Best headphones for travel
For travel, long battery life, a fold-flat shape and noise cancelling count for more than the last bit of sound quality.
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Top pick
Skullcandy Crusher Evo
Wireless over-ear with adjustable haptic bass
- Built to travel
- Fit
- Over-ear
- Connection
- Wireless
- Noise cancelling
- No
- Best for
- Music, Travel
- Microphone
- Built-in mic
- Ear cups
- Closed-back
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Beats Solo 4
Wireless on-ear, 50-hour battery
- Built to travel
- Fit
- On-ear
- Connection
- Wireless
- Noise cancelling
- No
- Best for
- Music, Travel
- Microphone
- Built-in mic
- Ear cups
- Closed-back
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Soundcore Q20i
Wireless over-ear with hybrid noise cancelling
- Built to travel
- Fit
- Over-ear
- Connection
- Wireless
- Noise cancelling
- Yes
- Best for
- Music, Travel, Work & calls
- Microphone
- Built-in mic
- Ear cups
- Closed-back
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Beats Studio Pro
Wireless over-ear with noise cancelling, USB-C audio
- Built to travel
- Fit
- Over-ear
- Connection
- Wireless
- Noise cancelling
- Yes
- Best for
- Music, Travel, Work & calls
- Microphone
- Built-in mic
- Ear cups
- Closed-back
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Apple AirPods Pro 2
Wireless earbuds with noise cancelling
- Built to travel
- Fit
- In-ear
- Connection
- Wireless
- Noise cancelling
- Yes
- Best for
- Music, Travel, Work & calls
- Microphone
- Built-in mic
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Apple AirPods 4
Wireless earbuds with spatial audio
- Built to travel
- Fit
- In-ear
- Connection
- Wireless
- Noise cancelling
- No
- Best for
- Music, Travel
- Microphone
- Built-in mic
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Bose QuietComfort Headphones
Wireless over-ear with noise cancelling
- Built to travel
- Fit
- Over-ear
- Connection
- Wireless
- Noise cancelling
- Yes
- Best for
- Music, Travel, Work & calls
- Microphone
- Built-in mic
- Ear cups
- Closed-back
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Bose QuietComfort 35 II
Wireless over-ear with noise cancelling
- Built to travel
- Fit
- Over-ear
- Connection
- Wireless
- Noise cancelling
- Yes
- Best for
- Music, Travel, Work & calls
- Microphone
- Built-in mic
- Ear cups
- Closed-back
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Beats Studio3 Wireless
Wireless over-ear with noise cancelling
- Built to travel
- Fit
- Over-ear
- Connection
- Wireless
- Noise cancelling
- Yes
- Best for
- Music, Travel, Work & calls
- Microphone
- Built-in mic
- Ear cups
- Closed-back
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Budget pick
Soundcore P20i
True wireless earbuds with 30-hour battery
- Built to travel
- Fit
- In-ear
- Connection
- Wireless
- Noise cancelling
- No
- Best for
- Music, Travel
- Microphone
- Built-in mic
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How we picked
We compared 218 headphones with real Amazon listings and kept the 40 that meet all of this:
- Built to travel
The closest fits come first. No brand pays to be listed or placed higher. Prices change daily, so we never print one; Amazon shows today's price.
Questions
What are the best headphones for travel?
Our top three are the Skullcandy Crusher Evo, Beats Solo 4 and Soundcore Q20i. Each one meets everything this guide asks for.
What should headphones for travel have?
Built to travel. Every pick on this list does.
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