If you're trying to block out the noise, go with one of these.
Christian Thomas2w ago
Christian Thomas2w agoOver-ear headphones buying guides
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Our buying guides for over-ear headphones: a shortlist per use case, per budget. Every pick is a set we've had in the lab.
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- Best noise cancelling headphones overall — I lab-tested the best noise cancelling headphones, and these are what I'd buy
- Best noise canceling headphones for work overall — I've tested dozens of noise canceling headphones, and these are the best for work in 2026
- Best wireless headphones — Best headphones in 2026
- ANC pick — Best headphones for music
- Best alternative — Best noise canceling headphones for airplanes
- Our pick — Best headphones with mic for conference calls
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$449
- Best noise cancelling headphones for comfort — I lab-tested the best noise cancelling headphones, and these are what I'd buy
- Best headphones for comfort — Best headphones in 2026
- ANC pick — Best headphones for travel
- Best for most — Best noise canceling headphones for airplanes
- Features pick — Best headphones with mic for conference calls
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$79.99
- Best noise cancelling headphones on a budget — I lab-tested the best noise cancelling headphones, and these are what I'd buy
- Best under $100 — Best budget noise canceling headphones under $150
- Best under $100 — Best headphones in 2026
- Our pick — Best headphones under $100
- Best value — Best noise canceling headphones for airplanes
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$449.95
- Best noise cancelling headphones for features — I lab-tested the best noise cancelling headphones, and these are what I'd buy
- Pick #10 — I've tested dozens of noise canceling headphones, and these are the best for work in 2026
- Best feature-packed headphones — Best headphones in 2026
- Battery life pick — Best headphones for travel
- Best for parents — Best noise canceling headphones for airplanes
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$569.95
- Best noise cancelling headphones built to last — I lab-tested the best noise cancelling headphones, and these are what I'd buy
- Best headphones for work with long battery life — I've tested dozens of noise canceling headphones, and these are the best for work in 2026
- Best headphones for battery life — Best headphones in 2026
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$529
- Best noise cancelling headphones for noise attenuation — I lab-tested the best noise cancelling headphones, and these are what I'd buy
- Best headphones for work for Apple users — I've tested dozens of noise canceling headphones, and these are the best for work in 2026
- Best noise canceling headphones — Best headphones in 2026
Best productsI've tested dozens of noise canceling headphones, and these are the best for work in 2026
Open offices are loud. Here's what I'd wear to tune it out.
Adam Birney3w ago
Adam Birney3w ago
Best productsThe best budget noise canceling headphones under $150: My top picks after years of testing
Great noise canceling doesn't have to cost a fortune. Here are our favorite headphones under $150, based on hands-on testing.
Dave Carr3w ago
Dave Carr3w ago
Best productsThe best headphones in 2026: Lab-tested by experts
Wired or wireless, open or closed-back, on-ear or over-ear—we’ve tested it all.Adam Birney1mo ago
Adam Birney1mo ago
With so many options, you don't need to compromise your workouts.
Tom Triggs6mo ago
Tom Triggs6mo ago
Best productsBest headphones for music
We didn't hear this list through the grapevine — we tested them.Adam Birney6mo ago
Adam Birney6mo ago
Best productsBest headphones under $100: Don't spend more
If you were wondering what one Ben Franklin could get you, we've got the list for you.
Lil Katz6mo ago
Lil Katz6mo ago
Best productsBest headphones for travel
From noisy plane cabins to crowded trains, here are the headphones that make any journey better.Adam Birney7mo ago
Adam Birney7mo ago
Best productsBest audiophile headphones
If you're serious about sound quality, give these a listen.Adam Birney7mo ago
Adam Birney7mo ago
Best productsBest noise canceling headphones for airplanes
Ensure you have a quiet flight ahead.
Jasper Lastoria7mo ago
Jasper Lastoria7mo ago
Best productsBest headphones with mic for conference calls
Conference calls are becoming more prevalent, so here are the best headphones you can get while working from home.Lil Katz7mo ago
Lil Katz7mo ago
The best headphones for recording, mixing, and more. 
Chase Bernath9mo ago
Chase Bernath9mo ago