Shaking off the world and sinking into a new album can feel like a train ride through the countryside … unless you’re in the same room with two young toddlers. Or have a neighbor’s dog that constantly barks. Come to think of it, there are a lot of sounds that can ruin a good song, and that’s why we have headphones that isolate and actively cancel out noise. Below are the best noise-canceling headphones you can buy, handpicked by the Gear team here at WIRED.
Not seeing something you like? Be sure to check out our guides to the Best Wirefree Earbuds, Best Workout Earbuds, and Best Wireless Headphones.
Updated for March 2020: We’ve added the Montblanc MB 01 and Apple AirPods Pro to the list.
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