Sony WH-1000XM2/B Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones

The Sony WH-1000XM2 is a premium wireless headphone designed to deliver top-tier noise cancellation alongside high-fidelity audio. Its active noise cancellation system analyzes ambient sound and applies precise inverse signals to neutralize background noise, performing especially well against the constant drone of aircraft engines, air conditioning, and office chatter. The Smart Listening feature takes this further by using an accelerometer to detect whether you're stationary, walking, or in transit, then automatically adjusting the cancellation profile — a genuinely useful feature that reduces the need to manually toggle settings throughout your day.

Audio performance is anchored by support for Hi-Res Audio and Sony's LDAC Bluetooth codec, which transmits data at a significantly higher bitrate than standard Bluetooth connections. The result is wireless audio that retains more detail and nuance than typical Bluetooth headphones can offer. Playback controls are handled entirely through touch gestures on the right ear cup, and the Quick Attention Mode — activated by cupping your hand over the ear — instantly lets in ambient sound for conversations without pausing your music or removing the headphones. With up to 30 hours of battery life with both Bluetooth and ANC active, the WH-1000XM2 is built for long listening sessions, whether on a transatlantic flight or a full workday at the desk.