‘Overall, these offer incredible value for money’
Shoppers are raving about a pair of noise-cancelling headphones costing less than £40, with one gym-goer saying they were ‘genuinely surprised’ by the performance. Now, the Soundcore by Anker Q20i Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Foldable Headphones are available for £33.99, down from £49.99, on Amazon.
Combining noise cancellation with customisable sound and impressive battery life, the budget headphones are designed to help users stay focused whether they’re lifting weights, travelling or working from home. They feature Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) powered by four built-in microphones that help reduce background noise, allowing music, podcasts and calls to come through more clearly in busy environments.
Audio performance is boosted with BassUp technology, delivering powerful sound in wireless mode, while the included AUX connection supports Hi-Res Audio playback for enhanced clarity and greater detail when listening through a wired connection. Battery life is one of the standout features, offering up to 40 hours of listening with ANC enabled on a single charge.
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For those running low, a quick five-minute quick charge provides up to four hours of playback, making them ideal for last-minute trips or gym sessions. Additional smart features include multipoint connectivity, allowing the headphones to switch between devices such as a laptop and smartphone, plus access to the free Soundcore app, where users can customise EQ settings, adjust listening modes, access AI translation in more than 100 languages and choose relaxing white noise options.
A built-in Transparency Mode also lets outside sounds filter through when people need to hear announcements or conversations without removing the headphones. An alternative option could be the Sony Wireless Bluetooth Noise-Cancelling Headphones in black from Currys, priced at £69.99, down from £74.99.
These come in four different colours and have a battery life of up to 35 hours, as well as active noise cancelling features. Argos also has the Beats Studio Pro ANC Over-Ear Wireless Headphones in black for £129, down from £349.95. These are available in four colours, too, and have active noise cancellation, an adjustable headband and are foldable.
The Soundcore by Anker Q20i Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Foldable Headphones are available from Amazon
They have been discounted in a limited-time deal
The Soundcore by Anker Q20i Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Foldable Headphones have been rated highly on Amazon, with an overall average rating of 4.6 out of five stars. More than 5,000 have been bought in the past month, and they are listed as an Amazon’s Choice product.
One shopper said: “I mainly use these at the gym and I’ve been genuinely surprised by the quality considering the price. The sound quality is excellent, the volume is more than loud enough, and the active noise cancellation works really well, helping me stay focused during workouts.
“The fit is comfortable and secure, making them very suitable for exercise. They stay in place throughout my gym sessions without becoming uncomfortable. The Bluetooth connectivity is quick and reliable. They pair with my phone in seconds and I’ve never experienced any dropouts.
“The battery life has been outstanding. I charged them once when I bought them, and after using them for one-hour gym sessions, five times a week, for about a month, they’re still showing around 80% battery. They also seem very durable, handling regular trips to and from the gym without any issues, and they’re easy to carry around thanks to their portability.
“Overall, these offer incredible value for money. If you’re looking for quality headphones for the gym without spending a fortune, I’d definitely recommend them.”
A second person said: “Excellent sound quality, feel nice and sturdy, feel nice and comfortable on your ears, I have the in-ear version too. The sound quality is superb and I would highly recommend these. They feel and look a lot more expensive, so great value for money. Good weight and size, great sound range with the app, would buy again.”
While a third added: “Absolutely amazing sound quality. The app is great. I got these for when I’m out running and they are perfect. Battery life is very good. Very good quality material, soft and comfortable to wear, and connectivity is good. I’ve had no problems at all and would definitely recommend them.”
Others left some feedback in their reviews, with one writing: “These are fantastic and for the price, outstanding. If I had a criticism, they don’t adjust on the head easily, you need a big head to stop (them) slipping or have to wear (them) closer to the front of your head.”
Another commented: “Honestly does everything it needs and it’s good when I am overstimulated. The only downfall is that it’s slippy, a little too big. I guess (that’s) due to the padding on the top, so it really likes to just slide on your head.”
The Soundcore by Anker Q20i Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Foldable Headphones are available from Amazon.