Tired of overpriced, underperforming headphones? Amazon's got this noise-canceling Sony pair for just $10
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Noise-canceling headphones are all the rage these days — just ask any work-from-home-r or out-and-about city dweller — they're a great way to get some peace and quiet amidst busy households and noisy neighbors.
Problem is, some noise-canceling cans can cost hundreds of dollars, especially if your audio standards are high. But we've found a pair that's both top-rated and eminently affordable. Brace yourself: These Sony ZX Noise-Canceling Headphones are on sale for $10, or half off, at Amazon.
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Impressive noise-canceling
These headphones deliver outstanding audio at an affordable price. They’re wired, with a nearly four-foot-long cable and a 3.5mm headphone jack, and they offer impressive active noise-canceling with a robust 80 hours of battery life. Translation: You can block out just about all background noise for days on end (that’s more than three days if you’re not keeping track).
“...These exceeded my expectations,” raved a delighted five-star reviewer. “...It's an eerie thing to have an air conditioner or fan running nearby just cease to exist when you hit the switch on the back. And while it's true it doesn't block out people speaking the same way, once I have music pumping through my headphones it doesn't seem to matter — I can see folks are talking but I can't really hear them.... They are magic and I cherish them. Someone will have to pry these suckers from my cold, dead hands to make me give them up.”
Super portable
Thanks to a foldable design, these Sony headphones are easy to pack in a suitcase or toss in a backpack. And at just over five ounces, you’ll barely notice them.
“...I love that they fold up into a flattened shape, which I believe helped them survive the hectic trip,” added one happy wanderer. “They were comfortable enough to wear for multiple hours at a time. While the noise-canceling feature did not drown out all of the noise around me, it definitely functioned well enough considering the price...”
At half off, these Sony ZX Noise-Canceling Headphones are a great buy. Although they’re not wireless, they do offer a long 80-hour battery life and effective noise-canceling.
“I am quite impressed with these headphones, both in terms of sound quality and noise cancelation,” shared another five-star Amazon reviewer. “Midrange and highs are clear, and bass is stronger than I expected. They sound better than anything I've tried in this price range and beat somewhat more expensive headphones...”
Now available in white and black — for 10 bucks!
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TVs
Insignia NS-24DF310NA21 24-inch Smart HD TV — Fire TV, $110 (was $170), amazon.com
Insignia NS-32DF310NA19 32-inch Smart HD TV — Fire TV, $130 (was $200), amazon.com
Toshiba 43-inch 43C350KU C350 Series LED 4K Ultra HD Smart Fire TV, $270 (was $370), amazon.com
LG OLED55C1PUB C1 Series 48-inch 4K Smart OLED TV, $1,400 (was $1,500), amazon.com
Insignia 55-inch NS-55F301NA22 F30 Series LED 4K Ultra HD Smart Fire TV, $400 (was $500), amazon.com
Sony X90J 65-inch 4K Ultra HD LED Smart Google TV, $1,498 (was $1,600), amazon.com
Headphones and earbuds
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds, $114 (was $300), amazon.com
Beats Solo3 Wireless On-Ear Headphones, $145 (was $200), amazon.com
Beats Studio3 Wireless Noise Canceling Over-Ear Headphones, $279 (was $350), amazon.com
Apple AirPods (standard charging case), $119 (was $159), amazon.com
Apple AirPods (wireless charging case), $160 (was $199), amazon.com
Apple AirPods Pro, $197 (was $249), amazon.com
Apple AirPods Max, $473 (was $549), amazon.com
Sony ZX Series Wired On-Ear Headphones, $10 (was $20), amazon.com
Beats Ep Wired On-Ear Headphones, $99 (was $130), amazon.com
Smartphones and tablets
Apple iPad (10.2-inch, Wi-Fi, 32GB), $299 (was $329), amazon.com
Apple iPad Air (10.9-inch, Wi-Fi, 256GB), $699 (was $749), amazon.com
Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite, $279 (was $350), amazon.com
TCL 10 Pro Unlocked Android Smartphone, $300 with on-page coupon (was $400), amazon.com
E-Tronic Edge Phone Armband Sleeve, $11 with on-page coupon (was $13), amazon.com
Hercules Tuff Charging Station, $30 (was $35), amazon.com
