Noise-cancelling headphones
Wireless over-ear headphones that cut the drone of trains, planes and 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-cancelling headphones by budget
Cheaper alternatives
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones alternatives
Choose the Sennheiser Momentum 4 unless total silence on planes matters most. Its measured battery runs much longer, its sound is more natural, and at our last check it cost about half as much. For a small budget, the Soundcore Space 2 keeps the soft, all-day comfort that makes the Bose so popular.
Sony WH-1000XM6 alternatives
Get the Sennheiser Momentum 4 unless the strongest noise cancelling 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 commute.