If you've been in the market for a pair of noise-cancelling headphones , there's no doubt you've considered the AirPods Max as your first choice for noise-cancelling bliss. While they do a great job keeping the world out while you invite music in, they're also exorbitantly expensive and are cost-prohibitive for some budgets. The latest model, when not on sale , can cost upward of $550 – and that’s a lot to pay for headphones, understandably.

Luckily, there are plenty of great alternatives to AirPods Max that offer excellent noise-cancelation, lengthy battery life, and other bells and whistles that you might even prefer over Apple's popular cans. We've rounded up the best noise-cancelling headphones that cost less than Apple AirPods Max so you can get out and enjoy your day with the soundtrack of your choice — uninterrupted and unbothered by the cacophony of sound that could keep you from bopping in bliss. From Bose and Sennheiser to Sony and Oprah's favorite pair from Beats , shop the best noise-cancelling headphones available on Amazon below.

Sony's flagship over-ear headphones are fitted with Dual Noise Sensor technology and up to 30 hours of battery life. Use the Touch Sensor controls to pause play, skip tracks, control volume, activate your voice assistant, and answer phone calls. $348 $198 These Beats offer excellent noise cancellation whether you're using them to listen to a recorded lecture or chatting with friends while walking around campus.

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