Anker Sleep A20 earbuds fall to $99.99 in retail sale
The sleep-focused earbuds are at a reported all-time low, with JBL, Jisulife and Eero products also discounted.
By Hana Yoshida · Markets Reporter
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Anker’s Soundcore Sleep A20 earbuds are selling for $99.99 at Best Buy and Target, a price The Verge describes as a new all-time low. The discount cuts $80 from the usual $180 price, making the sleep-focused earbuds 44% off.
The Sleep A20 are designed for people trying to reduce nighttime distractions rather than for general-purpose noise cancellation. The Verge reports that the earbuds can muffle noise, play sleep sounds and track overnight rest through a companion app.
What the Sleep A20 offer
According to The Verge, the earbuds include multiple ear tips and wings to help users find a secure fit, including people who sleep on their side. They can play white noise, nature sounds and meditation tracks, and they also work as Bluetooth earbuds for podcasts or music.
The Verge says the app can log sleep duration, sleeping position and nighttime movement. The earbuds also include an alarm feature intended to wake the wearer without disturbing a partner.
Battery life is listed by The Verge as up to 14 hours on one charge, with the charging case using USB-C. The newer Soundcore Sleep A30 cost $180 and add active noise cancellation, which The Verge says masks unwanted sound better but reduces battery life.
The Verge cited two staff experiences with the Sleep A20. In a review, Thomas Ricker said he averaged nearly 30 additional minutes of sleep per night over two weeks compared with nights when he wore AirPods Pro to bed. Jennifer Pattison Tuohy also reported that her husband’s snoring remained audible but became quiet enough to recede into the background, according to The Verge.
Other discounted gadgets
The Verge also highlighted several smaller electronics deals alongside the Anker earbuds.
JBL’s Go 5 Portable Bluetooth Speaker is listed at $44.95 at Amazon, a $10 discount that The Verge says matches its lowest price so far. The speaker has an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance, offers up to 10 hours of playback and supports lossless audio over USB-C when connected by wire, according to The Verge.
Jisulife’s Handheld Fan Life8 is selling for $12.32 at Amazon, down $14, according to The Verge. The foldable USB-C fan can be used by hand or placed on a desk with its built-in stand. The Verge says it can also function as a flashlight and as a small backup power bank for brief phone top-ups.
Amazon is selling the Eero 6 Wi-Fi Router for $54.99, $30 off, which The Verge calls an all-time low. The Verge reports that the Wi-Fi 6 router covers up to 1,500 square feet, supports speeds up to 900Mbps and can handle more than 75 connected devices. It can also serve as a Zigbee smart home hub for compatible Alexa devices, according to The Verge.
The deals are available through major retailers including Best Buy, Target and Amazon, according to The Verge. Prices and availability in retail promotions can change without notice.
This story draws on original reporting from The Verge.