Google Pixel Buds ProThe Pixel Buds Pro are Google's first earbuds with active noise cancellation, and while it's nice to finally have a feature that many true wireless earbuds have had, what really sets the Pixel Buds Pro apart and worth noting, especially for Android users, is their clear design and fit; That helps boost their performance on both the sound quality and noise-cancelling fronts.While not quite as elite for voice calls, they also performed well as a headset for making calls Google Pixel Buds Pro Review.

Soundcore by Anker Space OneAvailable in three color options, the Soundcore Space One are Anker's latest noise-canceling headphones, and at around $100, they offer a strong feature set with good sound quality and performance that can't compete sonically with premium noise-cancelling models with many, but you don't feel like you're giving up that much of a soundbar to save quite a bit of that natural, subtle quality you're looking for in a large set of cans, but the Space Ones sound respectable, with decent clarity and bass, and match the more expensive Soundcore Space 45. - Call performance is also good for headphones in this price range, though the transparency mode only That's okay. Anker has developed a version of Sony's Speak-to-Chat feature, which Anker calls Easy Chat, that automatically pauses your music. and enter transparency mode when you approach someone and start a conversation.The headphones are equipped with wear detection sensors, a feature not usually found at this price, and include LDAC audio codec support for Android users.

After Aonic 50Most of us liked Shure's original Aonic 50 headphones, but they were pretty average noise cancelling. Well, the 2nd generation version addresses that issue. the noise cancellation is much improved and Shure has more than doubled the battery life to 45 hours (they now have fast charging) as well as reduced the case a bit, although it's still not as compact as the Aonic 50 Gen 2 make for superior noise canceling headphones.Although the Aonic 50 Gen 2 are quite heavy at 334 grams, they are solidly built and comfortable They have excellent sound quality with very good definition and defined bass, so the sound profile is quite neutral, but you can add more bass with EQ. ) in Shure's companion app for iOS and Android (the Spatializer setting in the app widens the sound stage slightly, but not much difference).

Mark Levinson #5909No. The 5909 are Mark Levinson's premium audio brand, and yes, they're really expensive at $999. But they're also really good heavy) and comfortable to wear for long periods of time thanks to the beautifully padded (and replaceable) leather-covered earcups and headband. . Read our Mark Levinson no. 5909 practical.

Focal BathisFrench audio company Focal point known for its high-end speaker systems and headphones. You can call it Bowers and Wilkins. And now it's finally over what many high-end audio companies have had to do in this century to listen to music wirelessly. create active noise canceling Bluetooth headphones These $699 cans sound fantastic and are generally great, but their noise cancellation is pretty light, so don't buy them for their ANC.

Master & Dynamic MW09 (Update: Sold Out)Master & Dynamic headphones and earphones have always had unique, eye-catching designs that incorporate premium materials such as aluminum, sapphire glass, and Kevlar. provide better performance, especially when it comes to battery life and noise cancellation (it's now very close to Bose and to Sony's offerings, though not quite at their level for the ANC).

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 ProThe Galaxy Buds 2 Pro offer improved noise cancellation as well as very good voice and voice call performance, as well as support for high-resolution wireless audio streaming if you own a Galaxy device with the right settings being the new design and smaller size, which makes them more suitable for more ears. Apart from their slightly higher price, their only drawback is that some of their main functions only work on Samsung Galaxy devices with

Beats Studio Buds PlusAlas, for those of you who bought the original Beats Studio Buds, which remain on the market for now, I'm sorry to say that these new Plus buds are vastly improved, with better sound, noise cancellation, and battery life now provide a high level of voice calling.

Beats Fit ProWhile the Beats Fit Pro aren't technically AirPods, they're built on the same technology platform as the AirPods Pro (yes, Apple owns Beats.) Unlike the earlier, cheaper Beats Studio Buds: and: for the new 2023 Studio Buds PlusThe Beats Fit Pro includes Apple's H1 chip and has most of them AirPods Pro features including active noise cancellation, surround sound, and adaptive EQ.I'd dare call them the sporty AirPods you've always wanted.

Equipment EAH-A800The Technics EAH-A800 have a slightly dated vibe, and it's not just the Technics brand that Panasonic has revived in the last few years feature big, energetic sound, powerful bass, and good detail (they do take a day or two to sink in, though).

Equipment EAH-AZ80Panasonic has done a good job of creating a versatile high performance bud that offers a refined fit with great sound, good noise cancellation and a powerful feature set.