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The Best Noise Cancelling Over-Ear Headphones

When you're trying to block out the engine noise of jet engines or simply want to block out the noise of your HVAC at home, you'll need the most effective noise-cancelling over-ear headphones. The new Sony WH1000XM5s are the kings of active sound cancellation. The predecessors were excellent.

We've considered the adjustability of ANC and touch controls, as well as on-ear detection to stop music when your headphones are removed. Our top picks have high-quality audio, comfortable earcups and large earcups.

1. Sony WH-1000XM5

The fifth generation of Sony flagship headphones is an impressive improvement over the previous generation, featuring enhanced noise cancellation and beats studio 3 wireless bluetooth noise cancelling headphones superior audio quality. Its remarkable ANC creates a virtual cone on top of your head, suffocating a surprising amount low-frequency sound. The earcups block noises in the mid-treble range, such as passenger chatter and creaking metal.

The WH-1000XM5s' sound is very natural, unlike some noise cancelling headphones that sound hollow. They can reproduce Billie Eilish’s drums with remarkable clarity while keeping the edges clean and pristine. It's a pleasure to listen to them during an extended flight or on a commute.

A capacitive touch-surface on the right earcup handles the most commonly used controls, including play/pause, volume up/down and skip forwards/backwards. It also lets you end or answer calls and switch between ANC mode and ambient sound. You can also press and hold the power button for a few seconds to hear a voice telling you how much battery life you have left.

Another significant improvement to the XM5s model is its new QN1 microphone, which is designed to capture high-quality audio when recording podcasts and videos. The microphone is more sensitive than the previous models and has a greater audio range which makes it easier for you to hear your voice.

The XM5 has also carried over certain features from the XM4s including the adaptive ANC system that automatically optimizes performance based upon your surroundings. The "Wearing Detection" feature detects when the headset is removed and pauses music or video. It will restart it as soon as they are put back on. It's compatible with Sony's DSEE Extreme Engine, which increases the quality of compressed music to nearly hi-res quality.

2. Sony WH-1000XM4

The WH-1000XM4s are a new version of Sony's market-leading over ear headphones, and although they don't have as much active noise cancellation as the WH-1000XM5s do, they provide top-of-the-line performance. In addition to stronger Bluetooth and a better noise cancelling algorithm, the WH1000XM4s have a brand new audio chip that boosts music files to HD quality and more advanced voice controls.

The biggest improvement in this new generation is that Sony has made the WH-1000XM4s more comfortable than before by putting padding on the headband, and moving the microphones towards the outer edges of the ears. This makes them more comfortable for long listening sessions.

You can also choose between five different sound settings depending on the surrounding. You can also adjust your EQ settings with the Sony headphones app. They're an excellent choice for those who travel and the app allows you to track your activities and automatically adjust the settings as you go.

Another significant improvement is the WH1000XM4's noise cancellation, which is now more effective by enhancing the sensitivity and improving how it filters out low frequencies. You can check this out by studying a graph similar to the one below, where higher peaks indicate more sounds are being blocked out. The WH-1000XM4s also better attenuate low-frequency sounds, such as the hum of an air conditioning unit or the constant rumble of an airplane engine more than any other pair of noise-canceling headphones we've tried.

The WH-1000XM4s have a great set of features which include batteries that last up to 30 hours and an integrated USB-C charging port. They also have Quick Alert, which lets users touch the right earcup to reduce the music and turn on transparency mode; Speak To Chat stops media when you speak (and is effective, even though it can sometimes fail to register taps) and Sony's Smart Listening technology, which can detect and analyze your surroundings to provide superior audio.

3. Bose QuietComfort 35 Series II

The Bose QuietComfort 35 Series II (or QC35 Wireless 2018) are earbuds that were launched in September 2017. While they've been replaced by the 2021-released Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700, they remain popular and affordable and are well worth a look if you're looking for a noise-cancelling active headphone.

