The headphones that help me drown out tourists are 20% off before Prime Day
Move over, Apple — there's another (maybe better) headphone in town: Soundcore by Anker.
Truthfully, I never cared about headphones before commerce writer Angela Tricarico gave me a pair of the Soundcore headphones to test. But as soon as I did, I absolutely loved them. Never has the base in my favorite house track sounded so deep or vibrate-y.
They deliver Baccarat-level, crystal clear sound, stay charged for days and can completely drown out the sound of annoying people, which sometimes feels, to me, like 70% of the population.
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With Amazon Prime Day around the corner (July 8 through July 11), I'd typically tell you to wait until they go on sale, but you can grab them now, because they're 20% off as an early Prime Day deal, along with lots of other amazing finds.
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Pros: Hi-Res Audio
Adaptive noise cancellation
Rotating ear cups for comfort
Up to 60 hrs (44 hrs with ANC)
Clear, detailed sound
5 minutes of charging will get you 4 hours of music!
Cons: Ear cups are not removable for washing
If you want a pair of premium headphones without the premium price tag, the Soundcore Life Q3 will rock your world. Currently 20% off ahead of Amazon Prime Day, these over-ear headphones come with 40mm dynamic drivers, up to 60 hours of battery life (44 hours with ANC), and hybrid active noise cancellation, so you can tune out the chaos and tune in to your playlist.
The headphones give rich bass, crisp treble, and customizable EQ settings through the Soundcore app, making them a win for casual listeners and audiophiles. They only need 5 minutes to give 4 hours of playtime, and the soft, rotating ear cups are super comfortable. With over 8,000 ratings and thousands sold this month alone, this deal is one to grab while it lasts.
I know earbuds are the current rage, and believe me, I've owned a few pairs until they disappeared or one fell out while I was rushing to catch the 3. I much prefer the comfort and security of over-ear headphones, and the Souncore Life Q3 headphones stay securely in place no matter what's going on.
See? I even wear these headphones during doctor appointments! Obviously, she was not in the room when I took this selfie.
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I can wear them on my aggressive morning runs, while I'm doing Pilates in my apartment or walking through the isles of Trader Joe's. They've become just as essential as my wallet or smartphone — I even insist on wearing them during gyno visits, because why not?
The noise cancellation on these headphones is pretty effing good, too, and the mic is incredible, allowing me to take calls even when my phone is stuffed in my bag and I'm two rooms away. Ask anyone (coworkers, friends — baristas of uptown Manhattan!), I'm rarely seen without them.
I can't get over their quality sound and how cheap they are — especially now. They typically retail for $79 but are currently $64, which is a 20% off difference.
I already own a pair (obviously), but you probably don't, and this is the perfect time to join the dark side by ditching those expensive earbuds (you know the ones) in favor of these very comfy, very noise-cancelling over-the-ear headphones from Soundcore ahead of Prime Day. I'm willing to bet you'll love them as much as I do.
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