Flying soon? Throw on one of the five best noise-canceling headphones in 2022

Airplanes are notoriously noisy. From screeching babies to loudmouths chattering about their personal lives, there’s a lot of buzzing you can’t fly away from. Luckily, you can escape the cacophony by slipping on one of the five best noise-canceling headphones in 2022.

Before you pack for your next trip, grab these gadgets so you can easily block out the world when it gets too loud. Tap or click here for 10 more things to think about before finalizing your travel plans. Some headphones even come with a ton of helpful smart features and excellent sound quality.

It’s good to go for Bluetooth headphones because the connectivity is consistent, even when you’re up in the air. After searching the web for the best headphones to wear on a flight, we unearthed the five best gadgets. Whether you want the best noise-canceling headphones or the most attractive ones, we’ve got what you need from brands we know and trust.

Check out the five best noise-canceling headphones in 2022

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We took some time to pinpoint the best devices for hitting the road. When it comes to headphones, we looked for devices that worked well for flying. Aside from Bluetooth, we also thought about battery life, noise cancellation and even voice assistant connectivity.

Good news: You don’t have to go to random websites and create accounts to buy a good pair of headphones online. You can just go to Amazon.com. But you don’t have to research since we did the heavy lifting for you!

Grab one of these pairs of headphones before you fly into the sky

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The 60-60 rule: Docs say these two steps will keep your ears safe while wearing earbuds or headphones. First, keep your volume no higher than 60%. Second, take a short break after 60 minutes of listening.

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🎧 Old headphones, new tricks: Still clinging to those trusty wired earbuds like it’s 2012? Make ’em wireless with a Bluetooth adapter. Plug the adapter into the 3.5mm jack, pair it with your phone, and boom, you’re listening wirelessly. Here’s one for $11 on Amazon.

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Are noise-canceling headphones bad for your brain? Scientists warn blocking out background noise 24/7 might train your brain to “forget” how to filter sounds naturally. This could lead to auditory processing disorder (APD). Share this with the kids in your life.

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