Active Noise Cancellation, or ANC, is the hotly contested feature most headphone spec sheets feature on the current market. Using the magic of audio science to produce an additional sound wave that can cancel out some of the noise of the outside world, ANC headphones or earbuds can help you completely block out external noises and lock into your Spotify Daylist or favorite podcast.
What is ANC? How the hotly contested headphone tech works
Most modern in-ear or over-ear headphones feature ANC. Here's what that spec really means, how it works, and why it's worth the higher price tag.
