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Apple AirPods Pro 3
iPhone users wanting ANC$249List price from Apple, checked Nov 9Score 9.1
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Audio & Sound
Noise-cancelling headphones, earbuds and USB mics for class, travel and streaming.
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Sony WF-1000XM5
Premium ANC earbuds, any phoneScore 8.8
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Soundcore Liberty 4 NC
Value ANC earbuds$99.99List price from Soundcore, checked Nov 9Score 8.8
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro
Galaxy phone ownersScore 8.3
Sony WH-1000XM5
Proven ANC over-ear pickScore 8.1
Sony WH-1000XM6
Long-haul noise cancelingScore 8.0
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen)
Comfort-first noise canceling$449List price from Bose, checked Nov 9Score 7.9
Elgato Wave:3 MK.2
Streamers on USB-C$169.99List price from Elgato, checked Nov 9
HyperX QuadCast 2
Four-pattern USB streaming mic$149.99List price from HyperX, checked Nov 9
Shure MV7+
Podcasts over USB or XLRSpecs and stores
Guides for audio & sound
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Questions?
What is multipoint?
It lets headphones stay connected to two devices at once, like a laptop and a phone.
Do codecs matter on an iPhone?
iPhones use AAC, so LDAC support only helps on Android phones that support it.
Which mic type is best for a noisy room?
A dynamic mic picks up less room noise than a condenser mic.
Is battery life tested by Offerove?
No: battery numbers are the maker's own figures, and we say so on each page.