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.

Sony WH-1000XM5 Noise Cancelling Headphones Sony WH-1000XM5 Noise Cancelling Headphones #3 in Noise-Cancelling Headphones
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JBL Tour One M3 Noise Cancelling Headphones JBL Tour One M3 Noise Cancelling Headphones #90 in Noise-Cancelling Headphones
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Rating
★★★★★
★★★★★
Category rank
#3
#90
Noise Cancelling
Industry-leading active noise cancellation
8-mic adaptive ANC 2.0, strong ambient suppression
Sound
Balanced with punchy bass; slightly warm tuning
40mm drivers, balanced tuning, hi-res capable, Spatial 360
Battery
30 hours with ANC enabled
40 hours with ANC on; 70 hours total
Comfort
Lightweight, soft-fit leather, minimal clamp
Over-ear, moderate clamp, 278g weight
Call Quality
Crystal-clear; advanced beamforming mics
4-mic beamforming, Zoom certified, VoiceAware control
Build Durability
Premium materials; proven reliability
Solid construction, quality materials, no known hinge issues
Value
Flagship features at premium price
$549 MSRP; premium pricing for feature set
Verdict
Best all-round ANC headphone for most users
Best all-around ANC headphone for travelers and offices.

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