The earbuds and headphones sold in India that in-depth reviews rated best for noise cancelling, ranked by our noise-cancelling score: what the reviewers found when they tested it, combined across outlets. The overall score is shown too, because the best at one thing isn’t always the best buy. Prices are launch prices; check today’s price before you buy.
Updated 23 October 2026 · 4 earbuds and headphones
| # | Name | Noise cancelling score | Overall | Launch price | Reviewed by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beats 360 | 9.0/10 | 8.2/10 | ₹42,900 | 13 outlets |
| 2 | Sennheiser Momentum 5 Wireless | 8.4/10 | 8.8/10 | ₹39,990 | 16 outlets |
| 3 | Apple AirPods 5 | 8.1/10 | 8.3/10 | ₹14,990 | 10 outlets |
| 4 | Sony LinkBuds Clip | 4.2/10 | 7.0/10 | ₹18,990 | 12 outlets |
1. Beats 360: Noise cancelling 9.0/10
Overall 8.2/10 · Launch price ₹42,900 · Launched September 2026
Best for: Anyone who wants light, sweat-resistant noise-cancelling headphones with long battery life, on either iPhone or Android.
Skip it if: You want the best sound for the money, wired or lossless listening, or automatic pause when you take them off.
Read the Beats 360 review roundup
2. Sennheiser Momentum 5 Wireless: Noise cancelling 8.4/10
Overall 8.8/10 · Launch price ₹39,990 · Launched September 2026
Best for: Listeners who put sound quality, all-day comfort and battery life ahead of having the very strongest noise cancelling.
Skip it if: You want the best noise cancelling available, or you have small ears or wear glasses for long stretches.
Read the Sennheiser Momentum 5 Wireless review roundup
3. Apple AirPods 5: Noise cancelling 8.1/10
Overall 8.3/10 · Launch price ₹14,990 · Launched September 2026
Best for: Anyone who wants lightweight, tipless AirPods with noise cancelling included and doesn't need Pro-level isolation.
Skip it if: You want strong noise isolation, 6+ hours per charge, or you've found AirPods 4 uncomfortable.
Read the Apple AirPods 5 review roundup
4. Sony LinkBuds Clip: Noise cancelling 4.2/10
Overall 7.0/10 · Launch price ₹18,990 · Launched July 2026
Best for: Someone who wants light, open-ear earbuds for staying aware of their surroundings during work, walks and calls, and who values clear vocals over bass.
Skip it if: You want strong bass, noise cancelling or isolation in loud places, or the lowest price among open-ear and clip-on earbuds.
Read the Sony LinkBuds Clip review roundup
How we rank
The noise-cancelling score comes from each product’s review roundup: our specialist reads what every in-depth review found about it, weighs each outlet by how much it tested, and scores it out of 10. A product needs at least 2 in-depth reviews to be ranked here. How we score. More lists: Best-sounding earbuds and headphones.