![]() ![]() ![]() Sony WF-1000XM4 for $240: Sony's WF-1000XM4 ( 7/10, WIRED Recommends) still have some of the best noise reduction we've heard from a pair of earbuds and offer the same super-customizable sound we love from Sony's over-ear headphones. Add to that six hours of battery life, spatial audio compatibility with Apple Music and other services, and you've got one of the best pairs of earbuds ever “designed in California.” Frankly, the only reason these headphones are here instead of above is that B&W went and updated them too quickly with the even better-sounding Px7 S2e.Īpple Beats Fit Pro for $199: The Beats Fit Pro are an aging but still knock-out pair of wireless buds, with great sound, easy-access physical buttons, and solid noise canceling to boot. What you can't see (or anticipate) is how light and comfortable these headphones are on your head. But if you haven't yet found your fit, here are some more favorites worth considering.īowers & Wilkins Px7 for $218: It's no surprise that the Bowers & Wilkins flagship noise-cancelers, the Px7 S2 ( 9/10, WIRED Recommends), sound good and look great. ![]() Now that the majority of new headphones and earbuds offer at least a modicum of noise canceling, it'd be impossible (and unproductive) to list everything we like above. They don’t play music, you can’t listen to a guided meditation, and best of all … you really can’t hear anything, though they're more expensive than passive earplugs.Ĭheck out our Best Sleep Gadgets and Best Earplugs guides for more sleep recommendations. It is worth noting that if you’re sensitive to active noise canceling and experience the eardrum suck phenomenon (where you feel intense inner ear pressure), or earbuds just aren’t that comfortable for you in general, these may not be your best option. Plus, the battery lasts for 28 hours, so you only have to charge them every few days based on an eight-hour sleep schedule. The QuietOns are sleek and petite and come with different-sized ear tips for customization. As soon as I popped them in, the world was totally silent. Perfect for co-sleepers who may need that little extra peace and quiet to get through the night, these tiny buds drown out any auxiliary noise, be it the sound of the highway outside your window, or the snores of your spouse right next to you. Subscriptions help fund the work we do every day. com and our print magazine (if you'd like). Special offer for Gear readers: Get a 1-year subscription to WIRED for $5 ($25 off). Updated March 2024: We've added the Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones, Bose QuietComfort Ultra earbuds, Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e headphones, Sony WF-1000XM5 earbuds, and Sony WH-CH720 headphones. ![]() Not seeing anything you like? Check out our other audio guides, like the Best Wireless Earbuds, Best Workout Earbuds, Best Cheap Headphones, and Best Wireless Headphones. Below are the best noise-canceling headphones and earbuds you can buy, handpicked and tested by the Gear team here at WIRED. That's why we have headphones that isolate and cancel out noise. Come to think of it, there are a lot of sounds that can ruin a good song. Shaking off the world and sinking into a new album can feel like a train ride through the countryside … unless you're sharing that seat with two young toddlers. ![]()
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