The JBL Live 500BT are alright for commuting. These headphones don’t have an ANC feature, which means they don’t do that great against low-end noises like the rumbling of a plane or bus engine. On the upside, they don’t leak too much so you can listen to your music at fairly high volumes, which masks a bit more ambient noise. They also have a remarkable battery life with over 30 hours of continuous playback, which will last you long enough for the longest trips, although they might get a bit uncomfortable after a while since they're very tight headphones.