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Best-productsWhat's the Best Bluetooth Headset with Active Noise Cancellation in 2024?
In this comparison, nextpit selected the best Bluetooth headphones with Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) as reviewed by the editorial team. We reviewed and compared different wireless headsets from the likes of Sony, Bose, and Sennheiser. Here are the most interesting models after weighing in their respective audio quality, ANC, and battery life.
This is the most complete headset in the market today. The battery life is excellent, audio quality is very good, and the recently revamped Sony application is still as comprehensive as ever. We have plenty of features like multipoint Bluetooth connectivity, wear detection, and more. The Active Noise Cancellation is not as good as Bose but I do not find the difference obvious enough to knock it down a notch. This is especially so as the audio rendering of the Sony headset is cleaner than Bose’s and we benefit from the LDAC codec that the Bose model lacks. In short, it is the best all-rounder among our selection. Its only flaws are the lack of an IP rating and rather unwieldy form factor that makes it more challenging to carry around.
Pros of the Sony WH-1000XM5
Excellent active noise cancellation
Fantastic V-shaped audio signature
Excellent companion application
Can be paired to 2 devices simultaneously
Bluetooth 5.3/LDAC codec supported
Solid 30 hour battery life with ANC enabled
Port sensor, touch controls
Cons of the Sony WH-1000XM5
No water resistance certification
ANC is not customizable enough
Unbearable Speak-to-Chat function
No aptX/HD codec supported
Impossible to fold the headset
Comfort is not optimal on long sessions
Bose QuietComfort Headphones: The Best Alternative
No Hi-Res certification Codecs: SBC, AAC Max. battery life: 24 hours Auto or manual ANC
It has all the good points of the Bose QC Ultra Headphones (review), but is sold for half the price. It is the headset with the best Active Noise Cancellation performance in the market right now and is also the most comfortable to wear. Bose is also very big on integrating its products in both Android AND Apple ecosystems. You do not lose any functionality on either side. It is also highly portable. Its only flaws are the lack of an IP certification, wear detection, and HD codec support.
The Space One from Anker will surely replace this model once I have the chance to review it. However, this “Pro” version offers one of the best quality/price ratios on the market right now. LDAC codec support, up to 60 hours of battery life, multipoint Bluetooth connectivity, you name it, you’ve got it. The design is also the most portable among the trio. You just have to be careful to adjust the equalizer because the default audio signature is very unbalanced. The headphones also suffers from a lack of IP certification and wear detection. It is not the most complete headphones in this selection, but for under $200, it does as well or even better on certain points compared to models that cost twice as much.
Pros of the Anker Soundcore Space One Pro
Elegant, compact design
Solid battery life
Highly effective Active Noise Cancellation
Comprehensive application on both Android and iOS
Cons of the Anker Soundcore Space One Pro
Very unbalanced bass signature
No IP rating
No wear detection
What criteria to look out for when buying a Bluetooth headset with Active Noise Cancellation in 2024?
When comparing Bluetooth headsets, we considered the following criteria: design, features, audio quality, and battery life. That doesn’t mean we do not take other factors into consideration. That’s why there are also reviews of each model if you want more details. Here’s a quick list explaining the elements taken into account for each criteria in this selection.
Our selection criteria
Design:
IP Rating: IP certification is still too rare among Bluetooth headsets. If you want to indulge in sports with your headset, it is better if it is water-resistant. The same goes if you plan to wear it in the rain since it will be more exposed than earbuds.
Weight: Obviously, the heavier the headphones are, the less comfortable it is to wear over the long run. Inertia created by its weight can also make it uncomfortable when you move.
Controls: It is not only a matter of preference and habit, but also ergonomics. Physical controls are more precise and reliable but also less customizable.
Audio quality:
Hi-Res Certification: Forget about lossless audio with a Bluetooth headset. It’s still technically impossible. However with Hi-Res certification, we’re getting a little closer to the promised land. You’ll at least be able to listen to files that are a little more HD than MP3s.
Codecs: The ideal would be a “HD” codec that allows you to listen to tracks in CD quality without too much loss in audio quality. LDAC seems quite essential to me in 2024.
Features:
Multipoint Bluetooth connectivity: The ability to connect to at least two devices simultaneously (smartphone and PC, for example) is a “must”, it is non-negotiable.
Wear Detection: Very convenient to pause music when you take off the headset and resume where you left off. It is also a good way to preserve the battery life of the Bluetooth headset.
Android and iOS compatibility: The idea is to benefit from the same features from one ecosystem to another. Some manufacturers do not even offer an iOS or Android application, preventing you from setting up your Bluetooth headset.
Battery life: Pay special attention to the battery life advertised with ANC enabled. You are looking for headphones with Active Noise Cancellation. I assume you will use this feature. Battery life without ANC is therefore of little interest in your purchasing decision.
Understanding the Active Noise Cancelling Bluetooth Headphones Market
We’re talking about consumer headphones, not audiophile-level headphones. So don’t worry too much about the specifications. In any case, you’ll never get lossless Hi-Res audio with a wireless headset.
If audio quality is what matters most to you, make sure you get a Hi-Res headset. At the very least, it means you can listen to songs in CD quality, if not better. Next, check the codecs. LDAC is good, but there’s no point in listening to a “Hi-Res” song in AAC or SBC.
Don’t worry too much about sound signatures, either. Yes, some headphones have quite pronounced profiles by default. A headphone can be bassy or not, for instance. But in most cases, you can correct the audio signature via an equalizer.
