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Best Noise Canceling Headphones 2026

Updated 2026

#1
Sony WH-1000XM5
Best OverallSony WH-1000XM5

2022

3.8/10
Price3.7
Performance2.4
Battery1.8
Design5.0
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#2
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones
Best ANCBose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones

2023

2.7/10
Price2.2
Performance2.9
Battery2.2
Design5.0
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#3
Apple AirPods Max (USB-C)
Best PremiumApple AirPods Max (USB-C)

2024

2.3/10
Price0.0
Performance3.4
Battery1.8
Design5.0
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#4
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless
Best Battery LifeSennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless

2022

4.3/10
Price5.0
Performance3.6
Battery1.8
Design5.0
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#5
Sony WH-1000XM4
Best ValueSony WH-1000XM4

2020

4.6/10
Price5.6
Performance3.4
Battery2.9
Design5.0
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#6
Jabra Evolve2 85
Best for WorkJabra Evolve2 85

2021

2.9/10
Price1.9
Performance3.4
Battery3.0
Design5.0
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#7
Bose QuietComfort 45
Most ComfortableBose QuietComfort 45

2021

3.5/10
Price5.9
Performance3.4
Battery2.0
Design5.0
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#8
Beats Studio Pro
Best DesignBeats Studio Pro

2023

3.9/10
Price6.5
Performance3.4
Battery3.6
Design5.0
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#9
JBL Tour One M2
Best Mid-RangeJBL Tour One M2

2023

3.8/10
Price6.5
Performance3.4
Battery2.9
Design5.0
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#10
Anker Soundcore Q45
Budget PickAnker Soundcore Q45

2023

5.5/10
Price8.7
Performance3.4
Battery4.0
Design5.0
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