The best noise-cancelling headphones of 2026

Noise-cancelling has gone from luxury to standard in recent years. But not every headphone performs equally: the gap between the best and the average is large, especially on a train or plane.

In our comparison the flagship models score high on both silence and comfort, but the value winner is surprisingly a mid-range model. Pay close attention to battery life and whether the app offers a proper EQ.

Our tip: don't just look at the list price. With the Shoppo price comparison and a voucher code you'll typically save €40 to €80 on most models.