{
  "id": 8894134,
  "title": "We found the 8 best noise-cancelling earbuds after extensive testing",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/we-found-the-8-best-noise-cancelling-earbuds-after-extensive-testing",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-21T09:00:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mashable",
    "slug": "mashable",
    "url": "https://mashable.com/roundup/best-noise-cancelling-earbuds-2026-tested"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mashable has reviewed the best noise-cancelling earbuds on the market. Not all earbuds are created equal, with some offering more comfort than others. Bose and Sony stand out as top brands, providing exceptional ANC and superior sound quality. Bose earbuds, in particular, are noted for their comfort. However, all noise-cancelling headphones, including earbuds, feature passive noise cancellation. Over-ear headphones naturally block out noise, while earbuds don't block sound as effectively. Instead, they deliver sound directly into the ear canal to drown out external noise, relying more on active noise cancellation (ANC). This electronic process involves microphones detecting surrounding sounds, which are then inverted to cancel them out. In some cases, a slight buzzing or humming may be heard, which is simply the ANC at work. Ideally, the best ANC earbuds should not produce this buzzing sound.",
  "summary": "Our headphones expert and Mashable team members tested the best noise-cancelling earbuds to find the truly elite. Here are the top buds from Bose, Sony, Apple, and Beats.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "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."
}