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While headphones with active noise cancelling (ANC) technology have been around for a long time, the technology has progressed significantly in the past few years and has become much more common. Noise cancelling headphones can help keep you focused in a noisy office and block out engine noise on planes, trains, or buses. However, not all noise cancelling technology performs the same, and there are now many options in every price range, making it hard to know which ones are worth it. If you're curious how ANC negates noise, check out our article to discover what exactly ANC is and how it works.
We've tested over 150 pairs of on- and over-ear headphones with ANC, and below are our recommendations for the best noise cancelling headphones. If you prefer an earbud design, you'll want to check out our picks for the best noise cancelling earbuds instead. If you're looking for something in a specific price range, also consider our picks for noise cancelling headphones under $200 and the best budget noise cancelling headphones.
