So for Father’s Day, I want to buy my stepdad some headphones. I’ve noticed he has been watching a lot of Netflix on his iPad but he’s using these puny earphone which probably don’t do jack.
I don’t want to spend too much either (probably $150-$200) because I have a holiday coming this Saturday.
I don’t know too much about these peripherals.
Can somebody give me some recommendations? Thanks in advance.
Apple products don't support aptX, instead they use AAC, a lower quality and lag'ier alternative. It's Apple, surprised?
Linked headphone is reasonable nonetheless.
Wireless will have the possibility of potentially having laggy audio and also need to be recharged every so often, so if he doesn't mind the corded versions you are likely going to get a better quality at a lower cost.
The key question here is does he need wireless or not? Also what version of the iPad or more importantly does it have the 3.5mm headphone jack or only lightning?
I believe he has the 6th gen iPad
Can't beat AirPods TBH, works great especially with Apple Devices. $214 right now at Mobileciti.
Jb have these wireless Sony WHXB700 on sale for $200.
https://www.jbhifi.com.au/sony/sony-whxb700-on-ear-wireless-…
They support aptX which I think means they shouldn't be too laggy when used for watching video, which can be a problem with wireless headphones; but maybe some ozBargain experts can comment further.