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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Sony WH-1000XM4 Noise Cancelling Headphones (Refurbished) Sony WH-1000XM4 Noise Cancelling Headphones (Refurbished) #22 in Noise-Cancelling Headphones
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Rating
★★★★★
★★★★★
Category rank
#2
#22
Noise Cancelling
Strong, proven noise cancellation
Excellent real-world quietness
Sound
Warm, consumer-friendly tuning
Balanced, detailed, warm tuning
Battery
24 hours with ANC on
~30 hours with ANC on
Comfort
Best-in-class all-day comfort
Plush pads, moderate clamp, all-day wear
Call Quality
Good microphone clarity
Good microphone, adequate wind rejection
Build Durability
Solid plastic and metal construction
Quality plastics, proven hinges, reliable
Value
$175 (51% discount)
Flagship performance at refurbished discount
Verdict
Best comfort-first ANC headphone
Best refurbished flagship ANC headphone value

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