The Best Noise-Canceling Earbuds for Tuning Out
Along with excellent active noise cancellation (ANC), these earbuds deliver an especially impressive transparency mode. Each earbud also includes a built-in heart-rate sensor, allowing you to start and track workouts and get detailed statistics without wearing a fitness tracker. Testing against Garmin and Google wearables showed surprisingly accurate results.
Apple recently introduced ANC on its entry-level AirPods 5. Testing is planned soon.
Best ANC Earbuds for Samsung
Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro emulates the convenience of AirPods, but it’s best suited to Samsung fans, according to former WIRED critic Ryan Wanniata. The earbuds have a similar size, shape, and control scheme, including pinch-and-slide controls on the stem.
The Galaxy Buds4 Pro also offers accurate GPS location tracking, seamless switching between Samsung devices, and extensive controls through a Samsung Galaxy phone. Its dual-speaker audio system delivers rich bass and assertive treble, and the earbuds are available in multiple colors.
However, we don’t recommend the Galaxy Buds4 Pro to anyone outside the Samsung ecosystem.
Best ANC Earbuds for Android
Google Pixel Buds Pro 2
For Google Pixel phone owners, the Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 are a strong choice. Their noise cancellation is good, although it isn’t as powerful as the ANC on Bose, Apple, or Sony earbuds.
The Pixel Buds Pro 2 are smaller and lighter than many competing earbuds. Mini wingtips built into each bud also provide a more secure fit than the AirPods Pro during testing. Long battery life and rugged IP54 dust and water protection make them suitable for commuting, traveling, working out, and more.
Best ANC Earbuds for Excellent Sound Quality
Sony WF-1000XM6
If you want excellent noise cancellation and outstanding sound quality, the Sony WF-1000XM6 is the way to go. With the right fit, these earbuds are probably the best-sounding wireless earbuds tested.
The WF-1000XM6 uses memory foam ear tips that provide excellent passive noise isolation once properly fitted. Combined with ANC that approaches Bose’s performance, the earbuds can effectively reduce most surrounding sounds.
Source: www.wired.com