The list of excellent wireless headphones that also provide stellar noise cancellation is a short one, but things are turning around. Earlier this summer, Bose introduced its first wireless QuietComfort option, the QuietComfort 35 .

Powerful, adjustable audio performance with rich bass depth and bright highs; Excellent noise cancellation circuitry; Includes a detachable audio cable for passive listening; Exceptionally comfortable

Control pad is easy to misfire in certain modes; Possible to accidentally power the headphones up or down because of swiveling earcup controls; Digital signal processing is not for purists

With top-notch sound and whisper-soft noise cancelling, the Sennheiser PXC 550 puts Bose on notice.

Rich; balanced; and detailed sound; DSP effects offer powerful bass when you want it; Sennheiser's best noise cancellation yet; Sleek; portable design; Automated controls

Awkward switch locations; Noise cancellation doesn't quite match Bose; Pricey

In terms of fit and finish; materials build quality; accessorization; and styling, I find the Sennheiser PXC 550 at least a nine out of ten. This is an extremely well thought out and executed design. Comfort is very good...an eight.

Even though the PXC 550 is still quite stylish, it is not to the point that you are more worried about how good they look sitting on your head more than the practicalities of them.

The Sennheiser PXC 550 are wireless headphones with active noise cancellation, and go up against the Bose QC35 we reviewed and loved recently. This pair is a little more expensive at ￡329, but also offers a slightly more serious sound.

Great sound quality; Immense features roster; Effective; customisable noise cancellation

ANC bettered by Bose; Expensive; Very slight hardness to mids

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Very comfortable; great noise cancellation; interactive app

Expensive

There's a lot that can go wrong with noise-cancelling wireless headphones compared with a regular pair of wired headphones. Even by themselves, each component is difficult to get right.

For the jet set, there is almost no better consolation than listening to your favourite tunes on the go while being isolated from all the noise and sounds of the outside world. Noise cancelling headphones really do help to relieve the stress from travel and help you to communicate with your friends,...

Extremely Light and Comfortable; Balanced Sound Signature; Stellar Sound Quality; Portable; Great Battery Life

Slightly low volume output compared to competitors; Noise Cancellation could've been a bit better

The Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless Noise-Cancelling headphone is a powerhouse designed for premium Hi-Fi sound and comfort. A straight competitor to the Bose QuietComfort 35, the PXC 550 will definitely have the attention executive travelers looking to compare for themselves in the search for the best...

These Headphones are something quite special. The Sound quality is absolutely fantastic for all types of music. They Look very stylish and fit well on both my head and my ears. The bluetooth connectivity is quick and doesn't lose connection like some other headphones I have had previously and also...