{
  "id": 8894133,
  "title": "The 10 best noise-cancelling headphones we use, love, and recommend",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/the-10-best-noise-cancelling-headphones-we-use-love-and-recommend",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-21T09:00:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mashable",
    "slug": "mashable",
    "url": "https://mashable.com/roundup/best-noise-cancelling-headphones-2026-expert-tested"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The best noise-cancelling headphones of 2026 offer a mix of comfort, sound quality, and active noise cancellation (ANC). For most people, the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) provide the best overall value. However, if you prioritize the most advanced ANC, Sony XM6 headphones emerge as the top choice. Despite no bad options among leading brands such as Apple, Beats, Bose, Sony, and Sonos, Mashable editors and reviewers tested numerous headphones and earbuds to compile a list of the finest options at every price point.",
  "summary": "We put the top noise-cancelling headphones and earbuds from Bose, Sony, and Apple to the test. These are 10 we recommend buying.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}