b71b-4bcb-8ddf-50e3895406be"},"modified":"2023-08-19T11:38:30","modified_gmt":"2023-08-19T09:38:30","slug":"secure-your-soundtrack-the-best-neckband-headphones-for-tangle-free-tunes","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbcsciencefocus\/rss_feed\/secure-your-soundtrack-the-best-neckband-headphones-for-tangle-free-tunes\/","title":{"rendered":"Secure your soundtrack: the best neckband headphones for tangle-free tunes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"rssexcerpt\"><\/p><p class=\"rssauthor\">By Alice Tuffery\n      <\/p><p class=\"rssbyline\">Published: Saturday, 19 August 2023 at 08:01 AM<\/p><hr class=\"no-tts wp-block-separator\"\/><?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\" standalone=\"yes\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><p>We all know the struggle\u2026 No one wants the hassle of tangly wired headphones, but wireless versions can be less than secure \u2013 especially if you use them during workouts. Enter the hybrid option: tangle-free headphones attached to a neckband for stability.\u00a0<\/p> <p>Neckband headphones offer all the great features of Bluetooth earphones, like built-in microphones for hands-free phone calls, without the worry of one earbud falling out of your ear or getting lost forever. Some neckband headphones even have extra features, such as vibration alerts for incoming calls.\u00a0<\/p> <p>Here are the best neckband headphones on the market this year. Our list covers a broad range of budgets, with headphones priced under \u00a350 all the way up to more than \u00a3200.\u00a0<\/p> <h2 id=\"h-the-best-neckband-headphones-to-buy-this-year\"><strong>The best neckband headphones to buy this year<\/strong><\/h2> <h3>Sennheiser Momentum 2.0 \u00a0<\/h3> <div class=\"wp-block-purple-m101-in-text\"><div class=\"m101\" data-type=\"in-text\" data-template=\"default\" data-url=\"\" data-text=\"Buy from {merchant} ({price}), {merchant} ({price}) and {merchant} ({price}).\" data-config=\"{&quot;searchKeywords&quot;:&quot;Sennheiser Momentum 2.0 headphones&quot;,&quot;excludeKeywords&quot;:&quot;cable&quot;,&quot;priceMin&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;priceMax&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\"\/><\/div> <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"\/> <p>Sennheiser has been making headphones and microphones for more than 75 years, and this pair offers some neat features to mark it out from the competition.\u00a0<\/p> <p>Most notably, the neckband is covered in soft sheepskin nappa leather, finished with red stitching, while the earpieces feature mirrored chrome.\u00a0<\/p> <p>The headphones come with Bluetooth 4.1 and Qualcomm apt-X for improved wireless audio quality across two devices at a time. Plus, there\u2019s a three-button panel to control your music and calls and an integrated microphone.\u00a0<\/p> <p>These headphones also keep you up to speed, with voice alerts telling you when they\u2019re paired to a device and when the battery\u2019s low. When someone calls you, they vibrate too.\u00a0<\/p> <ul>\n<li><strong>Features:<\/strong> buttons to control music and calls, voice alerts and vibrations<\/li> <li><strong>Battery life: <\/strong>10 hours (recharge in an hour and a half with fast USB charging)<\/li> <li><strong>Includes: <\/strong>hard shell case and four different sized earbuds\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul> <div class=\"wp-block-purple-m101-price-comparsion\"><div class=\"m101\" data-type=\"price-comparison\" data-template=\"default\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/dp\/B01MUAKETX\" data-title=\"\" data-config=\"{&quot;searchKeywords&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;excludeKeywords&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;price&quot;:&quot;150&quot;,&quot;delta&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;limit&quot;:&quot;4&quot;}\"\/><\/div> <h3>Sony WI-XB400<\/h3> <div class=\"wp-block-purple-m101-in-text\"><div class=\"m101\" data-type=\"in-text\" data-template=\"default\" data-url=\"\" data-text=\"Buy from {merchant} ({price}), {merchant} ({price}) and {merchant} ({price}).\" data-config=\"{&quot;searchKeywords&quot;:&quot;Sony WI-XB400&quot;,&quot;excludeKeywords&quot;:&quot;hair, case&quot;,&quot;priceMin&quot;:&quot;20&quot;,&quot;priceMax&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\"\/><\/div> <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2023\/08\/Sony-WI-XB400.jpg?fit=800%2C533\" alt=\"Sony WI-XB400 headphones on a white background\" class=\"wp-image-168663\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/figure> <p>Despite being priced lower than other neckband headphones on the market, this pair from Sony offers plenty of useful features. It has EXTRA BASS\u2122 functionality for deep, rich audio, and connects to your phone\u2019s voice assistant for hands-free control.