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By What Hi-Fi? last updated 19 April 23

UPDATED Can the AirPods Max, Apple’s first noise-cancelling over-ear headphones, justify their premium price tag?

By What Hi-Fi? published 8 July 22

Jabra’s Elite 85t noise-cancelling earbuds aren’t without talent, but come up a little short in the face of strong competition.

By What Hi-Fi? last updated 27 January 22

Shure’s first wireless, noise-cancelling headphones have lofty ambitions. Can they compete with the class-leaders?

By What Hi-Fi? last updated 27 January 22

B&W’s latest flagship noise-cancellers are the first pair to debut next-gen aptX Adaptive Bluetooth – and they sound great.

By What Hi-Fi? last updated 27 January 22

The Panasonic RZ-S500W make for a classy debut as the company's first noise-cancelling true wireless earbuds.

By What Hi-Fi? last updated 27 January 22

updated A superb pair of wireless noise-cancelling headphones

By What Hi-Fi? published 5 November 21

UPDATED Impressive noise-cancelling headphones from Bose, with added voice control smarts...

By What Hi-Fi? published 9 March 21

Can RHA’s noise-cancelling true wireless earbuds make their mark on an increasingly crowded market?

By What Hi-Fi? published 15 December 20

The Sony WF-SP800N certainly stand out in a crowd, but they also boast a vigorous and dynamic sound.

By What Hi-Fi? last updated 12 June 20

Do 1MORE’s premium true wireless headphones have what it takes to beat Apple and Sony?

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