Read quietly in noisy public places, sleep quietly amidst the roar of airplanes on the journey, study quietly in the noisy voices of students in the dormitory… Noise-canceling headphones have added more quiet occasions to our daily lives, making our attention more concentrated, less disturbed by the outside world, and higher work efficiency; in addition, noise-canceling headphones allow us to use in noisy environments Enjoy music at a very low volume.

Before the invention of noise-reducing headphones, listening to music in a noisy environment requires a loud volume to cover environmental noise. Using headphones at high volume for a long time can damage hearing, so noise-reducing headphones also have the function of protecting hearing.

In order to find the best noise cancelling headphones for everyone, we investigated more than 30 earphones, through the noise reduction ability of the earphones, low-frequency noise reduction ability, wearing comfort, long-term wearing of the earphones, weight, battery life, cost performance, etc. In terms of comparative analysis of noise cancelling headphones on the market, 8 best head-mounted noise cancelling headphones were selected.

1.Bose QuietComfort 35 II Wireless Bluetooth Headphones – Editor’s Choice

What happens when you clear away the noisy distractions of the world? Concentration goes to the next level. You get deeper into your music, your work, or whatever you want to focus on. That’s the power of Bose QuietComfort 35 wireless headphones II. Put them on and get closer to what you’re most passionate about. And that’s just the beginning.

QuietComfort 35 wireless headphones II are now enabled with Bose AR — an innovative, audio-only take on augmented reality. Embedded inside your headphones is a multi-directional motion sensor. One that Bose AR can utilize to provide contextual audio based on where you are. Unlock Bose AR via a firmware update through the Bose Connect app.

They’re Alexa-enabled, too, so you can enjoy entertainment, get information, and manage your day — all without looking at your phone. Adjust your level of noise cancelling between three settings using the Action button or the Bose Connect app.

Volume-optimized EQ gives you balanced audio performance at any volume, and a noise-rejecting dual-microphone system provides clearer calls, even in noisy environments. And with easy Bluetooth pairing, 20 hours of battery life, and a durable, comfortable fit — you can keep the music or the quiet going all day long. Included: QuietComfort 35 II, carrying case, charging cable, audio cable for enjoying music without battery power.

If you have high requirements for noise reduction headphones, this product should not be missed.

* Bose AR availability and functionality varies. Bose AR enhanced apps are currently available for iPhone and iPad users only. Apps for Android devices are in development.

2.Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Industry Leading Noise Canceling Overhead

Hear every word, note, and tune with incredible clarity, no matter your environment. These headphones feature additional microphones that assist in isolating sound while talking on the phone, resulting in improved phone call quality and the reduction of even more high and mid frequency sounds.

Dual Noise Sensor technology, featuring two microphones on each earcup, captures ambient noise and passes the data to the HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN1. Using a new algorithm, the HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN1 then applies noise cancelling processing in real time to a range of environments.

Sony’s intelligent industry-leading noise canceling headphones with premium sound elevate your listening experience with the ability to personalize and control everything you hear. Get up to 30 hours of battery life with quick charging capabilities, enjoy an enhanced Smart Listening feature set, and carry conversations hands-free with speak-to-chat.

I am fascinated by the appearance and comfort of sony, and the noise reduction effect is no less than bose.

3.Jabra Elite 85h Wireless Noise-Canceling Headphones

8 built-in microphones bring superior call quality, waterproof design, one-click activation of 3 built-in voice assistants (Amazon Alexa, Siri® and Google Assistant™), and excellent endurance in the high-end noise-cancelling headset market ( 35h), have demonstrated its ambitions in the noise-canceling headset market.

The headset also has an ambient sound mode, and you can control phone calls and music by wearing ear detection (ear detection).

For the sound quality adjustment, users can adjust the EQ through the Sound + APP that comes with Jabra, and let the headphones automatically learn to adapt to the environment.

In summary, Jabra Smart active noise reduction technology can be said to be a good attempt towards AI headphones.

