Better Than AirPods? Finally, the Best Earbud for Travel

Method 360 ANC earbuds with sound by Bose is the latest product release from Skullcandy, and this has our vote!

It’s important to have high-quality earbuds for travel—primarily for effective noise cancellation, which drastically improves comfort in loud environments like airplanes, cruise ships, buses, or trains. Key features such as long battery life, a secure and comfortable fit, and top notch sound quality are also essential for an optimal audio travel experience.

Noise cancellation for peace and quiet is so important, especially at 30,000 feet with a vibrating cabin or screaming children. High-quality earbuds with Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) use microphones to detect and counteract external noise with an opposite sound wave. This effectively mutes or reduces low-frequency sounds such as engine hums from planes and other forms of transit, as well as human noise.

And there’s a health benefit to noise cancellation, too. Constant exposure to engine noise can be mentally draining and cause travel fatigue. By creating a quieter environment, ANC earbuds can help minimize stress and reduce fatigue, allowing you to arrive at your destination feeling more rested and less jetlagged.

Additionally, it helps protect your hearing. Instead of turning up the volume to unsafe levels to overpower outside noise, ANC allows you to listen to your media at a more comfortable volume. This protects your ears from potential long-term damage.

We also think that a good and ergonomic fit is essential. If you’ve ever lost an earbud underneath a plane seat or on subway tracks, you know what we mean! And then, a solid charging case that powers up quickly and packs well.

So, all these factors boil down to one pick this season: Skullcandy’s new Method 360 ANC earbuds. They have phenomenal sound and noise canceling thanks to a partnership with Bose (but without the Bose price tag).

We love the exceptional noise canceling, but without the big, bulky headphones everyone is walking around wearing. And the price is sweet. Method 360 ANC with Sound By Bose are just $99.99.

These are easily the best noise-cancelling earbuds Skullcandy has ever come out with. Bose worked with Skullcandy to optimize everything from ear gels to the audio architecture for ideal performance. Together, they created the perfect fusion of best-in-class sound and forward-facing Skullcandy design. Up to 40 hours of battery life make these perfect for long-haul trips. The charging case is neither too small to lose in your luggage nor too large to take up unnecessary space. And you can clip it onto other items so you won’t misplace it.

These are for the Vacationer who wants perfectly tuned earbuds and incredible noise canceling but doesn’t want to spend $200.

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