Best Noise-Canceling Headphones for 2019
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Sony WH-1000XM3
Sony WH-1000XM3 lays claim to top noise-canceling headphoneThe third iteration of the WH-1000X is more comfortable, sounds slightly better and features even better noise-canceling performance along with USB-C charging.
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Bose QuietComfort 35 II
The already excellent Bose QuietComfort 35 II gets a touch betterThe top-rated QC35 adds a direct connection to Google Assistant.
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AKG N700NC
AKG's excellent sounding noise-canceling headphone is a worthy contender that just needs to cost a little less.
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Beats Studio3 Wireless
Beats' best headphone looks the same, sounds betterWhile it's a little pricey, Beats has significantly improved its flagship headphone.
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JBL Live 650BTNC
This $200 noise-canceling headphone serves up impressive sound, making it a more affordable alternative to models from Bose and Sony.
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Microsoft Surface Headphones
Microsoft's premium noise-canceling headphones stack up pretty well against leading models from Bose and Sony, but could cost a little less.
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Bose QuietComfort 20
Best noise-canceling in-earsThey're not cheap, but the QuietComfort 20 and 20i are top performers in the noise-cancelling earbuds category.
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Sennheiser HD 4.50 BTNC Wireless
A worthy Bose competitor at a better priceThe Sennheiser HD 4.50BTNC isn't as comfortable as the Bose QC35 II, but it delivers good performance for the money.
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Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless
Sennheiser's latest wireless headphone is a very comfortable headphone that also includes active noise cancellation and works great as a headset for making calls.
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Bowers & Wilkins PX
B&W's first noise-canceling headphone rocks high-end looks, sweet soundThe Bowers & Wilkins PX headphone has a sturdy design and impressive sound quality.
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Bose QuietComfort 25
Top wired noise-canceling cansFeaturing a new design that doesn't kill the music when your battery dies, the Bose QuietComfort 25 got a makeover and came out even better.
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Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2
Don't want to pay big bucks for a 'premium' wireless noise-canceling headphone? The Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2 may be your best bet.
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AKG N60NC Wireless
AKG's excellent-sounding on-ear wireless noise-canceling headphones have one advantage over their full-size competitors: They're more compact.
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Bose QuietControl 30
Bose in-ear wireless canceling is a great everyday headphone so long as you don't expect the most powerful noise-canceling.
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