Best 2022 Headphones & Earbuds for Comfort during long use

#1 Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless Headphones
4.7

Comfort was one of the strongest areas, with many reviewers praising long-wear comfort, soft padding, lighter feel, glasses compatibility, and all-day listening.

Pros: Award recognition, Battery

Cons: Water/sweat resistance rating, LDAC

#2 Razer Barracuda X
4.6

Comfort over long sessions was one of the strongest areas, with repeated praise for multi-hour or all-day use and very few serious comfort complaints.

Pros: Cable quality, Hinge durability

Cons: aptX, Active noise cancellation

#3 SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless Gaming Headset
4.5

Comfort is a major strength across reviews, especially for long gaming sessions, though some long-term and comparison reviewers report pressure after hours.

Pros: Charging, Spatial audio

Cons: Hinge durability, Smudge resistance

#4 Soundcore by Anker Space A40 Earbuds
4.4

Long-use comfort was a consistent strength, with most reviewers finding the buds light and wearable for hours, though a few reported pressure or fit-dependent comfort limits.

Pros: Interchangeable left/right bud design, Multipoint connectivity reliability

Cons: Sensors, Hinge durability

#5 HyperX Cloud Alpha
4.4

Comfort is one of the strongest consensus areas, with many reviewers praising long-session wear, though some note heat, shallow pads, or pressure points.

Pros: Maximum volume clarity, Earpad replacement ease

Cons: Bluetooth, Xbox compatibility

#6 Sony WH-1000XM5 Premium Noise Canceling Headphones
4.3

Comfort was often a major strength, especially for long sessions, but fit issues appeared for smaller heads, large ears, or heat-sensitive users.

Pros: Sound leakage, Noise isolation (passive)

Cons: Water/sweat resistance rating, Hinge durability

#7 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
4.2

Comfort is the strongest consensus area, with most reviewers praising long-session wear, while a minority report warmth, tightness, or serious discomfort.

Pros: Earpad replacement ease, Weight comfort

Cons: Sidetone adjustment quality, USB-C

#8 Audeze Maxwell
4.0

Long-session comfort is mostly positive despite heat and weight caveats; many reviewers could wear it for hours after adjusting.

Pros: Instrument separation, Maximum volume clarity

Cons: Hinge durability, Carry case quality

#9 HyperX Cloud Stinger 2
3.9

Comfort over longer sessions was one of the more divided areas: many reviewers found it light and wearable for hours, while others disliked heat, shallow pads, or ear pressure.

Pros: Multi-platform compatibility, Dongle

Cons: Replaceable earpads, Preset EQ profile quality