Alex Bracetti

Strong audio, ANC, and battery life place the Treblab Z7 Pro among the best cheap noise-cancelling headphones we've tested.

The Cleer Audio Alpha stands out as a cheaper Bose alternative with better sound, longer playtimes, and respectable noise cancellation.

The Sennheiser CX Plus gets you flagship sound and surprisingly good noise cancellation for around half the price of the AirPods Pro.

The Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 have a distinctive open design to ensure wearers are always aware of their surroundings, but they earn more points for the eye-catching fashion form than their function.

The Tribit MoveBuds H1 has the power and energy to keep fitness fans moving, but its sonic abilities need toning.

The JLab Go Air Sport has plenty of bass energy and battery life to appease fitness fans on a budget, but don’t expect top sonic performance.

The Shure Aonic Free earbuds bring audiophile sound and passive noise reduction to rival more sophisticated designs with active noise cancelling tech.

The Adidas Z.N.E. 01 ANC is an admirable attempt at sporty wireless ANC earbuds, but the short battery life makes it a tough sell.

Technics EAH-AZ60 delivers audiophile sound and noise cancelling in an attractive package.

The Urbanista Los Angeles headphones deliver best-in-class playback time from a solar-powered charge and decent sound, but comfort and app control are compromised.

The $119 Jabra Elite 4 Active undercuts the competition with hi-res audio, quality noise neutralization, and waterproof protection.

Great value earbuds with dynamic and customizable sound but some advanced listening features could be better applied.

The feature-laden Skullcandy Grind Fuel lays the foundation for future brand releases, but it also loses focus on the basics.

The Jabra Elite 7 Active is another high-performance sporty model from the brand.

With dynamic audio features and dependable ANC, the $129 Edifier NeoBuds Pro proves that high performance doesn’t always come at a premium.

Despite its large form and price point, the $499 Yamaha YH-L700A is a worthy spatial audio competitor to the AirPods Max.

The beautifully designed, great sounding and well-priced OnePlus Buds Pro hits nearly every mark, except ANC playtime.

The JLab Go Air Pop wireless earbuds offer impressive sound and durability at an unbeatable price.

The JBL Tour Pro Plus packages strong bass and ANC into a familiar design, but it requires fine-tuning in key areas.