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PSA: These iconic Beats noise-cancelling headphones are over 50% off
A good pair of noise-canceling headphones — whether they're earbuds or over-ear headphones — can magically block all sorts of annoying sounds around you no matter where you are. At home, on the train or in a plane, they let you sit and listen to your favorite music and podcasts or have a conversation. If you're in the market for new headphones or looking for a mind-blowing gift, now is the time to shop — Amazon is having a massive sale on the wildly popular Beats Studio3, premium wireless headphones which have top-of-the-line noise-canceling features. They're on sale for $170, a sweet $180 off.
Normally going for $350, the Beats Studio3 connects to your Apple iPhone or Android smartphone via Bluetooth. In fact, if you’re an iPhone user, these wireless headphones automatically pair to your mobile device — thanks to its built-in W1 chip. This is the same chip used in all Apple AirPods for seamless syncing each and every time. They also feature up to 12 hours of battery life on a single charge, so you don’t have to worry about going without noise-canceling on long flights. In addition, this pair has a 'Fast Fuel' feature that gives the Beats Studio3 — which are also sweat- and water-resistant — three hours of playback time on just a 10-minute quick charge (or one hour of use from just five minutes of charging). It’s that fast!
Amazon reviewers rave about these for the sound quality, noise-canceling, and comfort level. Plus they fit almost everyone's head, no matter how big or small.
"I heard sounds, instruments, in the music that I had never heard before in the same music," says a delighted reviewer. "I am in love and they fit my small head too lol."
"I have never liked earbuds and I cannot wear them for long stretches of time," wrote a delighted shopper. "I find them uncomfortable and I often misplace them. The Beats wireless noise-cancelling headphones are the most important product I own outside of my smartphone. I bought it to use on a long overseas flight and they were the smartest purchase I made this season. There is no comparison for sound quality, product features and comfort."
Another reviewer says the charge they hold is amazing: "The battery life is insane. I haven’t charged them since I got them and they just recently died after six weeks of scattered use)."
"Comfortable and worth the money," said a reviewer who gave them five stars. "Love these headphones. I have had them a few days and wore them for at least 8 hours a day. The sound quality is nice and the ANC is good too. They are really comfortable and I have a bigger-than-normal head."
If you have Amazon Prime, you’ll get free shipping, of course. Not yet a member? No problem. You can sign up for your free 30-day trial here. (And by the way, those without Prime still get free shipping on orders of $25 or more.)
The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication
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