We tried and tested the best noise cancelling headphones at home and sought expert advice on what to look for. Our top six for 2023 are: Best overall: Sony WH1000xm4 Best for music: Bose 700 Best sound quality: Bowers & Wilkins Px8 Best bass: Beats Studio3 Wireless Best battery life: Technics A800 Best budget noise-cancelling headphones: JBL Tune760 NC