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2018.Traveling, by all accounts, is one of life's great rewards

To travel, to see the world, whether for work or for pleasure, is not only an admirable venture but one of its best pursuits, too

Augustine of Hippo, a theologian from around the year 400 A.D

has changed since then, and that's the way in which we travel

We've gone from horse and chariot to jet-engine and Boeing 737, and the world has never been the same.To that end, just as the nature of

travel has changed, so too has the technology that we use to make the journey more comfortable

Take, for example, wireless noise-cancelling headphones

good start, batteries that offer several days of use, comfort and the best, most advanced noise cancelling algorithms to keep outside noise

far away.To help you pick out a pair of headphones that deliver all of the above in spades, we've put together a list of the top 10

noise-cancelling headphones, listed below and ranked by their price-to-performance ratio.1

Sony WH-1000XM2Crystal clear noise-cancelling headphones that are better than BoseAcoustic design: Closed | Weight: 23g | Cable length: N/A

33 ft | NFC: YesSuperb noise-cancellingGreat-sounding audio30-hour battery lifeHinges are fragileTouch controlsThe Sony WH-1000XM2 are an

excellent revision of an already great pair of headphones: They sound great, deftly wield noise cancellation technology and cost just as

much as a pair of Bose QC35s

of performance and feature-set

they have three neat tricks that Bose just doesn't have on its headphones: One is an ambient noise mode that only lets in mid-to-high

frequency tones (announcements over a loudspeaker, for instance) and another being Quick Attention mode that allows you to let in all

outside noise without taking off the headphones

(The latter is perfect when giving a drink order on a plane or speaking to a coworker for a brief moment before diving back into your

Alongside the widely adopted aptX HD standard, LDAC enables Hi-Res Audio playback using the 1000XM2.Great-sounding, feature-packed and just

as affordable as the competition The Sony WH-1000XM2 are our all-around pick for best noise-cancelling cans.Read the full review:Sony

WH-1000XM22

Philips Fidelio NC1Executive looks and great sound reproduction Acoustic design: Closed | Weight: .74 pounds | Cable length: 3.9 feet |

Battery life: 25+ hours | Wireless range: N/A | NFC: NoBrilliant, electric soundGreat build quality and battery lifeSome sound leakageStill

wiredPhilips presents a more elegant noise-cancelling solution with its NC1

These on-ear headphones aren't wireless like our top pick, but that's hardly a reason to knock them

In the box comes the headphones, a hard case for storage and the headphones rock a rechargeable battery that provides noise cancellation for

close to 30 hours

But best of all, the sound performance is extremely well balanced and warm.(A quite note for our Australian readers: Philips sadly no longer

sells the NC1's down under, so you'll need to import a pair if you're keen.)Read the full review: Philips Fidelio NC13

Bose QuietComfort 35 IISmart noise-cancelling headphones for voice assistant diehardsAcoustic design: Closed | Weight: 0.68 pounds | Cable

| Wireless range: N/A | NFC: YesBroad and clear soundstageAmazing noise cancellationActive EQ an acquired tasteBoring looksComing in at the

number three spot is the Bose QuietComfort 35 II - a nearly identical product to the already-excellent Bose QuietComfort 35 but updated for

2018 with Google Assistant

This means you still get the class-leading noise cancellation Bose is known for, good sound quality and incredible comfort, plus a

headphone for travelers and commuters

Bose has found a good balance of features that will satisfy most mainstream listeners

While we don't love them as much as the better-sounding Sony WH-1000XM2, they're still top of the class for noise cancellation.Read the full

review: Bose QuietComfort 35 II4

Bose QuietComfort 25Headphones fit for a king and an excellent value for allAcoustic design: Closed | Weight: 0.68 pounds | Cable length:

Wireless range: N/A | NFC: YesStunning noise-cancellationSimple, seamless designFull, robust soundFrom 2014Colors cost extraWired

headphonesA few years ago, the Bose QuietComfort 25 are the best noise-cancelling headphones we've ever used

The lows, mids and highs came through clear as day, never stepping over each other

Music of all sorts sounded predictably incredible

With the noise-cancellation turned on, we never felt further immersed and concentrated than when we let the QC25 engulf our ears.But that

was a few years ago and time has moved on since

Bose has released not just one sequel to these headphones, but two: the QC35 and QC35 II with Google Assistant built in, both of which we'd

recommend above the QC25.But, it's not all bad

If you don't mind using the older, wired headphones, the QC25s are a finely-tuned set of cans that provide over 35 hours of very good

