While some may consider alternative models like the Apple AirPods Max, which retail for $399 (currently on sale at Amazon), the Bose QC headphones offer comparable performance at nearly half the price.

Yahoo Senior Tech Writer Rick Broida describes the ANC as "surprisingly effective," saying it's "at least 80% as good as it is on the AirPods Pros." AirPods 4 with ANC also share the Pros' H2 chip, spatial audio, Personalized Volume, Conversation Awareness, Head Gestures and wireless charging case with speaker, to name just a few features.