Best headphones for air travel?

My Bose QuietControl 30’s fell apart this week. In the market for a replacement. What do my fellow introverts recommend for blocking noise on airplanes?

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QC35 all the way!

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I have a small head and most over ear headphones look goofy on me. I really like the v-moda xs headphones. They’re not technically noise canceling but I find they do a decent job blocking out noise and the compactness makes it great for travel. If you’re looking for a true noise canceling headphone, I think Bose is still your best bet

Thanks. I’ve had good luck with Bose in the past. Disappointed in the quality of my QC30’s though - they fell apart after about 2 years. Debating between the QC35 II’s and the Sony 1000XM3. Both get great reviews. Was really wondering if folks had insight into which does a better job of filtering out noise on a plane. Or if there are others I should consider. Relatively large head here (cue the jokes) so over ear headphones don’t look particularly goofy

I have both the QC35II and the Sony 100 ABN's and noise cancellation on them both are great. I have a big head and the Sony's sit on my head and starts hurting after an hour or so.

Side by side if you're interested. Sony on left, Bose on right

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Shure noise cancelling for < 4hr travel. Compact. Bose noise cancelling typically for international flights as they are more comfortable.

I would recommend the in ear Bose headphones. Convenient, compact and they work just as well as the over ears

The Sony MDR-1000x are a personal favorite of mine, the noise cancellation functions on it are incredible. And on the side of the right headphone there are volume/track controls all available at the swipe of two fingers. It’s a bit on the pricy side, but well worth the investment IMO

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