Neither Bose SoundLink II nor Skullcandy Venue were recommended by experts this month
On 4 Apr 2024 (16 days ago) we went through 104 Headphones expert endorsements , however neither Bose SoundLink II nor Skullcandy Venue were included in any of those recommendations. Since neither Headphones received a single endorsement, as far as expert recommendations go, it's technically a tie. We do, however, recommend taking a look at Sony WH-1000XM5 or other critically acclaimed Wireless Headphones of this month.
For reference, Sony WH-1000XM5 received 9 endorsements this month, from WIRED (1 Mar 2024), CNET (23 Mar 2024) Tom's Guide (19 Jan 2024) and 6 others.
Rank | Change | Price | Headphones | WIRED | CNET | Tom's Guide | IGN | T3 | PCMag | Wirecutter | Rtings.com | Digital Trends | What Hi-Fi |
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1 | - | $398 | Sony WH-1000XM5 The Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones have received positive reviews for their sound quality, noise cancellation, comfort, battery life, connectivity, and durability, making them a top choice for users seeking a premium listening experience. | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | - | 1 | 1 |
N/A | N/A | $148 | Bose SoundLink II | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
N/A | N/A | $135 | Skullcandy Venue | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Curious to see this month's entire Wireless Headphones ranking? It's here
Rank | Change | Price | Headphones | WIRED | CNET | Tom's Guide | IGN | T3 | PCMag | Wirecutter | Rtings.com | Digital Trends | What Hi-Fi |
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1 | - | $398 | Sony WH-1000XM5 The Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones have received positive reviews for their sound quality, noise cancellation, comfort, battery life, connectivity, and durability, making them a top choice for users seeking a premium listening experience. | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | - | 1 | 1 |
2 | - | $429 | Bose Ultra Headphones The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones have received positive reviews for their sound quality, noise cancellation, comfort, battery life, and connectivity, making them a recommended choice for those seeking a versatile and enjoyable listening experience. | 9 | 1 | 3 | - | 2 | 3 | - | 1 | 2 | - |
3 | +1 | $519 | Apple AirPods Max The Apple AirPods Max receive positive reviews for their sound quality, noise cancellation, comfort, battery life, and connectivity, making them a top choice for an outstanding audio experience. | 8 | 6 | 8 | 8 | - | 9 | - | - | 3 | 6 |
4 | +1 | $299 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds are highly praised for their sound quality, noise cancellation, comfort, battery life, connectivity, and durability, making them a recommended choice for music enthusiasts who value strong bass and treble, effective noise cancellation, comfort for extended use, and durability for various activities. | 2 | 8 | - | - | 3 | 2 | - | - | - | 5 |
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- Deep, immersive sound, improved EQ best in class performance for wireless headphones. Connectivity technology: WiredWireless.Charging time: 3 hours
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- CREATE YOUR OWN SPACE: Whether you're commuting on the subway, tuning out a roommate's TV, or escaping the distractions of an open office, Venue helps you create your own quiet space. The active noise cancelling function filters out unwanted noise so all you hear is your music.
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Bose SoundLink II are a very popular option on the higher end of the price range. They're in the top 3 bestselling headphones and have dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Sony LinkBuds S or Anker Soundcore Space Q45 .
Bose SoundLink II are $47.62 more expensive than the average headphones ($99.95).
Skullcandy Venue are a popular option in the middle of the headphones price range. They're in the top 3 bestselling headphones and have dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as AfterShokz Trekz Titanium or Urbanista Los Angeles .
Skullcandy Venue are $35.02 more expensive than the average headphones ($99.95).