The 8 Best Bluetooth Headsets to Deliver Sleep Straight To Your Ears
Bluetooth Headbands, Sleep Masks, and More
Fall asleep faster to high-quality sound and without waking your partner.
Bluetooth headbands offer a wireless solution to sleeping by your partner. Soft, restful background noise can make a big difference in sleep quality, but people often have different preferences, needs, and volume requirements. Using a headband solves this quandary, creating a conflict-free way to enjoy your late-night podcasts, natural sounds, and white noise without annoying your sleep-mate. It’s also great for travel, family sleepovers, and anywhere else you want to bring your bedroom comforts without disrupting those around you.
Bluetooth Sleep Masks
Why use a Bluetooth sleep mask? It combines two of the best ways to improve your sleep in one. The Bluetooth feature offers the comfort of personal sleep noise, while the cozy mask blocks out ambient light. The material is also generally softer and plusher than a conventional headband, and the extra size tends to help the speakers fit more comfortably on the head.
Washable: Yes, removable cover
Charging: USB Cable, 2-hour charge time for 10-hour playback and 60-hour standby
Pros:
These eye masks include high-quality HD speakers with a built-in mic. They’re built with a sleep and user-friendly design, operated by just three buttons and adjustable with a Velcro strap for hassle free wear.
Cons:
There’s no external port opening in the fabric, so the speakers need to be taken out of the zippered compartment to charge.
Washable: Yes, removable cover
Charging: USB Cable, 2.5-hour charge time for 8-hour playback
Pros:
This set uses Bluetooth 4.2 thin speakers to deliver True HD High Fidelity Sound for a better listening experience. The speaker position can be adjusted along with the size of the mask for better sound quality. The material is soft with good coverage to better block out light.
Cons:
The snug-fit used to block out light around the nose can be a bit uncomfortable.
Washable: Yes, waterproof for hand-washing (do not machine wash)
Charging: USB Cable, 2-hour charge time for 10-hour playback, 7-day standby
Pros:
The speakers are made with HD Bluetooth 4.2 for great sound quality in both music and incoming calls. It uses a soft fleece as a cover, and is waterproof for hand washing, meaning no assembly/disassembly is required.
Cons:
Unlike many of the masks, the controller plugs in via a separate cable, which is an additional wire in bed. The speakers are also thicker, which can be uncomfortable.
Bluetooth Headbands
If your bedroom is comfortably dark or you just don’t like the feel of a sleep mask, a Bluetooth headband may be the solution for you. They can deliver the same sound quality but have a more adjustable position and tend not to be as warm to wear. As a bonus, they’re also a great way to get music in your workout (though you probably want to wash them before you try to sleep).
Material: Polyester Spandex
Washable: Hand washable once Bluetooth is removed
Charging: USB Cable, 1.5-hour charge time for 6-hour playback, 60-hour standby
Pros:
It uses Bluetooth 4.1 speakers for quality sound, and is made to sit comfortably while sleeping, running, or during travel. It has an easy-to-use, simple interface for easy navigation while tired.
Cons:
The layout of the buttons isn’t the most convenient and the speakers are wedged in, which can be a pain when it comes time to wash it.
Washable: Washable once the Bluetooth is removed
Charging: USB Cable, 5-7 hours of playback
Pros:
The LC-dolida headband is an ultrawide band with a very thin speaker, meaning it can be used as a standard headband, or pulled over the eyes like a sleep mask. It uses Bluetooth 4.1 for solid sound quality, and has features designed for ease of use.
Cons:
The size runs small and the position of the speakers isn’t adjustable.
Washable: Washable once the speakers are removed
Charging: Plugs into audio device with 3.5mm jack (included)
Pros:
So, these don’t use Bluetooth speakers, but they are a really good headband set. The material is designed to wick sweat away when used during exercise and provides a comfortable fit during sleep. The speakers are ultra-thin, and the overall band is less bulky because of its simple components. Cozyphones makes them in fleece, contour, and Lycra versions, depending on your preference.
Cons:
The size runs a bit bigger than most headbands, and there’s no Bluetooth option.
For Kids
Washable: Washable once the speakers are removed
Charging: USB 2-hour charge for 10-hour playback
Pros:
These lightweight, washable headbands are volume-limited for safe-listening and designed to be easy to fold and pack for backpacks or overnight trips. They’re also a great option if your child dislikes the feel of conventional earbuds or headphones.
Cons:
It’s Bluetooth only, with no wired option, which can be inconvenient on trips.
Washable: Washable once the speakers are removed
Charging: Plugs into audio device with 3.5mm jack (included)
Pros:
These aren’t Bluetooth either, but for kids, that can actually be a good thing. These will plug into their Kindle, iPad, or other electronic device for off-the-grid access, no Wi-Fi required. Like the adult version, the speakers are ultra-thin, and the overall band is less bulky. They are volume-limited, and come in unicorn, kitten, panda, and frog.
Cons:
They can stretch, but the size tends to run small.