Best noise cancelling headphones on Reddit

350 reviews from r/productivity, r/lawnmowers, r/HeadphoneAdvice and 29 more subreddits

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Bose

4.6

(77)

"For very good ANC: Bose QuietComfort"

"If noise-canceling is your top priority, the Sony headphones are likely the best choice, along with Bose."

"Bose, no contest."

"# Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones"

"Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra is the best for noise cancelling."

"Bose QC Ultra + dark/brown noise works pretty well with me."

"They aren't heavy either."

"They were very effective and comfortable."

"QC45 are the best."

"Bought Bose QCs the summer of 2023 and they have been great for lots of trips."

Sony

4.6

(66)

"Sony 1000XM5"

"If noise-canceling is your top priority, the Sony headphones are likely the best choice, along with Bose."

"I think there is a newer one out now, but they work great!"

"I've used both the Sony and Bose ones that is listed on NotolTech, super good headsets."

"Sony WH-1000XM4"

"Terrible name, but great product."

"Sony wh1000-xm5 or xm4"

"The Sony headphones are just plain superior vs the Q35 in all but battery life."

"Xm4 for me, it’s the best noise cancelling I’ve ever had."

"I recommend the Sony WH-1000MX5's aka MX5's."

Apple

4.9

(24)

"The AirPods Pro 2 offers the best noise cancellation performance for me."

"I think AirPods Max is the best when it comes to noise cancelling!"

"Airpod pro noise cancelling is the best I’ve come across."

"AirPods Pro 2 set to Noise Cancellation."

"AirPod Pros are surprisingly really good at blocking out noise."

"If you have other Apple products the AirPods Max were the best purchase I ever made."

"My AirPods Pro 2 have by far the best noise canceling I have ever experienced."

"The Apple AirPods Pro are great if you already have the Apple products. They are very good at noise cancellation, some of the best in the industry."

"AirPod pro 2 with an electric mower."

"I never considered getting noise cancelling headphones, but my brother gave me a pair for Christmas."

Soundcore

4.1

(9)

"I really like my Soundcore Liberty 4 NC ear buds."

"They are comfortable with good anc."

"I found the Q30 to be an incredible bargain, offering the perfect blend of price and quality."

"ANC is quite good."

"I'd recommend these for your budget: Soundcore Q45's."

"Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Headphones with Multiple Modes."

"Soundcore Q30 or Space One would be my vote."

"Soundcore by Anker Life P3i, decent price/quality ratio if you don't mind earbuds."

3M

4.0

(9)

"It's fantastic at raw noise blocking."

"I bought the 3M work tunes and love them."

"They are made to be noise cancelling."

"I like the 3m headphones I have because they were only about 130$."

"Best way to cancel noise when it’s super loud is in ear noise cancelling WITH over ear noise canceling."

"I also vote the work tunes. They are pricey but they work great."

"Another vote for 3M Worktunes. Battery life is crazy."

"I’m very happy with my 3M Work Tunes. They’re PPE first and a headset second."

"I prefer work tunes over the others as I am always worried I will drop an earbud."

Sennheiser

4.7

(7)

"These have been a blessing to me"

"The absolute best in terms of ANC + Sound + function are Momentum 4 by Sennheiser."

"They will completely erase low sounds like refrigerators and air conditioners."

"In terms of ANC the sennheiser has a really great noise cancelling."

"Momentum 4 + BT-600 dongle is what I run. I really love them, they're my daily now."

"Sennheiser Momentum 4, Sony XM4, Soundcore Q45, JBL 660 or live 770, Edifier 950 all should do a good job."

"I hate how Sony overhead headphones feel but momentum 3 by sennheiser are good."

Anker

4.0

(8)

"Gamit ko yung Space One ng Anker. November last year ko pa nabili at gumagana pa rin hanggang ngayon."

"Soundcore Q30 Comfortable and cancel out a lot of sound."

"Deal of the day for Prime Members: Soundcore by Anker Life Q30 Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Headphones."

"Soundcore Q30. Cheap and good, very long battery life."

