Bose QuietComfort 20 Acoustic Noise-Cancelling Headphones

There are dozens of noise-cancelling headphones on the market, all designed to help you fend off screaming babies, loud snorers and continuous announcements from cabin crew when flying. Choosing the right pair of headphones, however, can be exhausting and repetitive. But big brand Bose has dominated the electronics market with its top-of-the-line speakers and multipurpose headphones, and have a plethora of such devices from which to choose.

Bose’s model number 20 headphones from its line of QuietComfort noise-cancelling headphones aren’t the giant, head-grabbing models you may have seen passengers wearing to block out the sounds of the world. Instead, this much smaller model of headphones is the company’s first design that tuck neatly and securely into the ear, comfortably sending noise into your ears while preventing external sounds from getting in.

What’s more, the headphones are equipped with an “Aware” mode that lets wearers turn the noise-cancelling feature on or off, thus enabling everyday use, not just for noisy planes. They also feature an internal microphone and remote in case calls come in while in use.

This model of headphones is available for both Apple and Android devices, and can be purchased on Bose.com or on Amazon.com for about $250.