The QC35 II is a great pair of wireless headphones for mixed-use. They offer a comfortable fit and a neutral sound profile that is default. They also provide exceptional noise isolation. They are ideal for travel or in noisy settings and last more than a full day on a single battery charge. They are also compatible with the majority of smart assistants. They can be activated with an individual button. You can ask the assistant to play music, answer trivia questions or even read your notifications from your smartphone.

They have a wide opening in the padding around your ears that will fit most ear shapes and sizes and are lightweight. The hinges of the housings can be folded down to allow them to be easily packed into a bag or backpack. The controls are placed on the right-hand side and are simple to use. A series of taps will control playback, including rewinding and skipping songs.

For an example of the quality you can expect from these Bose headphones, we played The Beatles' Let It Be and listened to the drum Beats studio 3 wireless Bluetooth noise cancelling headphones and piano parts. The QC35 II deliver crisp, clear audio that is smooth and precise. They can detect subtleties such as Paul McCartney’s inconsistent timing as he builds up to the chorus or Gerard Way's snarl as he laments teenage personalism in teenagers.

The QC35 II can be connected to up to two devices at once and is compatible with the majority of smart assistants. The QC35 II also come with the carry case as well as a USB cable that can be charged quickly.

4. Sony WH-CH720N

Sony is known for making top-quality headphones at a affordable cost. The budget-friendly WHCH720N earphones from Sony are no exception. They have a lot of the features that make premium WH-1000XM5 headphones so great however, they have a more budget-friendly design. They offer a great deal of active noise cancellation, but at the price of a small.

These headphones have dynamic drivers of 30mm that provide crisp high frequencies and a full bass. They offer an even sound that blends well with a variety of genres of music. They also feature a huge, encompassing soundstage.

The WH-CH720N headphones feature buttons instead of the gestures or touch controls that are used by the XM5 headphones. This is a more of a problem since the buttons can be confusing at first. The controls are well-placed and have clear labels. Double press of the '+' button will pause and play audio. A single press reduces the volume. By pressing and holding the button the button, voice assistants will be launched and calls are canceled.

With ANC turned on the headphones will last about 35 hours before they run out of juice. This is the best noise cancelling headphones battery performance we've ever witnessed in headphones that are over-ear. They also feature a standby mode to help conserve battery.

The WH-CH720N can be connected to Android phones and iOS devices using Bluetooth. They support LDAC which allows them to play high-res audio on compatible devices. They also work with PlayStation consoles with an analog 1/8" TRS cable and can be used as wired headphones on a PC with the included USB dongle. The Sony Headphones Connect app lets you personalize your headphones using an EQ slider and presets, multipoint connectivity, and safe listening.

5. B&W PX7 S2

The PX7 S2 is a follow-up to a wildly popular predecessor, but it's not an unfinished upgrade. They sport a sleeker style and a brand-new application. They deliver on their promise of premium build-quality, delivering audio that faithfully expresses artistic intention. They are also extremely comfortable to wear throughout the day.

While they're not as effective as the jbl live 660 noise cancelling over ear headphones white cancellation of the Bose QuietComfort 35 Series II or the Sony WH-1000XM5 but they do a good job of removing environmental sounds and ensuring you are able to concentrate on your music, podcasts or gaming handheld without interruptions. They use a six-strong microphone setup (four to cancel noise and two for voice pickup) and a revised algorithm that reduces ambient sound by 30dB. They are also among the only a few Bluetooth headphones we've tested that can be used passively and allow users to listen to their media without powering up the drive units.

The B&W Music app is also compatible with a free download that offers a range of features that complement the great noise cancellation. The Quick Action button can be set to turn on the device's voice assistant to cycle through three environmental settings and display battery life. The annoying thing is that you have to press and hold the button to activate it - one press would be easier and more intuitive.

The PX7 S2 is an excellent pair of headphones that will delight music lovers. They're not as well appropriate for the high-quality music of genres such as rock and metal that tend to favor bass-heavy production and muddy low frequencies, like they are to classical, folk and Acoustic music, but they can still impress those who appreciate the audiophile ethos which is also practical and easy to use.