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Over-ear noise-cancelling headphones for commuting and travel, compared on ANC, comfort and battery.

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Best Noise-Cancelling Headphones in the UK (2026)

Over-ear ANC headphones picked for noise cancelling, comfort, battery life and call quality, based on specs and owner reports.

Top pickSony WH-1000XM6

  1. Best overallSony WH-1000XM6
  2. Most comfortableBose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen)
  3. Best valueBose QuietComfort Headphones
  4. Best under £100Soundcore by Anker Space One

4 picks · Updated 7. Oct 2026

Comparisons

Reviews

ReviewNoise-Cancelling Headphones

Sony WH-1000XM6 Review (2026): Is It Worth It?

Is the Sony WH-1000XM6 worth buying? Our verdict, who it suits, who should skip it and the best alternatives.

VerdictBuy £399–£449

Updated 7. Oct 2026

Buying guides

Noise-Cancelling Headphones we have researched

Every product with its verdict. Buy picks first.

Bose · Noise-Cancelling Headphones

Bose QuietComfort Headphones

Buy it if You want the famous Bose comfort and strong noise cancelling without paying flagship prices.

Verdict
Buy
Best for
Value Bose comfort
Typical price
£179–£319

Pros

  • Light and comfortable
  • Strong noise cancelling for the price

Cons

  • No spatial audio
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Bose · Noise-Cancelling Headphones

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen)

Buy it if You put comfort first on long flights and want noise cancelling that rivals the best.

Verdict
Buy
Best for
Comfort on long flights
Typical price
£349–£409

Pros

  • Very comfortable for hours
  • Noise cancelling on par with the best

Cons

  • Expensive
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Sony · Noise-Cancelling Headphones

Sony WH-1000XM6

Buy it if You want the strongest all-round noise cancelling, great calls and a case that finally folds flat for travel.

Verdict
Buy
Best for
Best all-round ANC
Typical price
£399–£449

Pros

  • Excellent noise cancelling on planes and trains
  • Folding design returns with a slim case

Cons

  • Pricier than the XM5 it replaces
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Soundcore · Noise-Cancelling Headphones

Soundcore by Anker Space One

Buy it if You want real noise cancelling and long battery life for well under £100.

Verdict
Buy
Best for
Budget pick
Typical price
£59–£89

Pros

  • Strong noise cancelling for the price
  • Very long battery life

Cons

  • Plastic build
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Apple · Noise-Cancelling Headphones

Apple AirPods Max (USB-C)

Buy it if You live in the Apple ecosystem and want instant pairing, spatial audio and a premium aluminium build.

Verdict
Consider
Best for
iPhone owners who want premium
Typical price
£409–£509

Pros

  • Superb build quality
  • Easy pairing and switching across Apple devices

Cons

  • Heavy at about 400 ml
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Everything in Noise-Cancelling Headphones

ReviewNoise-Cancelling Headphones

Sony WH-1000XM6 Review (2026): Is It Worth It?

Is the Sony WH-1000XM6 worth buying? Our verdict, who it suits, who should skip it and the best alternatives.

VerdictBuy £399–£449

Updated 7. Oct 2026

Best ListNoise-Cancelling Headphones

Best Noise-Cancelling Headphones in the UK (2026)

Over-ear ANC headphones picked for noise cancelling, comfort, battery life and call quality, based on specs and owner reports.

Top pickSony WH-1000XM6

4 picks · Updated 7. Oct 2026