At a glance
Best noise cancelling
01/ Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen)Flights, commutes and open offices
Good noise-cancelling earbuds make flights, trains and noisy offices much calmer. The best ones also have AI features such as live translation, hands-free assistants and hearing health tools.
How we chose
We compared noise cancelling, sound, comfort, battery life and phone compatibility across the main flagships and the strongest budget models, using published measurements and owner reviews.
What to look for
- Match your phone: AirPods are best with iPhone, Pixel Buds with Pixel and Galaxy Buds with Samsung. Bose and Soundcore work equally well with anything.
- Fit: try the different ear tips in the box. A good seal makes noise cancelling and bass much better.
- Battery: look for at least 6 hours with noise cancelling on, plus extra charges in the case.
Our recomendaciones
1. Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen)
Ideal para: Flights, commutes and open offices
Bose still makes the quietest earbuds you can buy. Noise cancelling is excellent, the sound is rich, and they work equally well with iPhone and Android.
- Noise cancelling
- Excellent
- Phones
- iPhone & Android
Pros
- Class-leading noise cancelling
- Comfortable fit with stability bands
- Works well with any phone
Cons
- Large charging case
- Expensive
Best for iPhone2. Apple AirPods Pro 3
Ideal para: iPhone owners
Seamless with iPhone, strong noise cancelling and a built-in heart-rate sensor for workouts. Live Translation lets you follow a conversation in another language.
- Extras
- Heart rate, Live Translation
- Phones
- Best on iPhone
Pros
- Instant pairing and switching across Apple devices
- Heart-rate tracking for workouts
- Hearing health features
Cons
- Many features need an iPhone
- Little reason to choose them on Android
3. Google Pixel Buds Pro 2
Ideal para: Pixel and Android owners who use Gemini
Small, light and comfortable, with good noise cancelling and hands-free Gemini. A great match for any Android phone, especially a Pixel.
- Assistant
- Gemini, hands-free
- Phones
- Android
Pros
- Very comfortable, small design
- Hands-free Gemini
- Good noise cancelling
Cons
- Best features need Android
4. Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro
Ideal para: Samsung Galaxy phone owners
Excellent sound and noise cancelling, with Galaxy AI interpreter features and easy switching between Samsung devices.
- Extras
- Galaxy AI interpreter
- Phones
- Best on Galaxy
Pros
- Detailed, lively sound
- Galaxy AI features
- Frequently discounted
Cons
- Stem design isn't for everyone
- Best features need a Galaxy phone
5. Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro
Ideal para: Good noise cancelling on a budget
Most of what the flagships do for much less: solid noise cancelling, a long battery and an app with a good equaliser.
- Noise cancelling
- Good
- Phones
- iPhone & Android
Pros
- Great value
- Long battery life
- Detailed app and EQ
Cons
- Noise cancelling a step behind Bose and Apple
Preguntas frecuentes
Which earbuds have the best noise cancelling?
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds are the quietest overall. AirPods Pro 3 are very close and the better choice if you use an iPhone.
Do I need earbuds from my phone's brand?
No, any Bluetooth earbuds work with any phone. Matching brands unlocks extras like instant pairing, auto-switching and AI translation.