\u00a0<\/p> <p>Aside from playing music, you can get in touch with your phone contacts and access directions while you\u2019re out and about. To adjust your music settings, just use the neckband buttons.\u00a0<\/p> <p>We particularly love the flexible neckband, which is bendy enough to roll up and fit into pockets. The earbuds even have in-built magnets to keep them locked together.\u00a0<\/p> <ul>\n<li><strong>Features: <\/strong>voice assistant compatible, buttons to control music\u00a0<\/li> <li><strong>Battery life: <\/strong>up to 15 hours (10-minute quick charge with Type-C cable provides an hour of battery)<\/li> <li><strong>Includes: <\/strong>Type-C USB cable and three pairs of silicone earbuds\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul> <div class=\"wp-block-purple-m101-price-comparsion\"><div class=\"m101\" data-type=\"price-comparison\" data-template=\"default\" data-url=\"\" data-title=\"\" data-config=\"{&quot;searchKeywords&quot;:&quot;Sony WI-XB400&quot;,&quot;excludeKeywords&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;price&quot;:&quot;40&quot;,&quot;delta&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;limit&quot;:&quot;4&quot;}\"\/><\/div> <p\/> <p\/> <h3>Beats Flex <\/h3> <div class=\"wp-block-purple-m101-in-text\"><div class=\"m101\" data-type=\"in-text\" data-template=\"default\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.johnlewis.com\/beats-flex-wireless-bluetooth-in-ear-headphones-with-mic-remote\/beats-black\/p5235841\" data-text=\"Buy from {merchant} ({price}), {merchant} ({price}) and {merchant} ({price}).\" data-config=\"{&quot;searchKeywords&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;excludeKeywords&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;priceMin&quot;:&quot;20&quot;,&quot;priceMax&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\"\/><\/div> <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2023\/08\/Beats-Flex.jpg?fit=800%2C534\" alt=\"Beats Flex headphones on a white background\" class=\"wp-image-168664\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/figure> <p>Known and loved by music fans across the world, Beats headphones combine high-quality audio with sleek aesthetics \u2013 and this pair is no different. It promises \u201caccurate bass and ultra-low distortion\u201d, and comes with wind reduction technology to boost audio clarity when\u00a0you\u2019re out and about.\u00a0<\/p> <p>Impressively, the earphones have in-built magnets and automatically pause and play your audio when you take them out and put them back in. You can also control your music and calls, and adjust the volume using the neckband buttons.\u00a0<\/p> <p>Plus, there\u2019s the option to wirelessly share songs, podcasts and films with other Beats headphones or AirPods.\u00a0<\/p> <p>The colour options are a great bonus too; choose between black, grey, blue and yellow.\u00a0<\/p> <ul>\n<li><strong>Features:<\/strong> voice assistant compatible, auto-play and -pause, buttons to control music, calls and change volume<\/li> <li><strong>Battery life:<\/strong> 12 hours (10-minute Fast Fuel charge provides an hour and a half of battery)<\/li> <li><strong>Includes: <\/strong>USB-C charging cable, four different sized earbuds\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul> <div class=\"wp-block-purple-m101-price-comparsion\"><div class=\"m101\" data-type=\"price-comparison\" data-template=\"default\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.johnlewis.com\/beats-flex-wireless-bluetooth-in-ear-headphones-with-mic-remote\/beats-black\/p5235841\" data-title=\"\" data-config=\"{&quot;searchKeywords&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;excludeKeywords&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;price&quot;:&quot;70&quot;,&quot;delta&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;limit&quot;:&quot;4&quot;}\"\/><\/div> <p\/> <p\/> <h3>Sony WI C100<\/h3> <div class=\"wp-block-purple-m101-in-text\"><div class=\"m101\" data-type=\"in-text\" data-template=\"default\" data-url=\"\" data-text=\"Buy from {merchant} ({price}), {merchant} ({price}) and {merchant} ({price}).\" data-config=\"{&quot;searchKeywords&quot;:&quot;SONY WI-C100&quot;,&quot;excludeKeywords&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;priceMin&quot;:&quot;10&quot;,&quot;priceMax&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\"\/><\/div> <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2023\/08\/Sony-WI-C100.jpg?fit=800%2C534\" alt=\"Sony WI C100 headphones on a white background\" class=\"wp-image-168670\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/figure> <p>If you\u2019re on a budget, these could be the best neckband headphones for you. They come with a range of clever features; you can select audio presets to boost quality for the type of music playing and even create your own in Sony\u2019s app.