When Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes needs to tune out the noise, he slips in his Bose QuietComfort earbuds and focuses on the game. Without any distractions, he can visualize his plays and rule the quiet.

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As part of the Bose sponsorship, the NFL is prohibiting NFL players from wearing any headphone brand aside from Bose.

The headphones that the pro-gamers are wearing over their head pump out white noise to aid in dampening crowd noise and voice-overs of the commentators that would give away the other players' positions in the game. They use earbuds underneath the headphones to hear the game audio and their teammates.

PowerBeats Pro These earbuds are completely wireless, allowing players to move freely while using them. They are also sweat- and water-resistant, with a rating of IPX4, making them a great choice during training and casual playing. Many NBA stars have starred in a commercial for the PowerBeats Pro called NBA Unleashed.

Mike Florio and Charean Williams draft their picks for the most memorable storylines and moments from the 2021-22 NFL season. One of the most conspicuous NFL sponsors is giving up its prominent placement during NFL broadcasts.

If an NFL season – including preseason and postseason – is about half the year, that means Bose is paying an estimated $2 million per week.

The headphones that the pro-gamers are wearing over their head pump out white noise to aid in dampening crowd noise and voice-overs of the commentators that would give away the other players' positions in the game. They use earbuds underneath the headphones to hear the game audio and their teammates.

The Logitech G Pro X, SteelSeries Arctis Pro, and HyperX Cloud II are popular gaming headsets among top esports players due to their durability, high-quality sound, and clear microphone capabilities.

The quick list

• Best overall. Sony WF-1000XM5. $278. at Amazon.
• Best value. Sony WF-C700N. $92. at Amazon.
• Best Cheap. Earfun Air. $49.99. at Amazon.
• Best battery life. Sony WF-C500. $74.95. at Amazon.
• Best noise-cancelling. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II. $279.
• Best AirPods. AirPods Pro 2. $199.99.
• Best running. JBL Reflect Flow Pro. $149.95.

The headphones that the pro-gamers are wearing over their head pump out white noise to aid in dampening crowd noise and voice-overs of the commentators that would give away the other players' positions in the game. They use earbuds underneath the headphones to hear the game audio and their teammates.

Under terms of its agreement with the league, the NFL confirmed, Bose received a broad set of rights that entitle it to prevent players (or coaches) from wearing any other manufacturer's headphones during televised interviews.