In the realm of headphones, noise-canceling models -- those battery-powered ones that filter out unwanted external sounds like traffic din or jet-engine noise -- represent the cream of the crop. And the best wireless noise-cancelling headphones from Bose, Sony, Sennheiser, Parrot and others tend to cost at least $350 (about £290 or AU$460). But not everybody wants to pay that much for a headphone, which is where Plantronics' BackBeat Pro 2 ($199 at Amazon) comes in.

The BackBeat Pro 2 is an excellent full-size wireless noise-cancelling headphone that costs nearly half as much as comparable models from Bose, Sony or Sennheiser.

The Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2 sounds very good for a Bluetooth headphone, is comfortable to wear and offers decent noise cancellation and strong battery life; It performs very well as headset for making cell phone calls, includes a carrying pouch, and is an overall excellent value.

While the design has been improved, the headphone is still a little heavy and its aesthetics may not appeal to everyone; noise-canceling isn't quite as effective as Bose's.

The original BackBeat PRO headphones from Plantronics were ambitious, offering noise cancellation and Bluetooth connectivity almost two years before Bose would try it with the QuietComfort 35. They impressed us on a technical level, but the noise cancellation itself fell a bit short. The BackBeat PRO 2 fixes that issue, and improves everything else about the headphones in the process. They're less bulky, more comfortable, sound fantastic, and at $199.99, just over half the price of the QuietComfort 35. Bose is still the brand to beat when you want the best noise cancellation possible, but for value, comfort, and performance, the BackBeat PRO 2 is our Editors' Choice for affordably priced noise-canceling wireless headphones. DesignThe BackBeat PRO 2 is noticeably slimmer and sleeker than the original BackBeat PRO, and the brown color scheme is striking in a retro sense (a silver Special Edition is available for $249.99). The over-ear earcups are about two-thirds the size of the or...

The Plantronics BackBeat PRO 2 headphones combine solid noise cancellation with Bluetooth connectivity, excellent sound, and a comfortable fit, all at a very reasonable price.

Affordable for wireless, noise-canceling headphones; Full, balanced audio; Solid noise cancellation

Noise cancellation isn't quite on par with Bose

I read a number of reviews before buying this, and MA seal the deal by putting it on special =D Anyway, its lighter than I expected, the brown colour doesn't look half bad, the travel sleeve actually look and feel more like you would get from a much more expensive product, a touch of detail having a side pocket for your cables, not to mention they use actual “zip”! The sound quality is nice and clear, most importantly the ANC works well and no weird noise like some other ANC products I got. I have an oversize head and it still fit comfortably even after 2 hrs of use. It is well worth it even at all price.

I am really happy with the headphones, the are really comfortable, have a nice sound and they were a really good price

In wired/passive mode, the sound quality has very clear treble and with a bit of bass, however, you will want to switch on the headphones as it will give you the best listening experience. If you have an equalizer app on your phone. You can make your bass very deep without any sound distortion. Even on max volume on headphone and phone. Sensors dont work well in gym environment, depending on your bump motions, it will trigger the pause/play randomly, same with yawning. Battery can last up to 5+ days even when leaving it on but not using it. The build quality doesnt feel flimsy at all, especially where the swivel point on where the cups are, they feel like they will last a while, its not weak plastic that you see on most headphones. Cushions are in between soft and hard, so spec users, beware of ear pain after extended use. The media controls dont work in all apps. Review is done mainly via bluetooth on a S6+ with equalizer app Music genre listened; trance and many sub genre of trance.

Wanted to buy these for awhile, they finally came on special so I did. Best buy in years. These work like a charm at home or in the gym they are comfy and durable. The noise cancelling is not that great but it is noticeable but it is not as good as my Sony MDR770 noise cancelling was. All round would totally buy again, good price for what you get.

No matter where you go, there's just too much noise to enjoy your music or podcast in peace. There's always a loud subway, crying baby on a plane, or a coworker in an open office plan who only eats crunchy snacks. A good pair of noise-canceling headphones will take you to your happy place, and now you can get 40 percent off a pair of Plantronics BackBeat PRO 2 wireless headphones at Amazon. For a limited time, a new pair of Plantronics BackBeat PRO 2 headphones will only cost you $119.99. That's $79 off the normal price, and a good deal cheaper than comparable over-hear wireless headphones such as the Beats Studio3 or Sennheiser PXC 550. If your budget for wireless headphones is less than $200, the BackBeat PRO 2 at this price easily beats similar options without sacrificing audio quality and other special features. Lightweight and comfortable, the BackBeat PRO 2 headphones are a great option for travelers and commuters. And if you travel far, Plantronics promises up to 24 hours...

They do get a little uncomfortable during long listening session, but they're undeniably good value for money

Beautiful design; Mind blowing bass; Good ANC capabilities;

A little uncomfortable; Might be too bass-heavy for some;