Best Light Weight Blue Tooth Ear Bud to Block Out the Noises
Sometimes we all need a bit of peace. If you use your headphones every day for commuting or while in the office, you may want something that will do a good job blocking out background noises. In the past, you needed large over-ears to get good active noise cancelling (ANC), but you can now get impressive noise cancelling even in small and portable in-ears or earbuds. With some in-ear headphones, you can still achieve great isolation without an ANC feature due to them physically blocking your ear canals.
We've tested over 270 earbuds and in-ears, and below are our recommendations for the best earbuds with noise cancelling to buy. See our recommendations for the best earbuds and in-ears, the best Bluetooth earbuds, or the best noise cancelling headphones overall.
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Best Noise Cancelling Earbuds
Type Earbuds
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Wireless Truly Wireless
Noise Cancelling Yes
Mic Yes
Transducer Dynamic
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds Truly Wireless are the best noise cancelling earbuds with a truly wireless design that we've tested. Their ANC can effectively block out sounds like rumbling bus and plane engines during your commute, and you can choose from several ANC presets meant for different situations. With ANC on, they also provide about seven hours of continuous use off of a single charge. They come with a case that holds a couple of extra charges, so you can top them up when you need to, and there's also a standby mode to save power when you're not listening to audio. Their well-balanced default sound profile is suitable for a variety of genres and types of content, and it can also be customized with a graphic EQ and presets in the headphones' companion app.
Overall, these buds have a premium, sturdy build. They're also decently comfortable but have a somewhat bulky design and stick out of your ears. Also, unlike other Bose noise cancelling headphones, they can only connect to one device at a time, which could be disappointing if you often switch between using your phone and computer.
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Best Noise Cancelling Earbuds Under $100
Type In-ear
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Wireless Truly Wireless
Noise Cancelling Yes
Mic Yes
Transducer Dynamic
The Anker SoundCore Life P3 Truly Wireless are the best budget noise cancelling earbuds under $100 we've tested. While they don't feel as well-built or premium as the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds Truly Wireless, these buds offer an excellent noise isolation performance, only at a lower price point. Their ANC has three adjustable levels to help block out different sounds. With 'Transport' mode, they can block out the low rumble of bus and plane engines, which is perfect for commuting.
Out of the box, they have a bass-heavy sound profile that's well-suited for thumpy genres like EDM and hip-hop. You can customize them to your liking using their companion app's graphic EQ and presets. Their comfortable and lightweight fit makes them a solid choice for long listening sessions. While their continuous battery life of under six hours falls short compared to the Bose, their carrying case holds four extra charges if you need them. They lack a power-saving feature to help conserve battery life if you forget to turn them off, though.
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Best Cheap Noise Cancelling Earbuds
Type In-ear
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Wireless Truly Wireless
Noise Cancelling Yes
Mic Yes
Transducer Dynamic
The TOZO NC7 Truly Wireless are the best cheap in-ear noise cancelling headphones we've tested. Surprisingly at this price point, they deliver a great noise isolation performance worth checking out if you don't want to break the bank. They can tackle the low rumble of traffic and office chatter, but keep in mind that you can't turn off the ANC entirely. You can only switch between this mode and transparency mode, which allows you to hear your surroundings without taking out your buds. With their ANC on, they last over eight hours continuously, and their carrying case holds an additional two charges if you need it.
These buds have a slightly v-shaped sound profile that delivers a touch of extra thump and rumble to your mixes while sibilants like cymbals are bright. That said, vocals and lead instruments are weak, and the headphones lack sound customization features to help you adjust their sound. These buds have a stable, decently comfortable fit and are certified IPX6 for resistance against immersion in water, making them a solid choice for sports and fitness.
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Best Noise Cancelling Earbuds For Calls
Type In-ear
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Wireless Yes
Noise Cancelling Yes
Mic Yes
Transducer Hybrid
If you want to take your phone calls without worrying about noise around you, the Sony WI-1000XM2 Wireless are the best in-ear noise cancelling headphones for calls that we've tested. These neckband headphones have an in-line microphone that sits closer to your mouth than that of integrated mics. As a result, the mic can capture your voice clearly, even in moderately noisy environments. These earbuds also have a very good ANC system that can help block out office noise, like ambient chatter and the high-pitched hum of an AC unit, meaning you can focus on your call. That said, the ANC has some trouble cutting down high-pitched noise like the hum of an AC system, and the buds do a better job in this range when off.
