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Noise cancelling headphones are one of the most popular Black Friday and Christmas buys, and there are good deals at every budget right now. Here are the best-reviewed pairs on offer in Ireland, from under-the-radar budget picks to Bose.
We haven’t tested these products ourselves. Our picks are based on independent expert reviews (linked below) and the manufacturers’ specifications. Prices change often, so each product links to today’s price.
Quick picks
- Best noise cancelling: Bose QuietComfort SC.
- Best for bass lovers: Sony ULT Wear.
- Best everyday value: Sony WH-CH720N.
- Best budget pick: JLab JBuds Lux ANC.
- Best earbuds for Samsung phones: Samsung Galaxy Buds4.
How to choose
- Over-ear or earbuds? Over-ear headphones usually block more noise and last longer per charge; earbuds are easier to carry.
- Flights and long commutes: prioritise noise cancelling strength and comfort.
- Phone matters: some features (like Samsung’s Galaxy extras) only work fully with the same brand of phone.
The premium pick
The Bose QuietComfort SC has top-tier noise cancelling, a comfortable fit and around 24 hours of battery. Tom’s Guide called them excellent always-on noise cancellers, though there’s no spatial audio and the noise cancelling can’t be fully switched off.
- 18.5
Bose QuietComfort SC Noise Cancelling Headphones
Best for: Travel and commuting
-21%Excellent, comfortable noise cancelling headphones with top-tier noise cancelling, improved sound and a 24-hour battery. They miss a few extras like spatial audio, but for flights and commutes they’re among the best.
What we like
- Top-tier noise cancelling
- Very comfortable
- Up to 24 hours battery
- Quick charge: 15 minutes for about 2.5 hours
Watch out for
- No spatial audio
- No touch controls
- Noise cancelling can’t be fully switched off
€229Was €289-21%
Mid-range and value
The Sony ULT Wear are comfortable and packed with features; TechRadar liked the sound and design but found the bass boost can overwhelm the mix. The Sony WH-CH720N are light enough to wear all day and handle buses, trains and offices well, though they don’t fold. Compare them in our ULT Wear vs WH-CH720N guide.
- 18.6
Sony WH-CH720N Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones
Best for: Commuters
Comfortable, light and easy to wear all day, with noise cancelling that handles buses, trains and offices well. Not flagship-level, but excellent value on offer.
What we like
- Very light and comfortable
- Effective noise cancelling for the price
- Around 35 hours of battery with ANC on
- Multipoint: connect phone and laptop at once
Watch out for
- Plastic build feels budget
- Don’t fold flat for travel
- No LDAC hi-res codec
See today’s price - 28.2
Sony ULT WEAR Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones
Best for: Bass lovers
Comfortable, feature-packed noise cancelling headphones with big bass at a mid-range price. The bass boost can be too much and call quality is mixed, but for music lovers they’re very good value at this discount.
What we like
- Good overall sound with lots of bass
- Noise cancelling and ambient mode
- Comfortable, sturdy design
- Up to 30 hours with noise cancelling
Watch out for
- Bass boost can overwhelm the sound
- Call quality is inconsistent
- Takes some setup to get the best sound
See today’s price
Budget noise cancelling
The JLab JBuds Lux ANC were recommended by Tom’s Guide as an excellent budget choice, with good noise cancelling, a great app and long battery life. Bass gets muddy on heavier tracks and there’s no carry case. For more cheap options, see our budget headphones guide.
- 18
JLab JBuds Lux ANC Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones
Best for: Budget noise cancelling
Excellent budget headphones with good noise cancelling, a great app and one of the best battery lives around. Bass can get muddy on heavier tracks and there’s no carry case, but at this price they’re a lot of headphone for the money.
What we like
- Good noise cancelling for the price
- About 40 hours with ANC, 70 hours without
- App with EQ and button controls
- Spatial Audio mode
Watch out for
- No carry case
- No wear detection
- Bass can be muddy on heavy tracks
- No water resistance rating
€49.95
Earbuds
If you have a Samsung Galaxy phone, the Galaxy Buds4 won a Tom’s Guide Editor’s Choice award for rich, bassy sound and useful Galaxy features. iPhone users miss out on several of those extras.
- 18.2
Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Noise Cancelling Earbuds (White)
Best for: Samsung Galaxy phone owners
-21%Fantastic entry-level earbuds with rich, bassy sound, a sleek design and handy Galaxy features. They’re best with a Samsung phone: iPhone users miss out on several features.
What we like
- Rich, bassy sound
- Comfortable, sleek design
- Useful Galaxy features like Live Translate
- IP54 dust and splash resistance
Watch out for
- Noise cancelling is modest
- Best features need a Samsung phone
- Shorter battery than some rivals
€149Was €189-21%
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Sources: Tom’s Guide (Bose QuietComfort Headphones), TechRadar (Sony ULT Wear), TechRadar (Sony WH-CH720N), Tom’s Guide (JLab JBuds Lux ANC), Tom’s Guide (Samsung Galaxy Buds 4).