"I like all of the Bluetooth headphones from Anker (soundcore line). Great quality, sweat protection, noise reduction, Bluetooth strength, features, battery case, battery life etc."

"I use some $30 Anker active noise canceling headphones and they work great blocking out the noise while still letting you actually hear your music."

"I've been using Ankor Soundcore Q30 for almost a year now, gets the job done."

"I'm using Anker PowerConf H500 :)"

Sony WH-1000XM4

4.7

(6)

"Sony XM4's usually go on sale for 220-260. They are amazing for the price point."

"Sony by a long shot. way better sound quality too than bose."

"I really like my Sony WH-1000XM4's."

"He absolutely loves them."

"The 4's noise cancelling is SIGNIFICANTLY better than the 5."

"Sony xm4."

Beats

4.2

(6)

"I have some Beats Pro 🎧that I’m very pleased with."

"I have beats studio pro, and they've been sturdy enough to survive near 24/7 use."

"Beats over-ear headphones have a very wide band that doesn’t interfere w glasses."

"I use Beats, my family uses Anker (Bose knock offs but good quality) while awake."

"I use the beats noise cancelling studio buds, work well for me on the tube."

"If you’re looking for a slightly more affordable options recommend any of the Beats headphones!"

#10

Apple AirPods Pro

4.6

(5)

"Work really really really well for me."

"If in-ear is not a sensory issue for you, air pods pro really are the best in my opinion."

"If you can afford AirPods Pro (ear buds) they really are some of the best noise cancelling out there."

"AirPods Pro with cheapo over the ear works wonders"

"I use apple airpod pro. They work great but I think they only drop dB by 10 or so."

#11

Sony WH-1000XM5

4.8

(4)

"I would choose something like the Sony WH-1000XM5 if noise isolation is my top priority."

"The Sony XM5s are supposed to be really good noise cancelling."

"WH-1000XM5 have been tested to have the best ANC among other headsets."

"Sony xm4 have been on sale, and they are nearly as good as the other 2."

#12

3M Worktunes

4.8

(4)

"3m work tunes. I have hd the original model for over ten years."

"3M Work Tunes when using my zero turn mower, flex polisher, and all my yard tools. I can hear my music without hurting my ears."

"Another vote for 3M Worktunes, make sure to get the gel pads. Love my pair."

"3m worktunes with gel pads are nice, but I almost always just use my airpods pro 2nd gen. Noise cancelling works well."

#13

Etymotic

4.5

(4)

"The best solution isn't to get ANC headphones, but to get the best noise isolating IEMs like the Etymotics."

"Best I've ever had that block noise and give me nothing but straight music are the foam/marshmallow earbuds."

"Your best bet will be some Etymotic ER2XRs, they don't have any active noise cancelling, but they have insanely good passive noise cancelling."

"Look up the Etymotic ER20XS. There are other competing products."

#14

Bose QuietComfort

4.3

(4)

"They were worth EVERY PENNY."

"Bose Quiet Comfort have pretty cushy pads on the over-the-ear muffs."

"Man do they work good. Not cheap (~400 CAD, give or take) but very good."

"Bose quiet comfort"

#15

Apple AirPods Max

4.7

(3)

"Very solid combo that works everywhere"

"It’s pricey but the Airpods Max are like magic."

"The active noise cancellation (ANC) on both is comparable to the Sony and Sennheiser models."

#16

Bowers & Wilkins

4.7

(3)

"I would recommend bowers&wilkins px 7 or 8 as over ear."

"B&W PX7’s."

"I personally use the B&W Px7 S2 because I find sound quality more important compared to apps/buttons/functions."

#17

Jabra

4.7

(3)

"If you ever decide to look into earbuds again it’s Literally one of the best things I’ve ever purchased."

"Love my jabras."

"I think it's discontinued now so you'd have to get a refurbished one."

#18

Bose QC45

4.3

(3)

"I found my goldilocks pair with the qc45, the deep earwells are just fantastic in my opinion."

"The top contenders include the Bose QC45, Sony WH-1000 series."

