Budget ANC earbuds hit record-low prices, including Space A40 under $50

Several popular budget earbuds have hit record low prices this week on major online retailers, giving bargain hunters a chance to pick up models with active noise cancellation and multi-day battery life for well under $100. The deals include a roughly 20 percent markdown on a fan-favorite model from a challenger brand, dropping it to about $69, and steep discounts on Anker’s Soundcore Space A40, with prices reported between about $44 and $50 depending on color and retailer.

The lower prices follow ongoing competition in the entry-level audio market, where manufacturers have been packing features once reserved for premium models into sub-$100 packages. The discounted challenger-brand earbuds were praised in a full five-star review for delivering strong active noise cancellation, high-resolution audio support and long battery life, with the charging case extending total runtime to more than 40 hours and a single charge lasting about 10 hours when noise cancellation is off. A reviewer described their sound as fun, zealous and expansive, and highlighted customization options available through a companion app.

Anker’s Soundcore Space A40 has similarly been singled out as a top budget...