Best Noise-cancelling Headphones
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless
PROS:
- Strong Bluetooth codec support
pcmag.com - Excellent ANC and transparency
techradar.com - Effective noise cancellation
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CONS:
- A little plain aesthetically
techradar.com - App sometimes has trouble connecting to headphones
pcmag.com - Underwhelming in-app EQ
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- soundguys.com: Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless review - SoundGuys (85%)
- soundguys.com: Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless review - SoundGuys (85%)
- pcmag.com: Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless Review (80%)
- pcmag.com: Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless Review (80%)
- techradar.com: Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless review: better than the Sony WH-1000XM5 (100%)
- techradar.com: Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless review: better than the Sony WH-1000XM5 (100%)
- theverge.com: Sennheiser Momentum 4 headphones review: less cool, more comfortable - The Verge (70%)
- theverge.com: Sennheiser Momentum 4 headphones review: less cool, more comfortable - The Verge (70%)
- soundguys.com: Best noise canceling headphones of 2023 - SoundGuys
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Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2
Apple AirPods Max*
PROS:
- Tightly integrated with Apple ecosystem
techhive.com - Excellent audio performance with rich lows and crisp, detailed highs
pcmag.com - Hands-free Siri access
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CONS:
- Button placement makes it easy to misfire when adjusting fit
pcmag.com - Smart Case does little to protect the headphones
pcmag.com - Wired listening requires a pricey adapter
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- techhive.com: Apple AirPods Max review: Stellar sound, typical Apple caveats (80%)
- techhive.com: Apple AirPods Max review: Stellar sound, typical Apple caveats (80%)
- theverge.com: Apple AirPods Max review: luxurious sound for a luxury price - The Verge (85%)
- theverge.com: Apple AirPods Max review: luxurious sound for a luxury price - The Verge (85%)
- soundguys.com: Apple AirPods Max review - SoundGuys (80%)
- soundguys.com: Apple AirPods Max review - SoundGuys (80%)
- pcmag.com: Apple AirPods Max Review (80%)
- pcmag.com: Apple AirPods Max Review (80%)
- techradar.com: Apple AirPods Max Review: excellent headphones, high price (80%)
- techradar.com: Apple AirPods Max Review: excellent headphones, high price (80%)
- techhive.com: Best noise-cancelling headphones of 2023: Reviews and buying advice
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Sony WH-1000XM4
PROS:
- Excellent audio performance with robust bass depth and crisp highs
pcmag.com - Among the industry leaders in active noise-cancelling
techhive.com - Outstanding adaptive noise-cancelling performance
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CONS:
- Imperceptible design changes
techradar.com - More expensive than previous models
techradar.com - Potential issues with some wireless chargers
techhive.com
- techradar.com: Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Headphones review: the best headphones of 2022 (100%)
- techradar.com: Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Headphones review: the best headphones of 2022 (100%)
- theverge.com: Sony WH-1000XM5 review: new design, new sound, new price - The Verge (80%)
- theverge.com: Sony WH-1000XM5 review: new design, new sound, new price - The Verge (80%)
- soundguys.com: Sony WH-1000XM5 review - SoundGuys (86%)
- soundguys.com: Sony WH-1000XM5 review - SoundGuys (86%)
- pcmag.com: Sony WH-1000XM5 Review (90%)
- pcmag.com: Sony WH-1000XM5 Review (90%)
- techhive.com: Sony WH-1000XM5 review: Sony raises the bar for noise-cancelling headphones--again (100%)
- techhive.com: Sony WH-1000XM5 review: Sony raises the bar for noise-cancelling headphones--again (100%)
- techradar.com: Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless Headphones review (100%)
- techradar.com: Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless Headphones review (100%)
- pcmag.com: Sony WF-1000XM5 Review (90%)
- pcmag.com: Sony WF-1000XM5 Review (90%)
- techhive.com: Sony WF-1000XM5 noise-cancelling earbud review (90%)
- techhive.com: Sony WF-1000XM5 noise-cancelling earbud review (90%)
- techradar.com: Best noise cancelling headphones 2023
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- theverge.com: Best noise-cancelling headphones of 2023 - The Verge
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- techhive.com: Best noise-cancelling headphones of 2023: Reviews and buying advice
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Monoprice BT-600ANC
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd-gen, 2022, Lightning)
PROS:
- Better battery life
techhive.com - Better battery life
techhive.com - Top-tier sound reproduction
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CONS:
- Lacks user customizable EQ options
techhive.com - Geared primarily toward the Apple ecosystem
techhive.com - Lacks user customizable EQ options
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Beats Studio Buds +
PROS:
Urbanista Los Angeles
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Anker Soundcore Liberty 4
PROS:
- Outstanding sound
techhive.com - Capable companion app includes EQ
pcmag.com - Commendable noise cancellation for the price
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CONS:
- Do you really want earbuds tracking your health?