"I have Bose Qc45 and they work fantastic. Excellent noise canceling, great sound quality and battery life."

#19

Shokz

4.3

(3)

"Shokz with foam ear plugs work great in noisy environments."

"The Shokz brand bone conduction headphones have okay sound quality."

"The Shokz aren't the best to sleep in but if you need to block out background noise then the combo will."

#20

JBL

4.3

(3)

"I ended up finding an awesome pair of JBLs and I love them."

"JBL over ear are really comfy and have good noise cancelling."

"JBL Live Free NC+ ANC earbuds. I wear these at work. They hide most of the outside noise and isolate the audio."

#21

Skullcandy

4.0

(3)

"Skullcandy Hesh EVO"

"Honestly Skullcandy has some good stuff."

"Skull candy over ears, can't remember the exact model, but they help a lot."

#22

Sennheiser Momentum 4

5.0

(2)

"Probably momentum 4."

"Sennheiser Momentum 4 is usually my recommendation. Great sound, decently comfortable, well built and good ANC."

#23

Samsung

5.0

(2)

"I am really satisfied as I tend to wear them a lot at work and like the noise cancelling."

"I upgraded to galaxy buds pro last summer and the ANC and ambient features are much better."

#24

Sennheiser Momentum

4.5

(2)

"I'm loving Sennheiser momentum. I can't even hear my boyfriend talk to me from 2 metres away"

"The top contenders include the Bose QC45, Sony WH-1000 series, Sennheiser Momentum."

#25

Shure SE215

4.5

(2)

"Get the best over ear protection you can find."

"I have heard good things about the Shure 215."

#26

Sony WH-1000XM3

4.5

(2)

"Do recommend, noice cancelling is bliss."

"I have some Sony Bluetooth WH1000-XM3s which work great for this."

#27

Soundcore Q45

4.5

(2)

"The noise canceling is great."

"[soundcore q45] i suggest u buy it on 5.5."

#28

Apple AirPods Pro 2

4.5

(2)

"Very solid combo that works everywhere"

"The active noise cancellation (ANC) on both is comparable to the Sony and Sennheiser models."

#29

Vic Firth

4.5

(2)

"There are the Vic Firth Isolation Headphones. A drummer standard."

"Vic firth is what two of my session guys use all the time and it's great for bleed as well."

#30

Sennheiser HD 280

4.0

(2)

"I had the Sennheiser HD280s for about six years and loved their impressive isolation."

"I recommend Sennheiser HD280. These have about the best sound isolation that exist."

#31

Google

4.0

(2)

"Google Pro Buds have served me well the last few years."

"I find the Google pixel pro buds are really good."

#32

Edifier

4.0

(2)

"TRY THIS EDIFIER ganyan gamit ko for exercise ko."

"It's on sale now, btw."

#33

1more

5.0

(1)

"Take a look at 1more's sonoflow pro wireless anc headphones. it checks all of your boxes for considerably less than $300."

#34

Loops

5.0

(1)

"I love my Loops for these types of situations."

#35

CMF

5.0

(1)

"CMF buds are great. $40, several noise cancelling modes, and can be used and controlled without a connected device."

#36

Sennheiser HD 450

5.0

(1)

"The Sennheiser HD450 offers the best noise cancellation and isolation of any pair I've tried."

#37

Focal Spirit Professional

5.0

(1)

"I recently upgraded to the Focal Spirit Professionals. The Focals block out noticeably more external noise."

#38

Bose NC 700

5.0

(1)

"Double up if you have to… AirPods Pro first, Bose NC700 over the top of those. It works really well."

#39

Beats Studio3

5.0

(1)

"I've the Beats Studio3, and they're a game changer."

#40

Sony XM4/5

5.0

(1)

"Sony XM4 or 5 headphones or soundcore LC4 ear buds or Q45 headphones."

#41

Sony 7506

5.0

(1)

"Just about sort of over-ear, closed headphone like the standard Sony 7506 or AudioTechnica M50 is going to block out regular neighbor sound."

