The best noise-cancelling headphones of 2026
The top 3 according to 0 votes from people: Sony WH-1000XM6 · Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) · Bowers & Wilkins PX8 S2. (Updated Jul 24, 2026.)
Sony, Bose and Bowers & Wilkins lead the way: the over-ear noise-cancelling headphones recommended in 2026 by TechRadar, What Hi-Fi? and T3.
Top 12
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1
Sony WH-1000XM6
Best overall for TechRadar and What Hi-Fi?.
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2
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen)
The strongest noise cancelling of the bunch.
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3
Bowers & Wilkins PX8 S2
Premium pick with luxurious build and sound.
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4
Sennheiser Momentum 5
Excellent sound and very long battery life.
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5
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3
Refined sound in a lighter design.
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6
Apple AirPods Max
The obvious choice inside the Apple ecosystem.
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7
Sonos Ace
Comfortable ANC headphones that pair with Sonos soundbars.
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8
Sennheiser HDB 630
Hi-fi tuning with a dedicated wireless dongle.
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9
JBL Live 780NC
Best mid-priced option.
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10
Marshall Milton ANC
Best on-ear noise-cancelling headphones.
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11
Sony WH-CH720N
Light, cheap and surprisingly good ANC.
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12
1More Sonoflow Pro HQ51
Best budget noise cancellers.
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