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5 budget and premium Best noise-cancelling earbuds 2020-2021

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Our guide for the very best premium & budget noise-canceling earbuds in 2020-2021. Get rid of background sound with these great earbuds.

Noise-canceling earbuds make a lot of sense for a lot of people. In most cases, their wireless designs can offer you a new sense of freedom while enjoying their favorite tunes. This makes them a must for traveling or working out.

Another ‘must’ is integrated noise-canceling tech. We’ve made sure our picks include this to ensure your listening experience is as smooth and pleasurable as possible.

Earbuds achieve noise-canceling effects by counteracting specific frequencies using built-in mics and inverted sound waves. This negates the sounds of background chatter, traffic, engines, and more. So, the music your playing comes through loud and clear. Not only can you hear the music better, but the noise-cancellation also makes it possible to enjoy music clearly at lower volumes as well.

Noise-canceling is not a default option in wireless earbuds, so it does increase costs. But, it is an amazing feature well worth including in budget considerations. We will explore some outstanding options from top manufactures like Apple, Sony, and Sennheiser.

Best noise-canceling earbuds you can purchase

Sony WF-1000XM3

4.6/5

The Sony WF-1000XM3s wireless earbuds are exceptional all-around and among the best in-ear noise-canceling available.

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The fit is exceptionally comfortable, and battery life will meet the needs of most. They include more sizes than many competitors, feature user-friendly touch controls, and sound fantastic despite their small size.

The battery life is 6 hours on its own. With the included case, you can get up to 24 hours from an extra 3 charges. There’s also a fast-charge function. You get 90 minutes of life with 10 minutes.

Best seriously refined sounds

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2

4.6/5

The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless twos tick a lot of boxes. They’re comfortable and great for long-listening. You’ll get 7 hours of playback from earbuds. Bring the charging case along and get up to 28 hours of play from three additional charges.

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They also offer a great user experience. They come with a touch-pad on each earpiece, which can control music playback and more.

Let’s not forget noise-canceling. The noise-canceling works incredibly well! Background sounds are muted, so you can enjoy exceptional sound quality at any volume.

The lows and highs are smooth and controlled. The Sennheiser earbuds provide a broad, comprehensive soundstage with excellent scale and authority. While a little pricey, they are remarkably fine-tuned and sophisticated earbuds. So, if your budget allows, these earbuds rival Sony as the all-around best noise-canceling earbuds.

Apple's noise-canceling earbuds

Apple AirPods Pro

4.5/5

Apple may not have invented the true-wireless earbud but it definitely made its mark with the popular white AirPods.

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The AirPod Pros are among the very best yet. This model provides noise canceling with an excellent fit. The earbud controls have been built into the stems, which are squeezed to carry out particular jobs. This can be a bit awkward for some. However, you can also control the volume with Siri voice control. The battery life is competitive at 5 hours for the earbuds and an additional 19 hours from the charging case.

If you’re an iPhone user, these noise-canceling earbuds may be worth the cost. However, if you’re not, you can get better sound and noise canceling from competitors at a similar price.

Amazing Light-weight earbuds

Libratone Track Air+

4.2/5

Likable and light-weight earbuds with exceptional noise-canceling.

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The Libratone Track Air+ doesn’t provide the most robust soundscape, but the sound is still clear with minimal environmental interference. The battery life is excellent, and the fit is very comfortable. For the price, it is a great pick.

Best Technics' noise-canceling Buds

Technics EAH-AZ70W

4/5

Technics’ breaks new ground with this great set of noise-canceling earbuds.

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The Technics EAH-AZ70W is Technics’ entry point in the noise-canceling earbuds market. These premium buds include Alexa voice & touch controls and a whopping 18 hours of battery life!

Technics’ noise-canceling utilized three mics in each earbud. Not only does it significantly reduces background noise, but you can also adjust the strength with Technics’ Audio Connect buddy app. With the app, you can select your preferred sound settings and locate misplaced earbuds.

The earbuds have an enjoyable and vibrant sound profile with great depth. While not the cheapest noise-canceling earbuds, they are well worth the cost if your budget allows.

Terrific noise-canceling neck buds

Sony WI-1000X

4/5

Decent sound and terrific noise-canceling make these neck buds a wise choice.

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Sony’s WI-1000X is not true wireless. They have a neckband connecting the earbuds. However, the connected pair of buds connect wirelessly to your devices. They sound exceptional! Deep, rich and clear. Plus the battery life is plenty for most.

Excellent sound & noise-canceling

Bose QuietControl 30

4.4/5

Remarkable noise-canceling and excellent sound quality from these Bose buds.

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The Bose QuietControl 30 lets you adjust the level of noise cancellation. This is great if want to go from total isolation to environmental awareness from time to time. This is another set of earbuds with a neckband. If this isn’t a deal-breaker, the sound quality is very impressive and open. A brilliant balance of bass, highs, and midrange. They also offer 10 hours of playtime from a single charge.

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