Kick out the jams with this second-gen Amazon Echo Buds bundle deal

Save $89.98: Amazon Echo Buds (2nd gen) with Echo Dot (3rd gen) is on sale for $69.99 at Amazon as of Dec. 15. That’s 56% off.

If you’re still on the prowl for the best wireless earbuds, there are plenty of fantastic options beyond AirPods and Apple-adjacent buds.

In fact, Amazon’s less-glitzy Echo Buds are a solid pick that offer active noise cancellation and great audio that you can snag for a much lower price than even the cheapest AirPods. As of Dec. 15, the second-generation Amazon Echo Buds are on sale for $69.99 at Amazon. They’re bundled with a free Amazon Echo Dot (3rd gen) as well, which only sweetens the deal.

We previously named the Echo Buds our favorite budget pick of 2021, and for good reason. Mashable reporter Alex Perry praised their active noise-canceling ability in his review, which is worth the purchase price alone. They come with thumping bass and decent treble, and most listeners will come away pleased with their audio quality. Their five-hour battery life isn’t particularly impressive, but the charging case gives 15 hours of charge (or three full listening sessions) without having to be plugged in.

The Echo Dot (which you get for free with this deal) is a useful smart speaker that’s small enough to fit wherever you need it. It can help automate smart home commands, play music, let you interact with Alexa, and much more. It has a decently loud speaker as well, which makes it viable for smaller spaces. And with the Echo Buds’ Alexa integration, you can issue commands on the go. That’s smart home synergy at its best.