If you are like me and primarily stream MP3s, all the above are somewhat redundant. Focus on the comfort of the headset and its features instead. Multipoint Bluetooth connectivity, wear detection, and a five-band equalizer seem essential to me.
Above all, think about how, when, and where you plan to use your Bluetooth headset. Do you often change your sound environment? If so, opt for a headset with variable or manually adjustable Active Noise Cancellation.
Think about the type of noise you want to cancel out most. Most headphones are equally effective at attenuating structure-borne noise (low-pitched noise resulting from the contact of two surfaces). These noises are the easiest to attenuate. Airborne noise (voices, bells, alarms, wind) is harder to manage because it is more irregular. Hence if this particular noise type bothers you, don’t settle for just any headphones.
What do you think of this selection of the best wireless headphones with Active Noise Cancellation? Is ANC an important purchasing criterion for you, as it is for me? Which brand or model do you think deserves a place in this selection?
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I’d like to try a pair of Apple AirPods with 24hrs of battery life and the W1 chip. It’s priced at $159.00 which is on par with the icon X and the Dash ear buds
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Would recommend you check out Pisen R-500 and add them to your list. They are cheap and sound way better than most earphones.
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my problem with bluetooth headset is the latency. i use them mostly for gaming(csgo) and there it is a real problem. thats why i got the steelseries siberia v3 and im very happy with it
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Fellow CS GO player here. I suggest you try some wired earphones (In Ear) for gaming. Bluetooth headset are not really made for gaming.
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Great Article
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I’ve never read anything about how long these things last (e.g. battery cycles) – are they good for two or three years? I have a decent corded headphone set for home use but long experience with corded on-the-go MP3 and phone headsets for active movement has been less than a year because of their fragility. Won’t waste real money on that (setting aside how their sound quality is wasted on the street or with any ambient noise – acoustic snobbery on a subway train is ridiculous.)
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Dash ear buds are so darn good. I just love them.
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I have Icon X 2017 and yeah battery life is extremely bad. Hope the 2018 version is much better in terms of battery life.
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I have IQ Buds and very happy with them.
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I have a set of Samsung Gear Iconic X Earbuds, and yes the battery is a bit of issue, though considering the size of them it’s not surprising. You can turn Bluetooth off and use the internal storage to play music which increases battery life.
That said everything else about them is faultless, they automatically sync, have a decent enough sound, the control pad is responsive. Fitness features (step/heart rate monitor) is easy to use and usually quite accurate. The ambient sound feature works well (it allows you to hear sound from the microphones over the music, so you can hear a car for example/you can also use it with music off, which is like having super hearing. Everything you hear is enhanced).
They fit very well & look cool.
Unlike the Apple ? earpods, which look like a cheap pair of earrings.
Peace ?
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You left out any LDAC compliant headphones and so utterly failed at any definition of best. LDAC isn’t true hi res but is is better than any of the other available codecs. If you are going to talk Bluetooth and sound quality, It starts in the codec and then the performance quality of the headphone.
I’m sorry, but this article was a failure because of ignorance.
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I have two pairs of Awei headphones, cheaper than anything seen here, and I am very happy with them
I’d like to try a pair of Apple AirPods with 24hrs of battery life and the W1 chip. It’s priced at $159.00 which is on par with the icon X and the Dash ear buds
Would recommend you check out Pisen R-500 and add them to your list. They are cheap and sound way better than most earphones.
my problem with bluetooth headset is the latency. i use them mostly for gaming(csgo) and there it is a real problem. thats why i got the steelseries siberia v3 and im very happy with it
Fellow CS GO player here. I suggest you try some wired earphones (In Ear) for gaming. Bluetooth headset are not really made for gaming.
Great Article
I’ve never read anything about how long these things last (e.g. battery cycles) – are they good for two or three years? I have a decent corded headphone set for home use but long experience with corded on-the-go MP3 and phone headsets for active movement has been less than a year because of their fragility. Won’t waste real money on that (setting aside how their sound quality is wasted on the street or with any ambient noise – acoustic snobbery on a subway train is ridiculous.)
Dash ear buds are so darn good. I just love them.
I have Icon X 2017 and yeah battery life is extremely bad. Hope the 2018 version is much better in terms of battery life.
I have IQ Buds and very happy with them.
I have a set of Samsung Gear Iconic X Earbuds, and yes the battery is a bit of issue, though considering the size of them it’s not surprising. You can turn Bluetooth off and use the internal storage to play music which increases battery life.
That said everything else about them is faultless, they automatically sync, have a decent enough sound, the control pad is responsive. Fitness features (step/heart rate monitor) is easy to use and usually quite accurate.
The ambient sound feature works well (it allows you to hear sound from the microphones over the music, so you can hear a car for example/you can also use it with music off, which is like having super hearing. Everything you hear is enhanced).
They fit very well & look cool.
Unlike the Apple ? earpods, which look like a cheap pair of earrings.
Peace ?
You left out any LDAC compliant headphones and so utterly failed at any definition of best. LDAC isn’t true hi res but is is better than any of the other available codecs. If you are going to talk Bluetooth and sound quality, It starts in the codec and then the performance quality of the headphone.
I’m sorry, but this article was a failure because of ignorance.
I have two pairs of Awei headphones, cheaper than anything seen here, and I am very happy with them
beats, addition to good wearing comfort,
THE ACCENTUM WIRELESS ARE BLUETOOTH 5.2 NOT 5.3
Fixed, thanks for noticing that!