Best 2025 Earbuds for Active noise cancellation

#1 Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen)
4.9

Reviewers strongly agree that ANC is the standout feature: it removes airplane, subway, traffic, keyboard, cafe, and other ambient noise better than most or all earbuds they tested, with only...

Pros: Active noise cancellation, Sound quality

Cons: Value for money, Battery

#2 Apple AirPods Pro 3 Wireless Earbuds
4.8

ANC is the clearest consensus win: reviewers repeatedly call it excellent, impressive, stronger than before, and among the best in earbuds.

Pros: Active noise cancellation, Sound quality

Cons: Android compatibility, Carry case quality

#3 Sony WF-C710N Earbuds
4.8

ANC was the clearest consensus strength, repeatedly described as highly effective, above its price class, and unusually strong for budget earbuds.

Pros: Value for money, Sound quality

Cons: Codec support, LDAC

#4 Technics EAH-AZ100 Earbuds
4.3

ANC is broadly strong and often near flagship level, though several reviewers say it still falls short of the very best Bose-style silence.

Pros: Sound quality, Active noise cancellation

#5 Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE Earbuds
4.3

Most reviewers rate ANC highly, with several calling it excellent or top tier, though one subway-focused test found it only barely adequate in very loud environments.

Pros: Value for money, Active noise cancellation

Cons: Multipoint connectivity reliability, Charging

#6 Edifier NeoBuds Planar Earbuds
4.1

ANC is broadly seen as good to impressive for everyday noise, though several reviewers note it is not the strongest at this price or for deep low-frequency rumble.

Pros: Sound quality, Bass performance

Cons: Value for money, Equalizer customization

#7 LG xboom Buds by will.i.am
4.1

Noise cancellation is one of the clearest strengths, with reviewers praising how effectively it dulled or blocked low-frequency and everyday noise for the price.

Pros: Battery, Active noise cancellation

Cons: Comfort during long use, Sound quality

#8 Status Pro X Wireless Earbuds
4.1

ANC is usually praised as strong or flagship-adjacent, but wind handling is the repeated weakness and some reviewers rate it behind the very best.

Pros: Sound quality, Active noise cancellation

Cons: Sensors, Ear tip size options

#9 JBL Vibe Beam 2
4.0

Noise cancellation drew the widest spread, from top-tier and excellent for the price to merely decent or not great.

Pros: Value for money, Stability

Cons: Treble clarity, Transparency mode quality

#10 Viaim RecDot
3.9

ANC was broadly usable for offices, commutes and everyday noise, but many reviewers said it trails AirPods, Bose, Samsung or other high-end competition.

Pros: AI transcription and summaries, Sound quality

#11 Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 Earbuds
3.7

Reviewers broadly found ANC useful, especially for steady noise, but several said it trails the best earbuds, depends on seal, or struggles with wind and voices.

Pros: Active noise cancellation, Battery

Cons: Carry case quality, Sensors

#12 Google Pixel Buds 2a Earbuds
3.7

ANC is usually praised as strong for the price and useful for commutes or steady noise, but reviewers repeatedly note it is not top-tier and one review reported an uncomfortable...

Pros: Sound quality, Battery

Cons: Touch control responsiveness, Charging

#13 EarFun Air Pro 4 Plus
3.6

Noise cancellation is the main point of disagreement. Some reviewers found it impressively effective on steady low-frequency noise, while several others called it average, confusing to configure, or clearly behind...

Pros: Value for money, Sound quality

Cons: Lossless audio support, Microphone noise reduction

#14 Audio-Technica ATH-CKS50TW Earbuds
3.3

ANC performance was the most divided feature: some reviewers found it strong or effective, while several called it average, mediocre, or disappointing versus leaders.

Pros: Battery, Bass performance

Cons: Button control usability, Active noise cancellation

#15 JBL Endurance Race 2 Earbuds
2.7

ANC was useful only to a point: it cut some chatter or treadmill noise, but reviewers agreed it lagged far behind premium buds.

Pros: Stability, Eartips fit

Cons: Volume output, Active noise cancellation