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Do you need to spend hundreds of dollars to get a decent pair of noise cancelling headphones?

We tested 12 models of noise-cancelling headphones ranging in price from less than $70 to over $800. Some were much more effective than others - and price wasn’t always a guarantee of quality.

Find out the standouts from our test, and those that should be avoided.

Highlights of this report


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We recommend


The best buys from our test of 12 models. Read more

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Test results


Compare performance, price and features for all the tested headphones. Read more

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Checklist


What to look for when you're buying noise-cancelling headphones. Read more

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