Choose the best noise canceling headphones

The 3 best noise canceling headphones with transparency mode (February 2026)

In depth guide to choosing the best noise canceling headphones with transparency mode, covering ANC tech, sound quality, comfort, battery life, and value.

by Fleur-Charlotte Dupont

Top 12 best wireless over-ear noise canceling headphones (February 2026)

Independent guide to the best wireless over ear noise canceling headphones, comparing brands, sound, comfort, pricing, and buying tips for informed listeners.

by Oliver Bainbridge

Guide: the 4 best bluetooth over-ear noise canceling headphones (February 2026)

Independent guide to the best bluetooth over ear noise canceling headphones, covering ANC, comfort, battery life, sound quality, and how to choose wisely.

by Rohan Singh

Sony ULT WEAR Review: bass-heavy ANC cans for people who just want to vibe

Overall, the Sony ULT WEAR are bass-focused, feature-packed headphones that make the most sense for people who want strong low end, good noise canceling, and long battery life in one package. They’re easy to live with: comfortable for hours, simple to carry around thanks to the foldable design and c...

by Oliver Bainbridge

Sony WH-1000XM6 Review: top-tier ANC with a few annoying quirks

After using the Sony WH‑1000XM6 daily, my take is pretty straightforward: they’re one of the best all-round ANC headphones you can buy right now, but they’re not perfect and they’re not automatically the best choice for everyone. The big wins are strong noise cancelling, very good sound that you can...

by Isadora Vega

Which adaptive noise canceling headphones to choose? Top 5 (February 2026)

by Kai Fujimoto

HyperX CloudX Flight Review: a no-fuss wireless Xbox headset that just works

The HyperX CloudX Flight is a no‑nonsense wireless headset for Xbox players who just want to turn on the console and start gaming. Sound quality is solid for games, with punchy bass and clear enough detail for footsteps and voice lines. The detachable mic does its job well – teammates hear you clear...

by Sophia Nguyen

SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 Wireless Review: versatile gaming headset with great battery but fussy software

Overall, the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 Wireless is a solid all‑round gaming headset that shines mainly on comfort, battery life, and flexibility. If you jump between PC, PlayStation, Switch, and your phone, it’s very convenient to have one headset that handles everything via the USB‑C dongle and Blu...

by Maxence-Marie Dubois

beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro X Review: studio-style closed headphones you can actually wear all day

The beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro X is a solid choice if you want a closed-back wired headphone that you can actually wear for long sessions without your head or ears complaining. The sound leans towards studio use: clear, detailed, slightly bright, with tight but not overblown bass. For recording, mixing...

by Aria Ingram

beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro 80 Ohm Review: classic studio cans with strong sound and a few daily-life quirks

After living with the beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro 80 Ohm for a while, my take is pretty simple: they’re solid, reliable studio-style headphones that do their job well, with a few practical annoyances you should know about. The sound is clear and punchy, the isolation is good for recording and focused li...

by Harriet Abernathy

Bose QuietComfort Headphones Review: comfy travel workhorse with strong ANC, but not cheap

After using the Bose QuietComfort Headphones in Twilight Blue daily, I’d sum them up like this: very comfortable, strong noise cancelling, easy to live with, but a bit pricey at full retail. They’re clearly designed for people who want to block out the world, listen for hours, and not fiddle with se...

by Rohan Singh

Bose QuietComfort Headphones Review: light, comfy ANC cans that keep things simple

Overall, the Bose QuietComfort headphones are very solid everyday ANC headphones with comfort as their main selling point. The sound is clean and enjoyable, the noise cancelling cuts down background hum and office noise well, and the multi-point Bluetooth connection actually works in real life, not...

by Harriet Abernathy

The best active noise canceling headphones: our top 5 (February 2026)

by Oliver Bainbridge

Apple AirPods 4 (ANC) Review: finally decent noise cancelling in the classic AirPods shape

After using the AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation day to day, I see them as the right choice for a very specific type of user: someone in the Apple ecosystem who likes the classic AirPods shape, hates silicone tips, and wants decent noise reduction without going to over‑ear headphones. In tha...

by Rohan Singh

ZVOX AccuVoice AV157 Review: the TV soundbar that finally makes dialogue clear

The ZVOX AccuVoice AV157 is a focused product: it’s built to make TV dialogue clearer, and on that front it delivers. Voices are brought forward, background noise is pushed back, and you spend far less time riding the volume control. For older users, people with mild hearing issues, or anyone tired...

by Maxence-Marie Dubois

Fender Mustang Micro Plus Review: silent practice that actually feels like playing an amp

After using the Fender Mustang Micro Plus regularly, I see it as a very practical tool rather than some magical solution. It gives you a wide range of usable tones, decent effects, Bluetooth for backing tracks, and a tuner, all in a device that lives on your guitar. For quiet practice, learning song...

by Liam Kensington

Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Review: Studio workhorse that also fits everyday use

After living with the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x for a while, I get why they’re everywhere. They’re not perfect, and they’re not the newest toy on the market, but as a wired, closed-back pair for mixed use (music, gaming, editing, instruments), they hold up very well. The sound is clear, punchy, and ho...

by Isadora Vega

Meze 99 Classics Review: Warm, comfy wooden cans with a few quirks

The Meze 99 Classics are basically “comfort + style + warm sound” in one package. They look different enough to feel special, are easy to drive from almost anything, and are comfortable for long sessions as long as you can deal with warm ears. The sound is on the fun side: full bass, pleasant mids,...

by Isadora Vega

Meze 99 NEO Review: closed-back audiophile cans that are fun first, neutral second

The Meze 99 NEO are comfortable, warm-sounding closed-back headphones that work well as an all-rounder for home, office, and casual gaming. They don’t need an amp, they come with a proper hard case and usable accessories, and the build is thought out so you can repair or replace parts instead of tos...

by Maxence-Marie Dubois

Rumoon Captain 500 Review: low-latency wireless cans that actually keep up with your bass and DAW

After using the Rumoon Captain 500 in real life — bass practice, light mixing, gaming, and watching videos — my take is pretty straightforward: it’s a practical wireless headset that does what it says, especially on the low-latency side. The 2.4 GHz mode is genuinely playable for instruments, the so...

by Kai Fujimoto