Bose QuietComfort 35
BEST FOR
Pretending you’re not in coach
NFL coaches use Bose headphones
to call plays while 75,000 fans
scream in the background. This
wireless pair uses some of the same
technology to keep you blissfully
oblivious to crying babies and loud-
talking tourists. They fold up to
pack easily and last 20 hours on a
charge, so you should have plenty
of juice for the red-eye home.
$350, bose.com
Apple AirPods
BEST FOR
The impatient man
Never again waste
your time untangling
cords or futzing with
erratic Bluetooth
pairing. Apple’s solu-
tion is dead simple:
Set these smart buds
by your phone, tap
the screen, and
you’re in business.
$159, apple.com
Bowers &
Wilkins P7
BEST FOR
The audiophile
Topnotch wireless
audio falls flat when
you’re anxious about
the USB charger.
These cans have a
class-leading 17 hours
per charge and cover
your ears with sheep-
skin leather. They
also fold down into a
compact case. $400,
bowers-wilkins.com
Bang & Olufsen
Beoplay A1
BEST FOR
The amateur DJ
Pack a party in your
carry-on: This Blue-
tooth speaker bumps
out powerful beats
with two 140-watt
drivers and up to 24
hours of battery life—
so you can rock out
and then chill out.
$249, beoplay.com