#42

Audio-Technica M50

5.0

(1)

"Just about sort of over-ear, closed headphone like the standard Sony 7506 or AudioTechnica M50 is going to block out regular neighbor sound."

#43

Focal

5.0

(1)

"I have yet to hear a pair of wireless headphones better than these."

#44

Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones

5.0

(1)

"Bose is great I use them."

#45

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds

5.0

(1)

"Just got the bose quietcomfort earbuds (new generation) and they are incredible with the anc."

#46

Bose QuietComfort Headphones

5.0

(1)

"I have Bose quietcomfort headphones and they are amazing."

#47

Sony Noise Cancelling Over Ears

5.0

(1)

"They worked even better"

#48

Soundcore Q20i

5.0

(1)

"They’re awesome and inexpensive. I like them better than Bose or Sony."

#49

Bose QC Ultra

5.0

(1)

"They're awesome and bigger earcups so easier to wear all day long."

#50

Soundcore Space Q45

5.0

(1)

"Best noise-cancelling."

#51

Bose 700 Headphones

5.0

(1)

"Bose 700 headphones, which are worth every penny and I feel provide ample ear protection."

#52

1MORE SonoFlow SE

5.0

(1)

"I bought 2 pairs of 1MORE SonoFlow SE headphones from Amazon for $55.00 each and they are awesome."

#53

Bose Noise Cancelling Earbuds

5.0

(1)

"Bose noise cancelling earbuds are amazing I use them while I maintaining my lawn."

#54

Skullcandy Indy ANC

5.0

(1)

"Skullcandy Indy anc.....bought them refurb for $20 on eBay. They are seriously nice."

#55

Bose QuietComfort 35 II

5.0

(1)

"I am and have been in love with my Bose QuietComfort 35 II headphones for years and years now."

#56

Bose QC35

5.0

(1)

"I have the Bose QC35 and it is amazing for me because it has a great seal."

#57

MEE Audio Custom IEMs

5.0

(1)

"The best noise isolation comes from custom fit IEMs"

#58

Etymotic In-Ears

5.0

(1)

"My go to is Etymotic in ears under shooter cans"

#59

GK Music Ultraphones

5.0

(1)

"I think they’re the best."

#60

Melobuds

4.0

(1)

#61

UGREEN

4.0

(1)

"I think the ugreen hitune max5c will be a good option."

#62

Prohear

4.0

(1)

"I bought a set of Prohear 030 shooting ear muffs that have noise amplification/cutoff and Bluetooth."

#63

Proforsho

4.0

(1)

"Proforsho headphones cancel out 34 dB, which is 10 more db than Loop Quiets."

#64

Oneplus

4.0

(1)

"The OP3 works and switches from normal to ANC when not connected to my phone."

#65

SoundPEATS

4.0

(1)

"Yung SoundPEATS Air4 Lite ganda ng quality, may AI noise reduction pa."

#66

Soundcore Space 1

4.0

(1)

"I liked the Soundcore Space 1 picked up a few months ago."

#67

JBL Live 770NC

4.0

(1)

"The JBL Live 770nc, Sony 720, 1 More Sonoflow Pro are worth a look."

#68

Sony 720

4.0

(1)

"The JBL Live 770nc, Sony 720, 1 More Sonoflow Pro are worth a look."

#69

1More Sonoflow Pro

4.0

(1)

"The JBL Live 770nc, Sony 720, 1 More Sonoflow Pro are worth a look."

#70

Sennheiser Momentum 2/3 IEM

4.0

(1)

"The Sennheiser Momentum 2 or 3 IEMs deliver the best combination of excellent sound quality and noise cancellation."

#71

Sony WH-1000 Series

4.0

(1)

"The top contenders include the Bose QC45, Sony WH-1000 series."

#72

Jabra Evolve 2 65

4.0

(1)

"They’re pretty solid when it comes to noise cancellation and are super comfortable too."