Bowers and Wilkins PX WirelessNoise-cancelling headphones with a couple of tricks up their sleeveAcoustic design: Closed | Weight: 335 grams

hours | Wireless range: 30 meters | NFC: NoNoise-cancellation impressesAuto pause-play works wellUSB-C chargingSound lacks definitionBowers

pair of headphones, they've also got a number of other interesting tricks up their sleeve

They'll turn on and off automatically depending on whether you're wearing them or not, and they also feature the future-proof USB-C charging

full review: Bowers and Wilkins PX Wireless6

AKG N60NC WirelessWireless noise-cancellation from the mid-range masterAcoustic design: Closed | Weight: 199.4g | Cable length: N/A |

hours | Wireless range: N/A | NFC: NoGreat soundCompact designOn-ear form-factor gets uncomfortableInitially confusing controlsIf you prefer

fantastic value for money, with great sound quality and a level of noise-cancellation performance that's on a level with the much more

the full review:AKG N60NC Wireless7

Sennheiser HD 4.50 BTNCNoise-cancelling headphones with plenty of featuresAcoustic design: Closed | Weight: 238g | Cable length: N/A |

20 hours | Wireless range: N/A | NFC: YesGreat noise cancelling20-hour batteryTravel-friendly designNoiseGuard tricky to activateHeadband

lacks paddingWith noise-cancelling tech just as effective as that in headphones from rival Bose, and with a more musical sonic ability, the

Sennheiser HD 4.50 BTNC are a definite contender for the noise-cancelling crown

More affordable and easy to travel with, these lightweight headphones are a great value all-rounder, whether for flights, commuter trains or

expensive alternatives from Bose and Sony; and crucially, the HD 4.50 BTNCs are just as good with audio, and almost as good on

noise-canceling

Whether you're after noise canceling for long-haul ravel, for the commute, or just to stay more productive in a noisy office, the Sennheiser

Wireless range: N/A | NFC: YesIncredible 24 hour battery lifeMulti-point BluetoothAmiable soundBass overwhelming at timesStyling not for

everyoneWith the second generation Plantronics BackBeat Pro, Plantronics went back to the drawing board to fix many of the issues owners

complained about the original

The BackBeat Pro 2, therefore, manage to keep all the great things about the original and improved upon its shortcomings, like its bulk and

once and, most importantly, good sound quality for the cost

Sennheiser PXC 550Great sound quality and noise-cancellation, but at what costAcoustic design: Closed | Weight: .7 pounds | Cable length:

N/A | Battery life: 8 hours | Wireless range: 30 meters (98ft) | NFC: YesGreat soundingaptX connectivityUnresponsive touch controlsNoise

cancellation could be betterThe PXC 550's greatest strength is their sound

Other wireless noise-cancelling headphones might offer a better user interface or better noise-cancellation technology, but ultimately none

there are definitely other noise-cancelling headphones out there that don't suffer from the same issues.Read the full review:Sennheiser PXC

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Samsung Level On Pro Wireless HeadphonesSamsung crashes the wireless noise-cancelling party Acoustic design: Closed | Weight: .7 pounds |

Cable length: 3.6 feet | Frequency response: 20Hz to 20kHz | Drivers: 40mm Dual-Layered Diaphragm | Driver type: Dynamic | Sensitivity: N/A

| Impedance: N/A | Battery life: 8 hours | Wireless range: 30 meters (98ft) | NFC: YesComfy faux-leather earpadsExtra features for Samsung

ownersPlastic, fragile bridgeShort-range wirelessThe Samsung Level On Pro Wireless are one of the few headphones we've tested that feel like

they're meant as a package deal for another device

Yes they'll work with every Bluetooth and 3.5mm jack-equipped handset on the market, but you're better off sticking to a Samsung device in

order to squeeze every ounce of aural goodness from the Ultra High Quality (UHQ) audio codec.It's one of the comfiest pair of cans on the

market, and they're also much cheaper than a lot of the competition

If it had a better sound quality for the vast majority of cell phone users it would be an easy recommendation but, as it stands, really

makes the most sense at checkout when purchased alongside Samsung's Next Big Thing.Read the full review: Samsung Level On Pro Wireless

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The best noise-cancelling headphones 2018