Among noise-cancelling headphones, experts and users say that nothing even comes close to the Bose QuietComfort 25. One AAA battery powers the active noise canceling for up to 35 hours.

Unbeatable noise canceling; Sturdy build; Lightweight and portable; Plays music even if the battery dies

Sound quality can't match non-noise canceling headphones

You have to try these out to really understand the immense degree to which these headphones carry. Differing from the older noise cancelling, you can still listen to these headphones even with the noise cancellation turned off.

The Bose QuietComfort 25 noise-cancelling headphones live up to their name. These headphones successfully cancel noise and are extremely comfortable and light to wear. These are the best headphones for long-term wear.

These were the most comfortable headphones (they only weigh 6.9 ounces); so they're perfect for all day use

The battery life on these headphones isn't very long; You'll want to throw in an extra AAA battery when you pack for a trip

I've been totally satisfied with my QC15s. Needed a second pair of NCs for long air trips, so I ordered the new QC25. EQ is a little different than the QC15, a bit brighter, seems to have a little more definition. Listener EQ preference is very personal, but I like it.

They are efficient and the active noise cancellation improves the sound quality greatly

Nothing remarkable

The new QC25s from Bose aren't perfect, but they're a worthy successor to the QC15s.

When it comes to trusted audio equipment names, few match the reputation of industry stalwart Bose. Since the company first dipped its toes into the tranquil waters of noise-cancelling gear in 2000, it's over-ear QuietComfort headphone line has evolved to become recognized as some of the best in the...

I bought this pair of headphones for two trips, each involving more than 12 hours of flying each way. I just came back from the first trip and the headphones performed superbly. When you turn it on, the airplane noise is significantly reduced and you can watch movies with the volume significantly...

"I purchased a pair of these headphones from Oxford Street London as an upgrade from the previous bulkier version. My other pair of Bose headphones were falling apart and the new model had just come out and so I went out and purchased it. BEST DECISION OF MY LIFE.

I bought for my boyfriend last December, he's been eyeing it for a while and I finally bought it for him. It's such a good value for money!