So, you’re in the market for a new pair of noise cancelling headphones. You and me both, friend. It might be their old age, but my ‘noise cancelling’ headphones do a pretty poor job at what I originally bought them for. The sound still filters in, and it gets on my last nerve when I need to drown everything out and really get in the zone.
I’m no tech whiz, but a bunch of the people on the PEDESTRIAN.TV office are. So after putting a company-wide call out asking for everyone’s ride-or-dies — and what makes them so good — I’ve come back with a solid list of contenders at varying price points.
Whether you need them for your hot girl walks, the gym or drowning out your annoying coworker who chews your ear off on the daily, these are the best noise cancelling headphones to shop in 2025.
The Best Noise Cancelling Headphones 2025
Sony WH-1000XM6 Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-Ear Headphones
The Sony WH-1000XM6 is the latest of the WH-1000XM range. Multiple people in the PEDESTRIAN.TV team have these, and have said they’re an absolute game-changer. We’re a chatty bunch, and these drown out the office noise entirely. It has AI-optimised noise cancellation, so you can enjoy an immersive music experience without muffled voices in the background. The mic is also crystal clear, so you don’t need to awkwardly disconnect from your headphones when you’re on calls because the person on the other end can’t hear you properly.
Quick specs:
- AI-optimised noise cancellation
- 360 reality audio and Dolby Atmos
- Adaptive sound control
- Multipoint Bluetooth connectivity
Image: Kogan.
Bose QuietComfort Ultra
If you’re looking for over-ear headphones that excel in all departments, Bose’s QuietComfort Ultra is where you’ll want to spend your money. They’ve got a sleek, elevated design, are super comfortable and the sound quality is their best yet.
Quick specs:
- Immersive audio
- Up to 24 hours of battery life
- Noise-cancelling
- Bluetooth multi-point connectivity
- Clear calls
- Comfortable overhead placement
- Aware mode
Sony ULT WEAR Noise Cancelling Headphones
“These are my daily MVPs! The noise-cancelling function is elite and works a treat when in the office (and needing to focus), on a plane and while cleaning around the house. The clever tech detects when you’re walking, so it lessens the noise-cancelling element to keep you safe from traffic as well. They also have 30 hours of battery life which means I only need to charge them roughly once per week. A win-win. Consider me obssessed.”
— Jasmine Wallis, Senior Native Content Manager
Quick specs:
- Multi-point connection
- Moldable cushions
- ULT Power Sound mode (ultra bass)
- Made with recycled plastic
Image: Kogan.
Apple AirPods Max
The Apple AirPods Max are a pretty penny for a reason — the noise cancelling and sound quality on these is no joke. I was messing around in-store with my boyfriend, we were taking turns trying them on and speaking, and the shop assistant came over to ask us to stop yelling. The noise cancelling abilities clearly prevailed. They also feel super luxe, with a heavy-duty headband and wide over-ear cups.
Quick specs:
- High fidelity sound
- Digital crown interface
- Up to 20 hours battery life
- Spatial audio tracking
Image: Apple.
JBL Tour Pro 2 Earbuds
If you prefer noise cancelling earbuds to headphones, the JBL Tour Pro 2’s are for you. It has a unique smart case which allows you to direct access all the key earbud features without using the smartphone app, and it works across devices that don’t have the app, too. You can turn on Personal Sound Amplification so you can hear yourself and others without removing your earbuds, and it also has a mega 40 hours of battery life.
Quick specs:
- Six-mic technology for superior call quality
- Up to 40 hours battery life
- Smart case
Image: Good Guys.
Soundcore Space One
We don’t all have a huge budget to drop on noise cancelling headphones, and the Soundcore Space One’s are a great affordable option. They have adaptive noise cancelling that reduces outside noise by 98 per cent and five levels of transparency if you want to tune into the world.
Quick specs:
- Up to 55 hours battery life (noise cancelling off, otherwise up to 40 hours with active noise cancelling on)
- Soft headband and eight degree rotating ear cups for comfort
- 40mm dynamic drivers for crisp sound
- TCO Certified
Image: Soundcore
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless
Sennheiser is making waves in the noise cancelling headphones world. The Momentum 4 are equipped with the brand’s signature sound and an incredible battery life that lasts up to 60 hours. If you always forget to charge your headphones like me, them running out halfway through your commute will hardly be an issue. There are also fully customisable sound modes so you can tailor your listening experience to you.
Quick specs:
- Up to 60 hours battery life
- Adaptive noise cancelling and transparency mode
- Padded headband and deep cushioned ear cups for premium comfort
- Four digital beamforming microphones for crystal clear speech
Image: Sennheiser
Dyson OnTrac Headphones
The Dyson OnTrac Headphones are a worthy investment for audiophiles. One PEDESTRIAN.TV writer reviewed them when they were first released late last year, and said the noise cancelling feature was like listening to her podcast recording in studio rather than through headphones. Sure, they’re pricey, but they’re worth it.
Quick specs:
- Best-in-class noise cancelling and customisable headphones
- Up to 55 hours battery life
- Nine hours of listening from a 30 minute charge
- Slimline case
- Transparency mode
Image: Dyson
Sonos Ace
It was only a matter of time before Sonos joined the headphone game. The launch of the Ace introduced the speaker brand’s first pair of over-ear noise cancelling Bluetooth headphones. They’ve got hundreds of five-star reviews — and people love the fact that it pairs with the Sonos Arc for a new TV-watching experience.
Quick specs:
- Spatial audio
- Noise-cancelling
- Wear detection
- Rapid charging
- Clear calls
- Comfortable fit
- Up to 30 hours of battery life
Image: Sonos
JBL Tour One M2
JBL has slowly been carving a name for itself in the audio space, and the Tour One M2s are no exception. Reviewers won’t stop raving about the comfort, sound quality and battery life.
Quick specs:
- Active and adaptive noise-cancelling
- 4-mic superior calls with voice control
- Up to 50 hours of battery life
- High-quality, crisp sound
- Spatial audio
Image: JBL
As we said, these are the best headphones so far for 2025. We’ll be adding more to this list as they launch.
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