Sony Over Ear Noise Cancelling Headphones Review

I had an expensive wireless in ear headphones, but I needed something that was noise cancelling and didn't bother me inside the ear. Sony Wireless Noise Canceling headphones are PERFECT! It cancels out unwanted noise, I can ask Google to do things, I can talk on the phone and they are so comfortable over the ear. I love my new headphones!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Although I have owned a number of over the ear headphones from a number of different brands, these wireless noise-cancelling headphones from Sony are the absolute best! The noise cancelling function (this is my first pair of headphones with that feature) is no gimmick - it really works! Now I can focus on the great sound rather than external noise, and in a house with young children, there is a lot of distracting noise! The noise cancelling feature, as with many of the features, is adaptive, so it takes into account your surroundings which is really cool. I was blown away by how light these headphones are too! That they are lightweight combined with incredibly soft ear cushions makes for a really comfortable pair of headphones that can be worn for extended periods without ear or other discomfort. The battery life is phenomenal and the app works fantastically. You can even take a picture of your ears to customize the audio features with some of the high quality music streaming services (which you get a nice free trial). It really does make a difference. The case is also convenient and slim as well and is firm enough on the outside that it protects the headphones. Overall, this is an awesome product that is lightweight, super comfortable, portable with great battery life, and of course, offers excellent sound with noticeable noise cancellation. I can't thank Sony enough!

Great as Bluetooth headphones, over the ear wired headphones and noise cancelling.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Having an adaptive noise cancelling pair of headphones is a game changer. They automatically adjust noise cancelling based on what's going on around you and also allow the user to adjust how much noise cancelling is needed. This makes listening to music and podcasts so much better. The sound quality is top tier and the headphones get very loud, the bass is good as well. I love the automatic pause/resume whenever the headphones are removed or put back on. This prevents having to fumble about for a phone or buttons on the headphones. Overall I'd rate the JBL Live 670nc a 9/10 but only because my ears got a bit uncomfortable after about 1.5 hours of use. This is due to the nature of on-ear headphones vs over-ear, it's a personal preference.

Ive had several other noise cancelling headphones by Bose (QC35 II) and Beats (Studio Wireless) and I always hailed Bose as king of Noise Cancelling headphones. Now the only thing that Bose has over Sony is the durability of the headphones, my Bose headphones I could pretty much bend however I wanted and they wouldn't break. The Sony's are a bit more stiff, but the material is still premium! I originally went with Bose because of their comfort though, I like to wear my headphones for an extended period of time and the old Sony's (XM1 and XM2) got uncomfortable after a few hours. With the new design however, I can see myself wearing these all day! What does Sony have to offer that's better than Bose? - Noise cancelling (much better) - Sound quality - Battery life - Customization through app - Accessories (better quality auxiliary charger cords, as well as a good airplane adapter!!) - USB-C Charger!!! (as a MacBook Pro owner this was a must, I hated micro-usb so much) - Comfort? (I'm still testing this out but ill update in a few weeks if its better or on-par with the Bose QuietComfort 35 ii)

Due to anxiety and safety, I have never liked noise cancelling headphones. However, due to an ear surgery as a kid I cannot use earbuds or over the ear headphones. Imagine my surprise when my daughter showed me these! I ordered immediately and when they arrived a few days later I have been hooked!!!! The design is perfect for active, travel, even around the office. Calls and sound quality are excellent and I am able to be alert and aware of things going on around me. It was the perfect solution to my personal needs and a total upgrade for my need to multitask.

I prefer over the ear, noise cancelling headphones when I can, but I don't like taking them into dusty environments. These are perfect for working in my wood shop or out in my yard. They do not have active noise cancelling, but with a decent, in-ear fit, they do a decent job of blocking out unwanted noise. The sound is surprising for such a small package, and the charging case is very small and convenient. Getting the Buds paired to my Pixel 6 Pro was ridiculously simple: just open the charging case!

These are still the king of headphones, the noise cancelling is the best, sound is great, and fit and comfort are top notch. Design is basically the same as the Xm3 but the feel has improved, kinda hope the design changes and improves, would like to see the ear cups slimmer, and Love an easy quick design for swappable ear-pads. Appreciate the ability to connect to two devices at once now.

I was originally looking for noise cancelling headphones with over the ear hooks for use at the gym (earbuds alone always fall out, and traditional over the ear headsets are just too bulky for me). I couldn't find any quality noise cancelling ones. So, based on reviews, I took a chance on these Beats. They sound great, the noise cancelling works just fine, and, well, with the wings, they stay firmly and comfortably in my ears. Highly recommended!

Have 2 other Bose Noise-Cancelling headphones over the years and I always felt somewhat disappointed in the quality of the noise cancelling, but figured this is what it is. Now I know differently. These Sony headphones literally shut down nearly all the noise where I can't hear anyone talking to me and priced reasonably, unlike the Bose or Apple headphones.