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The best noise canceling headphones with built-in microphone: our top 6 (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

Current trends

Summer travel headphones: the packing-list test for long-haul flights, road trips, and beach layovers
HEADPHONES FOR TRAVEL & WORK

Summer travel headphones: the packing-list test for long-haul flights, road trips, and beach layovers

12 Jun 2026
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
Auracast is coming to airports and sports bars: why broadcast audio matters more than another dB of ANC
Auracast is coming to airports and sports bars: why broadcast audio matters more than another dB of ANC
12 Jun 2026 · Wireless & Bluetooth
Why gym earbuds lose ANC mid-workout: sweat, ear-tip seals, and what IP ratings actually promise
Why gym earbuds lose ANC mid-workout: sweat, ear-tip seals, and what IP ratings actually promise
04 Jun 2026 · In-Ear & Earbuds
Budget noise cancelling headphones that pass the subway test: five pairs under $150
Budget noise cancelling headphones that pass the subway test: five pairs under $150
13 Jun 2026 · Best Noise-Canceling Headphones

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Independent and detailed analyses by our team

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 4.0
Wireless over-ear noise canceling headphones
★★★★★ ★★★★★
Sony ULT WEAR Review: bass-heavy ANC cans that are great if you don’t live on Zoom
  • Strong, adjustable bass and clear sound once you tweak the EQ in the app
  • Very good comfort and light weight, easy to wear for long sessions
  • Long battery life with fast charging and useful multipoint Bluetooth
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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 4.0
Wireless over-ear noise canceling headphones
★★★★★ ★★★★★
Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2e Review: serious sound, average ANC, premium price
  • Clean, detailed sound with tight bass and clear vocals
  • Comfortable oval ear cups that work well even with glasses and bigger ears
  • Solid build quality and premium feel with simple, reliable physical controls
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WH-1000XM5 Wireless Over-Ear Headphones, Premium Active Noise Cancelling with personalized Spatial Audio, Up to 30hr Battery Life, Bluetooth Headphones, Black With Hard Case Black 4.0
Wireless over-ear noise canceling headphones
★★★★★ ★★★★★
Sony WH-1000XM5 Review: strong noise cancelling with a few everyday annoyances
  • Strong noise cancelling for commuting, office, and flights
  • Very comfortable and lightweight for long listening sessions
  • Good sound quality after EQ tuning, with stable Bluetooth and long battery life
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WH-1000XM5 Wireless Over-Ear Headphones, Premium Active Noise Cancelling with personalized Spatial Audio, Up to 30hr Battery Life, Bluetooth Headphones, Smoky Pink With Hard Case Smoky Pink 4.0
Wireless over-ear noise canceling headphones
★★★★★ ★★★★★
Sony WH-1000XM5 Smoky Pink Review: top-tier ANC with a few everyday quirks
  • Very effective active noise cancelling for commuting, office and flights
  • Comfortable and lightweight enough for multi-hour listening sessions
  • Good sound quality once EQ is adjusted in the Sony app
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Our latest product comparisons

Top products selected and ranked by our experts

Comparison

Guide: the 3 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-1000XM5 Wireless Over-Ear Headphones, Premium Active Noise Cancelling with personalized Spatial Audio, Up to 30hr Battery Life, Bluetooth Headphones, Black With Hard Case Black

Sony

Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise-Cancelling Headphones (Black)

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 8.3/10
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Comparison

Comparison of the 3 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-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
#3
WH-1000XM5SA Special Edition Soft Case Premium Noise Cancelling Wireless Over-Ear Headphones, Bluetooth, Clear Call Quality, Hi-Res Audio, Up to 30hr Battery Life, iOS & Android - Black With Soft Case Black

Sony

Sony WH-1000XM5 Special Edition - Wireless Noise-Cancelling Headphones (Black)

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 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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Comparison

Top 3 best foldable noise canceling headphones (June 2026)

#1
QuietComfort Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones, Bluetooth Over Ear Headphones with Up To 24 Hours of Battery Life, Sandstone - Limited Edition

Bose

QuietComfort Wireless Noise-Cancelling Headphones (Sandstone)

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 8.6/10
+ Extremely comfortable and lightweight for long listening sessions
+ Strong noise cancelling that handles trains, offices, and background hum very well
#2
OpenFit 2+ Open-Ear Headphones,Wireless Bluetooth Headset, Dolby Audio Enabled, Comfortable Earbuds with Soft Hooks, 48H Playtime, IP55 Water-Resistant, USB-C & Wireless Fast Charging, Black Black Dolby Audio / USB-C&Wirless

SHOKZ

OpenFit 2+ Open-Ear Bluetooth Headphones (Dolby, 48H, IP55, USB-C & Wireless Charging)

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 8.3/10
#3
QuietComfort Ultra Bluetooth Headphones (2nd Gen), Wireless Headphones with Spatial Audio, Over Ear Noise Cancelling with Mic, Up to 30 Hours of Play time, Driftwood Sand - Limited Edition

Bose

QuietComfort Ultra Bluetooth Headphones (2nd Gen) — Driftwood Sand

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 8.1/10
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Our selection of the 5 best noise canceling headphones with voice assistant support (June 2026)
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Best Noise-Canceling Headphones
Comparison of the 3 best noise canceling headphones with ambient sound mode (June 2026)
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Top 3 best foldable noise canceling headphones (June 2026)
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Top 3 best foldable noise canceling headphones (June 2026)
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Over-Ear Headphones
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Over-Ear Headphones
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Over-Ear Headphones
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) Review: super comfy ANC cans with a few annoying quirks
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Apple AirPods & Beats
The $549 AirPods Max 2 bet: when ecosystem lock-in replaces sound quality as the selling point
26 May 2026
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AirPods Pro noise cancellation explained: what Apple's computational audio does that Bose and Sony don't
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AirPods Pro noise cancellation explained: what Apple's computational audio does that Bose and Sony don't
02 Jun 2026
Sony WH-1000X The ColleXion arrives at $649: what twelve microphones and a leather-wrapped frame add to the XM6
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Sony WH-1000X The ColleXion arrives at $649: what twelve microphones and a leather-wrapped frame add to the XM6
19 May 2026
The ANC arms race under $100: how EarFun, JLab, and CMF caught up to the flagships
In-Ear & Earbuds
The ANC arms race under $100: how EarFun, JLab, and CMF caught up to the flagships
21 May 2026
Bose vs Sony for 8-hour wear: two approaches to comfort, and who wins past the fourth meeting
Best Noise-Canceling Headphones
Bose vs Sony for 8-hour wear: two approaches to comfort, and who wins past the fourth meeting
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Bose QuietComfort Ultra in 2026: comfort-first ANC and why that trade-off keeps winning the all-day office test
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Bose QuietComfort Ultra in 2026: comfort-first ANC and why that trade-off keeps winning the all-day office test
23 May 2026
LDAC, aptX Lossless, AAC: the Bluetooth codec debate finally has a referee on Android
Wireless & Bluetooth
LDAC, aptX Lossless, AAC: the Bluetooth codec debate finally has a referee on Android
13 May 2026
The transparency mode test: when earbuds really let the world back in, and when they pretend to
In-Ear & Earbuds
The transparency mode test: when earbuds really let the world back in, and when they pretend to
12 May 2026
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Cabin pressure changes break mid-range ANC: what 2026 processors finally compensate for
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