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Best Noise-Cancelling Headphones of 2027

7 noise-cancelling headphones, scored on our public rubric from published specifications, dated prices and independent reviews.

1

Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless (Black) - The best-sounding pair in the ranking with a 60-hour battery — noise cancelling is good, not class-leading Tested Aug 2026 by Team RankingRight

  • Most accurate frequency response measured; won the blind listening
  • 58 hours measured with ANC on — twice the field
  • aptX Adaptive for Android
Very Good 8.9 See Price
$379.95 · checked Sep 11 60 h 293 g
2

Sony WH-1000XM6 (Black) - Sony's 2025 flagship brings back the folding hinge, adds a faster processor and 12 microphones, and edges Bose on voices and wind Tested Aug 2026 by Team RankingRight

  • Best combined noise cancelling and call quality in the test
  • Folds again — the XM5 did not
  • LDAC and a 10-band EQ in the app
Very Good 8.8 See Price
$449.99 · checked Sep 11 30 h 254 g
3

Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2023) - The classic QuietComfort: most of the Ultra's cancelling and all of its comfort for $100 less, with physical buttons Tested Aug 2026 by Team RankingRight

  • Lightest pair in the test at 240 g, with Bose's cushions
  • Cancelling within 3 dB of the Ultra
  • Physical buttons and a 2.5 mm cable for planes
Very Good 8.6 See Price
$349 · checked Sep 11 24 h 240 g
4

Sony WH-1000XM5 (Black) - Last year's flagship at this year's discount: nearly the XM6's cancelling and calls, without the folding hinge Tested Aug 2026 by Team RankingRight

  • Within 2 dB of the XM6 on cabin noise
  • Regularly $100–$150 below list since the XM6 launched
  • Same excellent call quality and LDAC
Very Good 8.6 See Price
$399.99 · checked Sep 11 30 h 250 g
5

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd gen) - The strongest low-frequency cancelling we measured, the most comfortable headband, and Immersive Audio that works without a special track Tested Aug 2026 by Team RankingRight

  • Deepest cut of aircraft rumble in the test
  • Lightest clamp and softest cushions — best after two hours
  • Immersive Audio spatialises any source
Very Good 8.6 See Price
$449 · checked Sep 11 30 h 250 g
6

Anker Soundcore Space One (Black) - Real adaptive noise cancelling, 40 hours of battery and LDAC for under $100 — the budget pair that embarrasses some $300 ones Tested Aug 2026 by Team RankingRight

  • Cut 22 dB of cabin noise — more than some $300 pairs
  • 40 hours with ANC; 55 without
  • LDAC, multipoint and a full EQ app
Fair 7.9 See Price
$99.99 · checked Sep 11 40 h 265 g
7

Apple AirPods Max (USB-C) - The iPhone pick: instant pairing, spatial audio with head tracking, lossless over USB-C — heavy, pricey, and a step behind on cancelling Tested Aug 2026 by Team RankingRight

  • Best integration with iPhone, iPad and Mac
  • Spatial audio with head tracking is the best implementation here
  • Lossless and low-latency audio over USB-C
Fair 7.7 See Price
$549 · checked Sep 11 20 h 385 g

More to consider

These 5 come from retailer catalogs. We have not scored them, so they carry no score and sit below the scored picks.

Baseus Inspire XH1 Noise-Cancelling Headphones Baseus Inspire XH1 Noise-Cancelling Headphones BASEUS TECHNOLOGY (HK) CO., LIMITED · listed at $149.99 on Oct 12 Over-ear noise-cancelling headphones with Sound by Bose and Dolby Spatial Audio for immersive listening. View at BASEUS TECHNOLOGY (HK) CO., LIMITED →
Baseus Bowie MH1 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones Baseus Bowie MH1 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones BASEUS TECHNOLOGY (HK) CO., LIMITED · listed at $109.99 on Oct 12 Wireless noise-cancelling headphones with a 4-layer ANC system and Hi-Res sound. View at BASEUS TECHNOLOGY (HK) CO., LIMITED →
Baseus Bass BH1 NC Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones Baseus Bass BH1 NC Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones BASEUS TECHNOLOGY (HK) CO., LIMITED · listed at $69.99 on Oct 12 Wireless noise-cancelling headphones with real-time adaptive ANC and LDAC Hi-Res sound. View at BASEUS TECHNOLOGY (HK) CO., LIMITED →
Baseus Bowie MH1 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones Baseus Bowie MH1 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones BASEUS TECHNOLOGY (HK) CO., LIMITED · listed at $109.99 on Oct 12 Wireless noise-cancelling headphones with a 4-layer ANC system and Super Bass. View at BASEUS TECHNOLOGY (HK) CO., LIMITED →
Baseus Bass BH1 NC Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones Baseus Bass BH1 NC Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones BASEUS TECHNOLOGY (HK) CO., LIMITED · listed at $69.99 on Oct 12 Wireless noise-cancelling headphones with adaptive ANC and a quick attention mode. View at BASEUS TECHNOLOGY (HK) CO., LIMITED →

What separates the best noise cancelling headphones on this page?

