8 awesome active noise canceling headphones

1. Bose Noise Canceling 700

Connection: Bluetooth 5.0 and wired.
Frequency range: 20-20,000 Hz.
Battery life: 20 hours.
Battery charging time: 2, 5 hours.

Premium wireless headphones with configurable active noise canceling. There are 11 isolation levels to choose from, from minimal to complete silence, allowing you to concentrate on your music or podcast. This function can be quickly deactivated by pressing the button on the cup.

The headphone housing is made of durable metal and plastic, the ear cushions and headband are covered with soft padding with artificial leather trim. The Bose mobile app and augmented reality feature allow, for example, to listen to navigation prompts based on location.

The battery of the model supports fast charging: only 15 minutes of recharge is enough for 3.5 hours of battery life. There is a built-in microphone for phone calls and voice messages. The earbuds are compatible with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa voice assistants.

2. Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2

Connection: Bluetooth 5.1.
Frequency range: 4-21,000 Hz.
Sensitivity: 107 dB.
Battery life: 7 o'clock.
Battery charging time: 1, 5 hours.

Sennheiser's flagship in-ear headphones with a fairly large battery and effective noise cancellation. Allows you to control the volume, switch songs, stop playback, call the voice assistant, and answer calls.

The charging case extends the total operating time of the earbuds from 7 to 28 hours. The headphones support the aptX and aptX Low Latency codec - you can listen to lossless recordings without high latency. For safe street mobility, the Momentum True Wireless 2 features a Transparent Hearing mode that blends outside noise into your music using built-in microphones.

3. Sony WH ‑ 1000XM3

Connection: Bluetooth 4.2.
Frequency range: 4-40,000 Hz.
Resistance: 47 Ohm.
Sensitivity: 104 dB.
Battery life: 35 hours.
Battery charging time: 3 hours.

One of the best Bluetooth earphones with foldable design and active noise canceling system for high-quality clear sound in a quiet room, public transport or on noisy streets. Sony WH ‑ 1000XM3 supports AAC, aptX, aptX HD and LDAC codecs.

Headphones can be individually adjusted to suit head size, hair volume and glasses. Music playback is stopped by touching one of the headphones. Changing the volume and switching tracks is also done using touch controls.

Using the Headphones Connect mobile app, you can manually adjust the squelch level and EQ, or enable surround effects. The earbuds are compatible with the Google Assistant voice assistant. There is also the possibility of wired connection to devices and accelerated recharge, which allows you to get a charge for 5 hours of work in just 10 minutes.

4. Apple AirPods Pro

Connection: Bluetooth 5.0.
Frequency range: 20-20,000 Hz.
Battery life: 4, 5 hours.
Battery charging time: 3 hours.

Apple's top-of-the-line in-ear headphones feature excellent noise cancellation and IPX4 waterproof and sweat resistance. The case supports wireless Qi-charging and extends battery life up to 24 hours. Five minutes of recharging is enough to provide an hour of operation of the gadget.

Noise cancellation can be turned off if necessary: in transparent mode, the headphones pass all ambient sounds. Built-in microphones are provided for phone calls, voice messages and Siri control. The package includes three pairs of silicone ear pads of different sizes and a charging cable.

Details and impressions of use can be found in the Lifehacker review.

5. Sony WF ‑ 1000XM3

Connection: Bluetooth 5.0 and NFC.
Frequency range: 20-20,000 Hz.
Battery life: 6 o'clock.
Battery charging time: 1, 5 hours.

Wireless in-ear headphones with dual active noise canceling system deliver high-quality sound and are suitable for listening to music on the street, on public transport and in the gym. The three-point housing has a rubberized surface and fits securely in your ears.

The WF ‑ 1000XM3 supports touch controls for adjusting volume, switching songs, activating the voice assistant, and selecting a noise canceling mode. Music, if necessary, can be sharply muted by placing your finger on one of the headphones.

6. Sennheiser HD 450BT

Connection: Bluetooth 5.0.
Frequency range: 18-22,000 Hz.
Battery life: 30 hours.
Battery charging time: 2 hours.

Full-size foldable headphones deliver good sound quality for the mid-range price range. The model is equipped with a microphone for telephone conversations and voice messages. The headband is made of plastic, the ear pads are covered with artificial leather.

Sennheiser HD 450BT are suitable for listening to music, podcasts and audiobooks on public transport and outdoors. With the Sennheiser Smart Control app, you can adjust the sound with an equalizer. The headphones support AAC, aptX and aptX Low Latency codecs.

7. Huawei FreeBuds 3

Connection: Bluetooth 5.1.
Frequency range: 20-20,000 Hz.
Battery life: 4 hours.
Battery charging time: 1 hour.

Freebuds 3 is Huawei's answer to AirPods. The active noise cancellation system is capable of absorbing external noise equal to approximately 15 dB. Headphones allow you to comfortably listen to music in the subway and other busy places, as well as talk on the phone in bad weather with strong winds or during fast bike rides.

The Kirin A1 processor provides a stable Bluetooth connection with low latency audio transmission, so you can not only listen to music, but also watch movies in comfort. The battery in the case extends the life of the earbuds up to 20 hours.

8. Honor Magic Earbuds

Connection: Bluetooth 5.0.
Frequency range: 20-20,000 Hz.
Battery life: 3, 5 hours.
Battery charging time: 1, 5 hours.

The AirPods Pro-inspired model is equipped with a reasonably effective noise cancellation system and high-quality microphones for phone calls. You can switch songs, pause music and answer calls using the touch surface of the headphones.

Each headphone has three built-in microphones for noise cancellation and voice capture. Magic Earbuds can pause and continue playing when taken out of their ears, but this only works when syncing with smartphones with EMUI 10 or higher. The headphone housing is protected from moisture and dust according to the IP54 standard.

The case allows you to recharge and use the headphones for about 12 hours. The set includes four pairs of interchangeable ear pads and a charging cable. Read more in the Lifehacker review.