Muse 2

If you want measurable progress from meditation rather than vague good intentions, a wearable that reads your brain and gives live guidance fixes the problem. The Muse 2 is a consumer EEG meditation headband that translates brainwaves, heart rate and breath into real‑time audio cues and a simple “calm” score so you can learn what works for your focus. ## What makes it worth it Muse 2 pairs multi-sensor biofeedback with a mature app ecosystem: it uses seven onboard sensors (EEG plus PPG, accelerometer and gyroscope) to detect brain activity, heart and breath, then delivers responsive sound cues that let you know the moment your mind wanders—something plain guided meditations can’t do. The Muse app records session metrics and a calm score so you can track progress over weeks, and the device connects over Bluetooth and charges via USB‑C for modern convenience. Multiple independent reviews and the Muse product page show it still offers the most accessible, real‑time neurofeedback loop for everyday meditation practice. ## Where it falls short Battery life is modest at roughly five hours per charge, which is shorter than newer models (some competitors double that), and some users report occasional connectivity or sensor‑contact frustrations that interrupt sessions. Buy this if you want a proven, consumer‑friendly EEG headband that turns meditation into measurable practice; skip it if you need long battery life, flawless sensor reliability for clinical work, or sleep‑tracking features found on newer, pricier headbands.

£239.99