Good Noise Canceling Headphones for Travel?

[Anonymous]

I’m in the market for a new pair of noise canceling headphones. I’m primarily interested in limiting airplane noise but I’d also like to use them for watching movies on the plane or listening to music. I don’t know that I need the best sound enhancing headphones since I’m most concerned about noise blocking, but if someone really loves their Bose 700, I’m open to that price point.

Am also interested in thoughts about in ear versus over the ear. I’ve had over the ear headphones before and I’ve found the style like Beats seem to pinch my ears over time (my head is probably too big). I currently have a pair from Harmon Kardmon that don’t bother me but they are not noise canceling and that bothered me on my last flight.

Any recommendations?

[Anonymous]

I'm a fan of over the ear, blue tooth headphones. They do the best job at noise cancelling, and everyone can see that you have your headphones on and will leave you alone.

Sony WH1000XM3 ($350) and Bose QuietComfort 35 II ($350) are good options.

I love soundguys.com for reviews.

[Anonymous]

Re: Bose 700. I think you're paying the extra $50 for Alexa voice control and Google Assistant optimization.

If you don't think you would use those features, then I think you could rule them out.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm a fan of over the ear, blue tooth headphones. They do the best job at noise cancelling, and everyone can see that you have your headphones on and will leave you alone.

Sony WH1000XM3 ($350) and Bose QuietComfort 35 II ($350) are good options.

I love soundguys.com for reviews.

If you don't want to spend that kind of money, wirecutter recommends the Anker Q20, which is $50 on Amazon.

https://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-noise-cancelling-headphones/

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm a fan of over the ear, blue tooth headphones. They do the best job at noise cancelling, and everyone can see that you have your headphones on and will leave you alone.

Sony WH1000XM3 ($350) and Bose QuietComfort 35 II ($350) are good options.

I love soundguys.com for reviews.

If you want to listen to airplane movies the old fashioned way, you need wired (not bluetooth; or at least in addition to) headphones. Right?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm a fan of over the ear, blue tooth headphones. They do the best job at noise cancelling, and everyone can see that you have your headphones on and will leave you alone.

Sony WH1000XM3 ($350) and Bose QuietComfort 35 II ($350) are good options.

I love soundguys.com for reviews.

If you want to listen to airplane movies the old fashioned way, you need wired (not bluetooth; or at least in addition to) headphones. Right?

Yes. All of these types of headphones also come with wires in case you need it to connect to the airplane entertainment. You might need one of those double prong extenders for a couple of planes, but unlikely.

[Anonymous]

The Sony model listed is great - love it.

[Anonymous]

I like my AirPod pros.

[Anonymous]

Bose QC 35. If you,fly first class you,will see that many passengers bring their own and the airlines provide Bose noise cancelling headphones to those who don’t have their own. They always get the best ratings for use on airplanes. The rose gold QC 35s are currently on sale from Bose for $100 off. https://www.bose.com/en_us/products/headphones/over_ear_headphones/quietcomfort-35-wireless-ii.html#v=qc35_ii_rose_gold

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I like my AirPod pros.

But won't work with airline entertainment. I assume they'll work on your own devices.

[Anonymous]

These are great Plantronics BackBeat PRO Wireless... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MBWIL0G?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Bose QC 35. If you,fly first class you,will see that many passengers bring their own and the airlines provide Bose noise cancelling headphones to those who don’t have their own. They always get the best ratings for use on airplanes. The rose gold QC 35s are currently on sale from Bose for $100 off. https://www.bose.com/en_us/products/headphones/over_ear_headphones/quietcomfort-35-wireless-ii.html#v=qc35_ii_rose_gold

Have you had any issues with the eardrum suck that many people complain about?

[Anonymous]

Not at all. i have four pair of Bose noise cancelling headphones and they are each gret.

[Anonymous]

I have the Sony listed above. Love it. Equally great for noise-cancelling and listening to music. I also appreciate their value on airplanes, as I am a nervous flyer. Makes a big difference. Whichever you go with, check slickdeals for times when you might find a better price.

[Anonymous]

I have a fat head and the Bose 700 kind of put pressure on the top of my head after about a half hour. Too frustrating for the long haul.

FWIW Bose has been #1 forever, but the new Sonys have topped the Bose in many performance ratings lately.