Studying or working with noise cancelling: how to achieve ultimate focus
Tap, tap, tap... there go the keyboards around you. Someone grabs a bag of chips. A phone rings. How do you stay focused then? Simple: with Noise Cancelling. This technology is your secret weapon for deep focus during work or study.
- How your brain (and focus) works
- What Noise Cancelling does for your focus
- Why you need ANC (Active Noise Cancelling)
- Perfect ANC situations
- Recommended Fresh 'n Rebel gear
- Noise Cancelling tip
Let's dive in.
This is how your brain (and focus) works
Your brain loves silence. Or at least: a predictable, low-stimulus environment. When you work or study, you need to concentrate. But if there is constant distraction - a chatty colleague, a passing scooter, a barking dog - then your brain has to constantly switch gears. And that takes energy. You get tired faster, your productivity drops and before you know it you're scrolling on TikTok. Noise Cancelling helps prevent this. It literally takes away that noise, so your brain can keep working at a steady rhythm.
This is what Noise Cancelling does for your focus:
- Away with distraction: No murmur or disturbing noise = less chance of your focus breaking.
- Get in the flow faster: With fewer stimuli, your brain can concentrate faster.
- Work deeper: You stay focused longer, without your head overflowing.
In the journal on productive living, you can read more about why rest is so important for your performance.
Why do you need ANC (Active Noise Cancelling)?
There is a difference between 'just' less sound and actually actively blocking disturbing noise. Passive noise cancelling does something - think of earbuds that seal well - but ANC goes next level. This smart technology picks up sound waves from your environment and sends anti-noise against them. The result? You hear less traffic, less murmur, less noise. You don't even have to set your volume high, and yet you hear what you want to hear. Convenient and healthier for your ears.
For which situations is ANC perfect?
- In an open office with chatty colleagues
- On the train or bus with background noise
- While cramming in a busy library
- Or just at home, where silence is sometimes hard to find
What Fresh 'n Rebel gear do you need for focus?
For ultimate concentration, your own sound bubble and no distracting ambient sounds, we recommend these top picks:
Headphones with ANC
Clam Ace
The Clam Ace is the over-ear headphone for ultimate focus. With Hybrid ANC and 60 hours of playtime, you completely shut out your surroundings. Ideal for long workdays without noise.
Want to know more about Noise Cancelling? Check our guide
Clam Fuse
The Clam Fuse gives you peace and control. Hybrid ANC, Ambient Mode and 45 hours of playtime make these headphones your best work buddy for the whole week.
Earbuds with ANC
Twins Rise
Prefer earbuds? The Twins Rise are small, powerful and have Hybrid ANC + 30 hours of playtime. Perfect for working from home or on the go. Block out the world and stay in your flow. Nice and compact but with great results.
Twins Ace
With Hybrid ANC and 34 hours of playtime, the Twins Ace help you stay sharp. Ideal for anyone who is on the move but wants to stay focused. Tip: Use your Noise Cancelling in combination with white noise or focus music. Then you are truly unstoppable.
Extra focus tip from us: create a routine
As soon as you put the earbuds in or put the headphones on, your brain knows: it's focus time. Make it part of your ritual. Every morning, during a study session or just before an important meeting.
Curious which Noise Cancelling tool fits your study or work routine? Then check out our overview of Noise Cancelling headphones and Noise Cancelling earbuds, boost your focus today.
