What are the best noise cancelling headphones for travel?
This page compares 5 noise cancelling headphones with verified specifications and prices. Top options include Sony WH-1000XM6/B, Sony WH-1000XM5 Premium Noise Canceling Headphones, Apple AirPods Pro 2. Prices range from £74 to £279. All data is sourced from manufacturer documentation and specialist retailers.
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Sony WH-1000XM6/B
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£278.93 ≈ | Sony | WH-1000XM6/B | — | — | — | — | 4 Hz - 40,000 Hz | 254 |
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Sony WH-1000XM6/B are premium, closed-back wireless noise-cancelling over-ear headphones designed to suppress ambient sound with real-time adaptive control. They're rated for up to 30-hour battery life with noise cancelling on and include an active ambient sound system for safer awareness while traveling. The frequency response is listed as 4 Hz - 40,000 Hz. ★ Ideal forFor travel, the WH-1000XM6/B combines up to 30 hours of battery life with noise cancelling on and adaptive noise control tuned to your environment and wearing style. |
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Sony WH-1000XM5 Premium Noise Canceling Headphones
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£183.00 ≈ | Sony | WH-1000XM5 | ✓ | Closed, dynamic | 30 | — | 4-40000 | 250 |
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The Sony WH-1000XM5 are closed, over-ear wireless headphones with active noise cancellation, up to 30 hours of battery life with noise cancellation enabled, and a lightweight 250-gram design. They suit travelers and commuters who want strong noise reduction, long battery life, comfortable wear, and useful features such as multipoint connection and quick charging. ★ Ideal forThey suit travel because active noise cancellation, 30 hours of battery life, closed over-ear isolation, lightweight 250-gram construction, and quick charging help reduce aircraft noise and keep them usable on long journeys. |
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Apple AirPods Pro 2
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£183.74 ≈ | Apple | AirPods Pro 2nd generation | ✓ | Approximately 30 dB above 3000 Hz | 6 | — | 20-20000 | 5.3 |
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Apple AirPods Pro 2 are in-ear wireless earbuds with silicone ear tips, active noise cancellation, Transparency mode, Adaptive EQ, and USB-C charging. They suit iPhone users who want compact earbuds with effective noise reduction, strong portability, and up to 6 hours of listening time per charge. ★ Ideal forThey suit travel because their approximately 27 dB average active noise reduction, approximately 30 dB of high-frequency passive isolation, compact in-ear design, and 6-hour battery life help reduce airplane and transit noise during long journeys. |
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Sony WF-1000XM5 Truly Wireless Noise Canceling Earbuds
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£184.47 ≈ | Sony | WF-1000XM5 | ✓ | Yes | 8 | — | 20-20,000; 20-40,000 | 5.9 |
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These premium in-ear earbuds offer strong active noise cancellation, foam ear tips for passive isolation, and up to 8 hours of playback with noise cancellation enabled. They suit travelers and commuters who want compact earbuds with high-quality sound, wireless charging, and clear calls. ★ Ideal forThey suit travel because their active noise cancellation attenuates over 30 dB of low-frequency noise, while the sealed foam tips add passive isolation and the earbuds provide up to 8 hours of playback with noise cancellation on. |
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soundcore by Anker Soundcore by Anker Space One (A3035)
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£73.78 ≈ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 265 |
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The soundcore Space One (A3035) is an over-ear wireless headphone with adaptive active noise cancelling and transparency modes. It's designed for long travel listening with up to 40 hours of battery life with ANC on. The headphones are 265 g and support Hi-Res audio features via 40 mm dynamic drivers. ★ Ideal forFor travel noise cancelling, it offers adaptive ANC plus up to 40 hours of battery life with ANC on, making it practical for long flights and commutes.
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