Shhh… silence is golden and it is time to block out the chaos of the outside world — or your noisy colleagues — with the best noise-cancelling earbuds of 2023.
Picture this: You're on a crowded MRT, and the uncle next to you is happily watching a video at maximum volume. If going up to a public peace transgressor to give a piece of your mind is not something that comes naturally to you, a pair of noise-cancelling earbuds might be the best solution in such a situation. Raucous colleagues in the office? Noise-cancelling earbuds may be your secret to rushing out that deck in time.
Get ready to discover the power of peace as we explore some of the bestselling noise-cancelling earbuds of 2023. We've found options under $100, $200 and $400, so rest assured there'll be something that fits your budget.
Noise-cancelling earbuds under $100
TOZO T6 Truly Wireless, $55.09
Not many noise-cancelling earbuds come at this price point, which may partly explain why this has racked up more than 230,000 reviews on Amazon with an average rating of 4.4 – everyone loves a good deal. “Works well, great sound, great battery life, and easy to use. What's not to like??” one reviewer from Singapore commented. It's a solid choice for reducing ambient noise such as chatter and annoying TikTok videos blasting from someone else’s device, even if you might not get top-of-the-line acoustics and noise cancellation. You get over six hours of playtime on a single charge, and 30 hours with the charging case. With a waterproof rating of IPX8, the earbuds can be washed with water and soap and you don’t have to worry at all.
TOZO T6 Truly Wireless, $55.09. Buy it here
Baseus M2s ANC Earphone, $55
Baseus is known for producing a wide range of consumer electronics and mobile accessories at affordable prices. The wallet-friendly Baseus M2s comes with an intelligent noise-cancelling chip and allows you to choose from three different noise-cancelling modes – travel, indoor, and outdoor. It even has spatial audio, so your audio sounds more realistic than ever.
Baseus M2s ANC Earphone, $55. Buy on Lazada and earn 1.2% cashback with merewards.
Soundcore Anker Liberty Air 2. $77
The Soundcore Anker Liberty Air 2 comes with cVc 8.0 noise reduction technology, which helps to suppress ambient noises and ensure that your voice is optimised during phone calls. Earbuds running out of battery midway through a workout? A 10-minute quick charge in the case will power the earbuds for another two hours of usage. To top it off, the Soundcore Anker Liberty Air 2 comes in a matte finish that gives off a premium feel. Perhaps that’s why it has scored an average rating of 4.2 among 14,000 reviewers on Amazon.
Soundcore Anker Liberty Air 2, $77. Buy it here
Tozo T18 Crystal Buds True Wireless Earbuds, $89
The Tozo T18 True Wireless Earbuds are rated at IPX7 with a water and sweat resistant nano coating. The smart LED digital screen shows you the charge left in the earbuds and carrying case. You get up to nine hours of usage with each charge, another 40 hours with the case, and it even supports wireless charging.
Tozo T18 Crystal Buds True Wireless Earbuds, $89. Buy it on The Wonder Shop
The Wonder Shop’s 11.11 campaign happening from 26 October till 12 November where shoppers can enjoy a 5% discount on everything on the platform with no minimum spend. However, if you spend at least $110, you enjoy additional savings up to 11% for most products.
Noise-cancelling earbuds under $200
Compared to its predecessor, the Elite 3, the newer Elite 4 now sports active noise cancellation and multi-device pairing. The ergonomic design and tight in-ear fit, coupled with its IP55 rating for dust and direct water resistance makes these earbuds from the renowned Danish audio brand a very compelling choice for sports people.
Jabra Elite 4 Earbuds, $108. Buy it here
Tribit BTH93 FlyBuds C1 True Wireless Earbuds, $139
For a little bit more moolah, the Tribit BTH93 FlyBuds promises faster connection and a more stable transmission. The inbuilt Qualcomm QCC3040 chip supports seamless bud-to-bud role-swapping and ultra-low power active noise cancellation that can reduce up to 90 per cent of background noise. With the Tribit app, you can also choose from 24 different EQ styles according to your aural preferences.
Tribit BTH93 FlyBuds C1 True Wireless Earbuds, $139. Buy it here
With a glossy and almost mirrored finish, the JBL Live Pro 2 TWS certainly ranks high in the looks department. It’s not a slouch when it comes to the sound department either – True Adaptive Noise Cancelling removes disruptions to enhance sound quality regardless of your location, while the Smart Ambient mode allows you to stay aware of your surroundings even with the earbuds in place. There is a good amount of detail at bass notes, and vocals are crisp, clear, and expressive. Available in pink as well.
JBL Live Pro 2, $195. Buy it here
Noise-cancelling earbuds under $400
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds, $309
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds lives up to its moniker, having consistently ranked as one of the best earbuds in the market, thanks to their superb sound quality, best-in-class noise cancelling, and more notably, its proprietary spatial audio feature. A new IMU chip (gyroscope with an accelerometer) tracks your head movement, giving the effect of audio that “moves with you”. Certainly one for audiophiles.
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds, $309. Buy it here
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation), $347
People love the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) for several reasons – seamless integration with Apple devices through the H2 chip, exceptional audio quality with adaptive EQ, active noise cancellation, spatial audio technology, and finally, the sleek and comfortable design which so many people love and see as an integral part of their style. With the USB-C connector in the latest iteration of the AirPods Pro, not only is it more convenient now that you only need a single cable to charge these babies and your iPhone 15, but you can even charge the AirPods directly with the iPhone 15 (fab if you don't have an external power bank with you when the AirPods are low on battery). The earbuds also offers additional dust resistance — all the better for more rugged activities — with an improved IP54 rating.
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation), $347. Buy it here
Sony WF-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds, $365
The Sony WH-1000XM5 noise-cancelling headphones have gone viral (and for good reason). But their earbuds counterparts aren’t too shabby either, if you’re looking for something less bulky but just as good quality. The Sony WF-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds are seen as one of the industry-leading noise cancelling earbuds – there is not one but two processors in the earbuds working on noise cancellation. In addition to creating custom EQ presets in the Sony Headphones Connect app, you can also toggle the Adaptive Sound Control, which allows you to customise noise cancellation according to your environment.
Sony WF-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds, $365. Buy it here
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