

Sleepphones Effortless review: alternatives to consider They simply just work and the little things like being able to toss the headband in the wash soon become very useful when you turn sleep headphones into a long-term habit. Like the name suggests, effortless is the word you'll come back to with the Sleepphones Effortless. A decent battery life makes up for the slightly awkward charging method, and they do a fantastic job of blocking out sound from surrounding areas, even if they don't boast active noise cancellation. Incredibly comfortable to wear no matter how you sleep, paired up with some meditative music, they're soothing in all the right ways. While they won't track your sleeping habits and they don't have their own app to connect to, such simplicity comes with the benefit of doing their job well. Effectively, they're 'just' exceptionally comfy headphones but that's often all you need from sleep headphones. The Sleepphones Effortless aren't the most feature-packed sleep headphones out there. (Image credit: SleepPhones) Sleepphones Effortless review: verdict Made using hypoallergenic material, we didn't notice any marks on our forehead afterwards either, and despite our sensitive skin, there weren't any itchy moments either despite extended sessions using them overnight.įor the sensitive head and skin, you really can't go wrong with the Sleepphones Effortless.

You'll know you're wearing it but it feels good nonetheless. Unlike something like the Kokoon Sleep Headphones, these work brilliantly whether you're a side or back sleeper, as each speaker is suitably padded and comfy. AcousticSheep reckons it's a breathable fabric so that should help a fair bit with avoiding too much overheating in anything but the hottest of nights. They really are a joy to wear although we're guessing hot weather and a furry headband won't really mix that well, but we mostly used them in cooler weather. Sleepphones Effortless review: comfort and fitĬomfort is the Sleepphones Effortless's greatest selling point. While the Sleepphones Effortless don't have active noise cancellation, the fabric headband does a lot to ensure this isn't really an issue. You won't have to worry about disturbing them unless you really crank things up and vice versa – only the loudest of snorers will get through. It's ideally suited for listening to something relaxing before you hit the hay.Ĭrucially, you can turn them up reasonably loudly without the sound leaking towards anyone you might be sharing a bed with. While you shouldn't be counting on a bass-heavy performance (you're trying to sleep, after all!),the sounds you do listen to are pretty crisp and clear. Sure, you could, but they'd look a bit silly and you'll much prefer using them solely in the bedroom where you want everything to be snuggly and comfy. You won't be wearing the Sleepphones Effortless outdoors. Sleepphones Effortless review: audio performance Of course, your mileage will vary particularly if you remember to set up your music, podcasts, or calming sounds to stop after a set length of time via your smartphone. Expect about 12 hours from a two hour charge.

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On the plus side, battery life is pretty good. There's a certain amount of rearranging each day but it's not a huge issue when they feel this comfy at the end. Bear in mind though, because you can't see the relevant components unless you take apart the headband, that means there's no battery-level indicator in sight and the buttons can be a little awkward to tap when you can't see them for yourself.
