1. 1
   

   JBL Live 780NC

   Top pick

   Our top pick — the highest VS Score in the category.

   • 44.6 h more battery life (earbuds) ?80 h vs 35.4 h (avg)
   • 24.88 h more battery life (ANC on) ?50 h vs 25.13 h (avg)
   • Has active noise cancellation ?

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   66Points
2. 2
   

   Anker Soundcore Life Q20 2024

   A close runner-up and a strong all-round choice.

   • 24.6 h more battery life (earbuds) ?60 h vs 35.4 h (avg)
   • 14.88 h more battery life (ANC on) ?40 h vs 25.13 h (avg)
   • Has active noise cancellation ?

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   63Points
3. 3
   

   Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless

   A close runner-up and a strong all-round choice.

   • 8.52 Hz less lowest frequency ?4 Hz vs 12.52 Hz (avg)
   • Has active noise cancellation ?
   • 87.76 Ω less impedance ?48 Ω vs 135.76 Ω (avg)

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   63Points
4. 4
   

   Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless

   A solid alternative worth a look.

   • 34.88 h more battery life (ANC on) ?60 h vs 25.13 h (avg)
   • Has active noise cancellation ?
   • 6.52 Hz less lowest frequency ?6 Hz vs 12.52 Hz (avg)

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   62Points
5. 5
   

   Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless

   A solid alternative worth a look.

   • 8.52 Hz less lowest frequency ?4 Hz vs 12.52 Hz (avg)
   • Has active noise cancellation ?
   • 88.76 Ω less impedance ?47 Ω vs 135.76 Ω (avg)

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   62Points
6. 6
   

   Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones

   A solid alternative worth a look.

   • 9.6 h more battery life (earbuds) ?45 h vs 35.4 h (avg)
   • Has active noise cancellation ?
   • Has passive noise reduction ?

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   60Points
7. 7
   

   Anker Soundcore Space Q45 Wireless

   A solid alternative worth a look.

   • 29.6 h more battery life (earbuds) ?65 h vs 35.4 h (avg)
   • 24.88 h more battery life (ANC on) ?50 h vs 25.13 h (avg)
   • Has active noise cancellation ?

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   59Points
8. 8
   

   Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2

   A solid alternative worth a look.

   • Has active noise cancellation ?
   • 1.62 more Bluetooth codecs ?5 vs 3.38 (avg)
   • 4.49 mm more driver size ?40 mm vs 35.51 mm (avg)

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   59Points
9. 9
   

   Sennheiser HDB 630

   A solid alternative worth a look.

   • 24.6 h more battery life (earbuds) ?60 h vs 35.4 h (avg)
   • 34.88 h more battery life (ANC on) ?60 h vs 25.13 h (avg)
   • Has active noise cancellation ?

   $ 499.95 Amazon.com

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   57Points
10. 10
    

    Sony WH-1000XM6

    A solid alternative worth a look.

    • 8.52 Hz less lowest frequency ?4 Hz vs 12.52 Hz (avg)
    • 6.32 more microphones ?12 vs 5.68 (avg)
    • Has active noise cancellation ?

    $ 458 Amazon.com

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    57Points

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