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Noise-cancelling headphones
We compared 3 headphones that meet these criteria. The lightest is the Focal Bathys at 0.8 lb, and prices start at $429.
By Everyday LoadoutData checked 3 headphones comparedHow we compare
At a glance
Side-by-side specs
| Headphone | Type | Frequency | Weight | Driver | Battery | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Bathys | Over-ear | 5 Hz–50 kHz | 0.8 lb · 350 g | 40 mm Dynamic | 42 h | $799 |
| Focal Bathys MG Wireless | Over-ear | 10 Hz–22 kHz | 0.8 lb · 350 g | 40 mm Dynamic | 42 h | $1,499 |
| Audeze Maxwell 2 ANC Wireless Gaming Headset | Over-ear | 10 Hz–50 kHz | 1.2 lb · 560 g | 90 mm Planar magnetic | 40 h | $429 |
Image not availableThe Focal Bathys is a pair of 0.77 lb closed-back over-ear headphones using 40 mm dynamic drivers, with a stated frequency response of 5 Hz–50 kHz and active noise cancelling and 42 hours of battery. It supports SBC, AAC, aptX and aptX Adaptive.
It's the lightest of the 3 headphones here, 210 g lighter than the heaviest. Worth knowing: sold by one retailer we track (Headphones.com).
- Type
- Over-ear
- Frequency response
- 5 Hz–50 kHz
- Weight
- 0.8 lb · 350 g
- Driver
- 40 mm Dynamic
- Impedance
- Not published
- Battery
- 42 hours
$799was $849at Headphones.com, Black
Lowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.
Stands out
- Active noise cancelling
- Multipoint
- Transparency mode
Worth knowing
- Sold by one retailer we track (Headphones.com)
Image not availableThe Focal Bathys MG Wireless is a pair of 0.77 lb closed-back over-ear headphones using 40 mm dynamic drivers, with a stated frequency response of 10 Hz–22 kHz and active noise cancelling and 42 hours of battery. It supports AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive and SBC.
It's the second lightest of the 3 headphones here and the most expensive here at $1,499. Worth knowing: sold by one retailer we track (Headphones.com).
- Type
- Over-ear
- Frequency response
- 10 Hz–22 kHz
- Weight
- 0.8 lb · 350 g
- Driver
- 40 mm Dynamic
- Impedance
- Not published
- Battery
- 42 hours
$1,499at Headphones.com, Brown
Check price for the Focal Bathys MG Wireless at Headphones.com (opens in new tab)Full specs and sources for the Focal Bathys MG WirelessLowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.
Stands out
- Active noise cancelling
- Multipoint
- Transparency mode
Worth knowing
- Sold by one retailer we track (Headphones.com)
Audeze Maxwell 2 ANC Wireless Gaming Headset
Lowest price
Image not availableColor not published
The Audeze Maxwell 2 ANC Wireless Gaming Headset is a pair of 1.23 lb closed-back over-ear headphones using 90 mm planar magnetic drivers, with a stated frequency response of 10 Hz–50 kHz and active noise cancelling and 40 hours of battery. It supports LC3, LDAC, AAC and SBC.
At 1.2 lb it's the heaviest of the 3 headphones here and the least expensive here at $429. Worth knowing: heaviest headphone in this list.
- Type
- Over-ear
- Frequency response
- 10 Hz–50 kHz
- Weight
- 1.2 lb · 560 g
- Driver
- 90 mm Planar magnetic
- Impedance
- Not published
- Battery
- 40 hours
$429at Audeze store
Check price for the Audeze Maxwell 2 ANC Wireless Gaming Headset at Audeze store (opens in new tab)Full specs and sources for the Audeze Maxwell 2 ANC Wireless Gaming HeadsetLowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.
Stands out
- Active noise cancelling
- Planar magnetic drivers
- Hi-res Bluetooth codec
- Multipoint
- Transparency mode
Worth knowing
- Heaviest headphone in this list
- Sold by one retailer we track (Audeze store)
Questions, answered from the data
What are the lightest noise-cancelling headphones?
The Focal Bathys is the lightest at 0.8 lb (350 g), by Headphones.com's listing.
What's the cheapest option?
The Audeze Maxwell 2 ANC Wireless Gaming Headset, with a lowest in-stock price of $429 this week.
Which have active noise cancelling?
The Focal Bathys, the Focal Bathys MG Wireless and the Audeze Maxwell 2 ANC Wireless Gaming Headset have stated active noise cancelling.
Which has the longest battery life?
The Focal Bathys, 42 hours on one charge.
How we chose
This list includes every headphone in our database that meets all of these criteria: active noise cancelling. Headphones are sorted by manufacturer weight, lightest first. Nobody pays to be included.
Specs come from manufacturer pages (or, for brands whose own sites we can’t read, a retailer’s page) unless marked otherwise, and every value links to its source on the product page. Prices are the lowest in-stock price we found on Oct 25, 2026 and change often.
This is a spec comparison, not a hands-on review. Summaries are written with AI assistance from verified data only. Read our methodology.