By the Review & Rated Editorial Team · Last updated 30 September 2026
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Good wireless headphones have to do three things well: block out the noise around you, last a long travel day on one charge, and sound clear on calls. All six pairs below list active noise cancelling. Where they differ is battery life, extras like spatial audio and multipoint, how you can listen wired, and price.
We compared six over-ear wireless headphones from OneOdio, Sony, Bose, Sennheiser, Apple and soundcore, using the specs, US list prices and box contents each maker publishes (for OneOdio, our store listing). Listed battery with noise cancelling on runs from 20 hours to 60 hours, and list prices from $99.99 to $549.
Short on time? Our #1 pick is the OneOdio A Series as the best-value all-rounder: hybrid noise cancelling, two devices at once over Bluetooth, and a cable mode that still plays when the battery is flat, for $149.95. If you want the most noise-cancelling hardware, look at the Sony WH-1000XM6. For the longest battery, look at the Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4. If you use an iPhone, look at AirPods Max 2. Under $100, look at the soundcore Space One.
Editorial grades on a 1 to 6 scale (1 is best), based on each maker's published specs and list price. We did not test these headphones.
The top six were ranked on the following criteria:
Battery & Charging
We compared each pair's listed battery life with noise cancelling on, quick-charge figures, and whether you can keep listening over a cable.
Noise Control & Calls
We compared the type of active noise cancelling each maker lists, the listening modes, and how many microphones are listed for calls.
Comfort & Portability
We looked at listed weight, whether the ear cups fold, and what comes in the box for travel (case, cables).
Value for Money
We weighed each pair's listed features against its list price at the time of writing.
The rankings, grades, ratings and score bars on this page are the editorial opinion of the Review & Rated team. They are based on manufacturer-published specifications and list prices collected in September 2026, not on lab measurements.
Specs marked "listed" or "rated" are the manufacturer's own figures and have not been independently verified. Prices change often; check the seller's page for today's price.
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After comparing the specs side by side, here are the best wireless headphones for 2026.
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Editorial grade (based on published specs). Not a test result.
The best-value all-rounder here: listed hybrid ANC, multipoint, up to 45 hours of Bluetooth playback and a wired mode for flights and flat batteries. Pick it if you want one pair for music, travel, commuting and calls without paying premium prices.
You want noise cancelling, multipoint and long battery without paying premium prices.
You fly or commute and want to keep listening over a cable when the battery runs out.
You want the strongest listed noise-cancelling hardware: the Sony (#2) lists 12 microphones and a dedicated processor.
You want the longest listed battery with ANC on: the Sennheiser (#4) lists 60 h.
How it compares: Compared with #2 Sony WH-1000XM6: the Sony lists 12 noise-cancelling mics and a QN3 processor, but 5 fewer hours with ANC on (30 h vs 35 h) and a list price $310.04 higher.
The OneOdio A Series earns our #1 spot as the best-value all-rounder: listed hybrid ANC, multipoint Bluetooth, a long listed battery and a wired mode for flights and flat batteries, at a fraction of the premium list prices. With up to 45 hours of Bluetooth playback and an EVA case in the box, it is the pick if you want one pair for music, travel, commuting and calls. It sells for $149.95 at the Cosari store, which lists free standard shipping and a 30-day return policy.
The OneOdio A Series is our top pick because it covers the everyday list for about half the Sennheiser's list price and a third of the Sony's: hybrid active noise cancelling (rated up to −35 dB), multipoint Bluetooth and a 3.5 mm wired mode. OneOdio says the ANC blocks up to 95% of low- and mid-frequency noise when you use it wirelessly. Wired, it connects with the included 3.5 mm cable, and the wired mode keeps working even when the battery is flat.
Battery life is listed at up to 45 hours on Bluetooth, 35 hours with ANC switched on, and a 15-minute USB-C top-up gives about 4 hours of playback. A full charge takes 2 hours.
Sound comes from dual 40 mm drivers in a dual sound chamber, which OneOdio describes as hi-res audio, with a listed 20 Hz to 40 kHz frequency response. Multipoint Bluetooth keeps it connected to two devices at once, so you can listen on a laptop and take a call from your phone without re-pairing.
Memory-foam cushions and rotating joints are listed for comfort on long listening sessions, and it comes with an EVA case in the box with a 3.5 mm cable and a USB-C cable. OneOdio lists a 5-mic HD call setup (wireless mode only). Transparency mode, on the ANC button, lets outside sound in when you need to hear an announcement.
It sells for $149.95 at the Cosari store (buycosari.com), which lists free standard shipping with tracking, 2 to 10 working days total delivery, and a 30-day return policy (refunds carry a $14 restocking fee).
Sold at Cosari (buycosari.com) · $149.95 · free shipping · 30-day returns ($14 restocking fee)
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Editorial grade (based on published specs). Not a test result.
The WH-1000XM6 is Sony's flagship noise-cancelling pair. Sony lists its HD Noise Canceling Processor QN3, which it says is 7x faster than the QN1 in the WH-1000XM5, working with 12 microphones and an Adaptive NC Optimizer that adjusts to outside noise, air pressure and how you wear them.
