Noise-canceling headphones used to be expensive and only reserved for the most elite audio gear, but those days are long gone. A decent pair of noise-canceling headphones usually goes for under $100 these days, and the Anker Soundcore Space One perfectly fits the bill.

Currently, these pair of headphones are on sale for $79, down from $99. The retail price was already sweet, but this discount makes it even sweeter. If you’re looking for anaffordable pair of headphonesthat are great for commuting, then these should be on your shortlist.

Soundcore by Anker, Space One

The Specs for the Anker Soundcore Space One

In the box, you will get a pair of headphones along with a USB-C charging cable, a user guide, and a cloth travel pouch. The construction is mostly of plastic with soft cushioned padding on the ear cups and the headrest. The headphones can collapse inwards into a compact shape, but they don’t fold flat, making them bulky when carried around. There are a few buttons on the body of the headphones to control volume, mute/unmute, turn on/off ANC, etc.

The headphones offer wear detection which pauses playback when it senses the device has been taken off.

The advertised power capacity on these headphones is 55 hours without ANC and 40 hours with ANC. These numbers are formidable; you wouldn’t need to charge them as often as other headphones. They support Hi-Res audio, AAC, SBC, and LDAC codecs for ahigh-fidelity audio experiencepaired with the 40mm drivers which are capable of producing an immersive sound quality.

The overall sound quality is bass-heavy with decent mids and treble. If you have used Soundcore devices before, then this device will feel very similar to others in their lineup. Call quality leaves a lot to be desired as the microphones reverberate and produce a hollow sound profile, but it’s still manageable. If havingsuperior call quality is up on your priority list, then you will need to look elsewhere.

TheANC on this pair of headphonesis on par with that on the Liberty 4 earbuds. They effortlessly cut off distracting background noise while you’re able to enjoy your music on the go. (People around you won’t judge you on your music selection as these headphones produce minimal sound leakage.)

Anker also provides support for their app which lets users customize their listening experience. They can adjust the equalizer, toggle between different modes of ANC, remap buttons, and so on. Bluetooth 5.3 ensures stable hassle-free connectivity and immense range before dropping signals. you may pair two devices and use them to control music/calls seamlessly with the help of Multi-Device Pairing.

Anker products are reliable and offer solid performance for the price, which is why they have over 7,000 reviews with an average rating of 4.4 on Amazon. Whether you are looking for a decent pair of headphones to isolate yourself from the chaos of traffic noises and crowds or something to listen to tutorials and study materials in school, these will have you covered.