Five best noise-cancelling headphones for the commute, the office and long-haul flights
From the Bose QC35 II that can call up Google Assistant or Siri on your smartphone to the Sony WH-1000XM2, which can be adjusted according to the altitude you are flying at, we compare the top noise-cancelling headphones
We could all benefit from a pair of modern noise cancellation headphones, as we go about life in our fast-paced and noisy cities.
Whether for commuting, in the office, or flying, these are the best noise-cancelling headphones on the market.
For flights: Bose QC35 II
Bose recently released the second edition of its QuietComfort 35. Long heralded as the gold standard for consumer noise-cancellation headphones, the newer Bose QC35 II is identical to the earlier Bose QC35 with the sole exception of a new Action button. Located on the left ear cup, the button is used to call up Google Assistant or Siri on your smartphone, although it can be configured to toggle the noise-cancellation levels between low, high and off.
Overall, the QC35 II offers the same comfort and noise cancellation that makes the QuietComfort family of headphones a common sight on long-haul flights. The drone of the engine fades away on long flights, and you’ll fail to notice crying children. Music playback is great for most music genres, with lower-end frequencies boosted in a way that most users will appreciate.