Mongoora Car Charger Adapter, $15 (was $21), amazon.com
Gaming
BioShock: The Collection, $28 (was $50), amazon.com
NBA 2K21 (Xbox Series X), $20 (was $70), amazon.com
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (Nintendo Switch), $45 (was $60), amazon.com
Madden NFL 21: Next Level Edition (Xbox Series X), $37 (was $70), amazon.com
The Falconeer: Day One Edition (Xbox Series X), $20 (was $40), amazon.com
Outriders Day One Edition (PS5), $33 (was $60), amazon.com
Immortals Fenyx Rising (PS5), $24 (was $60), amazon.com
Mafia: Definitive Edition (PS4), $20 (was $40), amazon.com
Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare (PS4), $15 (was $40), amazon.com
Godfall (PS5), $39 (was $70), amazon.com
Smart home
Kamep Wireless Wi-Fi Video Doorbell Camera, $90 (was $130), amazon.com
Moen 7594BL Arbor One-Handle Pulldown Kitchen Faucet, $289 (was $500), amazon.com
Govee 33ft LED Strip Lights, $14 with on-page coupon (was $23), amazon.com
Honeywell Home RCHT8610WF2006/W, T5 Smart Thermostat, $107 (was $151), amazon.com
Kasa Smart Plug HS103P4 (four-pack), $25 (was $30), amazon.com
Kasa Smart Light Switch HS200P3 (three-pack), $35 (was $45), amazon.com
Vacuums
Eufy by Anker, RoboVac L70 Hybrid, $458 (was $550), amazon.com
iRobot Roomba 694 Robot Vacuum, $250 (was $274), amazon.com
Shark IQ Robot Self-Empty XL RV101AE, Robotic Vacuum, $445 (was $600), amazon.com
Noisz by ILIFE S5 Robot Vacuum Cleaner, $140 with on-page coupon (was $170), amazon.com
OKP Life K2 Robot Vacuum Cleaner, $112 (was $300), amazon.com
Kenmore 31510 Robot Vacuum Cleaner, $150 with on-page coupon (was $259), amazon.com
Goovi Robot Vacuum, $158 with on-page coupon (was $210), amazon.com
Work from home
Acer Chromebook Spin 311, $248 (was $499), amazon.com
FelixKing Ergonomic Desk Chair, $140 (was $160), amazon.com
Truweo Posture Corrector, $12 (was $30), amazon.com
Cloud Massage Shiatsu Foot Massager Machine, $250 with on-page coupon (was $350), amazon.com
Vybe Percussion Massage Gun, $150 with on-page coupon (was $200), amazon.com
Kitchen
Elite Gourmet EGC-007 Easy Electric Poacher, $17 (was $30), amazon.com
Philips Kitchen Appliances Digital Twin TurboStar Airfryer XXL, $300 (was $400), amazon.com
Bayco 9 Pack Glass Meal Prep Containers, $41 (was $50), amazon.com
Gotham Steel Smokeless Grill Indoor Grill, $42 (was $50), amazon.com
Ozeri ZK14-S Pronto Digital Multifunction Kitchen and Food Scale, $10 (was $15), amazon.com
Mueller Austria Ultra-Stick 500 Watt 9-Speed Immersion Multi-Purpose Hand Blender, $30 (was $45), amazon.com
Beauty
Sdara Rose Quartz Roller, $14 (was $20), amazon.com
AuraGlow Teeth Whitening Kit, $28.50 with on-page coupon (was $60), amazon.com
CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30, $11 (was $19), amazon.com
Biolage Hydrasource Shampoo, $25 (was $32), amazon.com
Style
Prettygarden Ladies Basic Crewneck Belted Office Dress, $31 (was $37), amazon.com
Korsis Women's Summer Casual T-Shirt Dress, $29 with on-page coupon (was $47), amazon.com
Ewedoos Women's Yoga Pants, $20 (was $27), amazon.com
Milumia Women's Boho Button Up Split Floral Print Flowy Party Dress, $32 (was $44), amazon.com
Health and wellness
VYBE Percussion Massage Gun, $150 with on-page coupon (was $200), amazon.com
Purell TFX Touch-Free Foam Hand Sanitizer Dispenser, $32 (was $109), amazon.com
Wecolor 100 Pcs Disposable 3 Ply Earloop Face Masks, $8 (was $12), amazon.com
Microban Professional Sanitizing Spray, $30 with on-page coupon (was $36.50), amazon.com
Purell Advanced Hand Sanitizer Refreshing Gel, $32 (was $37), amazon.com
YOSUDA Indoor Cycling Bike Stationary, $238 (was $330), amazon.com
Lysol, Disinfectant Spray, $5 (was $11), amazon.com
Bedding
Smart Queen Cooling Weighted Blanket, $28 (was $60), amazon.com
LuxClub 6 PC Sheet Set Bamboo Sheets, $35 for queen (was $57), amazon.com
Utopia Bedding Down Alternative Comforter, $35 (was $57), amazon.com
Pets
Petstages Cat Tracks Cat Toy, $8 (was $25), amazon.com
Nina Ottosson by Outward Hound Dog Brick Interactive Treat Puzzle Dog Toy, $14 (was $25), amazon.com
Outward Hound Hide-A-Squirrel Squeaky Puzzle Plush Dog Toy, $20 (was $30), amazon.com
Potaroma 3 Silvervine Catnip Balls, $11 with on-page coupon (was $15), amazon.com
The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
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