iPhone 11 Bluetooth Headphones

October 14, 2019 8:23 AM

Some slight change the iPhone 11 made to Bluetooth broke my Anker Soundbuds Slim's ability to connect. They are working on a hardware update but I'd prefer to be wireless ASAP. Seeking recommendations for wireless headphones that are confirmed working on iPhone 11. I prefer earbuds that are connected and can hang around my neck, I am too afraid of bud only headphones like AirPods flying out away.
posted by yellowbinder to Technology (4 answers total)

It may be worth noting that neck straps are available for AirPod type headphones.
posted by howfar at 8:42 AM on October 14, 2019 [1 favorite]

The BeatsX or PowerBeats might worth a look. Since Apple owns Beats, they use the same wireless chips (W1 / W2) that they use in the AirPods, so connectivity should be better than your run-of-the-mill Bluetooth headset, plus they can be physically connected.

My AirPods have never flown away, though, for what it's worth.
posted by vitout at 8:59 AM on October 14, 2019 [2 favorites]

Two different instances of my MPow Flame earbuds (PowerBeats knockoffs) connect to the iPhone 11 no problem. They are solid.
posted by AgentRocket at 9:03 AM on October 14, 2019

Assuming you're not put off by the price and they fit your ears comfortably, the AirPods are really pretty great.
posted by uberchet at 9:33 AM on October 14, 2019 [1 favorite]