We found the 8 best noise-cancelling earbuds after extensive testing

Every top brand has its own take on ANC earbuds, each with a unique style and a plethora of features.

Since you can't possibly try all the latest earbuds , the Mashable team has taken on the task of reviewing the best ANC earbuds for you.

What are the best noise-cancelling earbuds? Not all earbuds are created equal — some are far more comfortable than others.

Credit: Samantha Mangino / Mashable While there are plenty of audio brands that provide good sound quality and noise cancellation, audio leaders Bose and Sony are in a league of their own.

Not only do they offer phenomenal ANC, but they also make music and podcasts sound better.

On a good pair of headphones, Olivia Rodrigo's latest album is even better, somehow.

Earbuds usually aren't as comfortable as over-the-ear headphones.

I know this well, as I've found many pairs of earbuds that just plain don't fit in my ear.

Others are downright uncomfortable.

Once again, Bose offers the most comfortable headphones and earbuds .

However, Bose and Sony aren't the only brands out there.

That's why we set out to test the best the market offers and see what makes a great pair of wireless earbuds.

How do noise-cancelling earbuds work? Noise-cancelling earbuds are small enough to slip in your pocket.

Credit: Samantha Mangino / Mashable All noise-cancelling headphones , including earbuds, have some passive noise cancellation.