A rich soundstage is no longer the only aspect of a TWS that makes it the best in the game. Audio tech outfits have massively stepped up the game when it comes to Active Noise Cancellation. A premium TWS offering is expected to offer high-end ANC alongside a detailed audio output. This feature is slowly making its way into entry-level wireless earbuds, but if you’re looking for some serious ANC chops, you will need to pay a premium. Here are the top 10 wireless ANC earbuds that you can buy under Rs 25,000.
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Sony WF-1000XM5
Price: Rs 24,561 on Amazon
Sony’s flagship wireless earbuds have high-end ANC chops and a refined form factor. The stem-less in-ear approach to design makes these earbuds stand out from the rest. Being 25% smaller and 20% lighter than the XM4, the WF-1000XM5 are ideal for extended usage. The ear fatigue caused by these earbuds is minimal. When we reviewed the Sony WF-1000XM5, we were highly impressed with how effortlessly it cancelled out ambient noises. Sounds from the air conditioner and ceiling fan were completely nullified. On top of that, the soundstage offered by these earbuds is delectable and rich. Certainly one of the best wireless earbuds you can buy right now.
Bose QuietComfort Ultra
Price: Rs 25,900 on Amazon
Bose’s ‘QuietComfort’ series excels in producing top-of-the-line ANC earbuds that can nullify just about any ambient sound. The audio outfit uses ‘CustomTune’ technology to analyse the listener’s ear and produce a suitable customised output. There are three ANC modes on offer, with transparency mode being one of them. The earbuds offer up to 6 hours of battery life on a full charge. A quick 20-minute charge offers up to 2 hours of playtime. It takes up to 2 hours to fully charge the earbuds.
Apple AirPods 4
Price: Rs 17,900 on Apple.com
Announced alongside the iPhone 16 series at the ‘Glowtime’ event, the Apple AirPods 4 will launch on September 20 at the price of Rs 17,900. The AirPods 4 are the first non-pro TWS from Apple to come with ANC. The standard version without ANC is priced at Rs 12,900. The TWS has a new acoustic architecture, low-distortion driver, and high dynamic range amplifier along with dynamic head tracking and Personalised Spatial Audio. The H2 chip inside these earbuds works in tandem with the microphones to nullify low-frequency noises like the sound of aeroplane engines, air conditioning systems, and city traffic.
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro
Price: Rs 20,000 on Samsung.com
The Galaxy Buds3 Pro made its debut alongside the Galaxy Z Fold & Flip 6 at Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked event in October. Samsung’s latest flagship TWS sports a new design and form factor. The tech outfit has added a stem to the earbuds and made it touch-sensitive for playback controls. Delivering the audio output on the Buds3 Pro is a two-way 10.5mm dynamic driver with a 6.1mm planar tweeter and dual amplifiers. The adaptive ANC on these earbuds cancels out the surrounding noise with ease. They can detect the sound of the human voice and automatically lower the ANC settings to enable the user to have a conversation.
Sennheiser Momentum 4
Price: Rs 18,990 on Sennheiser-hearing.com
The fourth-generation Momentum TWS from Sennheiser offers an immersive listening experience along with high-end ANC. These earbuds automatically adjust the active noise cancellation level to match the intensity of background noise. With one touch, you can switch to the Transparency Mode to have a conversation with someone around you. The Momentum 4 offers Sennehiser’s signature sound stage with a fine blend of frequencies and a warm blanket of bass. With ANC turned on, these earbuds offer a playtime of up to 7 hours.
Google Pixel Buds Pro 2
Price: Rs 22,900 on Flipkart
The second iteration of the Pixel Buds Pro is powered by Google’s in-house Tensor A1 chip. The audio output on the earbuds is delivered by 11mm dynamic drivers. The ultra-low-latency audio processing allows the Pixel Buds Pro 2 to adapt to their surroundings up to 3 million times per second, leading to twice as strong ANC as their previous-generation counterpart. The earbuds can dial down the level of ANC if the user initiates a conversation with someone in person. With ANC turned on, the Pixel Buds Pro 2 can last up to 8 hours on a full charge. With 15 minutes in the case, the earbuds can be charged to offer up to 3 hours of battery life.
Jabra Elite 10
Price: Rs 20,000 on Amazon
The stem-less design of the Jabra Elite 10 earbuds makes them great for extended use. The earbuds do not exert any stress on the ears and can be worn for multiple hours on end. The high-level ANC offered by Jabra Elite 10 has four settings – Jabra standard ANC, Hybrid ANC, Adaptive Hybrid ANC, and Jabra Advanced ANC. There are 6 microphones on the earbuds to help them with the task of recognising the background noise and nullifying the low frequencies. With ANC turned on, the earbuds offer a battery life of up to 6 hours. A quick 5-minute charge powers the earbuds for 1 hour.
JBL Live Buds 3
Price: Rs 15,000 on JBL.com
The JBL Live Buds 3 are equipped with 10mm dynamic drivers that deliver well-rounded audio output with a deep bass element. The soundstage is tuned by JBL Signature Sound. The spatial audio creates an immersive listening experience, with the output hitting the listener from every angle. JBL Live Buds 3’s charging case has a 1.45-inch touchscreen which lets you control the playback and customise the settings. The four noise-sensing microphones on the earbuds effectively cancel out the background noise and adapt to your surroundings in real time. With ANC turned off, these earbuds last up to 10 hours on a full charge.
OnePlus Buds Pro 3
Price: Rs 12,000 on OnePlus.in
If you want high-end ANC chops on your earbuds but don’t want to splurge excessively, the OnePlus Buds Pro 3 TWS should fit the bill nicely. These earbuds can nullify up to 50dB of surrounding noise in real-time. Compared to the Buds Pro 2, these earbuds are twice as efficient in suppressing the background voices. The Buds Pro 3 are powered by a dual dynamic driver comprising an 11mm woofer and a 6mm tweeter. With the ANC turned on, these earbuds can last up to 6 hours on a single charge.
Nothing Ear (2)
Price: Rs 10,000 on Flipkart
The Nothing Ear (2) uses 11.6mm dynamic drivers to produce a detailed and rich audio output. The TWS supports LHDC codec for Hi-Res audio. There are three levels of ANC onboard the Ear (2). At the maximum setting, it can nullify up to 40dB of surrounding sounds. Adaptive ANC automatically recognises your surroundings and suppresses the noise accordingly. Personalised ANC tailors the noise cancellation to the shape of your ears. The earbuds and case offer a cumulative battery life of 36 hours. Read our review of the Nothing Ear (2) here.
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Conclusion
These are the top 10 wireless earbuds with supreme ANC that you can buy right now. If you’re looking for more affordable options, you may want to check out the TWS offerings from CMF, Truke, and Redmi. Which TWS do you think offers the best ANC? Let us know in the comments!
