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With winter in full swing, you deserve a little treat, don’t you think? I can think of few better options than a set of premium earbuds, which can elevate your music and reduce anxiety-inducing noise.
Apple AirPods Pro, you say? Sure, that’s a great product, but not everyone looks like the look of AirPods or the Apple ecosystem. Instead, consider the Sony WF-1000XM4 noise-canceling earbuds, currently on sale at Amazon for $248 (save $32).
(Pro tip: If you have Amazon Prime, you’ll get free shipping, of course. Not yet a member? No problem. You can sign up for your free 30-day Amazon Prime trial here.)
Available in black or white at that price, Sony’s earbuds are smaller and more discrete than AirPods; they sort of blend into your ears rather than protrude from them.
I haven’t tried them myself, but countless reviews indicate superb sound quality, top-of-class noise canceling and very good phone-call performance. They’re also splash-proof (meaning safe for sweaty exercise) and equipped with a charging case that can sit flat (what a concept, Apple, cough-cough!) and recharge wirelessly.
And here’s one cool feature AirPods can’t match: If you want to have a conversation with someone while you’re wearing the earbuds, just start talking. Sony’s speak-to-chat technology will automatically pause playback and enable ambient-sound mode so you can hear the other person. (Thankfully, this can also be disabled in case you’re someone who likes to sing along with the music.)
Another nice perk: built-in Alexa, great if she’s your preferred voice assistant for things like information and smart-home operation. She’s optional, though: You can use Google Assistant or Siri if you prefer.
I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention there are plenty of very good noise-canceling earbuds available for $100 or less. But if you want arguably the best earbuds, period, consider Sony’s.
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TV deals:
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TCL 50-inch Class 4-Series 4K UHD Smart Roku LED TV, $330 (was $500), amazon.com
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Hisense 43-inch Class R6090G Roku 4K UHD Smart TV, $300 (was $400), amazon.com
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Sony X85J 85-inch 4K Ultra HD LED Smart Google TV, $1,798 (was $2,500), amazon.com
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Vizio 58-inch V-Series 4K UHD LED HDR Smart TV, $398 (was $530), amazon.com
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Amazon Fire TV 43-inch 4-Series 4K UHD Smart TV, $260 (was $370), amazon.com
Headphones and earbud deals:
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Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G Factory Unlocked Android Cell Phone, $500 (was $700), amazon.com
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Powerbeats Pro Wireless Earbuds, $180 (was $250), amazon.com
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Fitbit Luxe Fitness and Wellness Tracker, $100 (was $150), amazon.com
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Beats Studio3 Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-Ear Headphones, $199 (was $350), amazon.com
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Garmin vivoactive 4S Smaller-Sized GPS Smartwatch, $250 (was $350), amazon.com
Smart home:
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Facebook Portal, $79 (was $179), amazon.com
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Ohlux Smart WiFi LED Light Bulbs 4-pack, $28 (was $40), amazon.com
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ecobee SmartThermostat, $199 (was $249), amazon.com
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Amazon eero 6 dual-band mesh Wi-Fi 6 system, $195 (was $279), amazon.com
Video game deals:
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SkyTech Archangel 3.0 Gaming Computer PC Desktop, $1,400 (was $1,600), amazon.com
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NBA 2K22 for PlayStation 4, $20 (was $60), amazon.com
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Razer Basilisk X Hyperspeed Wireless Gaming Mouse, $35 (was $60), amazon.com
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Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle for Nintendo Switch Standard Edition, $20 (was $60), amazon.com
Vacuum deals:
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Samsung Jet 75 Stick Cordless Lightweight Vacuum Cleaner, $399 (was $499), amazon.com
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eufy by Anker BoostIQ RoboVac 11S (Slim), $158 (was $230), amazon.com
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Coredy R750 Robot Vacuum Cleaner, $210 with on-page coupon (was $321), amazon.com
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OKP Life K2 Robot Vacuum Cleaner, $115 with on-page coupon (was $300), amazon.com
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eufy by Anker, BoostIQ RoboVac 11S MAX, $170 (was $250), amazon.com
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Bedding deals:
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MooMee Bedding Queen Duvet Cover Set, $60 (was $80), amazon.com
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Utopia Bedding Queen Comforter Duvet Insert, $30 (was $39), amazon.com
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Intelligent Design Queen Cozy Comforter, $50 (was $90), amazon.com
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Abco 7-inch Bed Wedge Pillow, $30 (was $40), amazon.com
Health and Wellness
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Touchless Forehead Thermometer for Adults and Kids, $19 with on-page coupon (was $30), amazon.com
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Wet Ones Antibacterial Hand Wipes Fresh Scent 10-pack, $13 (was $18), amazon.com
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Yiderbo Black KN95 5-Ply 50-piece Disposable Face Masks, $40 (was $50), amazon.com
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femometer Touchless Thermometer, $19 with on-page coupon (was $30), amazon.com
Sports & Outdoors
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NordicTrack Commercial Studio Cycle, $1,500 (was $2,199), amazon.com
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Kan Jam Original Disc Throwing Game, $34 (was $40), amazon.com
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Gaiam Yoga Mat, $24 (was $35), amazon.com
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Sport Squad 2-in-1 Football Toss and Flying Disc Toss Backyard and Lawn Game, $43 (was $60), amazon.com
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Xterra Fitness FB350 Folding Exercise Bike, $147 (was $200), amazon.com
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