Sony lists up to 30 hours of battery with noise cancelling on, quick charging, Bluetooth 5.3 and multipoint connection. The ear cups fold, and a carrying case, a 1.2 m headphone cable and a USB cable come in the box. The list price is $459.99, about three times the OneOdio's.
You fly often and want the most noise-cancelling hardware Sony lists.
You switch between a laptop and a phone all day (multipoint).
You want the longest battery: the Sennheiser (#4) lists 60 h with ANC on.
You want to spend under $200: the OneOdio (#1) lists hybrid ANC and multipoint for $149.95.
How it compares: Compared with #3 Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen): same 30 h listed battery, $10.99 apart at list price. The Bose adds listening modes and Immersive Audio; Sony lists multipoint on its page.
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Editorial grade (based on published specs). Not a test result.
Bose's QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen) is built around listening modes: Quiet, Aware, Immersion and Cinema, with adjustable noise cancelling and ActiveSense in Aware mode. Bose Immersive Audio spatializes music and video, and CustomTune tailors the sound to your ears.
Bose lists up to 30 hours of battery (23 hours with Immersive Audio on; a footnote on the same page cites 24 and 18 hours under its test conditions), 3 hours from a 15-minute charge, Bluetooth 5.4 and a listed weight of 0.583 lb. You can listen over USB-C audio, and a 3.5 mm to 2.5 mm audio cable and a carry case are included. The list price is $449.00.
You watch films on the go and want spatial audio and a Cinema mode.
You want to switch between noise cancelling and awareness with presets.
You want multipoint confirmed on the spec sheet: Sony (#2), OneOdio (#1) and soundcore (#6) list it.
You want long battery with spatial audio on: 23 h is listed.
How it compares: Compared with #5 Apple AirPods Max 2: the Bose lists 10 more hours of battery and costs $100 less at list price; Apple adds Personalized Spatial Audio tuned for iPhone.
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Editorial grade (based on published specs). Not a test result.
The MOMENTUM 4 Wireless is the battery pick. Sennheiser lists up to 60 hours with ANC on, the longest in this round-up, and about 6 hours from a 10-minute charge. It uses 42 mm dynamic drivers, hybrid adaptive ANC (4 mics listed) and Transparency Mode, plus 4 beamforming call microphones (2 per side) with wind-noise suppression.
It supports aptX Adaptive, AAC and SBC over Bluetooth 5.2, plays wired over USB-C, and ships with a carry case, a USB-C cable, a 1.2 m audio cable (3.5 mm and 2.5 mm jacks) and an airplane adapter. The Smart Control Plus app adds a 5-band EQ. The list price is $299.95.
You travel for days at a time and hate charging.
You want an EQ app and an aux cable in the box.
You need multipoint confirmed on the spec sheet: OneOdio (#1), Sony (#2) and soundcore (#6) list it.
You want to spend under $200: the OneOdio (#1) or soundcore (#6).
How it compares: Compared with #6 soundcore Space One: the Sennheiser lists 20 more hours with ANC on (60 h vs 40 h), but costs $199.96 more at list price.
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Editorial grade (based on published specs). Not a test result.
AirPods Max 2 is the pick for iPhone users. Apple lists an H2 chip in each ear cup, Active Noise Cancellation, Transparency mode and Adaptive Audio, plus Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking (creating a personal profile needs an iPhone with a TrueDepth camera). There are nine microphones, three of them for voice.
Apple lists up to 20 hours of listening with ANC on, about 1.5 hours from a 5-minute charge, Bluetooth 5.3, and lossless audio over a wired USB-C connection. It has the heaviest listed weight here, 386.2 g, comes with a Smart Case, and has the highest list price in this round-up at $549.
You use an iPhone and want Apple's spatial audio features.
You want lossless listening over a USB-C cable.
You want long battery: 20 h is the shortest listed here. The Sennheiser (#4) lists 60 h.
You want a light pair: at 386.2 g it is the heaviest listed. The Sony (#2) lists approx. 254 g, the lightest here.
How it compares: Compared with #1 OneOdio A Series: the AirPods Max 2 lists Apple's spatial audio features and lossless USB-C audio, but 15 fewer hours with ANC on and a list price $399.05 higher.
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Editorial grade (based on published specs). Not a test result.
The Space One is the budget pick at $99.99 on soundcore's own store. soundcore lists adaptive noise cancelling, 5 levels of adjustable transparency, 40 mm dynamic drivers with Hi-Res sound, and 3 microphones with AI enhancement for calls.
Battery is listed at 40 hours with ANC on and 55 hours with it off, and a 5-minute fast charge is listed at 4 hours. It supports multipoint connection, weighs a listed 265 g, the ear cups rotate and fold, and soundcore lists a travel pouch and an AUX cable among its features.
You want ANC and multipoint for under $100.
You want a light pair that folds into a bag.
You want a zip case in the box: the OneOdio (#1) includes an EVA case.
You want more listed call mics: the Sony (#2) lists 12.
