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Audeze Maxwell 2 ANC adds adaptive noise cancellation to its planar magnetic gaming headset for PlayStation and Xbox, starting at $429. The new Audeze Maxwell 2 ANC addresses the most conspicuous ...

EarFun Air Pro 4+ bring Hi-Res Audio, advanced adaptive ANC and a dual-driver system together in a pair of earbuds that cost less than $100. Up-and-coming audio brand EarFun wants to redefine the ...

Most people assume good ANC and long battery life require spending significantly more. boAt's 2026 lineup delivers both — up to 42 dB Hybrid ANC and up to 80 hours of battery — at prices that undercut ...

Anker has expanded its premium headphone lineup with the launch of the Soundcore Space 2, building on the success of the Space One and Space One Pro. The new noise-cancelling headphones combine ...

Sennheiser HDB 630 delivers high-res 24-bit/96kHz wireless audio with aptX Adaptive, smart ANC, and the BTD 700 dongle for Android, iOS, and desktop. Sennheiser finally seems to be paying attention to ...

Soundcore introduced the AeroFit 2 Pro at CES 2026, the world’s first earbuds to combine an open-ear design with active noise cancellation, allowing users to switch between awareness and isolation as ...

The earbuds use a standard semi-in-ear design with a stem. They weigh 4 grams each and have an IP54 rating for basic dust and water resistance. Inside, Honor is using a 12mm dynamic driver with a ...

Dell has launched the Pro Plus Earbuds (EB525) in India, expanding its business audio lineup. The earbuds are designed for hybrid work, offering AI-based noise filtering, adaptive ANC, and simple IT ...

boAt, India’s No.1 audio and wearables brand, today announced the launch of the Nirvana Eutopia 2 ANC, a new over-ear headphone in its premium Nirvana range. The latest addition to the flagship ...