Parrot’s new Zik 3 offer an embarrassing wealth of high-tech features, a sleek and comfy design, and world-class noise cancellation that makes them a top option in the high-end wireless headphone segment.

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  Comfortable and stylish design, Top-notch noise canceling, Features, features, and more features, Clear and detailed sound, even wirelessly

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  Highly processed sound signature, Mediocre battery life

If you're looking for a great pair of headphones in the mid-high price range, the Parrot Zik 3 have the sound and features that make them a Techaeris Top Pick.

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  Amazing sound, incredible noise cancelling, excellent design, and great features.

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  Battery life could be better, though charging is fast, and spare batteries are available so it isn't a huge issue. It might be nice to have a more substantial case rather than a cloth sack, but that's also not a huge deal.

Parrot gets a ton of things right on the Zik 3.0 headphones. Available in eight variations, they're absolutely gorgeous. The capacitive touch panel is still easy to use, and the Zik app allows you to tailor what was already a good audio experience into something that's optimal for you.

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  Lovely, comfortable design, Powerful adaptive noise cancelation, Great audio quality, Intuitive touch controls

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  Relatively short battery life, Spotty Bluetooth connection, Reliant on app to access most of the features

If you're thinking of upgrading from the Zik 2.0's, don't bother. But if you're looking for your first pair of over-ears, these should be on your short list.

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  Design, Sound Quality, Intuitive controls

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  Price, Battery Life, Smart controls too sensitive

While the Zik 3 has allure with fun features, it falls short on core functionality, especially against its price competition.

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  Excellent ANC, Decent Bluetooth sound (with ANC off), Wireless charging

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  Inconsistent sound quality, App mandatory for major functions

Parrot’s Zik 3 Bluetooth headphones are some of the best designed headphones I’ve ever worn. For the $400 price tag, they’d better be. Parrot offers eight different designs of Zik 3, ranging in colors and materials. From a traditional black leather to a bright red with a crocodile skin pattern.

The Parrot Zik 3.0 are feature-packed wireless headphones offering solid sound – but comfort is an issue.

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  Good active noise cancellation, Decent sound quality

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  Poor battery life, Uncomfortable after an hour or so

A frequency adjusting app and incredible sound quality, more than makes up for the ugly appearance of the Zik 3.0

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  Fantastic sound quality, superb app makes customising sound easy |

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  Quirky design, heavy

It’s a fair performance, just not one that’s going to place the Parrots high up the pecking order – even if they are one of the best-equipped cans we’ve come across.

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  Attractive, solid build, Effective noise cancelling, Added app functionality, Balanced, upfront sound

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  Lack dynamics, Bass needs greater depth, Rivals more insightful, Need better battery life

This pair of headphones is simply awesome! They are pricey, but come with plenty of cool upgrades from the Zik 2.0 model. I bought the 2.0 model, but wasn't overwhelmed by what I paid for that set ($399). The 3s were discounted by ~$150, so I could better stomach the features/price differential.

I travel to work on London Underground most days. I often stand by the window at the front of the carriage. When doing this and when cycling to the station there's a lot of wind. I've tried Sony and Bose (including QC35) headphones and both give you a lot of noise in the wind!

I already have the parrot zik 2.... this is even better. You do need to be gentle with the leather but everything else is superior to every other ANC wireless headphones. You won't be dissapointed

Where do I start, well I had the very first Parrot ziks. These are a much appreciated improvement. I have owened the likes of bose NC headphones, sennhiser, sony etc.. the customisation of the audio within the parrot app is much welcomed. Yes the bose are better for noise cancelling but...

The sound quality is absolutely brilliant. Noise cancellation is only just less effective than the Bose qc35. They are well made, sturdy and very chic. Comfort is ok but the padding could be better.

Always wanted a pair of Zik and I was so happy with these. The sound quality and noise cancelling are amazing. Hands down the best headphones I've ever head. Only problem was that within 3 months I had to get them replaced because of static in one of the earpieces.

I ummed and ahhhed over these vs QC35s for about a year. My wife went mental. Bought the 35s. Lovely in every way but suiqdgey and didn't appreciate looking like my dad. Took them back and got these and will never look back. Right ear Cup thing is really handy. Feel around neck when off much better.

These headphones were exactly what I wanted in terms of sound quality, noise cancelling and wireless comms. I use them while travelling on aircraft and they cut out a significant amount of engine noise.

A design masterclass. Niggles from Zik 1 & 2 have been eliminated and these are a joy to own. Wireless charging is a real plus. Sound and comfort impeccable. Controls and features 21st Century. Buy the sturdy case too - well worth it.

Sorry but it falls apart very quickly! Too expensive for the poor exterior built! I am very disappointed to have this gadget falling apart so quickly