These buds have over eight hours of continuous battery life and have a standby mode to help conserve battery life when you're not using them. Although they have a dark sound profile, their sound is well-suited for voices, so whoever you're talking to sounds clear. However, if you want to use them for music, you can customize their sound to your liking using their companion app's graphic EQ and presets. While they have a good overall build quality, the silicone neckband can tug on long hair.
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Best iPhone Noise Cancelling Earbuds
Wireless Truly Wireless
Noise Cancelling Yes
Mic Yes
Transducer Dynamic
Type In-ear
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The Apple AirPods Pro Truly Wireless are the best iPhone noise cancelling earbuds we've tested. Unlike other picks on this list, these buds offer a couple of features exclusive to Apple devices. They have an H1 chip, which allows you to seamlessly pair your headphones to other devices in your Apple ecosystem. They're also compatible with 'Spatial Audio', a head tracking feature that can help create a more immersive audio experience. Thanks to their ANC system, they can block out a great amount of sound, like the low rumble of bus engines as well as office chit-chat, making them a solid choice for commutes or long days at the office.
Although they lack a bit of low-bass, they have a neutral overall sound profile that's well-suited for most audio content. They don't have any sound customization features to help you adjust their sound. In terms of design, they have a premium and lightweight build that's comfortable for long listening sessions. Their continuous battery life of over five hours may not last through long days on the go, but their carrying case holds roughly five additional charges if you need it.
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Best Passive Isolation Earbuds
Type In-ear
Enclosure Closed-Back
Wireless Truly Wireless
Noise Cancelling No
Mic Yes
Transducer Dynamic
If you're sensitive to the feeling of cabin pressure created by ANC, then the Anker Soundcore Life Dot 2 Truly Wireless are the best passively isolating earbuds we've tested. These buds rely on the seal they create inside your ear to block background noise. As a result, they have a good overall noise isolation performance and are best suited to cutting down office-like sounds like ambient chatter and the hum of computer fans. They also have a well-built design that's decently comfortable.
What makes these headphones stand out from the crowd is their exceptionally long total battery life of almost 100 hours. They last over seven hours continuously, but their carrying case supplies an additional 12.5 additional charges. Their bass-rich sound profile adds a touch of extra thump, rumble, and boom to mixes, which should please fans of EDM and hip-hop. Unfortunately, they don't have a companion app or customization features, so you can't fine-tune them to your liking.
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Recent Updates
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Jun 17, 2022: Renamed the Sony WI-1000XM2 Wireless as 'Best Noise Cancelling Earbuds For Calls'. Removed the Nura NuraLoop Wireless, Sony WI-C600N Wireless, and JBL Endurance Peak II True Wireless from Notable Mentions.
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May 19, 2022: We've checked our picks for accuracy and product availability. However, there hasn't been a change in our recommendations.
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Apr 20, 2022: Checked that picks represent the best recommendations and that the products are in stock.
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Mar 23, 2022: We've checked our picks for accuracy and product availability. There hasn't been a change in our recommendations.
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Feb 14, 2022: Checked that picks represent the best picks in their categories and that the products are in stock.
All Reviews
Our recommendations above are what we think are currently the best noise cancelling in-ear headphones and earbuds for most people to buy. We factor in the price (cheaper headphones win over pricier ones if the difference isn't worth it), feedback from our visitors, and availability (no headphones that are difficult to find or almost out of stock everywhere).
If you would like to choose for yourself, here is the list of all our reviews for noise cancelling earbuds and in-ears. Be careful not to get caught up in the details. There are no perfect headphones. Personal taste, preference, and listening habits will matter more in your selection.
Source: https://www.rtings.com/headphones/reviews/best/noise-cancelling-earbuds
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