Best Noise-cancelling Headphones

Last Update: December 7, 2023

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless

84%

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Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2

80%

Apple AirPods Max*

81%

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  • Tightly integrated with Apple ecosystem
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  • Excellent audio performance with rich lows and crisp, detailed highs
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  • Hands-free Siri access
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CONS:

  • Button placement makes it easy to misfire when adjusting fit
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  • Smart Case does little to protect the headphones
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  • Wired listening requires a pricey adapter
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Sony WH-1000XM4

92%

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  • Excellent audio performance with robust bass depth and crisp highs
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  • Among the industry leaders in active noise-cancelling
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  • Outstanding adaptive noise-cancelling performance
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Monoprice BT-600ANC

81%

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd-gen, 2022, Lightning)

90%

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Beats Studio Buds +

80%

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  • Easy iOS integration and support for Google Fast Pair
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  • Hands-free Siri access
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  • Easy iOS integration and support for Google Fast Pair
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Urbanista Los Angeles

80%

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  • Impressive audio performance with rich, deep bass and crisp highs
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  • Stylish design
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  • Quality noise cancellation for the price
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Anker Soundcore Liberty 4

85%

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Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones

90%

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  • There’s a new toy to play with: Immersive Audio
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  • There’s a new toy to play with: Immersive Audio
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  • Immersive audio modes with spatial effects
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Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds

90%

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  • Active noise cancellation cannot be turned off
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  • Case doesn’t support wireless charging
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  • Immersive audio sometimes buries good stuff
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Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation) With MagSafe Charging Case (USB‑C)

90%

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  • Seamless integration with Apple devices
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  • Conversation Aware feature adjusts your music volume when you speak
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  • Excellent active noise cancellation
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Google Pixel Buds Pro

80%

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Wyze Labs Wyze Noise-Cancelling Headphones

90%

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  • 1/4-inch and airline adapters not provided
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  • 1/4-inch and airline adapters not provided
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  • Tiny degradation in frequency response when using active noise cancellation
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Anker Soundcore Space Q45

90%

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Mark Levinson No. 5909 noise-cancelling headphone

80%

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Focal Bathys

85%

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Bowers & Wilkins Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2 noise-cancelling headphones

90%

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  • No support for surround sound formats, including Dolby Atmos
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  • No support for surround sound formats, including Dolby Atmos
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  • Slightly bulkier than the Sony WH-1000XM5 they compete with
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Bowers & Wilkins PX8

90%

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Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700

90%

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JBL Tune 770NC

80%

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1More Sonoflow

90%

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