Anker’s Budget Noise-Canceling Headphones Hit a New Low Price
The Soundcore Space 2 over-ear headphones from Anker are selling for $106, an 18 percent discount and their lowest price to date. WIRED’s reviewer highlights comfortable fit, effective active noise cancellation, and up to 50 hours of battery life with ANC enabled. Several other Soundcore earbuds and open-ear models are also discounted.
The Soundcore Space 2 from Anker is now $106, down 18 percent and the cheapest it has been, including during Prime Day. It arrived in April. WIRED’s headphone reviewer ranks it as a top budget over-ear pick, citing long-wear comfort, light weight, physical controls, and a folding design.
Its active noise cancellation is described as effective for the price, and battery life reaches 50 hours with ANC on or 70 hours off. Other discounted Soundcore options include Liberty 5 earbuds at $82 on Amazon and AeroFit 2 open-ear buds at $80.
Deep discounts on capable noise-canceling headphones may make focused listening more accessible to students, commuters, and budget-conscious remote workers. Lower prices could also push competing brands to adjust their own entry-level offerings, giving shoppers more choices. At the same time, cheaper upgrades may encourage more frequent replacement of electronics, which could add to e-waste if old devices are not recycled.