Best noise-canceling headphones for 2021
By CNET
Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700
"Excellent for making calls"
Apple AirPods Max
"Best high-end option"
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds
"Best true-wireless noise canceling"
Apple AirPods Pro
"Most discreet"
Anker SoundCore Life Q30
"Best sound under $100"
Anker Soundcore Life Q20
"Best over-ear value"
Earfun Free Pro
"Best value true wireless"
Mpow X3
"Excellent budget true-wireless noise canceling"
Sony WF-1000XM3
"Sony's best true wireless"
Microsoft Surface Headphones 2
"Excellent for working from home"
Sony WF-SP800N
"Best noise canceling for runners"
Sennheiser Momentum 3
"Impressive sound"
Beats Solo Pro
"Best on-ear noise canceling"
Shure Aonic 50
"Audiophile-grade sound"
Jabra Elite 85h
"Good all-around option"
Sennheiser 450BT
"Very good midrange model"
Bowers & Wilkins PX7
"Luxury looks, luxury sound"
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 (3rd gen)
"Swanky"
Bose QuietComfort 35 II
"Most comfortable"
Bose QuietComfort 20
"Frequent-flier-friendly"
Sony WH-1000XM3
"Best of previous generation"
Urbanista London
"AirPods Pro alternative for less"
JBL Live 650BTNC
"Good value"