Best wireless Bluetooth headphones of 2017

Bose QuietComfort 35

Cnet rating: 4.5 stars out of 5

The good: The QuietComfort 35 combines top-of-the-line active-noise-canceling with wireless Bluetooth operation in an extra-comfortable, fold-up design. The sound is excellent for Bluetooth, and it doubles as a great headset for phone calls. Works in wired mode with included cord if battery dies.

The bad: Battery isn’t user-replaceable, and the headphone is heavier than the QuietComfort 25.

The cost: $329 to $380

The bottom line: Bluetooth meets best-in-class noise canceling: the QuietComfort 35 is the ultimate noise-canceling wireless headphone you can buy.

Sony H.ear

Cnet rating: 4.5 stars out of 5

The good: The Sony H.ear On Wireless NC is a comfortable premium wireless Bluetooth headphone that sounds impressive for a Bluetooth headphone, performs well as a headset for making calls, and offers effective noise cancellation that adapts to your surroundings.

The bad: Headphones fold up but don’t fold flat; when folded up in carrying case, package is slightly bulky; somewhat expensive.

The cost: $229 to $350

The bottom line: Priced to compete with Bose’s QuietComfort 35, the comfortable H.ear On Wireless NC offers impressive sound and noise canceling that make it a strong contender.

Bowers & Wilkins P7

Cnet rating: 4.0 stars out of 5

The good: The P7 offers impressive build quality, good comfort and smooth, rich sound in an over-the-ear headphone design that shuts out a lot of external noise. Wireless operation is nearly flawless, battery life is good and a premium carrying case is included. Works well as a headset for making calls.

The bad: Its sound may be a little warm for some listeners, and it’s a little heavy.

The cost: $348 to $400

The bottom line: The P7 is an excellent wireless headphone that has the look, feel and sound of a premium wireless headphone.

B&O Play H4

Cnet rating: 4.0 stars out of 5

The good: The B&O Play by Bang and Olufsen H4 is a very comfortable, excellent-sounding Bluetooth headphone with decent battery life.

The bad: It doesn’t come with a carry case and has a small annoying quirk with the power button as well as an expensive price for a headphone with no active-noise cancellation.

The cost: $290 to $299

The bottom line: Though it’s not feature loaded, the H4’s sound quality and comfort level earn it the right to be in the conversation if you’re considering a full-size Bluetooth headphone for around $300.

The following Cnet staff contributed to this story: David Carnoy and Laura K. Cucullu. For more reviews of personal technology products, visit www.cnet.com.