Soundcore Space 2

If you want **noise-cancelling headphones** for commuting, flights, and long workdays without paying Bose or Sony money, the Soundcore Space 2 is aimed squarely at you. It tries to be the sensible buy: comfortable enough for hours, strong enough on ANC for travel, and loaded with features you normally only see a tier up. ## What makes it worth it The big win here is battery life: Soundcore rates it at up to 50 hours with ANC on and up to 70 hours with ANC off, with fast charging that gives 4 hours from a 5-minute top-up. That makes it easy to live with if you forget to charge often. It also supports LDAC for higher-quality wireless listening on compatible phones, and the 40mm drivers are tuned for the kind of punchy, detailed sound reviewers have called unusually good for the price. Comfort is another strong point, with a lightweight 261g build, memory foam ear cushions and wearing detection that make them easy to wear for a full day. ## Where it falls short This is still a budget ANC headphone, and the noise cancelling is good rather than class-leading. Reviews also note that voice calls can sound a bit muffled, and the extra 3D sound mode is not a must-use feature. Buy this if you want affordable over-ear noise cancelling headphones for travel, office use, and long listening sessions. Skip it if you want the strongest ANC or the cleanest call quality in this price range.

£129.99