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The best noise canceling headphones with built-in microphone: our top 11 (June 2026)

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QuietComfort Headphones - Wireless Bluetooth Headphones, Active Over Ear Noise Cancelling and Mic, USB-C Charging, Deep Bass, Up to 24 Hours of Playtime, Twilight Blue - Limited Edition Color
💰 Best price
Evolve3 85 Over-Ear Wireless Bluetooth Headset with Microphone for Work, USB-C, AI Voice Call Technology, Adaptive Active Noise Cancellation, 25-Hour Battery, Works with Meeting Apps, Warm Grey Warm Grey USB-C Adapter - No stand All platforms
🔥 Most popular
QuietComfort Ultra Bluetooth Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones for music with Spatial Audio, Over-the-Ear Headphones with Mic, Up to 24 Hours of Battery Life, White Smoke

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The ear-tip fit test most people skip: why it changes everything about your earbuds' noise cancellation
The ear-tip fit test most people skip: why it changes everything about your earbuds' noise cancellation
17 Jun 2026 · Improving Noise Cancellation
Summer travel headphones: the packing-list test for long-haul flights, road trips, and beach layovers
Summer travel headphones: the packing-list test for long-haul flights, road trips, and beach layovers
12 Jun 2026 · Headphones for Travel & Work
Over-ear vs in-ear for the open-plan office: when isolation wins on earbuds, and when comfort says headphones
Over-ear vs in-ear for the open-plan office: when isolation wins on earbuds, and when comfort says headphones
12 Jun 2026 · Over-Ear vs. In-Ear
True wireless earbuds for video calls: the mic quality nobody tests until the client meeting drops
True wireless earbuds for video calls: the mic quality nobody tests until the client meeting drops
20 Jun 2026 · In-Ear & Earbuds

Our latest product reviews

Independent and detailed analyses by our team

Active Noise Cancelling Headphones, Wireless Bluetooth Over-Ear Headphone with Microphone,120H Playtime, Foldable Overhead Headphones with Deep Bass, Fast Charging for Home Travel Office Black 4.0
Wireless over-ear noise canceling headphones
★★★★★ ★★★★★
Rebocico Q20 ANC Headphones Review: cheap workhorse with long battery and a few quirks
  • Very long battery life that easily covers many days of use
  • Comfortable enough for multi-hour sessions with decent ear padding
  • Active Noise Cancelling that reduces low background noise at a low price
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Headphones Wireless Bluetooth, 100H Playtime Active Noise Cancelling Headphone, Bluetooth Headphones with Microphone, Wireless Headsets with Deep Bass, Over-Ear Headphones with Fast Charging White 4.0
Wireless over-ear noise canceling headphones
★★★★★ ★★★★★
Rebocico Noise Cancelling Headphones Review: budget ANC cans with huge battery and heavy bass
  • Very long battery life with genuinely rare need to recharge
  • Comfortable over-ear fit with soft pads suitable for long sessions
  • Strong bass and loud output that work well for casual music and movies
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W800BT Pro Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Headphones, Hi-Res Audio, AI Call Noise Cancellation, 45H Playtime, Fast Charging, Foldable, Wireless Over-Ear Bluetooth 5.4 Headphones, Gift Edition W800BT Pro Gift Edition 4.0
Wireless over-ear noise canceling headphones
★★★★★ ★★★★★
Edifier W800BT Pro Review: budget ANC cans that punch above their price
  • Very good battery life with fast charging that actually helps in daily use
  • Comfortable and lightweight for long listening sessions
  • Hybrid ANC and sound quality are solid for the price, especially on sale
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Wireless Earbuds, Bluetooth 5.4 Headphones In Ear with 4 ENC Mic, 36H Playtime HiFi Stereo with Noise Cancelling Ear Buds, IP7 Waterproof LED Display Fast Charging, Earphones APP EQ forAndroid iOS Dark Black 4.0
Noise canceling earbuds
★★★★★ ★★★★★
Btootos A90-pro Review: cheap wireless earbuds that actually hold a charge
  • Very strong battery life with clear LED percentage display on the case
  • Comfortable, lightweight fit that works fine for daily use and workouts
  • Good value for money with decent sound and IP7 waterproofing
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Our latest product comparisons

Top products selected and ranked by our experts

Comparison

Guide: the 6 best premium noise canceling headphones (June 2026)

#1
Q30 by Anker, Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Headphones with Travel Pouch, Multiple Modes, Hi-Res Audio, Custom EQ via App, 50H Playtime, Comfortable Fit, Bluetooth, Multipoint Connection Black

soundcore

Q30 by Anker, Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Headphones with Travel Pouch, Multiple Modes, Hi-Res Audio, Custom EQ via App, 50H Playtime, Comfortable Fit, Bluetooth, Multipoint Connection Black

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 8.5/10
+ Very long battery life (easily several days of heavy use per charge)
+ Effective ANC for low-frequency noise (trains, engines, fans) at a low price
#2
WH-CH720N Wireless Bluetooth Noise Cancelling Over-Ear Headphones, Ambient Sound Mode, Lightweight Design, up to 35 Hr Battery Life, iOS & Android - Black

Sony

WH-CH720N Wireless Bluetooth Noise Cancelling Over-Ear Headphones, Ambient Sound Mode, Lightweight Design, up to 35 Hr Battery Life, iOS & Android - Black