#73

Apple AirPods Pro Max

4.0

(1)

"I just use my AirPod pro max works like a charm"

#74

Sony XM4

4.0

(1)

"Sony XM4"

#75

Bose QC Earbuds

4.0

(1)

"I use Bose QC earbuds. Picked them up @ Best Buy"

#76

Skullcandy Noise Cancelling Bluetooth Over Ear Headphones

4.0

(1)

"Skullcandy has some really nice noise canceling Bluetooth over ear headphones. I use them for mowing and love them"

#77

Peltor Tactical Sport 500

4.0

(1)

"Look into ear protection for firearms. Check out the peltor tactical sport 500."

#78

Samsung Galaxy Buds

4.0

(1)

"I use my galaxy buds with a pair of ear muffs, works pretty good."

#79

Manta Sleep Mask with Headphones

4.0

(1)

"Manta Sleep makes all kinds of sleep masks, but this one has headphones!"

#80

Status

4.0

(1)

"I have a set of ANC headphones from status.co."

#81

3M Peltor

4.0

(1)

"Your best bet is a pair with the highest attenuation like 3M Peltor. Definitely work but probably the most hideous headphones out there."

#82

Shure

4.0

(1)

"How about some IEMs like Shure se215?"

#83

Razer

4.0

(1)

"It's cheap, latency is low and has ANC."

#84

Isotunes

4.0

(1)

"I can wear these all day comfortably, works great with music/podcasts as well as calls."

#85

Earfun

4.0

(1)

"I recently got the Earfun Air Pro 4 and they are great."

#86

SoundCore

4.0

(1)

"I like the SoundCore brand (made by Anker). Much less expensive for a comparable experience to things like the airpod pro."

#87

Pixel Buds Pro

4.0

(1)

"Pixel Buds Pro."

#88

Sony Momentum 4

4.0

(1)

"I think XM5, the Momentum 4 or anything Bose and you’ll be super happy."

#89

Sennheiser Momentum 3

4.0

(1)

"These were the perfect compromise."

#90

Soundcore Q30

4.0

(1)

"Over ear active noise cancelling."

#91

Jabra 85t

4.0

(1)

"From my experience I have enjoyed Jabra 85t and Jaybird earbuds."

#92

Anker Soundcore Space A40

4.0

(1)

"Last year I tried some ANC ear buds and I really like them as well. I have the Anker soundcore space a40."

#93

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro

4.0

(1)

"I found the samsung galaxy pro buds that are compatible with my phone, that work very well."

#94

Bose, Sony, Galaxy, Airpods

4.0

(1)

"Anything with current latest gen noise canceling will work fine."

#95

MiPeace

4.0

(1)

"I have a set of replaceable ansi earplugs on a Bluetooth headband. The brand is called MiPeace."

#96

ISOtunes

4.0

(1)

"I would highly recommend ISOtunes for sound quality, durability and availability of both ear muffs and buds."

#97

ISOtunes 2.0

4.0

(1)

"I use ISOTunes 2.0 when mowing and weedeating. It has great battery life and the ear buds are comfortable."

#98

Sony XM Series

4.0

(1)

"Sony XM series are the best, but they are expensive."

#99

Bose QuietComfort Acoustic Noise Cancelling Headphones

4.0

(1)

"The most popular one I can think of is Bose ANC headphones, but they very pricey."

#100

Etymotic ER2XR

4.0

(1)

"Etymotic IEMs were originally created for musicians to use on stage to monitor their instruments."

#101

3M Peltor X5

4.0

(1)

"The best case isolation-wise, compared to using monitoring headphones or using noise-canceling headphones"

#102

Unknown Earbuds

4.0

(1)

"I use earbuds with the big ear protectors used for shooting guns."

#103

Loop

4.0

(1)

"I have some Loop earbuds that are noise canceling."

#104

Hoco

4.0

(1)

"If you dont wanna spend too much my personal choice is the hoco w37. Its only about 45€ if i remember correctly and for that the noise canceling is pretty good."

#105

Wyze

4.0

(1)

"If you are on a budget, I have the Wyze noise cancelling headphones and they have been really good."

#106

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds Ultra

3.0

(1)

"Keep in mind that they tend to break and their support is crap."

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