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The Moto Z Play has a native 3.5 mm headset jack, a USB-C port, and Bluetooth 4.0 LE. That makes ordinary 3.5 mm headphones the simplest wired choice, while Bluetooth headphones can pair wirelessly. Do not assume a USB-C audio headset will work just because it has the same connector: USB-C headphones and adapters may require a compatible digital-audio implementation. The picks below therefore favor native 3.5 mm or Bluetooth use.
| # | Product | Price | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sony MDR-7506 | $114.99 | Amazon · eBay |
| 2 | Koss Porta Pro | $49.99 | Amazon · eBay |
| 3 | Sennheiser HD 25 | $99.95 | Amazon · eBay |
| 4 | Beats Solo 4 | $199.99 | Amazon · eBay |
| 5 | JBL Tune 520BT | $39.95 | Amazon · eBay |
| 6 | Sony WH-CH520 | $38.00 | Amazon · eBay |
| 7 | Shokz OpenMove | $79.95 | Amazon · eBay |
| 8 | JBL Vibe Buds | $24.95 | Amazon · eBay |
| 9 | JBL Tour One M2 | $149.99 | Amazon · eBay |
The picks, in detail
Sony MDR-7506
A wired closed-back monitor headphone with a 3.5 mm plug and supplied 6.3 mm adapter, so it plugs directly into the Moto Z Play’s headset jack.
- wired 3.5 mm connection
- closed-ear design
- folding construction
- native wired connection
- includes carry pouch
- coiled cable is less convenient for pocket use
Koss Porta Pro
A lightweight folding wired on-ear option for the Moto Z Play’s native 3.5 mm jack.
- wired 3.5 mm connection
- folding headband
- very portable
- native wired connection
- open design leaks sound
Sennheiser HD 25
A wired closed-back on-ear monitor model with a 3.5 mm connector and rotating capsule for users who want passive isolation without a battery.
- wired 3.5 mm connector
- closed-back on-ear design
- rotating ear cup
- direct jack compatibility
- compact professional-monitoring format
- on-ear fit is not for everyone
Beats Solo 4
A wireless on-ear model that can pair by Bluetooth; it also supports a 3.5 mm audio cable for direct use with the Moto Z Play.
- Bluetooth wireless
- 3.5 mm audio-cable support
- up to 50-hour battery
- two connection methods
- Android compatible
- charging is required for wireless listening
JBL Tune 520BT
A budget Bluetooth 5.3 on-ear headphone; Bluetooth is backward-compatible in typical use, but pair it with the Moto Z Play before relying on call controls.
- Bluetooth 5.3
- on-ear design
- JBL Pure Bass sound
- wire-free option
- low current price
- no 3.5 mm wired fallback
Sony WH-CH520
A Bluetooth on-ear choice with a microphone and up to 50-hour battery life for a cable-free Moto Z Play setup.
- Bluetooth wireless
- microphone
- up to 50-hour battery
- long rated battery life
- lightweight on-ear format
- no native 3.5 mm cable connection
Shokz OpenMove
An open-ear Bluetooth bone-conduction option for walks or workouts when keeping ears open to surrounding sound matters more than bass isolation.
- Bluetooth 5.1
- bone conduction
- IP55 water resistance
- leaves ears open
- Android compatible
- not a sealed music-listening design
JBL Vibe Buds
A compact true-wireless option listed by JBL for Bluetooth listening, with no cable needed at the phone.
- true wireless earbuds
- Bluetooth connection
- small charging-case format
- low current price
- cannot use the Moto Z Play’s 3.5 mm jack
JBL Tour One M2
A wireless over-ear noise-cancelling option for listeners who prefer a full-size Bluetooth headphone over a wired jack connection.
- Bluetooth wireless
- over-ear noise cancelling
- full-size travel format
- current JBL listing
- premium price compared with basic Bluetooth models
Buying tips
- Use the 3.5 mm jack for the most straightforward wired setup; it avoids USB-C audio-mode and adapter uncertainty.
- For Bluetooth, remove old pairings first and test music plus calls, because this older phone uses Bluetooth 4.0 LE rather than the newest wireless version.
- A USB-C cable used for charging is not evidence that a USB-C headphone or passive adapter will provide audio; choose one only with explicit compatibility confirmation.
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