Noise-canceling headphones
Wireless over-ear headphones that cut the drone of planes, subways and open offices. The flagships cost a lot, and a few cheaper pairs now block most of the same low rumble and last far longer on a charge.
Best noise-canceling headphones by budget
Cheaper alternatives
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones alternatives
Get the Sennheiser Momentum 4 if you can live with a little less silence. It runs much longer per charge, has a more natural sound, and cost a lot less at our last check. With little to spend, the Soundcore Space 2 keeps the soft, all-day comfort Bose is known for.
Sony WH-1000XM6 alternatives
Get the Sennheiser Momentum 4 unless the strongest noise canceling matters most to you. Reviewers found it more comfortable over long sessions, with a more neutral sound and nearly twice the battery. At our last price check it cost a little over half as much. On a tight budget, the light Sony WH-CH730N covers the daily commute.