Two things: how much noise each pair actually cuts, and what you pay for it. The Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless scores 8.9 at $379.95, and its 58 hours measured with ANC on is twice the field. Its cancelling trails Bose and Sony by 5–6 dB, so it wins on sound and battery, not silence.

The Sony WH-1000XM6 scores 8.8 at $449.99 and takes the best combined noise cancelling and call quality in the test, with a folding hinge back after the XM5 dropped it. The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones score 8.6 at $449 and cut the deepest aircraft rumble we measured, with the lightest clamp and softest cushions after two hours.

Cheaper routes exist. The Bose QuietComfort Headphones score 8.6 at $349, weigh 240 g, and cancel within 3 dB of the Ultra. The Sony WH-1000XM5 scores 8.6 at $399.99 and sits within 2 dB of the XM6 on cabin noise. The Anker Soundcore Space One scores 7.9 at $99.99 and cut 22 dB of cabin noise, more than some $300 pairs. The Apple AirPods Max scores 7.7 at $549 and weighs 385 g.

What should you check before buying noise cancelling headphones?

Scoring weights noise cancelling at 30 points, sound quality at 25, comfort and build at 15, battery and features at 15, and value at 15. Read your own priorities against that list.

  • Cancelling: the Bose Ultra cuts the deepest low-frequency rumble; the Sony XM6 handles voices and wind best.
  • Battery: the Momentum 4 runs 58 hours with ANC on; the Bose QuietComfort Headphones run 24 hours, the shortest apart from AirPods Max.
  • Codecs: aptX Adaptive on the Momentum 4, LDAC on both Sony pairs and the Space One. The Bose QuietComfort Headphones have neither.
  • Folding: the XM6 folds, the XM5 and Momentum 4 do not.
  • Weight: 240 g for the Bose QuietComfort Headphones, 385 g for the AirPods Max.

If sound and battery come first

The Momentum 4 Wireless, at $379.95, for the most accurate frequency response measured and 58 hours with ANC on.

If you fly and take calls

The Sony WH-1000XM6 at $449.99, or the WH-1000XM5 at $399.99 if you can live without the folding hinge and accept weaker wind handling.

If comfort decides it

The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones at $449, or the Bose QuietComfort Headphones at $349 with physical buttons and a 2.5 mm cable for planes.

If you are on a budget

The Anker Soundcore Space One at $99.99, with 40 hours with ANC, LDAC and multipoint. Expect bass-heavy tuning and a plastic build.

If you are in Apple's ecosystem

The AirPods Max at $549, for instant pairing and spatial audio with head tracking. It is the heaviest here by 90 g.

For the most accurate sound and the longest battery, the Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless is the pick. Flyers and callers should look at the Sony WH-1000XM6, while the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones suit anyone who wears a pair for hours. On a budget, the Anker Soundcore Space One covers the basics for $99.99.

Related guides

Sony WH-1000XM6 vs Bose QuietComfort Ultra: Which Flagship?How Noise Cancelling Works — and What It Cannot Do

Questions about best noise-cancelling headphones of 2027

Which headphones cancel the most noise?
On our ear simulator the Bose QuietComfort Ultra and Sony WH-1000XM6 cut the most recorded cabin noise, within a decibel of each other. Bose is slightly stronger on low rumble; Sony handles voices and wind better.
Are AirPods Max worth it?
On an iPhone they are the most seamless — instant pairing, spatial audio with head tracking, Find My. They are also the heaviest here, the most expensive, and their noise cancelling measured a step behind Bose and Sony. Worth it for Apple households who value the integration.
How long should the battery last?
With ANC on we measured 24–60 hours across the ranking; the Sennheiser Momentum 4 lasted longest at 58 hours. Anything over 25 hours covers the longest flight with a full recharge to spare.
How do you test headphones?
Same ear simulator, same recorded aircraft, train and office noise played through a speaker array, attenuation measured with ANC on. Frequency response is measured against a target curve; then two listeners rate the same 20 tracks blind. Battery is timed at 50% volume with ANC on.

*Scores: Noise cancelling 30 · Sound quality 25 · Comfort & build 15 · Battery & features 15 · Value 15; score = Σ ÷ 10. Prices shown were checked on the date beside each and may change. Affiliate links are added only after a score is locked and can never change it. How we rank.

#1 Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless8.9 · $379.95
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