Reading Time: 6 minA great pair of headphones are a must-have when traveling. There's no better way to pass the time than by watching a movie, listening to music, or even focusing on your work.
While airlines sometimes hand out their own earbuds, they're far from the best when it comes to quality or comfort. So if you're in the market for a new pair of headphones to take with you on a trip this summer, we've picked out our 10 favorites, all with noise-cancelling capability.
(And remember, if you're looking to use your wireless headphones or earbuds with your plane's seatback entertainment system, the AirFly Pro allows you to connect your Bluetooth headphones in seconds.)
The Apple AirPods Pro 2 are one of our favorites when it comes to earbuds. The Pro version offers 2x more active noise cancellation than regular AirPods, and up to 6 hours of listening time on a full charge.
These have been my personal go-to earbuds when traveling, and my 12-year old daughter has been known to steal them as well. It's extremely easy to connect the AirPods to my iPhone and iPad, and comfortable to wear them while trying to sleep on an airplane.
The AirPods Pro 2 also come with their own wireless carrying case that provides additional listening time — up to 30 hours on a full charge. And it includes its own U1 chip, making it easy to find your AirPods if they get misplaced.
If you're not an Apple fan but still prefer earbuds while traveling, the Beats Studio Buds are another great option. They're sweat-resistant and come in three different color options, and with their noise-canceling capability, you can tune out the drone of your plane's engines while enjoying your favorite movie.
The Beats Studio Buds also come with soft tips in three different sizes to ensure a fit for most, and hold up to 8 hours of listening time, or up to 24 hours when combined with a pocket-sized charging case.
The JBL Vibe Beam 2 Earbuds were just released a few months ago, and offer significantly better features than the previous version. These earbuds have up to 40 hours of battery life and quick-charge capability. They're noise-cancelling, so they block out distracting sound — but with their Smart Ambient technology, you're still aware of your surroundings.
These earbuds are also both water and dust resistant, which means you can take them for a run or even to the beach without worrying about them getting damaged by the elements.
Upgrade your listening experience with the JBL Tune Beam earbuds. Like the JBL Vibe Beam 2 earbuds, they feature noise-cancellation with Smart Ambient technology to help you stay aware of your surroundings when needed.
But the Tune Beam earbuds go a step further, offering up to 48 hours of battery life for long-lasting play time. Plus, with their built-in "4-Mic" technology, your calls will come through crisp and clear.
You don't have to break the bank for an in-ear noise-canceling set of earbuds. With an average review of 4.4 stars on Amazon, the Anker Soundcore P30i offers up to 10 hours of listening time from a single charge (6 hours with its noise-cancellation feature turned on), and up to 45 hours with the included charging case.
These earbuds also come with a quick-charge feature, so a 10-minute charge can add another 2 hours of battery life. Plus, the charging case serves a dual purpose, as it can be used as a phone stand as well.
The Bose QuietComfort Bluetooth Headphones are one of the most popular and best headphones on the market. There are eight color options to choose from, including some limited-edition colors, so you can pick a pair that matches your personality. In fact, these have been my personal over-the-ear headphones of choice for years.
Although these headphones boast a Bluetooth option, the included audio cable can be used when a Bluetooth connection isn't available, or if your battery dies. The multi-point toggle also lets you pair your headphones to multiple wireless connections, making it easy to switch to your desired device.
These headphones get phenomenal reviews thanks to their top-quality noise-canceling capability, plush comfort earcups, and all-day battery life.
You can't go wrong with these feature-packed headphones. The JBL Live 6600NC Headphones provide a wireless over-the-ear fit with active noise cancellation, voice assist, and JBL signature sound. And with their multi-point connection, you can easily switch between devices.
These headphones offer a comfort fabric throughout for all-day wear, plus their own carrying pouch. You'll also have up to 50 hours of battery life, and with their speed charge technology, a 10-minute charge will get you another four hours of listening time.
If you're looking for a reasonably priced pair of noise-canceling headphones, the Sony WH-CH720N Noise Canceling Wireless Headphones are a great option. Known for their comfortable lightweight design, you can easily drown out your flight’s background noise and focus on your work, or even sleep better.
These headphones have a battery life of up to 35 hours, charge quickly, and are Bluetooth-compatible, pairing with up to two devices at a time. Plus, the included connection wire allows you to plug them into your plane’s seatback entertainment system to watch TV or a movie.
As one of the more affordable Bluetooth headphones on the market, the Anker soundcore Life Q30 are a great choice for those on a budget. You'll get up to 50 hours of play time and three different modes of noise-cancellation technology. Plus, these headphones offer leather earcups with memory foam padding for a snug fit over the ears.
However, unlike some of the more expensive headphones on our list, these headphones aren't dust or water resistant. That's something you might want to consider if you're looking for headphones to use on an outdoor adventure or a trip to the gym.
Also, even though these headphones offer a wired connection, the noise-cancellation option only works via Bluetooth. So if you're planning to plug in and watch a movie on your plane's seatback entertainment system, you won't get the benefits of noise cancellation.
The JLab JBuds Lux headphones are incredibly comfortable thanks to their Cloud Foam material on both the earcups and headband. You can also connect them to two devices with their "share mode" feature. And with their 70-plus hours of play time (or 40-plus hours with ANC turned on), the JBuds battery should last your entire vacation.
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