Jordana Comiter is a contributing writer for PEOPLE. She has music playing more often than not and uses her headphones’ noise-canceling feature 99 percent of the time (including while writing this story). For this article, she reviewed the results from tests conducted in the PEOPLE Tested labs, drew on her own experience, and consulted two audiologists for their insight and advice.

Between the blare of sirens outside your window, constant typing in a crowded office, or the endless chatter of commuters, the world can be a noisy place — and noise-canceling headphones allow a peaceful escape. Whether you’re looking for help with productivity and focus or you want to feel like a music video star strutting through bustling streets to your favorite soundtrack, a solid pair of headphones or w

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