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Need a little peace and quiet? A good pair of Active Noise Cancelling earphones can help you focus on work or music and keep noisy distractions at bay.

Sometimes a little bit of silence can do us good, to separate us from the hustle and bustle of life. Active Noise Cancelling (ANC) earphones can certainly help elevate your music listening experience by blocking outside noise and let you focus on the songs.

We have rounded up five of the best wireless ANC earphones on the market today. So if you want a little peace and quiet, check out our top picks.

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Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro

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Samsung’s Galaxy Buds Pro are a big step up from the Galaxy Buds Live introduced last year. Not only does the new Pro model sound better, they have quality microphones to pick up your voice that’s perfect if you make or receive lots of voice calls. One cool new addition is the Voice Detect feature that automatically switches between ANC and Ambient sound mode so you can speak to someone briefly and continue listening to your music after.

That’s not all. The new Galaxy Buds Pro also offers multipoint pairing for hte convenience of connecting them with your smartphone and laptop at the same time. They also come with an IPX7 rating, meaning they won't be damage if they were accidentally submerged in water. Offering up to eight hours of music playback on a single charge, you can look forward to uninterrupted enjoyment multiple times more—28 hours, to be exact—when paired with the charging case.

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Sony WF-1000XM3

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The Sony WF-1000XM3 are the go-to pair of wireless ANC earphones when it comes to quality and style. When you want to listen to your music and nothing else, few earphones can hold a candle to them.

Sony’s ANC earphones are complemented with several smart features including Quick Attention that lets in ambient sound when you place your finger over the earbuds touch control. In addition, the Adaptive Sound Control smart function automatically detects your environment and adjusts the ANC levels to suit different situations. This includes tuning ANC up when you are in a noisy environment and reducing it when you are standing still and waiting for an important boarding announcement.

Love listening to music non-stop? The WF-1000XM3 has the stamina to keep up with your busy lifestyle, offering six hours of music playback on a single charge and 24 hour when paired with the charging case.

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Jabra Elite 85t

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Jabra has slowly been working its way up the wireless ANC earphone totem pole. Their latest Elite 85t earphones finally offer native ANC, allowing users to enjoy the rich, detailed and balanced sound the brand is known for. 

The Elite 85t has an IPX4 rating, meaning it can survive a bit of sweat if you intend to take it out for a jog. Battery life on the Elite 85t is rated to last about 5.5 hours and paired with the case, it should last up to 25 hours.

Moreover, Elite 85t is one of the new wireless earphones that enable you to connect to two different devices simultaneously, which is handy for multi-tasking. There are plenty of customisable options on how you can control the sound profile and even audio playback on earphones within the Jabra Sound+ app.

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Apple AirPods Pro

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If you own Apple device, you can’t really go wrong with the AirPods Pro. These in-ear ANC earphones offer all-day comfort while blocking out noise with their effective ANC capabilities. Need to listen to what’s happening around you? The AirPods Pro offers some of the most natural sounding transparency modes in the industry.

One of the great features of the AirPods Pro is that it automatically and seamlessly switch between your iPhone, iPad, Mac or Apple Watch when they are connected to multiple devices. Additionally, if you want to share a song or podcast with another set of AirPods, you can do so with the Audio Sharing feature—no wires required.

The AirPods Pro offers up to 4.5 hours of listening time on a single charge and up to 24 hours with the case. If you are really in a hurry, a quick five minute charge in the case offers around one hour of listening time.

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Bose QuietComfort Earbuds

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If you are looking for a great do-it-all option, get the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds. These sleek, compact wireless earbuds are designed to deliver crisp, clear audio with deep bass. 

You can also choose the degree of ANC and even engage the transparency mode when you need to listen to what’s going on around you. The earbuds also feature an IPX4 rating, allowing you to wear them during workouts.

Bose claims the QuietComfort Earbuds offer up to six hours of battery life on a single charge, with additional 12 hours with the charging case. Ever find yourself out of power? A quick 15-minute charge is all it takes to give the earphones up to two hours of battery life.

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