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Bose’s ambient-listening mode (Aware) does a fantastic job of piping in external sounds for increased awareness. ANC is as effective as it is on the 700, blocking out nearly 90 percent of ambient sound at a high rate.
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The latest entry in the QC over-ear series is the best yet, welcoming several improvements, including better active noise cancellation, sound, and battery life. Lacks several features found on previous Bose headphones
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Read our full Bose QuietComfort Earbuds review. The charging case only offers an additional 18 hours as well, a major letdown when seeing how huge it is. A single charge is rated at 6 hours, but that number drops quickly to 5 hours when factoring in the listening modes and heavy streaming. Sound is warm and clean, though call quality is the product’s unsung feature, producing excellent clarity whether you're making or receiving a call.Īside from the bulky design (both earbuds and charging case), the only thing holding Bose’s flagship earbuds from perfection is the middling battery life.
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They come with 10 levels of ANC that can be adjusted in the Bose Connect app, which also blends with an ambient listening mode to allow full awareness of what’s happening around you.Ī software update introduces ANC profiles that were engineered for specific activities and places, as well as Aware Mode, which automatically reduces “loud distractions as they happen,” returning to full transparency mode when they pass. Think of these earbuds as the wireless in-ear variant of the Bose 700 (above), offering much of the same functionality to deliver unbeatable ANC performance but with fewer mics. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds take the top spot in the wireless ANC earbuds category. The best noise-cancelling headphones you can buy (updated June 2) They come with 10 levels of ANC that can be adjusted in the Bose Connect app, which also blends with an ambient listening mode to allow full awareness of what’s happening around you. The Bose Quiet Comfort earbuds come in third. We also love the svelte, contemporary design with comforting ear pads and touch controls. Sound is crystal clear when listening to music and taking calls. Sony’s companion app, meanwhile, is the best we've used, while we also applaud the headphones' eco credentials.Ĭoming in a close second is the Bose 700, which have unrivaled ANC performance and intuitive tech features.

These build on their similarly excellent predecessor the XM4 to blend superb sound quality with elite active noise cancellation and comfy design. Taking the top spot in our best noise-cancelling headphones list is the new over-ear Sony WH-1000XM5.


What are the best noise-cancelling headphones? Plus: Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless announced with Sony-beating battery life Whichever you prefer, you’re sure to find the right pair in our best noise-cancelling headphones picks below.
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The best over-ear headphones can aid the noise-cancelling effect by forming seals around your ears, though in-ear buds can still deliver high-performance ANC, just in a more portable package. We're maintaining a separate list of the best noise-cancelling earbuds as well, but our picks below represent the greatest ANC headphones across any form factor. They're great on all forms of public transit as anyone who's worn a pair of Bose QuietComfort 25 headphones on a flight will tell you, and with new features like LDAC and aptX support, they offer a significantly improved sound quality to boot. ANC headphones can even help to get a better night's sleep, or you can simply play music and experience the sound of your favorite band or artist, or listen to podcasts and eBooks without distraction or interruption.
