Noise-cancelling reviews & products

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By What Hi-Fi? published 8 June 20

Can JBL’s wireless noise-cancelling headphones make their mark in a tough market?

By What Hi-Fi? published 4 June 20

Technics makes its debut in the true wireless earbuds market, with predictably premium-sounding results.

By What Hi-Fi? published 22 May 20

Sennheiser’s mid-range noise-cancelling headphones have plenty of features and a strong reputation to maintain.

By What Hi-Fi? published 19 May 20

These noise-cancelling headphones occupy the middle ground, but do they earn a recommendation at this price?

By What Hi-Fi? published 4 May 20

These JBL noise-cancelling cans are proof that you don’t need to pay a premium for decent performance.

By What Hi-Fi? published 20 April 20

If you can look past the guide lights gimmick, these Beyerdynamics have a judicious and thoughtful presentation.

By What Hi-Fi? published 17 April 20

They've got the looks, build and specs of a premium pair of noise-cancelling headphones, but have they got the sound?

By What Hi-Fi? last updated 16 April 20

Beats headphones are usually all about the design, but do the Solo Pros have an audio performance to match?

By What Hi-Fi? last updated 16 April 20

Impressive noise-cancelling and excellent sound quality make the Bose QC30s the real deal...

By What Hi-Fi? published 27 March 20

These in-ear headphones offer style with all the trimmings for budget money, but do they deliver sonically?