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 8.5/10
#3
A10 Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Headphones [62 Hrs Playtime] Wireless Bluetooth Over Ear Headphones with Hi-Res Audio, Transparency Mode, Deep Bass, CVC 8.0, for Travel PC Home Office Black

OneOdio

A10 Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Headphones [62 Hrs Playtime] Wireless Bluetooth Over Ear Headphones with Hi-Res Audio, Transparency Mode, Deep Bass, CVC 8.0, for Travel PC Home Office Black

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 8.4/10
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Comparison

Guide: the 4 best lightweight noise canceling headphones (June 2026)

#1
Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2e Noise Cancelling Wireless Over Ear Headphones with Qualcomm aptX™ Adaptive & Quick Charge, 30 Hours of Playback and Six Built-In Microphone - Anthracite Black

Bowers Wilkins

Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2e Wireless Noise-Cancelling Over-Ear Headphones

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 8.5/10
+ Clean, detailed sound with tight bass and clear vocals
+ Comfortable oval ear cups that work well even with glasses and bigger ears
#2
ULT WEAR - Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones, ULT POWER SOUND, Ultimate Deep Bass, Same Processor as WH-1000XM5, Clear Calls, 30hr Battery, IOS & Android - White Off White

Sony

ULT WEAR Wireless Noise-Cancelling Headphones (White)

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 8.5/10
#3
WH-CH720N Wireless Bluetooth Noise Cancelling Over-Ear Headphones, Ambient Sound Mode, Lightweight Design, up to 35 Hr Battery Life, iOS & Android - Black

Sony

WH-CH720N Wireless Bluetooth Noise Cancelling Over-Ear Headphones, Ambient Sound Mode, Lightweight Design, up to 35 Hr Battery Life, iOS & Android - Black

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 8.5/10
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Comparison

Comparison of the 4 best noise canceling headphones with ambient sound mode (June 2026)

#1
Inspire XH1 Over-Ear Headphones with Noise Cancelling -48 dB, Sound by Bose, Cloud Comfort, Dolby Audio & Hi-Res for Dynamic Sound, 100 H Playtime, Bluetooth 6.1, 5 Microphones, Cosmic Black

Baseus

Inspire XH1 Over-Ear Headphones

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 8.5/10
+ Very long battery life (realistically close to the claimed 65–100 hours range)
+ Comfortable pads and headband for multi-hour use, even with glasses
#2
WH-CH720N Wireless Bluetooth Noise Cancelling Over-Ear Headphones, Ambient Sound Mode, Lightweight Design, up to 35 Hr Battery Life, iOS & Android - Black

Sony

WH-CH720N Wireless Bluetooth Noise Cancelling Over-Ear Headphones, Ambient Sound Mode, Lightweight Design, up to 35 Hr Battery Life, iOS & Android - Black

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 8.5/10
#3
WH-1000XM5 Wireless Over-Ear Headphones, Premium Active Noise Cancelling with personalized Spatial Audio, Up to 30hr Battery Life, Bluetooth Headphones, Midnight Blue With Hard Case Midnight Blue

Sony

Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise-Cancelling Headphones - Midnight Blue

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 8.3/10
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Comparison

Our selection of the 5 best noise canceling headphones with voice assistant support (June 2026)

#1
1000X THE COLLEXION Luxury Over-Ear Wireless Bluetooth Headphones, Studio-Grade Hi-Res Sound,Premium Noise Cancelling, 360 Spatial Audio, Durable Case, iOS & Android – Black, New Model

Sony

THE COLLEXION 1000X Wireless Over-Ear Headphones

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 8.5/10
+ Sound is more spacious and detailed than the regular WH‑1000XM line while still staying punchy
+ Materials and build feel clearly more premium than Sony’s usual plastic models
#2
QuietComfort Ultra Bluetooth Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones for music with Spatial Audio, Over-the-Ear Headphones with Mic, Up to 24 Hours of Battery Life, Black

Bose

QuietComfort Ultra Wireless Noise-Cancelling Headphones (Black)

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 8.5/10
#3
ULT WEAR Over-Ear Noise Canceling Bluetooth Headphones with Alexa Built-in, Comfortable Design, 30-Hour Battery, Massive Bass, & Signature Noise Canceling Found in 1000X Series, Off White

Sony

ULT WEAR Over-Ear Noise Canceling Bluetooth Headphones with Alexa Built-in, Comfortable Design, 30-Hour Battery, Massive Bass, & Signature Noise Canceling Found in 1000X Series, Off White

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 8.3/10
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Spotlight

Guide: the 6 best premium noise canceling headphones (June 2026)
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20 Jun 2026

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Wantek 882BTC-S2 Wireless Headset Review: a no-nonsense workhorse for calls and meetings
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19 Jun 2026 · Maxence-Marie Dubois
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Our selection of the 5 best noise canceling headphones with voice assistant support (June 2026)
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09 Jun 2026
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19 Jun 2026
Auracast is coming to airports and sports bars: why broadcast audio matters more than another dB of ANC
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12 Jun 2026
Why gym earbuds lose ANC mid-workout: sweat, ear-tip seals, and what IP ratings actually promise
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13 Jun 2026
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02 Jun 2026
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28 May 2026
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30 May 2026
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01 Jun 2026 · Fleur-Charlotte Dupont
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Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) Review: super comfy ANC cans with a few annoying quirks
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