4.Beats Solo Pro Wireless Noise Cancelling On-Ear Headphones

Solo Pro can be used for mobile gaming in standard Bluetooth mode. A separate Lightning – 3.5mm cable is required to enable wired mode for optimal performance with minimal latency.

For iOS devices, simply unfold the headband, then hold near your unlocked device and follow the onscreen instructions. The latest version of iOS is required.

In general, Beats Solo Pro not only ensures the aesthetics of the exterior design, but also strengthens the obvious improvement in sound quality. It supports voice control, audio sharing, active noise reduction and many other features, with no obvious difference. So this headset is still worth recommending.

5.Sennheiser Momentum 3 Wireless – Active Noise Cancelling Headphones with Alexa

Classic small steamed bread shape, pure German shocking low frequency.

Inheriting the classic shape of Sennheiser steamed buns, with higher analytical power and potential for better sound quality.

The microphone of this headset uses Senhai VoiceMax’s exclusive technology, which can make people’s voice calls clearer. Using high-quality leather and stainless steel frame, the taste of this pair of headphones is more prominent.

The headset also supports NFC transmission, which allows Android users to connect more quickly. In the noise reduction part, Senhai’s hybrid noise reduction NoiseGard noise compensation technology is adopted, which has a good noise reduction effect, but the overall noise reduction effect is still not BOSE, SONY Comes well.

6.Anker Soundcore Life Q20 Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Headphones AK-A3025011

Reduce Ambient Noises By Up to 90%，The best-selling headset on Amazon, the king of cost-effectiveness,If you want to experience noise reduction headphones, this headset is very suitable.

Note: According to regulations, the maximum volume of headphones should not exceed 100dB. In order to protect your hearing, Life Q20’s maximum volume has been set to around 95dB. It is recommended that you do not listen to excessively loud volumes for long periods of time.

7.TaoTronics Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Headphones TT-BH055

TaoTronics, a flagship brand under the Sunvalley group, is dedicated to providing superior-quality, reasonably priced electronic products that improve the lives of our customers. We strive to develop, innovate and focus on utilizing the latest technology into easy-to-use devices.

Earphones are between on-ear and earmuffs. They are more comfortable to wear than earmuffs, but the noise reduction effect is better than on-ear ones.

The ear cushions and headbands made of memory rebound protein are used in the material, so it is very comfortable to wear for a long time.

Although the sound quality is not as delicate as that of Bose and Sony, it is by no means sloppy. It is driven by analog ANC chip and 40mm large monomer. When the noise reduction switch is turned on, you will feel thick bass and clear mid-to-high.

The endurance reaches 30 hours, which is also very good.

In summary, it is an entry-level noise-cancelling earmuff headset that is worth starting with and has a very high CP value.

8.COWIN E7 PRO Active Noise Cancelling Headphones

The Cowin E7 Active Noise Cancelling Headphones have satisfied hundreds of thousands of consumers with the great value, great sound quality, deep powerful bass, comfortable protein ear pads, long playtime, and advanced active noise cancelling technology.

Now, we are proud to bring you the updated version of the E7—the E7 PRO. We present to you the 2018 Upgraded headphones we have to offer, the Cowin E7 PRO ANC Wireless Headphones.

Cowin E7 PRO is good,But certainly not as good as Bose and Sony.

Introduction to Noise Cancelling Headphones

Noise-cancelling headphones or noise-canceling headphones are divided into two types: active noise-cancelling headphones and passive noise-canceling headphones. The biggest difference between active noise reduction headphones and passive noise reduction headphones is that active noise reduction headphones have noise reduction circuit components inside, while passive noise reduction headphones do not.

Passive noise reduction headphones only rely on physical isolation to prevent external noise from entering the ears. The noise-cancelling headphones mentioned daily are specifically referred to as active noise-cancelling headphones in most cases.

