Noise cancelling headphones can quiet your commute and make it easier to concentrate once you arrive at the office. We like ANC tech because it can also reduce your risk of noise-induced hearing loss. The best ANC headphones attenuate frequencies across the spectrum and with the isolation and ANC offered by a headset like the WH-1000XM5, you’re unlikely to increase the volume to dangerous levels in order to combat external sounds that make it hard to hear your music.