The best Noise Canceling Earbuds for travel

What'd you say? Huh? Yeah, I can't hear you because I'm literally canceling your voice.

You might not make many friends this way, but it's still funny to think that's what you're doing when using active noise canceling earbuds. They do have a legitimate use case though: drowning out the droning noises of planes and buses, reducing the shrieking cry of a baby, or any other time you need to minimize distracting noises to sleep or focus. Many people, including us, swear by them.

Tip

Active noise canceling is great for low frequency sounds like the drone of an airplane. For constantly changing sounds, like someone talking to you, it helps but it isn't as effective as just a pair of ear plugs that prevent sound from entering your ear.

What we look for

• Active noise canceling which does a better job than passive for travel scenarios
• Long battery life since active noise canceling requires power
• Earbuds form factor over bulky headphones for better packability
• Good sound quality so your unce unce sounds crisp 🎶