If there's one company that tends to do well in the field of noise cancellation, it's Bose. We've seen its headphones used by so many on overseas trips, and now we're about to see a new model on the heads of people who love sound, with the highly portable QC25i.

Battery lasts around 30 or so hours; Balanced sound; Headphones work when there's no power; Remote works for iProducts; Highly portable; Comes with a nice case

Cable ends in 2.5mm jack; Noise cancellation mics on the inside don't lend themselves well to excess vibration; Headphones could have more volume

Four hours into my flight and the faint hum of the plane's engine sounds more like a roar. It's not the sound that's driving me mad, but rather the feeling it will never stop. Ever.

Active noise cancelling; Lightweight; Comfortable; Nice carry case

Interchangeable - not rechargeable - battery

Since their introduction in 2009, the Bose QuietComfort 15 have been the premier headphones for anyone who wanted the best in active noise-cancelling headphones. Even as many competitors tried to take the crown, the QC15s remained on top.

Attractive; sturdy design; Comfortable fit; Can play music without battery; Excellent active noise-cancelling technology; Loud; balanced audio

Expensive

If you're wondering how much better the QuietComfort 25 than the QuietComfort 15 , the model it replaces, that's hard to quantify. But one thing is certain: it is better. While the two models bear a strong familial resemblance, Bose says the QC25 headphones -- which cost $300 in the US, £270 in the...

Extra-comfortable design; clearer, more dynamic sound; highly effective noise-canceling circuitry that's been slightly improved; new folding design allows the headphones to fit in a smaller carrying case; if the battery dies, the music now doesn't die; 21- to 30-day risk-free home trial

Fairly pricey

Before there was Beats, there was Bose. The QuietComfort line is the original über-popular headphone line, even if it's aimed more at business travelers than teenagers and celebrities.

Powerful lows and crisp, bright highs with no distortion at top volumes; Exceedingly comfortable; Best noise-cancellation technology available; Can be used as passive headphones without power

Runs on a AAA battery rather than a built-in, rechargeable option; Sculpted sound signature is not for purists; No auto-off function

Bose has been on a tear recently, releasing a bunch of new, hip, fashionable headphones and speakers like the SoundLink Colour and FreeStyle . But the real feather in Bose's cap has always been its QuietComfort headphones, the object of envy for anyone shuffling through business class on their way...

Excellent construction; Peerless noise cancelling; Great bundled accessories

No Android-compatible cable; White and tan and aqua? Really; Expensive

The Bose QuietComfort 25 are once again the ultimate headphones from Bose for exceptional sound quality and noise cancellation

Bose is known as a leading sound brand, usually near the top of the list near companies like Sennheiser, Sony, AKG and Audio Technica. Their approach to products is clear; the best user experience they can give is their goal, the best audio quality is what they expect and (from their own website)...

When it comes to noise cancellation headphones, nobody does it quite like Bose and its the latest QuietComfort 25 headphones are easily at the top of their class. Bose has overhauled the excellent predecessor – the QC15 – and somehow has made it even better with the new QC25.

Active noise cancellation doesn't come cheap in headphones, so it's not a big surprise that one of the biggest brands when it comes to ANC headphones isn't exactly known for being easy on the wallet.