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My favorite noise-canceling earbuds are 50% off right now
If you're looking for a solid pair of noise-canceling earbuds, but don't want to drop a couple hundred dollars on a high-end pair, check out this set. The Liberty 3 Pro noise-canceling earbuds pack some of the best noise-canceling features into a tiny set of earbuds thanks to HearID ANC technology. Right now, they're on sale for $85, down from their usual $169 price tag.
I purchased these earbuds last year because I wanted a noise-canceling feature that was stronger than my Samsung Galaxy Buds Live earbuds. Based on my experience with the Liberty 3 Pro earbuds, I'll be working in the living room and won't hear my cats begging for treats or even my partner speaking to me. The HearID works almost too well for those that need to focus or block out a noisy subway train.
Luckily, you can adjust the audio to your preferences. Whether you want to catch up on Crime Junkie or are obsessed with Kendrick Lamar's Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers, you can go into the accompanying Soundcore app to find a series of preset audio options. Alternately, you can build your own for a customized audio experience or use one of the presets designed by 20 Grammy-winning artists.
When I travel, I always pack these in my carry-on because the noise canceling is solid, and the battery life is amazing. I can listen to these for up to eight hours (without noise-cancellation) and get another 32-hour boost thanks to the charging case.
The battery life lasts long for noise canceling earbuds: up to eight hours on a single charge on the regular settings (five with HearID ANC active). Because they come with a series of adjustable ear tips, you can get your perfect fit and enjoy long hours with them in your ears.
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This is the lowest price I've seen on these earbuds. Right now, only the midnight black and frost white are available for this deal. You can pick up the dusk purple and fog gray colors for $109 if you want to add a personal flair.
If you're also looking for other headphones options, you can head over to check out our other picks for headphones deals, selected by our audio expert Christina Darby.