Sony
Sony WH-CH720N
Commuters who want real noise cancelling for under ₹7,000
What Hi-Fi gave it five stars and a third straight award as the best over-ear noise-cancelling pair it has tested at this price.
The best noise-cancelling headphones, at three levels
You'll wear them for hours, so weight and comfort count as much as noise cancelling. If you fly often, check whether they fold flat into a bag.
Starter
The cheapest one worth buying.
Upgrade
Where most people should land.
Bose
Bose QuietComfort Headphones
Long commutes and flights where comfort matters more than the last bit of detail
TechRadar tested it for three weeks and found it incredibly comfortable at 240 g, with excellent ANC a step below Bose's Ultra.
Endgame
The best one worth paying for.
Sony
Sony WH-1000XM6
Frequent flyers and long commutes: the best all-round noise-cancelling headphones
What Hi-Fi gave it five stars and its top spot, with more detailed sound than Bose's QC Ultra (2nd Gen), which blocks noise only marginally better.
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- What are the best budget noise-cancelling headphones?
- Start with the Sony WH-CH720N (about ₹6,989). What Hi-Fi gave it five stars and a third straight award as the best over-ear noise-cancelling pair it has tested at this price.
- What are the best value noise-cancelling headphones?
- Most people should get the Bose QuietComfort Headphones (about ₹18,900). TechRadar tested it for three weeks and found it incredibly comfortable at 240 g, with excellent ANC a step below Bose's Ultra.
- What are the best noise-cancelling headphones worth paying for?
- If you want the best and will use it a lot, get the Sony WH-1000XM6 (about ₹35,989). What Hi-Fi gave it five stars and its top spot, with more detailed sound than Bose's QC Ultra (2nd Gen), which blocks noise only marginally better.
