Headphones with noise canceling in the test: the best over-ear models 2022

Noise canceling headphones can isolate you from the outside world.

Which headphones with ANC are best?

You can read that in our 2022 test.

Whether listening to music or making a phone call in a noisy environment, it is not uncommon for people to just want to withdraw and relax or concentrate on their work.

Over-ear headphones* with Active Noise Canceling offer this convenience.

Thanks to ANC you can completely isolate yourself from the outside world.

Our partners at Allesbeste.de tested over-ear headphones with noise canceling.

Find out here which models made it to the top spots.

Headphones with noise canceling in the test: the best models at a glance

Over-ear headphones with noise canceling in the test: the comparison table

How does active noise canceling work?

Headphones equipped with Active Noise Canceling (ANC)

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So you can listen to music or podcasts or have a phone call clearly without outside noise.

With noise cancelling, the ambient noise is recorded with a microphone and played back over the loudspeakers with a phase shift.

The interfering sound waves are simply erased.

But it's not just you who can understand the person you're talking to better, you too can be heard much better.

What is the difference between ANC and NC?

While Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) involves the acoustics and electronics of the headphones, Passive Noise Cancellation (NC) is just isolation.

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do not let noise from the outside world through to the ear.

The mechanics are also important here.

With over-ear models, the earcups sit snugly and firmly on the ears, so that as little air and noise as possible can get through.

Models with NC use sound-absorbing materials, but are also slightly heavier as a result.

Over-ear headphones already have passive noise canceling due to their design.

The tested models also have ANC.

Headphones with ANC in the test: Sony WH-1000XM4 - the test winner among over-ear headphones

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Sony WH-1000XM4 Over-Ear Headphones

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Sony WH-1000X M4: now €259.99 instead of €379

• Industry-leading ANC

  powered by HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1

• Transmission with LDAC: Sony's

  new Bluetooth technology

  is significantly faster than conventional Bluetooth transmission.

  This allows you to hear High-Resolution Audio content like you would otherwise only hear with a cable.

• Multipoint Connection:

  The Sony WH-1000X M4 can be connected to two Bluetooth devices at the same time.

• Speak-to-Chat:

  Just start talking and the outside noise will become audible.

  So you can also conduct the conversations with headphones.

• Compatible with

  Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.

• Battery life:

  up to 30 hours depending on the mode.

• Talkthrough function:

  If you place the palm of your hand on the ear cup, the music becomes quieter and the surroundings are perceived more clearly again.

• Wearer detection:

  A distance sensor and two acceleration sensors detect the wearer and adjust the sound.

• Weight:

  254g

Headphones with ANC in the test: Bose NC 700 - Excellent noise canceling and strong sound

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Bose NC 700 headphones.

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Bose NC 700: now €209.99 instead of €269.99

• Innovative ANC:

  Active noise cancellation in 11 levels.

• Best-in-class voice capture:

  A revolutionary microphone system ensures your voice sounds crystal clear when you're on the phone, even in noisy or windy environments.

• The Bose NC 700 can be

  paired

  with two devices at the same time .

• Simple

  operation via touch elements

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• Battery life:

  up to 20 hours

• Compatible with voice assistants

  Alexa and Google Assistant

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• High-quality design and best wearing comfort:

  lightweight stainless steel bracket and angled earpieces for an ideal fit.

• Pairing with Bose Soundbar:

  You can pair the Bose NC 700 with the Bose Soundbar 500 or 700 using Bose SimpleSync technology.

• Weight:

  249.5g

Headphones with ANC in the test: Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H95 - if money is no object

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Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H95

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Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H95: now €762.91 instead of €899

• Adaptive ANC:

  Thanks to an array of eight microphones, ambient noise is suppressed.

  The ANC adapts to your environment.

• Precise sound reproduction and improved bass reproduction

  thanks to 40mm titanium drivers.

  Tuned by industry-leading acoustic engineers.

• Operation via

  touch, bottun and wheel

  on the ear cups.

• Compatible with

  Siri, Alexa and Google Assistant

  .

• Battery life:

  up to 38 hours

• High-End Materials:

  Crafted from premium materials including soft lambskin, memory foam and aluminum for long-lasting elegance.

• Including

  carrying case

• Weight:

  323g

Headphones with ANC in the test: Philips Fidelio L3 - best sound experience

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Philips Fidelio L3

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Philips Fidelio L3: now €219.99 instead of €230.49

• State-of-the- art Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling:

  Thanks to the ANC, you always listen to music, podcasts and audio books at the perfect volume.

• 40mm drivers ensure

  natural, balanced sound

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  The Philips Fidelio L3 offers high-resolution audio content.

• Two microphones in each ear cushion

  ensure crystal-clear conversations and reduce ambient noise.

• Compatible with

  Alexa and Google Assistant

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  Also supports

  iOS devices

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• Ear cushions with memory foam

  for a perfect fit.

• Battery life:

  up to 38 hours

• Weight:

  360g

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**Status: 02/25/2022