\u00a0<\/p> <p>Lose them and you\u2019ll be able to \u2018ring\u2019 them or check their location on your phone.\u00a0<\/p> <p>As an added bonus, these headphones are IPX4 rated, so they\u2019ll survive water splashes and light rain. When you\u2019re done, the flexible neckband should make it easy to pack them down for easy storage.\u00a0<\/p> <p>Choose between white, taupe, blue and black for these headphones.\u00a0<\/p> <ul>\n<li><strong>Features:<\/strong> voice assistant compatible, buttons to play, pause, skip, change volume and take calls<\/li> <li><strong>Battery life:<\/strong> up to 25 hours (10-minute quick charge provides an hour of battery)<\/li> <li><strong>Includes:<\/strong> three different sized earbuds\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul> <div class=\"wp-block-purple-m101-price-comparsion\"><div class=\"m101\" data-type=\"price-comparison\" data-template=\"default\" data-url=\"\" data-title=\"\" data-config=\"{&quot;searchKeywords&quot;:&quot;SONY WI-C100&quot;,&quot;excludeKeywords&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;price&quot;:&quot;30&quot;,&quot;delta&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;limit&quot;:&quot;4&quot;}\"\/><\/div> <p\/> <p\/> <h3>Jabra Evolve 65e <\/h3> <div class=\"wp-block-purple-m101-in-text\"><div class=\"m101\" data-type=\"in-text\" data-template=\"default\" data-url=\"\" data-text=\"Buy from {merchant} ({price}), {merchant} ({price}) and {merchant} ({price}).\" data-config=\"{&quot;searchKeywords&quot;:&quot;Evolve 65e&quot;,&quot;excludeKeywords&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;priceMin&quot;:&quot;50&quot;,&quot;priceMax&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\"\/><\/div> <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2023\/08\/Jabra-Evolve-65e.jpg?fit=800%2C534\" alt=\"Evolve 65e on a white background\" class=\"wp-image-168665\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/figure> <p\/> <p>Compatible with Microsoft Teams and UC certified, Jabra\u2019s Evolve 65e is one of the best neckband headphones sets for remote and office working. It does come with a higher price tag than others you can buy, but for the extra investment you\u2019ll get some neat features.\u00a0<\/p> <p>There\u2019s a red \u2018do not disturb\u2019 light on the right-hand cable \u2013 ideal for work meetings and important calls. Plus, a mute button and vibration alerts are built in too.\u00a0<\/p> <p>Jabra\u2019s app gives you the chance to adapt the audio to your surroundings, and the brand claims to reduce wind noise when you\u2019re out and about too.\u00a0<\/p> <ul>\n<li><strong>Features:<\/strong> voice assistant compatible, vibration alerts, Busylight<\/li> <li><strong>Battery life: <\/strong>eight hours (calls), 13 hours (music) with two-hour total charge time<\/li> <li><strong>Includes: <\/strong>travel case, USB cable, three different sized earbuds and earwings<\/li>\n<\/ul> <div class=\"wp-block-purple-m101-price-comparsion\"><div class=\"m101\" data-type=\"price-comparison\" data-template=\"default\" data-url=\"\" data-title=\"\" data-config=\"{&quot;searchKeywords&quot;:&quot;Evolve 65e&quot;,&quot;excludeKeywords&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;price&quot;:&quot;140&quot;,&quot;delta&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;limit&quot;:&quot;4&quot;}\"\/><\/div> <h3>Sennheiser CX 150BT <\/h3> <div class=\"wp-block-purple-m101-in-text\"><div class=\"m101\" data-type=\"in-text\" data-template=\"default\" data-url=\"\" data-text=\"Buy from {merchant} ({price}), {merchant} ({price}) and {merchant} ({price}).\" data-config=\"{&quot;searchKeywords&quot;:&quot;Sennheiser CX 150BT&quot;,&quot;excludeKeywords&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;priceMin&quot;:&quot;30&quot;,&quot;priceMax&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\"\/><\/div> <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2023\/08\/Sennheiser-CX-150BT.jpg?fit=800%2C533\" alt=\"Sennheiser CX 150BT headphones on a white background\" class=\"wp-image-168668\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/figure> <p>Sennheiser\u2019s CX 150BT keeps things extra flexible with just a small panel at the back of the neckband. Call and music controls are on the three-button remote by the right-hand earphone.\u00a0<\/p> <p>Handily, you can pair this set of headphones with two different devices at the same time, which makes it easy to switch between calls and songs on different gadgets.\u00a0<\/p> <p>Buy these neckband headphones in black or white.