Best headphones for Android in 2025 (UK)
This content originally appeared on Mashable for an American audience and was adapted to the British public.
All Android smartphones are delivered with headphones so that you can immediately listen to your favorite music or podcasts, but they are rarely impressive. It is a reality. The intelligent thing to do is to buy a pair of separate headphones that meet your needs, as long as you know the type of earphones you need.
It is important to think when you are going to use your headphones. To start, do you want to block background noise while you are on your daily trip? Do you want a great pair while you run or train at the gymnasium? Or do you just want to relax at home, listen to music through your headphones, maybe even while you sleep?
These kinds of questions will help you find the best wireless headphones for your Android device. To make it even easier, we have set up a quick and rounded guide some of the best headphones and headphones for Android devices.
What is Android?
Perhaps better known as the alternative operating system for Apple iOS, the Android belonging to Google is an open source platform-this means (unlike Apple) all developers and technological companies can use and build there. It is used on many non-glossy phones and tablets, including devices made by Samsung and Google itself. More than 3 billion people actively use Android devices.
What makes a pair of headphones good for Android users?
It goes without saying that the headphones made by Google and Samsung will make headphones that brilliantly synchronize with Android devices. Generally, look for headphones that have compatibility with specific features in Android, such as Google Fast Pair and Google Assistant. Most decent Bluetooth headphones have access to a voice assistant, such as Alexa, Google Assistant or Samsung’s Bixby. Just define the headphones on your favorite version – in this case, Google Assistant. Beware of headphones that support only one vocal assistant (some have integrated Alexa).
What can google assistant do?
Once Google Assistant is configured on your earphones and your Android device, it is really useful. You can ask him to play specific songs – not to mention the control of all reading features – as well as to make calls and send messages, define schedules and alarms, do general research and check the news or the weather. Some Android devices also support the Google AI Gemini Live chatbot – A Google Assistant stage. Gemini Live is able to hold real conversations in real time.
What is Google Fast Pair?
This specific feature of Google eliminates the FAFF to play with the menus to connect Bluetooth devices. Your Android device will use Bluetooth Low Energy and Location Tech to immediately detect all Bluetooth devices nearby. A window will automatically appear on your device and ask if you want to connect. Quick pairs devices can also synchronize with your Google account and offer personalized features.
Do cheap headphones are worth money?
The simple answer is, not generally. If you are looking to go easily on your wallet, you can just stick to the pair that comes with your Android smartphone. This is really only a valid plan if you are inclined to lose headphones, because – ultimately – standard headphones are never so good. If you regularly like music or podcasts, it is really worth investing in a more expensive pair that offers more useful features such as active noise or company cancellation applications.
What are the best headphones for Android?
To help you find something that will work for you and your Android device, we have found a selection of your best options. We did the search, read online reviews and found a list of the best headphones for Android users.
These are the best headphones for Android devices in 2025.
