Testing noise-cancelling headphones is a fun job. The only thing more fun is collaborating with my audio editor to determine which models make our best noise-cancelling headphones list.
I’ve reviewed some outstanding noise-cancelling headphone options over the years, like the long-running Bose 700, and the Sony WF-1000XM5 flagship that launched in May 2022. But I’ve also gotten my hands on underrated gems that deserve as much recognition as Bose and Sony’s flagship offerings. I’m talking about headphones with great active noise cancellation, lengthy battery life, and plenty of features to customize key performance areas (e.g., ambient listening mode, connectivity, voice activation).
