YOUR EVERYDAY SOUNDTRACK
Compare over-ear noise-cancelling headphones by format, stated battery life and everyday fit. A feature list is a starting point for finding your sound.
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FIND YOUR FIT
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THE SHORTLIST
3 products
For an adjustable listening setup
Over-ear wireless headphones with active noise cancellation. Sony lists up to 30 hours of battery life with noise cancellation on; actual runtime depends on use.
For longer stretches between charges
Over-ear headphones with adaptive noise cancellation and a transparency mode. Sennheiser lists up to 60 hours of playback under its test conditions.
For switching between quiet and awareness
Around-ear headphones with Quiet and Aware listening modes and app-based sound adjustment. Bose lists up to 24 hours of playback with noise cancellation on.
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PUBLISHED COMPARISONS
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