techhive.com - Average water-resistance rating
pcmag.com - Average water-resistance rating
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Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones
PROS:
- There’s a new toy to play with: Immersive Audio
techhive.com - There’s a new toy to play with: Immersive Audio
techhive.com - Immersive audio modes with spatial effects
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CONS:
- While improved, battery life isn’t state of the art
techhive.com - Expensive
pcmag.com - Expensive
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Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
PROS:
- Automatic customized sound optimization
techhive.com - Industry-leading active noise cancellation
techhive.com - Good Bluetooth codec support
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CONS:
- Active noise cancellation cannot be turned off
techhive.com - Case doesn’t support wireless charging
pcmag.com - Immersive audio sometimes buries good stuff
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Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation) With MagSafe Charging Case (USB‑C)
PROS:
Google Pixel Buds Pro
PROS:
- Great battery life
techhive.com - Great battery life
techhive.com - Beautiful design
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CONS:
- No support for the aptX or LDAC codecs
techhive.com - No iOS app
techhive.com - No iOS app
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Wyze Labs Wyze Noise-Cancelling Headphones
PROS:
- Super comfortable
techhive.com - Excellent active and passive noise cancellation
techhive.com - Extremely affordable
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CONS:
- 1/4-inch and airline adapters not provided
techhive.com - 1/4-inch and airline adapters not provided
techhive.com - Tiny degradation in frequency response when using active noise cancellation
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Anker Soundcore Space Q45
PROS:
- LDAC codec support
techhive.com - Excellent, well-balanced sound
techhive.com - Excellent, well-balanced sound
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CONS:
- ANC minutely diminishes top-end frequencies
techhive.com - ANC minutely diminishes top-end frequencies
techhive.com - No support for aptX codecs
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Mark Levinson No. 5909 noise-cancelling headphone
PROS:
- Three wired modes
techhive.com - Bluetooth 5.1 with support for LDAC, AptX Adaptive, and AAC codecs
techhive.com - Three wired modes
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CONS:
- Very expensive
techhive.com - Very expensive
techhive.com - Buggy on-head detection
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Focal Bathys
PROS:
- AAC, aptX, and aptX Adaptive codec support
techhive.com - First-class materials and build quality
techhive.com - Onboard 24-bit/192kHz DAC
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CONS:
- No LDAC support
techradar.com - On-ear controls are hit-and-miss
techradar.com - Expensive
techhive.com
- techhive.com: Focal Bathys review: Focal goes wireless--and noise cancelling (80%)
- techhive.com: Focal Bathys review: Focal goes wireless--and noise cancelling (80%)
- techradar.com: Focal Bathys: some of the best-sounding wireless headphones ever (90%)
- techradar.com: Focal Bathys: some of the best-sounding wireless headphones ever (90%)
Bowers & Wilkins Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2 noise-cancelling headphones
PROS:
- aptX Adaptive for hi-res audio streaming
techhive.com - Very good active noise cancellation
techhive.com - Excellent build quality
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CONS:
- No support for surround sound formats, including Dolby Atmos
techhive.com - No support for surround sound formats, including Dolby Atmos
techhive.com - Slightly bulkier than the Sony WH-1000XM5 they compete with
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Bowers & Wilkins PX8
PROS:
- Agile, detailed, class-leading sound
techradar.com - Classy build and finish
techradar.com - Supreme comfort during wear
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CONS:
- Battery life has been beaten
techradar.com - Noise cancellation is average
techradar.com - Battery life has been beaten
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Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700
PROS:
- Outstanding noise cancelation
techradar.com - Stunning design
techradar.com - Outstanding noise cancelation
techradar.com
CONS:
- More expensive than the Sony WH-1000XM3s
techradar.com - More expensive than the Sony WH-1000XM3s
techradar.com - Battery life could be better
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JBL Tune 770NC
PROS:
- Lightweight build
techradar.com - Good ANC
techradar.com - Great battery life
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CONS:
- Can get sweaty
techradar.com - Dull looking
techradar.com - Dull looking
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1More Sonoflow
PROS:
- Incredibly comfortable
techradar.com - Excellent battery life
techradar.com - Incredibly comfortable
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CONS:
- Controls could be more intuitive
techradar.com - Controls could be more intuitive
techradar.com - Design is a bit boring
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