The Trend Verdict
Spec-by-spec

Head to head

Contenders from Noise-Cancelling Headphones, every metric lined up. The winning value in each row is outlined.

Bose QuietComfort Wireless ANC Headphones (Blue Dusk) Bose QuietComfort Wireless ANC Headphones (Blue Dusk) #2 in Noise-Cancelling Headphones
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JBL Tune 670NC On-Ear Noise Cancelling Headphones JBL Tune 670NC On-Ear Noise Cancelling Headphones #17 in Noise-Cancelling Headphones
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Rating
★★★★★
★★★★★
Category rank
#2
#17
Noise Cancelling
Strong, proven noise cancellation
Adaptive ANC; moderate effectiveness
Sound
Warm, consumer-friendly tuning
Consumer-tuned, bass-forward, decent clarity
Battery
24 hours with ANC on
70 hours with ANC on
Comfort
Best-in-class all-day comfort
Lightweight on-ear; good for travel, less ideal all-day
Call Quality
Good microphone clarity
Decent microphones, acceptable wind handling
Build Durability
Solid plastic and metal construction
Plastic construction, solid hinges, foldable design
Value
$175 (51% discount)
$59 (46% off list); excellent price-to-feature ratio
Verdict
Best comfort-first ANC headphone
Best budget ANC on-ear for travelers

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