These Anker noise-canceling headphones are just $56: 'Far surpass AirPod Pros'

Noise-cancelling wireless headphones can make the world a more pleasant place. (We're looking at you, screaming baby three rows ahead in the airplane!) While you can certainly pick up some luxurious ones from Bose, you should know that you don't have to shell out hundreds to get incredible audio quality, long battery life and a sleek, ergonomic design. To wit: Amazon shoppers have been raving about Anker Soundcore Life Q30 Hybrid Wireless Headphones. Not only that; our tech editor Rick Broida deemed these the 'best budget headphones of 2024' in his expansive roundup, beating out every other option on the market.

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Soundcore by Anker Life Q30

$80

Our kind of cancel culture: These cans reduce external sound by up to 95%, dropping you into a world of blissful silence. Available in black, blue and pink.

$80 at Amazon

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$86 at Newegg

Why are these a good deal?

These beloved headphones have been marked down 30%, putting this $56 on par with the lowest price of the year. Comparable headphones from Bose or Sony will run you $200 or more, which makes these an absolute bargain.

Why do I need these?

One of the major advantages of these headphones is that they're just as good as much more expensive models; in fact, Rick says they're as good as headphones that cost three or four times as much. There are multiple listening modes, including the ability to activate Transparency Mode just by cupping the right headphone.

With up to 40 hours of playback, you can go all day (and then some) without being anywhere near an outlet. And if you need quick juice in a pinch, just plug them in for five minutes to get up to four hours of listening pleasure.

What reviewers say

People can’t get enough of these cans — they've earned a five-star rating from nearly 48,000 verified reviewers! Shoppers describe the immersive listening experience as “so clean and crisp” while the bass is “deep and punchy.”

And, yep, some fans even say these Soundcores are as good as high-end competitors: "I originally had my AirPod Pros which sound great, but I have to charge them every hour and a half to two hours... I got fed up, and wanted something I could use in between the charges. I went for these headphones, but after putting them on, testing out the noise cancellation, and their sound… I will probably be using these instead of my AirPods completely."

"I bought these headphones as an over-the-ear option. They are amazing, I have a very active upstairs neighbor and work from home and find it hard to concentrate with a lot of noise. These headphones were exactly what I needed and the noise cancelation is fantastic. I also love the multi-pairing with two devices. I have also been able to pair them with my TV, which has Bluetooth capabilities. For the price point, these headphones are the best you can get. They far surpass the noise-cancelation abilities of my AirPod Pros," said another customer.

"The battery life is AMAZING. I literally can go up to TWO WEEKS without charging them," one emphatic reviewer said.

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Soundcore by Anker Life Q30

$86

40 hours of battery life and a fully adjustable EQ make these some of the best sound-canceling headphones for the money.

$86 at Amazon

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$86 at Newegg

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The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.

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