Best 2022 Headphones & Earbuds

#1 SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless Gaming Headset
4.2

Choose the Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for premium gaming audio, hot-swappable batteries, broad device support, and deep EQ control. Skip it if the high price, mixed mic quality, or uneven...

Pros: Charging, Spatial audio

Cons: Hinge durability, Smudge resistance

#2 Soundcore by Anker Space A40 Earbuds
4.1

Choose the Space A40 if you want affordable ANC earbuds with strong battery life, comfort, app EQ, and good everyday sound. Skip them if you need class-leading ANC, premium call...

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

Cons: Sensors, Hinge durability

#3 Sony WH-1000XM5 Premium Noise Canceling Headphones
4.1

Choose the Sony WH-1000XM5 for elite ANC, strong call quality, deep app control, and comfort. Skip it if you need compact folding travel, rugged water resistance, or great stock sound...

Pros: Sound leakage, Noise isolation (passive)

Cons: Water/sweat resistance rating, Hinge durability

#4 HyperX Cloud Alpha
3.9

Good if you want durable comfort, strong gaming sound, and, on Wireless, exceptional battery life. Skip it if you need Bluetooth, Xbox support, folding portability, or a top-tier mic.

Pros: Maximum volume clarity, Earpad replacement ease

Cons: Bluetooth, Xbox compatibility

#5 Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless Headphones
3.9

Choose the Momentum 4 if you value rich sound, long battery life, comfort, and strong app features for the price. Skip it if you need class-leading ANC, rugged water resistance,...

Pros: Award recognition, Battery

Cons: Water/sweat resistance rating, LDAC

#6 Audeze Maxwell
3.9

Best for audiophile-grade wireless gaming sound, marathon battery life, and strong mic noise filtering. Skip it if you need ANC, light travel headphones, polished software, or top-tier competitive footstep precision.

Pros: Instrument separation, Maximum volume clarity

Cons: Hinge durability, Carry case quality

#7 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
3.8

Choose the Arctis Nova 1 for a comfortable, affordable wired headset with strong plug-and-play gaming basics. Skip it if you need wireless, deeper bass, stronger noise isolation, or full software...

Pros: Earpad replacement ease, Weight comfort

Cons: Sidetone adjustment quality, USB-C

#8 Razer Barracuda X
3.8

Best for light comfort, strong value, flexible multi-platform audio, and long battery life. Skip it if you need native Xbox wireless, ANC, pristine mic quality, or dislike dongle/app compromises.

Pros: Cable quality, Hinge durability

Cons: aptX, Active noise cancellation

#9 HyperX Cloud Stinger 2
3.3

Best for budget gaming sound, light comfort, and a usable mic. Skip it if you need premium build, deeper pads, reliable isolation, or consistently strong software and spatial presets.

Pros: Multi-platform compatibility, Dongle

Cons: Replaceable earpads, Preset EQ profile quality