The best wireless headphones in 2022

Update, 06/06/2022 We have reviewed our recommendations and are convinced that these are still the best wireless headphones you can buy.

What to look for in a wireless headset in 2022

The best wireless headphones allow you to use your smartphone, tablet or computer completely independently, allowing you to enjoy high-quality sound and stay connected via Bluetooth.

When deciding what to look for with wireless in-ear headphones, you need to consider four main criteria: comfort, sound quality, battery life, and ease of use.

Today, many wireless headphones come with active noise cancellation that automatically or manually adjusts based on ambient sound levels. Good headphones also have settings that can be changed to eliminate all or some background noise. Other options come with dedicated smartphone apps that allow you to change preset EQs, configuring the sound exactly the way you want to hear it.

In addition, the best wireless headphones have a long battery life. We recommend wireless headphones with six or more hours of charging, long enough not to interfere with constant charging. Kudos to all the wireless headphones that include a charging case, which can withstand up to 20 hours more power.

In terms of comfort, many wireless headphones come with silicone ring tips that adjust to the shape of your ear for a comfortable and convenient fit. Don’t forget waterproof protection for water and sweat resistance.

In addition, keep reading to learn more about our 2021 best wireless headset selections.

Bose QuietComfort headphones are our best choice for the best overall wireless headphones thanks to their excellent noise cancellation and superior sound quality.

The biggest advantage of QuietComfort headphones is definitely active noise cancellation, along with three adjustable settings. A quick touch on the left earpiece activates the transparency mode, which allows listeners to hear background noise.

The sound quality with Bose QuietComfort headphones is simply stellar, reproducing rich bass and powerful details. Noise isolation in calls is also very pronounced, with the voices of both callers being clearly heard despite the amount of background noise.

Lastly, Bose headphones have very intuitive touch controls. A range of touching, holding and swiping to the left or right handset can do everything from pausing a song to checking the battery level to reject incoming calls. Learning all the controls will look like playing Simon Says, but when you manage, you can keep your phone in your pocket.

Soundcore from Anker Life P3 is one of our favorite cheaper options. For starters, the Soundcore by Anker Life P3 offers two configurable settings that can be configured through its Soundcore app, including low-delay game mode and ambient mode with different settings based on different surround noise frequencies. For example, Outdoor Mode removes a lot of background noise, and Indoor mode optimizes voice output.

The battery life of this unit is decent, with about 7 hours with active noise cancellation included, 6 hours without and up to 35 hours with a carrying case. Fortunately, the folding charging housing has three LEDs that inform you of your power levels at any given time.

It is equally important that the Soundcore headphones are comfortable. It comes with a choice of five pairs of silicone ear tips in different sizes for everyone. Comfort is just as important as sound quality when it comes to a good pair of headphones, so this cheap option is great in that regard.

Best Wireless Headphones Under $ 50: Soundpeats T3

The Soundpeats T3 is a great pair of cheap wireless headphones, which boasts many of the same features as more expensive models for a fraction of the price.

Like most, the entry-level Soundpeats T3 offers active noise cancellation, touch controls on both headphones and decent sound, especially indoors. However, the bass and lower mids are much sharper than the higher bass, so the sound is not perfect. It also comes with three ear tips for different ear sizes, equally comfortable to wear for both children and adults.

One of the features of the Soundpeats T3, however, is the limited battery life, which is enough for up to 5.5 hours of playback with the ANC on or off. Its charging box is also good enough for two refills, which is less than the usual three or four refills with competitors.

For users working in difficult conditions, headphones with longer battery life such as Bose QuietComfort Earbuds may be a better option.

Best Wireless Headphones for iPhone: AirPods Pro

Apple AirPods Pro offers great all-round performance and it makes sense to pair them with your iPhone. It offers active noise cancellation and easy switching between transparency mode (allowing ambient sounds) and active noise cancellation.

In terms of battery life, AirPods Pro offers up to 4.5 hours of listening time per charge with the included wireless charging case for an additional 24 hours of operation.

Another advantage of AirPods Pro is the headphone handles. Pressure-sensitive controls allow you to quickly press and hold to switch between different modes, while a quick press will play or pause your song.

With an IPX4 rating for water resistance, this pair of wireless headphones is equally useful for everyone, from 9 to 5 champions sitting at a table and receiving calls all day to passionate marathoners.

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Best Wireless Headphones for Android: Nothing Ear 1

Nothing Ear 1 is a real workhorse, offering top features at a decent price for Android users.

One of our favorite features with Nothing Ear 1 is its almost weightless properties and short, flat handles and transparent plastic design. This is a welcome change over the matte plastic headphones we see often.

With charging time, Nothing Ear 1 is fine, lasts up to 4.5 hours with active noise cancellation 6 hours without it. This more than makes up for the included charging case which is good for 34 extra hours of playback, better than AirPods Pro.

Another winner with these headphones is its dedicated smartphone app, Ear (1). Its simple interface mimics its own headphone style, good for four preset EQs and two noise canceling modes (light or max). It even offers the option of turning on in-ear detection, which allows you to stop the sound when the headphones are removed and to play the sound automatically when the headphones enter your ear.

If you’re a regular 10K runner, a decathlon marvel or a gym visitor, then it can’t be much better than the Jabra Elite Active 75t.

The Jabra Elite Active 75t is quite powerful, combining all the excellence of active noise cancellation, fast charging and intuitive touch control with a very robust construction. And just in case you test the 75t durability limits, a two-year warranty is waiting for your headphones to be repaired.

IP57 water resistance means it can be submerged in water for up to 30 minutes without damage. The handrail cover with text also gives enough grip to stay in your ear no matter how much you sweat.

Like Nothing Ear 1, this unit also comes with a dedicated smartphone app with Jabra Sound + that allows users to choose from six audio settings and three preset calls.

Our only knocks are his so-so touch controls. It can be too sensitive for some people, leading to a lot of unintentionally paused music.

Best Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones: Sony WF-1000XM4

The Sony WF-1000XM4 is a noise canceling dynamo. It offers multiple sound modes to control the amount of external sound that will be played depending on where you are. Pressing lightly on the left handset even allows you to change the noise cancellation settings so that you can play some of the background noise as needed.

In addition, polyurethane tips are shaped for your ear canal, providing the perfect seal for even better noise insulation.

To further help eliminate noise, the special smartphone app Sony WF-1000XM4 (Headphones Connect) offers a leak test that provides feedback on fitting with a test tone