Best Headphones for Commuting

Noise cancelling, long battery life and comfort for trains, buses and flights. 13 of the models we’ve reviewed meet every criterion; here are the top picks, with the reasons each one fits.

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Best match

Sony WH-1000XM6

Over-ear headphones$250+Sonic Score 97/100

Active noise cancelling for commutes (rated class-leading)
30 hours of battery
97/100 Sonic Score

ANC: Class-leading
Battery: 30h
Water: None
Codecs: SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3

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Best value

1More SonoFlow

Over-ear headphones$50–100Sonic Score 85/100

Active noise cancelling for commutes (rated average)
50 hours of battery
85/100 Sonic Score

ANC: Average
Battery: 50h
Water: None
Codecs: SBC, AAC, LDAC

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Alternative

Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen)

Over-ear headphones$250+Sonic Score 96/100

Active noise cancelling for commutes (rated class-leading)
30 hours of battery
96/100 Sonic Score

ANC: Class-leading
Battery: 30h
Water: None
Codecs: SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive

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