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3 Anker Soundcore headphones I'd buy for back to school: my top picks from $19
Anker earbuds and headphones from just $19
Summer still has a few weeks left, but the new school semester will be here before you know it. If you're in need of new headphones for school, the dorm, or everyday use — I've rounded up some of my best picks from Anker below. The company makes some of the best cheap headphones we've tested.
Whether you're commuting to school or trying to drown out daily dorm noise, these headphones and earbuds can help.
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- Soundcore P20i: was $39 now $20
- Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro: for $169
- Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max: for $229
Best Anker Headphones
If you're looking for a set of cheap wireless earbuds, and can handle the lack of noise cancellation, the Anker Soundcore P20i buds are an excellent choice — especially now the price has been slashed in half. 10mm drivers offer good bass, while you also get 22 preset EQs and in-app customization to tailor your sound to your ears. Not to mention 30 hours of battery life.
The Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro are the perfect option for AirPods Pro fans. Active noise cancelling helps to reduce distractions, so you can stay focused wherever you are. Meanwhile, the Thus AI chip helps to isolate your voice so you sound clear in both busy and quiet environments.
The Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max boast impressive AI features powered by Soundcore's proprietary AI chip. They also delivery fantastic sound quality and an amazing 50-hour battery life (ANC off) or 28 hours (ANC on). In our Anker Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max review, we said they're the first Soundcore earbuds seriously capable of challenging Bose, Sony, Samsung, and Apple to a duel.
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