Whether you work from home, find yourself on an airplane more often than not, or simply want to turn down the volume of the outside world, noise-cancelling headphones are exactly the tool you need. Even the best value headphones will feel lacking if they don't come equipped with halfway decent noise cancellation.

Our experts shopped for and tested headphones from the biggest brands on the market to determine which pairs are actually the best over-ear headphones to buy.

In our Sony WF-1000XM5 review, we loved how these small, stylish earbuds produced "100% bona fide Sony quality" sound, which is thanks to LDAC hi-res audio support and DSEE upscaling, something that helps low-quality audio files – such as those on Spotify – sound sharper.

Whether you're a picky audiophile, gym rat, or just in it for the vibes, we found a pair of headphones for you.