However, streaming your own playlist severely reduces the earbuds’ battery life, cutting it down from around 10 hours to as low as six hours.

Unlike our previous noise-isolating pick (the now-discontinued Bose Sleepbuds II pair), the A10 set allows you to stream your own audio via Bluetooth, or you can preload your choice of soothing sounds from the Soundcore app. However, they’re still earbuds, so this set isn’t for people with sensitive ears or those who dislike the feel of something in their ears. These diminutive earbuds are far thinner than most true wireless earbuds and stay in place securely, so you can roll over and not worry about losing one. If you’re trying to rest next to a loudly snoring bedmate, near clamorously celebrating neighbors, or close to a construction site, the Anker Soundcore Sleep A10 earbuds physically isolate your ears from noise, and they can further mask disturbances by playing white noise and other sounds. Plus, the $100 price tag may seem steep for headphones that you use only in bed. However, the headband-style design could interfere with hair bonnets, dental headgear, or nighttime skin treatments, and folks hoping to block external noise-such as the loud snoring of a partner-may find that the cloth isn’t isolating enough. The Bluetooth module and speaker drivers are easier to remove than the pieces in competing models, which makes washing the headband less arduous. You can stream audio wirelessly from any Bluetooth source (be it a smartphone, tablet, or TV), and the 24 hours of battery life means you’ll get a few nights of rest before needing to charge again. The flat, felt-covered speakers aren’t painful to lie on, and they produce better bass than the cheap alternatives do.

They’re the only headband-style sleep headphones we’ve found that offer headbands in different sizes and fabrics, so there’s a better chance they’ll fit you comfortably. If you like to listen to music, watch video, or use a meditation app to help you drift off to sleep, the AcousticSheep SleepPhones Wireless set delivers the most reliable experience available.

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