Let me start by saying these headphones have ruined me for all others. The noise cancellation isn’t just good—it’s ‘forgot-I-was-on-a-plane-until-the-pilot-announced-landing’ good. I tested the three modes during my commute, and transparency mode is genius for hearing subway announcements without yanking them off.

The 70-hour battery isn’t a gimmick. I wore them through three back-to-back workdays (with Zoom meetings!) and still had juice left. The cushions? Like memory foam pillows for your ears—I once fell asleep with them on and woke up thinking I’d lost them because they were that comfortable.

Sound quality hits that sweet spot where Billie Eilish’s whispery vocals don’t get drowned out by bass (looking at you, other ‘premium’ brands). Multipoint connection saved me when my work laptop and phone both needed attention—no more frantic Bluetooth switching.

Pro tip: They don’t come with a case, but slide perfectly into the front pocket of my backpack when folded. My only wish? That the ear cups swiveled fully flat instead of just tilting—would make airport naps even cozier.