Best Wireless Headphones 2022

When it comes to wireless headphones, the Sony WH-1000MX5 is one of the best options out there. The headphones are equipped with powerful noise-cancelling technology that actively blocks noise through frequencies. Sony also designed the headphones to boast the highest audio quality the company has ever produced in wireless headphones. The WH-1000MX5 has a 30-hour battery life and a fast charge system that gives you up to three hours of playtime after just three minutes of charging. One of the more interesting features of the headphones is that they automatically pause whatever you’re listening to when you take them off. Even if you need to stop and talk to someone else, you won’t miss a moment of your favorite song.

Bose is consistently at the forefront of the audio world and has one of the highest quality product lines top to bottom when it comes to sound. This is certainly the case for the Bose 700 Wireless Noise Canceling Over-the-Ear Headphones. The headphones obviously have top-notch audio quality simply because Bose forgot how to make anything below that standard, but it’s the noise-cancelling capabilities that really shine. With 11 levels of noise cancellation, you can control how much you let in, from simply reducing background noise to complete audio isolation. The Bose headphones have a 20-hour battery life, which is less than Sony’s, but unless you plan on listening to music from waking to falling asleep, it really shouldn’t make much of a difference.

A relatively new player in wireless on-ear/over-ear headphones, Apple has made quite a splash with its powerful, albeit pricey, Apple Airpods Max. The Airpods Max feature the signature slim, minimalist style of Apple products and the hardware to support it. With 6 microphones tracking internal and external noise, Apple’s active noise-cancelling feature ranks near the top of the market. The headphones feature high-fidelity audio and are designed to seamlessly connect and switch between multiple Apple devices, depending on which device you choose to use. The headphones come with a flash charge and a soft carrying case that only covers the earcups.

A more affordable and slightly lesser-known brand, Soul Electronics offers a variety of quality wireless headphones for less than $150. The best of these would be the Soul Emotion Max, which despite costing less than half the price of many of the other options on the list, offers 38 hours of battery life. The headphones also come with active noise cancellation and mesh ear cups for extra comfort. The Emotion Max headphones can also be connected to multiple devices simultaneously, so you can switch between your phone and computer without ever missing a beat. This can be especially useful if you’re attending a virtual meeting on your computer and are connected to your phone listening to music for the rest of the day.

I admit that I really love the look of the Sennheiser MOMENTUM wireless noise canceling headphones. The design has something elegant and pragmatic that just hits the mark. The company also fully underscores its style with powerful audio, fully customizable to your personal tastes via the accompanying smartphone app. With an over-the-ear design and sheepskin ear cups, the MOMENTUM headphones are also among the most comfortable you can buy. The headphones also come with active noise cancellation and a choice between black and white color.

Soundcore has essentially established itself as the end of all cheap wireless headphones that are really worth buying. I know this well because as much as I’d like to think I’d opt for a more expensive pair, when I made this list, the Soundcore by Anker Life Q30 Hybrid Headphones were the ones calling my name. Despite the low price, the headphones don’t skimp on sound or performance, as the company offers custom equalization via the app and a whopping 40 hours of battery life. In addition, the headphones have 3 different modes of active noise cancellation, which are becoming increasingly accessible to all levels of headphones. While they won’t blow your mind, these headphones give you the best bang for your buck.

These are by no means a traditional pair of wireless headphones, but the JBL Under Armor Project Rock Wireless Headphones are absolutely perfect for working out. Unlike other wireless headphones, the Project Rocks are designed with durability and sweat resistance as top priorities, so you can comfortably wear them to the gym without ruining the earcups. Even if you don’t exercise and are just sweaty and clumsy (like me), these headphones will withstand almost anything you throw at them and still deliver JBL-quality audio. The headphones also have a battery life of 45 hours with continuous playback, fast charging and an automatic pause-and-play function when you take off the headphones.

Another affordable option, the Jabra Elite 45h wireless headphones have some of the same features as pricier models but only cost $100. While the Jabra Elite 45h headphones aren’t quite on the same level of quality, they still offer premium audio, customizable equalization and a near-best-in-class battery life of 50 hours on a single charge. The headphones are lightweight and do almost everything you can expect from a headphone. The one notable exception is the lack of active noise cancellation, but that might not be a deal breaker considering the quality and price.