Dealmaster: Get a wireless pair of Anker noise-cancelling headphones for $40

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If you're looking for a pair of wireless noise-cancelling headphones but don't want to shell out the big bucks, today's Dealmaster should be of interest. Our roundup today is headlined by a joint low price on Anker's Soundcore Life Q20 Bluetooth headphones, which are down to $40 from an already affordable street price of $60.

Though we don't have a formal review of the Soundcore Life Q20 on Ars, we have tested them for future gift and buying guides and can verify that they're good value for a low-cost set of noise-cancelling cans. To be clear, they're still a clear step (or three) down from premium pairs like Sony's WH-1000XM3 or Bose's Noise Cancelling Headphones 700, particularly with regard to the strength of their active noise cancellation. They just aren't going to cut out as much noise in a plane or a busy office. Their bass-heavy sound isn't as nuanced as those higher-end options, either. But they're far from bad in either regard. They're comfortable for a headphone in any price range, and their battery gets more than 30 hours on a charge, which is excellent. If you want a comfy pair of headphones that can still provide decent ANC in a pinch, you could do way worse for less than $50, particularly in a market where sub-$100 options are usually worth avoiding altogether.

If you don't need a new set of headphones, we have plenty more deals on Logitech mice, the latest Pokemon games, lots of Apple devices, and more. You can check out the full list below.

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