Android setup was quick and painless in testing, with Google Fast Pair connecting to an Android device in only a few seconds.
Pros: Overall recommendation, Active noise cancellation
Cons: Battery, Equalizer customization
Best 2026 Over-Ear Headphones for Android compatibility
A Samsung/Android setup handled dual Bluetooth media output without the shared-audio restriction the tester encountered on iPad.
Pros: Battery, Charging
Cons: Value for money, Codec support
Android compatibility worked smoothly in a mixed Android-and-Mac setup, including dual-device use.
Pros: Active noise cancellation, Overall recommendation
Cons: Carry case quality, Value for money
Android pairing is especially smooth with Google Fast Pair, which worked seamlessly in the review test.
Pros: Battery, Active noise cancellation
Cons: Bass performance, Carry case quality
Android pairing is straightforward through Google Fast Pair. The app and multipoint features also worked smoothly in direct Android testing.
Pros: Value for money, Bass performance
Cons: Weight comfort, Frequency response accuracy
Android pairing is quick through Google Fast Pair, and Android users also gain straightforward access to LDAC and Sony’s full app controls.
Pros: Comfort during long use, Premium feel
Cons: Battery, Value for money
Android support is unusually complete for an Apple-owned product, with Fast Pair, Find Hub, Audio Switch and app-based controls repeatedly praised.
Pros: Overall recommendation, Replaceable pads/headband
Cons: 3.5mm analog input availability, Travel friendliness
Android compatibility was a strength because Fast Pair and LDAC access made Android the fuller experience.
Pros: Battery, Active noise cancellation
Cons: Transparency mode quality, Carry case quality
The Marshall app works on both Android and iOS, giving both platforms access to sound and ANC customization.
Pros: Overall recommendation, Battery
Cons: Wear detection auto-pause, Noise isolation (passive)
Google Fast Pair is appreciated for convenient setup, and a mixed Android/iOS handoff test works smoothly.
Pros: Active noise cancellation, Sound quality
Cons: Carry case quality, Included accessories
Android users get the fullest wireless experience through LDAC, with cleaner and more detailed playback reported on compatible Samsung hardware.
Pros: Overall recommendation, Active noise cancellation
Cons: Bass performance, Clamping force comfort
Google Fast Pair makes Android setup quick, and Android app operation is generally smooth. One source needed to forget and re-pair the headphones after a detection failure.
Pros: Comfort during long use, Ear cup padding quality
Cons: Frequency response accuracy, Treble clarity
Android use is workable, but one reviewer heard AAC treble artifacts and preferred forcing SBC for cleaner playback.
Pros: Comfort during long use, Sound quality
Cons: Button control usability, Codec support