Test Report

the sound of silence

Noise-cancelling headphones are popular accessories and useful companions for travel and everyday use. IMTEST tested ten models ranging from bestsellers to high-end gems.

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Edition03/2024

6 Products in test

178/100
Bose QuietComfort Ultra (ANC, 18 h, Wireless, Cable)
Headphones
EUR325,71

Bose QuietComfort Ultra

ANC, 18 h, Wireless, Cable

277/100
Sony WH-1000XM5 (NC, 30 h, Wireless, Cable)
Headphones
EUR299,99

Sony WH-1000XM5

NC, 30 h, Wireless, Cable

277/100
Philips Headphones Performance L4/00 (ANC, 40 h, Wireless)
Headphones
EUR379,–

Philips Headphones Performance L4/00

ANC, 40 h, Wireless

476/100

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KEF Mu7 Charcoal Grey
Unfortunately this product is currently not available in our assortment.
575/100
Sennheiser Accentum Wireless (ANC, 50 h, Wireless)
Headphones
EUR123,20

Sennheiser Accentum Wireless

ANC, 50 h, Wireless

673/100
Anker Space Q45 (ANC, 65 h, Cable)
Headphones
EUR97,60

Anker Space Q45

ANC, 65 h, Cable