The 26 best noise reducing headphone brands

  • 26 brands ranked
  • Ranked by brand visibility

soundcore, Plugfones and Anker lead our ranking of 26 noise reducing headphone brands. Compare what each brand makes, visit its official site, or shop it online.

Noise Reducing Headphone brands, ranked

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  1. 1

    soundcore

    Anker's audio line, with budget-priced ANC headphones and long battery life for travel.

    Top products: Q20i· Space Q45· Sleep A30

    Popularity 10.0/10

  2. 2

    Plugfones

    Foam-tipped earphones that sit in the ear canal for passive noise isolation.

    Top products: Basic Earplug

    Popularity 7.7/10

  3. 3

    Anker

    Its ANC earbuds come with a compact case that doubles as a stand for charging, and a few models support wireless charging.

    Top products: Noise Cancelling Earbuds

    Popularity 7.6/10

  4. 4

    Sony

    Full range from flagship over-ear ANC headphones to wired and RF home-theatre cans.

    Top products: WH-1000XM5· WH-RF400· MDR-NC22

    Popularity 6.7/10

  5. 5

    Bose

    Long-standing name in noise-cancelling headphones, with QuietComfort models popular on flights.

    Popularity 5.7/10

  6. 6

    RadioShack

    Vintage RadioShack race scanner headphones, with noise reduction for radio monitoring.

    Top products: PRO-99 Deluxe Race Scanner

    Popularity 5.5/10

  7. 7

    Califone

    Classroom-oriented noise-reducing headphones with switchable earcups and durable cords.

    Top products: 3068AV· 2800-RD

    Popularity 5.4/10

  8. 8

    JLab

    Budget wireless and wired earbuds, plus Hi-Fi noise-reducing JBuds earbuds.

    Top products: Go Lux ANC· JBuds

    Popularity 5.2/10

  9. 9

    Bowers & Wilkins

    British maker of high-end headphones and loudspeakers, priced well above mainstream rivals.

    Popularity 5.1/10

  10. 10

    Denon

    Japanese-owned hi-fi brand whose ANC earbuds are a small part of a home audio range.

    Top products: AH-C830NCW

    Popularity 4.0/10

  11. 11

    Kz

    In-ear monitors with detachable cables, offered in many colours and styles.

    Top products: ZS12 PRO X

    Popularity 3.4/10

  12. 12

    Belkin

    Belkin builds charging, networking and connectivity accessories for phones, computers and home offices. Its catalogue includes wireless chargers, KVM switches for sharing a keyboard and mouse between computers, Wi-Fi routers and fiber cables. The company is based in Southern California...

    Popularity 3.1/10

  13. 13

    BASEUS

    Chinese accessories brand selling clip-on open-ear earbuds alongside chargers and cables.

    Top products: Bowie MC2

    Popularity 3.1/10

  14. 14

    Beats by Dr. Dre

    Dr Dre's bass-forward headphones and earbuds, popular with style-focused buyers.

    Popularity 3.1/10

  15. 15

    Edifier

    Edifier offers a wide selection of speakers and earphones for any occasion and has a long history spanning more than 20 years in the audio industry. Edifier offers premium-quality audio equipment for home, workplace, or personal use at reasonable costs....

    Popularity 3.1/10

  16. 16

    JBL

    Harman-owned speaker brand with a broad range of headphones and earbuds.

    Popularity 3.1/10

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    Sennheiser

    Based in Wedemark, Germany, Sennheiser makes headphones, including balanced models, and wireless microphone systems. Its audio products are used by listeners at home and by performers and broadcasters on stage. The company has built its name on sound quality across...

    Popularity 2.8/10

  18. 18

    Koss

    John C. Koss established Koss in 1958. Koss pioneered elevated driver units and rare earth magnets in stereo headphones, which are still popular today from a modest basement workshop. Today, Koss provides consumers worldwide with a complete variety of award-winning...

    Popularity 2.5/10

  19. 19

    Skullcandy

    SkullCandy is known for its sharp taste in music. They are on a mission to make people believe that music can heal people, and they want to make the experience of music indoors and outdoors magical. The company was founded...

    Popularity 2.5/10

  20. 20

    Logitech

    Logitech, a Swiss company that began in 1981, makes computer keyboards, wireless mice and other computer accessories. Its early products included the laser mouse and the cordless infrared mouse. Its designs serve home and office users who want reliable wireless...

    Popularity 2.5/10

  21. 21

    ELECOM

    ELECOM started in 1986 as a Japanese electronics company, and it is headquartered in Chūō-ku, Tokyo. Its catalog includes computer mice, trackball mice, headphones and wireless LAN equipment. The brand sells its devices to consumers in markets around the world.

    Popularity 2.2/10

  22. 22

    TREBLAB

    Wireless headphones and speakers from TREBLAB are built around Bluetooth, so listeners can drop the cables that once limited them. The line includes sport headphones, noise cancelling models and portable wireless speakers. The company was set up to make good...

    Popularity 2.2/10

  23. 23

    beyerdynamic

    Professional audio gear is at the heart of beyerdynamic, a German company. Its line includes headphones and headsets with microphones. Models include balanced and audiophile headphones aimed at studio work, music listening and podcast recording. The headsets use noise-canceling microphones...

    Popularity 2.2/10

  24. 24

    HP

    The Hewlett-Packard Company was founded when completely electronic computers did not exist. It was 1939, and the only printers were industrial-sized. Its defining feature was its health care plan for its employees and its use of an open office floor...

    Popularity 1.8/10

  25. 25

    TOZO

    Collection of daily use electronic items is available at Tozo. Customers can find earbuds that last for over six hours from a single charge; it gives fast charging and a rechargeable case; the true wireless earbuds deliver more explicit calls...

    Popularity 1.8/10

  26. 26

    Symphonized

    Wood has always been an essential part of the musical industry. Recognizing the role wood has played over the years, Symphonized started manufacturing all-natural hand-assembled wood headphones and speakers. They offer a variety of styles, offering several unique experiences to...

    Popularity 1.8/10