\u00a0<\/p> <ul>\n<li><strong>Features:<\/strong> buttons to control calls and music<\/li> <li><strong>Battery life: <\/strong>10 hours with fast USB-C charging<\/li> <li><strong>Includes: <\/strong>four different sized earbuds\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul> <div class=\"wp-block-purple-m101-price-comparsion\"><div class=\"m101\" data-type=\"price-comparison\" data-template=\"default\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/dp\/B083W9BR58\" data-title=\"\" data-config=\"{&quot;searchKeywords&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;excludeKeywords&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;price&quot;:&quot;80&quot;,&quot;delta&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;limit&quot;:&quot;4&quot;}\"\/><\/div> <h3>JBL TUNE 215BT <\/h3> <div class=\"wp-block-purple-m101-in-text\"><div class=\"m101\" data-type=\"in-text\" data-template=\"default\" data-url=\"\" data-text=\"Buy from {merchant} ({price}), {merchant} ({price}) and {merchant} ({price}).\" data-config=\"{&quot;searchKeywords&quot;:&quot;JBL TUNE 215BT &quot;,&quot;excludeKeywords&quot;:&quot;charger&quot;,&quot;priceMin&quot;:&quot;20&quot;,&quot;priceMax&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\"\/><\/div> <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2023\/08\/JBL-TUNE-215BT.jpg?fit=800%2C533\" alt=\"JBL TUNE 215BT on a white background\" class=\"wp-image-168666\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/figure> <p>Another good budget-friendly option, JBL\u2019s Tune 215BT headphones are available for under \u00a350.\u00a0<\/p> <p>Like some more expensive headphones, these have multi-point connection, allowing you to switch between two devices with minimum hassle. Just use the voice assistant or three-button remote to control your music or calls.\u00a0<\/p> <p>These headphones come in several fun colours, including blue, green and gold.\u00a0<\/p> <ul>\n<li>Features: voice assistant compatible, three-button remote\u00a0<\/li> <li>Battery life: 16 hours with two-hour recharging (10-minute quick-charge provides one hour)\u00a0<\/li> <li>Includes: three different sized earbuds\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul> <div class=\"wp-block-purple-m101-price-comparsion\"><div class=\"m101\" data-type=\"price-comparison\" data-template=\"default\" data-url=\"\" data-title=\"\" data-config=\"{&quot;searchKeywords&quot;:&quot;JBL TUNE 215BT &quot;,&quot;excludeKeywords&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;price&quot;:&quot;25&quot;,&quot;delta&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;limit&quot;:&quot;4&quot;}\"\/><\/div> <p>Looking for different types of headphones? See our favourite <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencefocus.com\/buyers-guides\/best-noise-cancelling-headphones\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">noise-cancelling headphones<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencefocus.com\/buyers-guides\/best-bone-conduction-headphones\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bone conduction headphones<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencefocus.com\/buyers-guides\/best-kids-heaphones\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">kids\u2019 headphones<\/a>.<\/p> <\/body><\/html>\n<hr class=\"no-tts wp-block-separator\"\/>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Alice Tuffery Published: Saturday, 19 August 2023 at 08:01 AM We all know the struggle\u2026 No one wants the hassle of tangly wired headphones, but wireless versions can be less than secure \u2013 especially if you use them during workouts. 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Enter the hybrid option: tangle-free headphones attached to a neckband for stability.\u00a0 Neckband headphones&hellip;","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbcsciencefocus\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/rss_feed\/32657"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbcsciencefocus\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/rss_feed"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbcsciencefocus\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/rss_feed"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbcsciencefocus\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/24"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbcsciencefocus\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/32658"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbcsciencefocus\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=32657"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbcsciencefocus\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=32657"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}