Best Noise-Canceling Earbuds (2026): Bose, Apple, Samsung, Beats, and More

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What happened

I’ve tested dozens of wireless earbuds.

These are the best for when you want to tune out the world, wherever you are.

Key facts

  • Reported by WIRED and published Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:00:00 UTC.

Why it matters

Platform, chip and AI decisions set the terms other companies have to build on, so a single announcement here tends to ripple through products, supply chains and regulation.

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  • Availability, pricing and rollout regions
  • Independent testing or verification of the claims made
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