How it compares: Compared with #1 OneOdio A Series: the soundcore lists 5 more hours with ANC on and costs $49.96 less; the OneOdio adds an EVA case and states its wired mode works with a flat battery.
Manufacturer-listed figures, checked on each maker's page in September 2026. "Not listed" means the maker's product page does not state it.
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| Headphones | Wireless | Battery with ANC (listed) | Weight (listed) | Noise cancelling | Wired listening | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. OneOdio A Series | Bluetooth 5.0, multipoint | 35 h (45 h ANC off) | 295 g | Hybrid, -35 dB rated | 3.5 mm cable | $149.95 |
| 2. Sony WH-1000XM6 | Bluetooth 5.3, multipoint | 30 h | 254 g | QN3, 12 mics | Cable included | $459.99 |
| 3. Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen) | Bluetooth 5.4 | 30 h (23 h Immersive) | 0.583 lb (about 264 g) | Adjustable, 4 modes | USB-C + cable | $449.00 |
| 4. Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 | Bluetooth 5.2, aptX Adaptive | 60 h | Not listed | Hybrid adaptive, 4 mics | USB-C + 1.2 m aux | $299.95 |
| 5. Apple AirPods Max 2 | Bluetooth 5.3, H2 chip | 20 h | 386.2 g | ANC + Adaptive Audio | USB-C (lossless) | $549.00 |
| 6. soundcore Space One | Bluetooth, multipoint | 40 h (55 h ANC off) | 265 g | Adaptive | AUX cable | $99.99 |
OneOdio: our store price. Others: the maker's own US list price. Check the seller's page for today's price.
Popular headphones we looked at and left out, and why.
Sony WH-1000XM5. The previous Sony flagship. Sony now sells the WH-1000XM6, which it says uses a processor 7x faster than the XM5's, so we list the XM6.
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless. Sennheiser's page also points to a newer MOMENTUM 5 Wireless. We kept the MOMENTUM 4 for its listed 60-hour battery with ANC on.
JBL Tune 770NC. A popular budget pair, but JBL's US product page would not load for us, so we could not check its specs on the maker's own page and left it out.
What we did, and what we did not do.
What we did not do: we did not lab-test, measure or listen to these headphones for this article, and we give no hands-on verdicts on sound or comfort. The photos illustrate each product and are not test records. Grades, ratings and score bars are our editorial opinion of the published specs.
Why you can still use this page: every figure comes from the maker's own product page, and for OneOdio from our store listing (see Sources), and it is labelled "listed" or "rated" so you know it is the maker's claim. Review & Rated is owned by the company that sells our #1 pick; that is why it appears first and why the buttons on this page link to it.
On published specs and list prices, our #1 is the OneOdio A Series as the best-value all-rounder: hybrid ANC, multipoint, up to 45 hours of Bluetooth playback and a wired mode for $149.95. For the most noise-cancelling hardware, Sony lists 12 microphones on the WH-1000XM6. For battery, Sennheiser lists 60 hours with ANC on for the MOMENTUM 4. For iPhone users, Apple's AirPods Max 2 adds Personalized Spatial Audio. For under $100, the soundcore Space One lists adaptive ANC and multipoint. We own the company that sells the OneOdio.
With noise cancelling on, the Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless lists up to 60 hours, then the soundcore Space One (40 hours), the OneOdio A Series (35 hours), the Sony WH-1000XM6 and Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen) (30 hours each) and the AirPods Max 2 (20 hours).
Yes. All six list active noise cancelling and a transparency or aware mode. They differ in what the maker lists behind it: Sony lists 12 microphones and its QN3 processor, Sennheiser lists hybrid adaptive ANC, OneOdio lists hybrid ANC, soundcore lists adaptive ANC, Bose lists adjustable ANC with four modes, and Apple lists ANC with Adaptive Audio.
All six list a wired option. The OneOdio A Series plays over a 3.5 mm cable and keeps working when the battery is flat (ANC and the mics switch off in wired mode). Sony includes a headphone cable and soundcore lists an AUX cable, Sennheiser plays over USB-C and includes a 1.2 m aux cable, Bose plays over USB-C and includes an audio cable, and AirPods Max 2 plays lossless audio over USB-C.
Multipoint is listed on the product pages for the OneOdio A Series, the Sony WH-1000XM6 and the soundcore Space One. Bose, Sennheiser and Apple do not list multipoint on the product pages we checked; Apple lists Automatic Switching between Apple devices instead.
The six picks here list between $99.99 (soundcore Space One) and $549 (AirPods Max 2). Around $150 buys hybrid ANC, multipoint and a wired mode in the OneOdio A Series; the premium pairs at $299.95 to $549 add things like more microphones, spatial audio modes or longer battery.
We own the company that sells it, and that affects the order on this page. We say so at the top and in the footer. We ranked it first as the best-value all-rounder: on published specs it combines hybrid ANC, multipoint, a long battery and a wired mode at a fraction of the premium prices. Every figure comes from the maker pages listed under Sources, so you can check it yourself.
Maker product pages used for the specs and list prices on this page, checked 29 September 2026.
