Top 10 Best Noise Cancelling Headphones 2026

Apple's second-generation over-ears finally ditch Lightning for USB-C, add adaptive audio, and refine an already stellar spatial audio experience — though the premium price still stings.

Bose reclaims its noise cancelling crown with immersive spatial audio, CustomTune ear profiling, and the comfort that makes wearing them for 12-hour flights feel effortless.

German engineering delivers audiophile-grade sound quality with 60-hour battery life and a sleek minimalist design that looks as good in a boardroom as on a plane.

British hi-fi royalty packs 40mm carbon cone drivers, Qualcomm aptX Adaptive, and Nappa leather earcups into headphones that sound jaw-droppingly good for those willing to pay the premium.

Sony's in-ear flagship shrinks class-leading noise cancellation into a remarkably compact form factor with LDAC hi-res audio and eight hours of battery per charge.

The third-generation AirPods Pro add clinical-grade hearing health features, improved transparency mode, and the H3 chip delivering adaptive noise cancellation that adjusts 48,000 times per second.

Panasonic's audiophile brand delivers a surprisingly competitive noise canceller with 50-hour battery life, LDAC support, and dual-hybrid ANC at a price undercutting Sony and Bose.

Bose's latest earbuds offer CustomTune noise cancellation calibrated to your ear canals, making them the best option for frequent flyers who find over-ears too bulky.

Samsung's premium earbuds with 360 Audio, intelligent ANC, and seamless Galaxy ecosystem integration offer Android users the closest equivalent to the AirPods Pro experience.

Apple's second-generation over-ears finally ditch Lightning for USB-C, add adaptive audio, and refine an already stellar spatial audio experience — though the premium price still stings.

Bose reclaims its noise cancelling crown with immersive spatial audio, CustomTune ear profiling, and the comfort that makes wearing them for 12-hour flights feel effortless.

German engineering delivers audiophile-grade sound quality with 60-hour battery life and a sleek minimalist design that looks as good in a boardroom as on a plane.

British hi-fi royalty packs 40mm carbon cone drivers, Qualcomm aptX Adaptive, and Nappa leather earcups into headphones that sound jaw-droppingly good for those willing to pay the premium.

Sony's in-ear flagship shrinks class-leading noise cancellation into a remarkably compact form factor with LDAC hi-res audio and eight hours of battery per charge.

The third-generation AirPods Pro add clinical-grade hearing health features, improved transparency mode, and the H3 chip delivering adaptive noise cancellation that adjusts 48,000 times per second.

Panasonic's audiophile brand delivers a surprisingly competitive noise canceller with 50-hour battery life, LDAC support, and dual-hybrid ANC at a price undercutting Sony and Bose.

Bose's latest earbuds offer CustomTune noise cancellation calibrated to your ear canals, making them the best option for frequent flyers who find over-ears too bulky.

Samsung's premium earbuds with 360 Audio, intelligent ANC, and seamless Galaxy ecosystem integration offer Android users the closest equivalent to the AirPods Pro experience.