The pros and cons of using noise cancelling headphones
News Computing Accessories The pros and cons of using noise cancelling headphones Active noise cancellation has plenty of benefits, but knowing when to turn it off matters. 19, 2026 8:30 am EST Hadrian/Shutterstock Add Engadget on Google: Preferred Source Google Discover Headphones are nearly as ubiquitous as the phones we all carry around; you likely use them at work, on the bus, at home, while working out and much more. And whether over-ear or in-ear, they're now more than just speakers.
- ▪News Computing Accessories The pros and cons of using noise cancelling headphones Active noise cancellation has plenty of benefits, but knowing when to turn it off matters.
- ▪19, 2026 8:30 am EST Hadrian/Shutterstock Add Engadget on Google: Preferred Source Google Discover Headphones are nearly as ubiquitous as the phones we all carry around; you likely use them at work, on the bus, at home, while working out an
- ▪And whether over-ear or in-ear, they're now more than just speakers.
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News Computing Accessories The pros and cons of using noise cancelling headphones Active noise cancellation has plenty of benefits, but knowing when to turn it off matters. By Filipe Espósito Sept. 19, 2026 8:30 am EST Hadrian/Shutterstock Add Engadget on Google: Preferred Source Google Discover Headphones are nearly as ubiquitous as the phones we all carry around; you likely use them at work, on the bus, at home, while working out and much more. And whether over-ear or in-ear, they're now more than just speakers. More advanced models like the excellent AirPods Pro 3 feature active noise cancellation (ANC), which is great for blocking out the noise around you and focusing on what's being delivered to your ears. For many people, ANC is a must-have aspect of the best headphones.
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