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Best noise cancelling headphones

Active noise cancelling takes out steady sound like engines, fans and office hum. Fit matters as much as the electronics.

Top 10 of 33 that qualify, from 218 headphones compared. Closest fit first.

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  1. Soundcore Q20i

    Top pick

    Soundcore Q20i

    Wireless over-ear with hybrid noise cancelling

    • Active noise cancelling
    Fit
    Over-ear
    Connection
    Wireless
    Noise cancelling
    Yes
    Best for
    Music, Travel, Work & calls
    Microphone
    Built-in mic
    Ear cups
    Closed-back
    What 8 reviews say
    PriceToday's price on AmazonView on Amazon
  2. Beats Studio Pro

    Beats Studio Pro

    Wireless over-ear with noise cancelling, USB-C audio

    • Active noise cancelling
    Fit
    Over-ear
    Connection
    Wireless
    Noise cancelling
    Yes
    Best for
    Music, Travel, Work & calls
    Microphone
    Built-in mic
    Ear cups
    Closed-back
    What 8 reviews say
    PriceToday's price on AmazonView on Amazon
  3. Apple AirPods Pro 2

    Apple AirPods Pro 2

    Wireless earbuds with noise cancelling

    • Active noise cancelling
    Fit
    In-ear
    Connection
    Wireless
    Noise cancelling
    Yes
    Best for
    Music, Travel, Work & calls
    Microphone
    Built-in mic
    What 7 reviews say
    PriceToday's price on AmazonView on Amazon
  4. Bose QuietComfort Headphones

    Bose QuietComfort Headphones

    Wireless over-ear with noise cancelling

    • Active noise cancelling
    Fit
    Over-ear
    Connection
    Wireless
    Noise cancelling
    Yes
    Best for
    Music, Travel, Work & calls
    Microphone
    Built-in mic
    Ear cups
    Closed-back
    What 8 reviews say
    PriceToday's price on AmazonView on Amazon
  5. Bose QuietComfort 35 II

    Bose QuietComfort 35 II

    Wireless over-ear with noise cancelling

    • Active noise cancelling
    Fit
    Over-ear
    Connection
    Wireless
    Noise cancelling
    Yes
    Best for
    Music, Travel, Work & calls
    Microphone
    Built-in mic
    Ear cups
    Closed-back
    What 8 reviews say
    PriceToday's price on AmazonView on Amazon
  6. Beats Studio3 Wireless

    Beats Studio3 Wireless

    Wireless over-ear with noise cancelling

    • Active noise cancelling
    Fit
    Over-ear
    Connection
    Wireless
    Noise cancelling
    Yes
    Best for
    Music, Travel, Work & calls
    Microphone
    Built-in mic
    Ear cups
    Closed-back
    What 5 reviews say
    PriceToday's price on AmazonView on Amazon
  7. JLab JBuds Lux ANC

    JLab JBuds Lux ANC

    Wireless over-ear with noise cancelling

    • Active noise cancelling
    Fit
    Over-ear
    Connection
    Wireless
    Noise cancelling
    Yes
    Best for
    Music, Travel, Work & calls
    Microphone
    Built-in mic
    Ear cups
    Closed-back
    What 7 reviews say
    PriceToday's price on AmazonView on Amazon
  8. TOZO HT3

    Budget pick

    TOZO HT3

    Wireless over-ear with hybrid noise cancelling

    • Active noise cancelling
    Fit
    Over-ear
    Connection
    Wireless
    Noise cancelling
    Yes
    Best for
    Music, Travel, Work & calls
    Microphone
    Built-in mic
    Ear cups
    Closed-back
    What 8 reviews say
    PriceToday's price on AmazonView on Amazon
  9. Soundcore P31i

    Soundcore P31i

    Adaptive noise cancelling earbuds with translation

    • Active noise cancelling
    Fit
    In-ear
    Connection
    Wireless
    Noise cancelling
    Yes
    Best for
    Music, Travel, Work & calls
    Microphone
    Built-in mic
    What 8 reviews say
    PriceToday's price on AmazonView on Amazon
  10. Apple AirPods Pro 3

    Apple AirPods Pro 3

    Noise cancelling earbuds with heart rate sensing

    • Active noise cancelling
    Fit
    In-ear
    Connection
    Wireless
    Noise cancelling
    Yes
    Best for
    Music, Travel, Work & calls, Sport
    Microphone
    Built-in mic
    What 8 reviews say
    PriceToday's price on AmazonView on Amazon

How we picked

We compared 218 headphones with real Amazon listings and kept the 33 that meet all of this:

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 noise cancelling headphones?

Our top three are the Soundcore Q20i, Beats Studio Pro and Apple AirPods Pro 2. Each one meets everything this guide asks for.

What should noise cancelling headphones have?

Active noise cancelling. Every pick on this list does.

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