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Headphones that 'feel premium for a fraction of cost' drop to 14 with 'great sound'

Tech Editor Harriet Morphy-Morris has spotted a budget pair of headphones with high-end features for hundreds less than Apple as they drop below 15

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The cost-effective pair have hybrid active noise cancellation

A pair of solid wireless headphones can make a world of difference, be it on the daily commute, jetting off on an overnight flight, or simply working from home. Features that block out surrounding noise, boost bass and extend the battery life are always sought after, often at an expensive cost.

I wear the Sony ULT Wear every day for this reason, a budget pick in comparison to the brands WH-1000XM5 range. Still at 129, not everyone can fork out the cost, which is what led me to look for an affordable, yet quality, pick.

Which is where the Belkin SoundForm come in. At 29.99, on sale from 49.99, they still offer essential noise-cancelling to help block out surrounding noise and following a lesser-known shopping tip drops the price even further.

Buying the pair from Argos, but through deals site TopCashbacks links drops the price below 15. This is because new TopCashback sign-up members and new Argos customers get a 15 bonus to stack with the cashback, effectively dropping the price for the pair to 14.24.

Those new to TopCashback but existing Argos members will pay 14.87 after cashback, both with free click and collect, but those who want delivery will have to pay 4.95. The cashback tip makes it an incredibly low and rare price for a decent quality pair of over-ear headphones.

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As highlighted above the standout is the active noise cancelling, which is hybrid. This means itll help block out noise in cafes, at airports or nearby traffic, for example, but wearers will still be able to hear themselves talk if theyre on a call. Bundled in with three different listening modes, including transparency mode.

Wearers also rate them compared to more expensive pairs, as one Argos shopper highlighted in their review. They said: Well made and great quality with the noise cancellation, nice design and fit feels like a high premium brand at half the cost.

Another called them comfy, which is likely down to their CloudComfort ear cushions. The same shopper continued: Great sound quality, active noise cancelling. Perfect for what I need. In fact, they were that good I had to buy a second pair for my lad who loves these too.

Another wearer said: They sound great and feel great and look great and excellent value for the money. I would highly recommend them to family and friends.

[The Belkin pair offer ANC for a budget ]

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The Belkin pair offer ANC for a budget

Despite being a lot cheaper than the Sony ULT pair I wear, the Belkin Sound Form Isolate also have similar touch controls, making it easier to answer calls or skip through a music playlist.

One thing to point out, while the Belkin pair offer solid everyday basics, comparing them to the flagship Apple AirPods Max highlights missing tech, which you get for the lower price. The Belkin pair dont have adaptive EQ, this is a high-end feature which helps balance sound, volumes and tune based on individual wearers' ear shape. For this, the Apple AirPod Max2 are a great option, now on sale at EE. This high-end pair is powered by Apples newest H2 sound for crisper sound.

Going back to the Belkin pair and another thing, the flag is quality, as expected for the price, they wont feel like premium brands. One wearer did highlight this, and said: Great value for money, sound-cancelling feature works well. Controls are user-friendly. Only downside is the quality of the outer casing, but fully expected for such a great price.

Get the Belkin SoundForm for 14.24

• New TopCashback members should register via this link.
• Search for Argos and select 'Get Cashback Now'.
• Purchase the Belkin Soundform and complete the transaction.
• Cashback should subsequently track and appear in TopCashback accounts within seven working days of purchase.

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