The 7 Best Headphones Of 2022 [Buyer’s Guide]

In this article, we’re going to look at the Top 7 Best Headphones Of 2022. We made this list based on our own opinion, research, and customer reviews. We’ve considered their quality, features, and values when narrowing down the best choices possible.

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So, here are the Top 7 Best Headphones Of 2022.

#1. Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless

The best headphones with a wireless connection that we’ve tested are the Sony WH-1000XM4. These very lightweight, well-padded headphones have a comfortable fit and a great build quality. Their ANC feature does a fantastic job blocking background noise, including bass range noise like rumbling engines.

They have good touch-sensitive controls with helpful features like Speak-to-Chat, which automatically pauses your audio and lets in ambient sound when you cover the right ear cup. Their default sound profile delivers extra thump and rumble, making it well-suited for bass-heavy genres like EDM and hip-hop. You can also customize their sound with a graphic EQ and presets in the Sony|Headphones Connect app.

#2. Bose QuietComfort 35 II/QC35 II Wireless 2018

If you want over-ears that are even more comfortable, take a look at the Bose QuietComfort 35 II/QC35 II Wireless 2018. While they’re not as customizable or as well-built as the Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless, they have a lighter fit that doesn’t clamp as tightly on your head. They have a powerful ANC system that can block out an outstanding amount of ambient noise, like the low rumble of plane engines. They also have a fairly neutral sound profile that’s well-suited for a variety of audio genres. Their roughly 20 hours of continuous playback time should last through long days on the go, and they also have an auto-off timer to help conserve battery life when you’re not using them. They support multi-device pairing, meaning you can connect them to your smartphone and laptop at the same time.

If you like to tweak and adjust your headphones to suit your tastes, try the Sony. However, if you value a more comfortable and breathable fit for long listening sessions, check out the Bose instead.

#3. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds Truly Wireless

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds Truly Wireless are the best wireless earbuds we’ve tested. These earbuds have a great ANC feature that can block out noises like rumbling engines and background chatter. You can also use their companion app to set it to different modes to suit various situations, like ‘Relax’ and ‘Run’.

Out of the box, they have a very well-balanced sound profile that’s well-suited for many different genres and types of content. If you like a different sound, it can be customized with a graphic EQ and presets in the app. These earbuds are also a great choice for workouts since they have a very stable fit, a solid build quality, and an IPX4 rating for water resistance. Their latency with iOS and Android devices is low, so your audio isn’t out of sync if you use them to watch videos on your phone.

#4. Apple AirPods Pro Truly Wireless

If you’re looking for truly wireless earbuds to use with your iPhone, you may prefer the Apple AirPods Pro Truly Wireless. These earbuds have a shorter continuous battery life than the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds Truly Wireless, but they offer some extra features for iOS users. Their Η1 chip allows you to easily pair them with devices in the Apple ecosystem, and they support ‘Spatial Audio’, a surround sound feature, with compatible iOS devices. This includes settings like head tracking, which reorients the soundstage based on the position of your head and device. They also have a similarly great ANC performance, so they can block out a wide range of ambient sound, and they feel very sturdy. Their sound profile is neutral but lacks low bass compared to the Βose, making them less well-suited for genres like EDM and hip-hop. They also don’t come with any sound customization features.

If you want earbuds with a longer continuous battery life or more customization options, go for the Βose, but try the Apple instead if you’re an iOS user interested in features like virtual surround sound and easier pairing.

#5. Sennheiser HD 800 S

The Sennheiser HD 800 S are the best headphones for audiophiles that we’ve tested. These over-ear headphones have an open-back design that helps them create a very open-seeming, spacious soundstage. Their sound also seems to come from speakers set in the room around you rather than from inside your head, which helps create an immersive listening experience.

Their sound profile is very neutral and well-suited for a variety of genres. Like most open-back headphones, they struggle a bit to reproduce thump and punch in the bass range, but instruments and vocals are clear and accurate. They’re very well-built and have a comfortable fit for long listening sessions. Their open-back design makes them very breathable, so they shouldn’t make your ears feel too hot even if you wear them for hours at a time.

#6. Anker Soundcore Life Dot 2 Truly Wireless

The best budget headphones we’ve tested are the Anker Soundcore Life Dot 2 Truly Wireless. These earbuds come with a few different sizes of ear tips and stability fins, meaning you can find a good fit for you. They have a decent seven-hour continuous battery life and come with a case that holds about 12.5 extra charges, so their total battery life is more than 100 hours.

They’re comfortable, stable, and rated IPX5 for water resistance, so they’re a great choice for workouts. Their sound profile is fairly well-balanced, with a bit of extra thump and rumble in the bass range, making them well-suited for genres like EDM and hip-hop. They also do a good job of passively isolating you from noise like ambient chatter or the hum of an A/C unit.

#7. JLab Audio GO Air POP True Wireless

The best cheap earbuds we’ve tested are the JLab Audio GO Air POP True Wireless. Unlike many headphones at this price point, they have three EQ presets built-in so that you can adjust their sound to suit your tastes. Using their ‘JLab Signature’ EQ, which is their flattest EQ, they have a bass-rich sound profile that delivers extra thump, punch, and boom to audio.

These headphones have a decently comfortable fit, good build quality, and are certified IPX4 for resistance against water splashes. Although they struggle to block out the low rumble of bus engines, they do a better job of cutting down office chatter and the high-pitched hum of an AC unit. They also have a continuous battery life of over nine hours, which should last through long days at work, and their carrying case holds roughly three extra charges.