Noise-cancelling headphones

Find the quiet you actually paid for

We test noise-cancelling headphones the way you use them: on planes, in open offices, and on noisy commutes. No marketing fluff, just what blocks sound and what sounds good.

Our top noise-cancelling picks

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1

Sony WH-1000XM5

★★★★★ 5/5

Still the all-rounder to beat. Class-leading cancellation, comfortable for long flights, and a refined, warm sound.

~$398
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2

Bose QuietComfort Ultra

★★★★★ 5/5

The quietest cabin experience we have tested, with Bose's signature pillow-soft comfort and a clever immersive mode.

~$379
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3

Sennheiser Momentum 4

★★★★☆ 4/5

The audiophile's choice. Slightly less aggressive ANC but the most natural sound and a massive 60-hour battery.

~$300
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4

Soundcore Space Q45

★★★★☆ 4/5

The budget overachiever. Surprisingly capable cancellation and battery life for less than half the price of the big names.

~$130
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