[xvaier]

I own the Sony WH-1000xm4 and their battery life is terrific. I work 8-10h during the day and sometimes add a 2-3h gaming session and they regularly last more than two full days without recharging.

Their noise cancelling is top notch and the sound, even over bluetooth is very good. They can be plugged in using a 3.5mm cable, I use a V-Moda boom mic attachment that adds a high end mic for voice chat or zoom calls.

[herodoturtle]

Thanks for the tip.

I know the WH-1000xm4 are great. I get a similar benefit to what you describe from my Bose QC35 II.

But I'm specifically wanting in-ear earbuds (like the Airpods).

And since earbuds in turn usually mean a compromised battery life, I'm hoping for a wired version with good ANC.

[Terretta]

These last ages when the sound comes through the wire:

https://www.amazon.com/Sony-Cancelling-Wireless-Behind-Neck-...

These do well too:

https://smile.amazon.com/Bose-QuietComfort-Acoustic-Cancelli...

If you look carefully at the Sony’s cables, perhaps you could make audio and charging at the same time:

https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/ELwt6CC8/sony-wi-1000x-...

https://www.rtings.com/headphones/reviews/sony/wi-1000x-wire...

FWIW, while I own the full size ANCs everyone is raving about here, as well as AirPods Pro and Max, I use one or the other of these two models on intercontinental flights because they last 16 - 24 hours of playtime when wired.

[KMnO4]

I second this. I have the same setup (XM4 with V-Moda Boom Pro). It’s fantastically comfortable, battery life lasts forever (and when I don’t need ANC I still use them as wired headphones), and everyone on my meetings comments on how clear my voice is without picking up background noise.