The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) are, as a result, among the world’s most comprehensively featured noise-cancelling headphones. Recognising that performance cannot stand still for a moment in this cut-throat market,

Our experts ranked the Bose QuietComfort Ultras as best overall, and you can snag them on sale now for Black Friday.

In conclusion, the QC Ultra Headphones are the go-to for noise cancellation and spatial audio, while Sony’s XM6 headphones are a greater value that meets all marks. Skip the AirPods Max completely. If you enjoyed this story, be sure to follow Mashable on MSN.

The Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones are still awesome, especially if you're looking for great ANC performance.

When it comes to active noise-canceling (ANC) headphones, one of the most recognizable brands is Bose. For years the company has produced some of the best-sounding and most user-friendly headphones and earbuds, and there’s always something new on the ...

Now, without ANC over my ears, I do feel safer. Many would call me a pansy (some did, and to you I say, "I hope you don't get hit by a car with your ANC headphones on"), but I am more aware of the world around me than I ever have been before.

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