New Delhi, Nov. 7 -- A good pair of headphones should do more than deliver loud audio, especially when you use them during daily commutes, at work or while travelling. This is where Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) can make a noticeable difference by reducing surrounding sounds such as traffic, engine noise and office chatter. I find this particularly useful when I want to listen to music or podcasts without constantly increasing the volume to overcome background noise.

However, ANC performance is only one part of the experience. Sound quality, comfort, battery life, microphone performance and connectivity can also influence how useful a pair of headphones is over time. Here are the features I would consider when choosing headphones with ...