Need cheap noise-canceling over-ear headphones now? My favorite JLabs just got a huge 38% discount – here's why they're $49 well spent

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Black Friday came early (and your ears are sorted)

JLab JBuds Lux ANC on a purple background
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If you need over-ear headphones and your budget is tight, I can help – I'm TechRadar's Audio Editor and I think this particular deal is so good, I felt compelled to write a whole article about it.

Right now, the JLab JBuds Lux ANC, which feel and sound so much pricier than even their original MSRP, are slashed in price to just $49.99 (was $79.99) on Amazon – a huge saving of 38% (or $30 that stays in your pocket), and one I haven't seen in the US until today.

• Shop Amazon's full early Black Friday sale

Not looking for cheap noise-canceling headphones? That's OK, TechRadar's more general (but still human-curated, and still only containing deals we personally love) Black Friday deals page will set you on the right path. Otherwise, keep going – and remember to enjoy the music.

Today's best cheap ANC headphones Black Friday deal

JLab JBuds Lux ANC
Save 38% ($30)
JLab JBuds Lux ANC: was $79.99 now $49.99 at Amazon

I helped compile a full review of these headphones and while they're not sonically perfect (the sound is a little bass-heavy – but could be ideal for those who like that kind of presentation) for this ultra-low fee the audio is much better than it's any right to be. Also, the build feels far more premium than even the MSRP suggests and the battery life, at up to 70 hours, or 44 with ANC deployed, is unheard of for the level. Read our full JLab JBuds Lux ANC review for more, but know this: JLab is a trusted name in affordable head-fi and these over-ear headphones won't disappoint for this silly money.

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OK, so a little more on the product: JLab JBuds Lux ANC's sound is more bass-heavy than a lot of over-ear headphones – although that's a feature of JLab's oeuvre in general, so if you've owned a set of this likeable company's earbuds, you'll know the sound profile already.

The deal is live on the 'cloud white' finish only at the time of writing (not 'mauve', 'sage' or 'graphite', sadly) but as long as that doesn't bother you, there's a lot to love here.

The JBuds Lux ANC (which aren't 'buds' at all – they're teardrop-shaped over-ears) tote 40mm drivers that'll treat your ears like fans of thumping bass tunes. They also pack lots of features you’d expect from premium alternatives, including active noise cancellation which works very well in its standard setting (although do note that the ambient mode leaves something to be desired) as well as multi-point so you can jump between different devices, spatial audio for improved movie or TV show watching and Google Fast Pair so you don’t have to spend ages setting up the device. Not bad, eh?

And that’s before I mention the 70-hour battery life (when ANC is off, mind – it’s reduced to 40 hours when ANC is on), handy on-cup button controls and the ability to fold them right down for easy storage. If the aesthetic isn't to your liking, see my guide to the best cheap headphones for more, but do note that few come as cheap as this.

My advice? You can pay more and get better, more neutral and integrated hi-fi grade sound in a set of headphones, obviously. But for this super-cheap budget price, JLab is in a winning spot – and isn't it better to have the best thing for this money rather than no headphones at all?

More Black Friday cheap ANC headphones deals

Soundcore by Anker Q20i Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Headphones
Save 43% ($30)
Soundcore by Anker Q20i Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Headphones: was $69.99 now $39.99 at Amazon

Perhaps not as gorgeous as the JLab, but if you need to save an extra $10, the Anker Q20i Hybrid offer decent battery life and truly comfortable memory foam ear cups. Admittedly, the sound quality and ANC aren't superb, but it's perfectly fine if you're not expecting the world on a dime. Considering these headphones are already on the cheap side, Amazon's early Black Friday sale is slashing $30 off the price.

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Becky Scarrott
Becky Scarrott
Audio Editor

Becky became Audio Editor at TechRadar in 2024, but joined the team in 2022 as Senior Staff Writer, focusing on all things hi-fi. Before this, she spent three years at What Hi-Fi? testing and reviewing everything from wallet-friendly wireless earbuds to huge high-end sound systems. Prior to gaining her MA in Journalism in 2018, Becky freelanced as an arts critic alongside a 22-year career as a professional dancer and aerialist – any love of dance starts with a love of music. Becky has previously contributed to Stuff, FourFourTwo and The Stage. When not writing, she can still be found throwing shapes in a dance studio, these days with varying degrees of success.  

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