The Space Q45s are ideal if you’re on a budget, and the Bose QuietComfort QC45 are another top rival for ANC with a more comfortable build and foldable earcups. You’re getting the same battery life and these ones fold down for travel, too. The app could be a bit more user-friendly but the audio quality is undeniable, and we like the speak-to-chat feature that launches the ambient mode if it senses you talking, before turning your tunes back on when you’re done.Īlso consider: If you don’t mind a slightly older design, you can save some money by picking up their popular predecessor, the Sony WH-1000XM4, for under £230. The XM5s have some of the best ANC around, easily reducing traffic sounds, coffee shop chatter and typing on a mechanical keyboard during our hands-on tests. You’ll need strong active noise cancellation (ANC) if you want to silence background noises like on planes and trains – including rumbles, hums and light conversations – and just focus on your music. The Sony WH-1000XM4s are ideal for noisier journeys like trains and planes as they have stunning ANC, but if you want similar features in a more affordable package go for the Space Q45s. It can be used wirelessly or wired, have decent ANC and give you 50 hours of battery. The battery life is on the lower side, but it’s enough for a few days of use at a time.Īlso consider: The 1MORE SonoFlow also fold down for easy transportation in a backpack or bag, and they’re also more affordable than the QC45s. While the design has been around for a few years now, they deliver fantastic ANC and we always appreciate having physical buttons to switch modes or change the volume instead of touch or gesture controls.
They fold down so they’ll easily fit inside small bags, and the faux leather of the ear cups is soft and doesn’t cause irritation, even after a few hours of having them on your head.
The Bose QC45s tick both boxes that we require for a pair of headphones to qualify as travel-friendly: portability and comfort. The upgraded Soundcore Q30 or Space One are also worth considering. Another of our top budget over-ears are the 1MORE SonoFlow, which has a premium-looking design and a top battery life of up to 70 hours (with ANC off) for under £100. You can pay an extra £20 to buy the wireless model, too. It has app support, a custom equaliser, and better USB-C charging for the same cost.Īlso consider: There’s not many alternatives at this price point, but if you don’t mind them being wired and without ANC then we recommend the Audio-Technica M20x. Just note that they don’t come with a case or pouch at all, and aim to get the Q20i over the Q20. On test, we found them comfortable to wear and appreciated how much quality is on offer for this low price, including reliable sound, excellent battery and a folding design. The build quality lacks the premium feel of some rivals, but we can’t argue with that price. For under £50, they deliver effective noise elimination, a battery of up to 60 hours (with ANC off) and speedy charging – just five minutes of power gives you up to four hours of juice. While you’ll probably have noticed that some over-ear headphones are quite expensive, the Q20i over-ears are evidence that it’s possible to get a quality set on a tight budget.
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