[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.