

But the Japanese giant has managed to go one better with the WF-1000XM4, taking both noise-cancelling and sound quality up a notch. Sony already boasts a pair of the best noise-cancelling earbuds you can buy – just look at the WF-1000XM3 below. Missing Sony’s Multipoint feature -Lacking ear tip choices -No aptX HD The good news is there are some exceptionally talented and affordable options out there and some have been discounted so you could definitely find a bargain or two below too.

You'll find the noise-cancelling earbuds tend to cost a bit more than wireless earbuds without the feature, so you'll have to budget accordingly. Not only does it give your music room to breathe, but noise-cancelling also means it's possible to listen at lower volumes and still hear all the detail in your music. This means you hear less traffic, chat and sirens, and more of the music playing through your headphones. With noise-cancelling activated, earbuds use a combination of built-in mics and inverted sound waves to cancel out certain frequencies. And the fact they've got noise-cancelling tech built-in means they're best positioned to make your listening experience as quiet and peaceful as possible, so you can enjoy your music or focus on that call. In many cases, they're wireless, so cutting the cable can give you a new sense of freedom which is handy for commuting or exercising. Noise-cancelling earbuds make a lot of sense for a lot of people.
