15 noise-canceling headphones and earbuds for back-to-school focus
Whether you're a music aficionado, college student, working in the office or looking to upgrade your sleep routine, sometimes you just need to drown out the noise around you.
That's why noise-canceling headphones have become more important than ever.
To help you get started, we've rounded up several options at a variety of price points, so you can shop within your budget.
The MOVSSOU E7 headphones, for example, clock in under $50 right now and have sold more than 2,000 units in the past month. Reviewers cite sound quality, the headphones' attractive appearance and value as top reasons they would suggest the pair to others.
If you can spend a bit more and want to go with a trusted legacy brand, Beats and JBL are always fantastic choices to ensure you're getting excellent sound, adjustable noise cancellation, and a sleek, stylish feel to your headphones or earbuds. JBL's Tour Pro 3 earbuds in particular offer unique features like the Smart charging case that tells you your exact battery percentage per earbud and in the case itself, and you can customize the home screen with your favorite photo.
Sophisticated audiophiles looking for a more luxurious investment that looks as great as it sounds will flock to Bowers & Wilkins. The British brand is built on heritage and impeccable sound quality inspired by England's rich musical history -- especially rock 'n' roll -- and the brand's most recent over-ears, the Px7 S3, offer a dynamic, full sonic range, lossless Bluetooth connectivity and a lightweight battery that was selected to provide 30 hours of playback while maintaining optimal comfort.
Another brand new and super stylish option is Nothing's Heapdhone (1), which combines street style-inspired design that's sure to draw compliments with impeccable ANC technology that can be manually adjusted for varying transparency -- and it's also real-time adaptive to help you have a seamless listening experience wherever you're wearing them.
We've also included a section for headphones that are comfortable to wear while you sleep, all clocking in under $20 and sure to give you a great night's rest regardless of noisy neighbors, a snoring partner, or other obstacles to peace and quiet.
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Noise-canceling over-ear headphones and earbuds under $100
Soundcore Anker Life Q20 Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Headphones, Wireless Over Ear Bluetooth Headphones, 70H Playtime, Hi-Res Audio, Deep Bass, Memory Foam Ear Cups, Travel, Office, USB-C Charging
- $43.99
- $59.99
- Amazon
JBL Tune 660NC: Wireless On-Ear Headphones with Active Noise Cancellation - Black
- $99.99
- Amazon
Under $200
Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Premium Noise Canceling Overhead Headphones with Mic for Phone-Call and Alexa Voice Control
- $198
- $348
- Amazon
Beats Solo3 Wireless On-Ear Headphones with Apple W1 Headphone Chip, Rose Gold
- $178.49
- $199
- Walmart
Luxury headphones for the audiophile
JBL Tour Pro 3 - True Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds with Smart Charging Case, Legendary Pro Sound with Hybrid Dual-Driver, Spatial 360 Sound with Head Tracking (Black)
- $249.95
- $329.95
- Amazon
Bowers & Wilkins Limited Edition Px7 S2e Over-Ear Headphones - Enhanced Noise Cancellation & Transparency Mode, Crystal-Clear Calls, Bluetooth, 30-Hour Playback, Ruby Red
- $303.22
- Amazon
Noise-canceling headphones for sleep
