Best 2022 Headphones & Earbuds for Button control usability

#1 SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless Gaming Headset
4.5

Controls are generally praised for distinct buttons, tactile wheels, useful mute indicators, and intuitive access, with only minor dock-use caveats.

Pros: Charging, Spatial audio

Cons: Hinge durability, Smudge resistance

#2 HyperX Cloud Alpha
4.1

Physical controls are mostly easy to find and use, but some reviewers dislike the inline analog control or find a power button awkward.

Pros: Maximum volume clarity, Earpad replacement ease

Cons: Bluetooth, Xbox compatibility

#3 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
4.1

Controls are usually considered simple and convenient, but a few reviewers criticize mute button location or feedback.

Pros: Earpad replacement ease, Weight comfort

Cons: Sidetone adjustment quality, USB-C

#4 Audeze Maxwell
3.9

Physical controls are often appreciated, but reviewers also mention a learning curve, confusing multifunction wheels, or poor placement.

Pros: Instrument separation, Maximum volume clarity

Cons: Hinge durability, Carry case quality

#5 Razer Barracuda X
3.8

Controls were usually easy to reach and precise, but reviewers disliked loose volume wheels, unclear mute state, or awkward volume positioning.

Pros: Cable quality, Hinge durability

Cons: aptX, Active noise cancellation

#6 HyperX Cloud Stinger 2
3.6

Controls were simple and often convenient, especially the volume wheel and flip-to-mute behavior, though some reviewers disliked cheap feel or overly easy movement.

Pros: Multi-platform compatibility, Dongle

Cons: Replaceable earpads, Preset EQ profile quality