Principle of Noise Cancelling Headphone Technology

Active noise control (ANC), also called active noise reduction (active noise reduction) or noise cancellation (noise cancellation), uses the principle of sound wave interference to reduce noise by adding an anti-noise signal to the noise signal The purpose of the signal. Therefore, the active noise reduction headset has a microphone that detects external noise, and generates an interference signal opposite to the noise according to the detected noise signal, and uses sound wave interference to cancel the external noise.

Buying advice

1. Comprehensive noise reduction ability, low frequency (mid frequency, high frequency) noise reduction ability, wearing comfort, wearing stuffiness, earphone weight and other parameters need to be comprehensively considered before buying a noise reduction earphone.

If you travel frequently, it is recommended to buy headphones with outstanding low-frequency noise reduction capabilities. If you often work in a metal cutting workshop, it is recommended to buy a headset with outstanding high-frequency noise reduction capabilities. If your office/dormitory often has people talking loudly, it is recommended to buy a headset with outstanding mid-frequency noise reduction capabilities.

In summer, it is recommended to buy an ear type, which is cooler to wear; in winter, it is recommended to buy a head type for more warmth. If you want to use noise reduction headphones for a long time, it is recommended to buy headphones with high wearing comfort.

2. Generally speaking, headphones with excellent comprehensive noise reduction capabilities will have relatively good low-frequency/mid-frequency/high-frequency noise reduction capabilities, but not necessarily.

For example, the comprehensive noise reduction capability of JBL E65BTNC is 22.23dB, but low-frequency noise reduction The capacity is only 10.83dB, and the effect of this headset on buses and airplanes will be weak. Therefore, before purchasing, a comprehensive analysis of the noise reduction parameters of the headset is required.

3. Some noise-cancelling headset models that are close to being discontinued are not very cost-effective due to their age and low inventory. For example, Bose’s QC25 earphones have outstanding noise reduction capabilities and are especially comfortable to wear.

However, major merchants basically have no inventory. The lowest price I found on JD.com on May 20, 2020 is 1879 yuan. The price/performance ratio is really not high.

4. For head-mounted noise reduction headphones, the two companies with the strongest comprehensive noise reduction capabilities are Sony and Bose.

Sony’s strongest head-mounted noise reduction headphones (1000xm3 and 1000xm2) and Bose’s strongest head-mounted noise reduction headphones (bose700 and QC35 second generation) have little difference in noise reduction capabilities, and we may not feel much difference in daily use difference.

If you choose Sony or Bose, consider the wearing comfort of the headset, the degree of sultryness, weight and other indicators.

Representative brand introduction

Bose Company: Bose is an American technology company that is deeply involved in the field of noise reduction headphones. The noise reduction headphones produced by this company are comfortable to wear and excellent in noise reduction.

SONY: From the perspective of noise reduction capabilities, Sony’s flagship noise reduction headset products are no different from Bose, and are in the first noise reduction echelon. There are many models of noise-canceling headphones produced by Sony, which have a large market share. Bose and Sony are the two giants of noise-canceling headphones.

Apple: Although the company only launched the only noise-canceling headset product airpods pro in 2019, thanks to the strong ecosystem of Apple’s ios devices, the market share of airpods pro continues to increase, compared to Bose and SONY For the company, the latecomer advantage is very obvious, and it has the strength to challenge the two giants.

Sennheiser: German headphone manufacturer, one of the four major headphone brands in the eyes of enthusiasts. In the field of active noise reduction headphones, Sennheiser is selling noise reduction headphones such as PXC550, PXC550 II Wireless, HD4.50BTNC, HD450BT and other models.

Industry development trend

Since the birth of noise reduction headphones, more and more models have been developed, including head-mounted, in-ear, and semi-in-ear. The product line has also gradually transitioned from the original wired noise-cancelling headset to the current stage of Bluetooth wireless noise-cancelling headsets.

The development trend of Bluetooth noise-cancelling headphones is to develop towards lighter weight, better wearing comfort, stronger noise reduction ability, and longer battery life.