Headphones & Audio

Of all the headphones Tom's Guide's reviewer has used, these block noise best, from loud flights to busy cafes.

4.6/5 · Boulanger#1 in our Top 5

A new algorithm and better mics put its noise canceling solidly above Sony and only marginally behind Bose.

#2 in our Top 5

70 h with noise canceling on, the most in this top 5, and some of the comfiest headphones the reviewer has worn.

#3 in our Top 5

Tom's Guide calls the noise canceling the real star, with detailed sound that keeps its bass punch.

#4 in our Top 5

40 h with ANC on and noise canceling that handles buses, trains and noisy office AC units.

#5 in our Top 5

Three years after the XM5, the published tests call these Sony's best yet, with two flaws Sony won't brag about and one iPhone catch.

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