Below are the best noise-canceling headphones and earbuds you can buy, handpicked and tested by the Gear team here at WIRED. Our top pick right now are the Bose QuietComfort Ultra, which offer some of the most staggering isolation we've ever heard in a pair of earbuds. A close second are the Sony WH-1000XM5, which have slightly worse isolation, but better controls. Check out our other audio guides, like the Best Wireless Earbuds, Best Workout Headphones, Best Cheap Headphones, and Best Wireless Headphones. Updated May 2025: We've added the JBL Tour One M3 headphones and Focal Bathys MG, and updated links and copy.