9 essential under-$50 gadgets you need in your back-to-school arsenal

Heading back to school and decided this is the year you hit the ground running with your studies?

<![CDATA[ <article> <p>Heading back to school and decided this is the year you hit the ground running with your studies? You'll want to equip yourself with the right kit to set yourself up for success. I'm talking about the little extras that will help you focus and improve your efficiency, whether you're studying in your dorm or out and about. Below, I've rounded up nine gadgets designed for just that — and all of them come in under $50. </p><p>For studying on the go, a great pair of noise-cancelling headphones will help nix background sounds, and a good power bank will ensure your gadgets don't run out of juice at an annoying time. Staying physically healthy is essential to keep your brain running at its best, so I've included a smart band to help you keep an eye on your sleep and fitness habits. You'll also find remote working peripherals like a Bluetooth mouse and keyboard, which can make a huge difference to your comfort and efficiency levels when working on a laptop. </p><p>Read on for my sub-$50 study essentials — hit the 'View details' button to find out more about that product. And if you haven't sorted out your big tech purchases yet, we also have a guide to the <a href="https://www.techradar.com/computing/laptops/best-student-laptops">best laptops for students</a>.</p><h3 class="article-body__section" id="section-productivity-essentials"><span>Productivity essentials</span></h3> <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_standard" data-id="7d527f44-9a48-11f1-a04f-45818e6c5f91"> <div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VFzU2VhpEyVzTnQHdqzFwD.jpg" alt="A black pair of Loop Experience 2 earplugs is pictured against a white background."></p></div> <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper"> <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper"> <div class='featured__brand'>Loop</div> <div class="featured__title">Experience 2 ear plugs</div> </div> <div class="subtitle__description"> <p></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_standard" data-id="b598d832-9a41-11f1-aef4-51e1ee6817d2"> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/soundcore-Cancelling-Headphones-Bluetooth-Transparency/dp/B0C3HCD34R/" data-model-name="Soundcore Q20i Active Noise Cancelling Headphones" data-model-brand="" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:138.89%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/io4CXoMmXbmuFjFKJYJqoN.jpg" alt="Soundcore by Anker Q20i Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Headphones, Black"></p></div></a> <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper"> <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper"> <div class='featured__brand'>Soundcore</div> <div class="featured__title">Q20i Active Noise Cancelling Headphones</div> </div> <div class="subtitle__description"> <p></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_standard" data-id="b598d8fa-9a41-11f1-8e7d-cfb738f741d9"> <div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/J4iDUTWLFvsMTKePqWZJXD.jpg" alt="Logitech Pop mouse"></p></div> <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper"> <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper"> <div class='featured__brand'>Logitech</div> <div class="featured__title">POP Mouse</div> <div class="stars__reviews"><span itemprop="reviewRating" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Rating" class="chunk rating"><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><meta itemprop="bestRating" content="100.0" /><meta itemprop="worstRating" content="0.0" /><meta itemprop="ratingValue" content="80" /></span></div> </div> <div class="subtitle__description"> <p><p><a href="https://www.techradar.com/computing/mice/logitech-pop-mouse-review">Read our full review</a></p></p> </div> <div class="pro-con"><div class="list-pros-wrapper"><h4 class="list-pros-label">Pros</h4><ul class="list-pros"><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>Satisfying clicks</li><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>Good customizations</li><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>Easy three-way switching</li></ul></div><div class="list-cons-wrapper"><h4 class="list-cons-label">Cons</h4><ul class="list-cons"><li class='list-item list-item-cons'>No side buttons</li><li class='list-item list-item-cons'>No wired or 2.4GHz wireless</li><li class='list-item list-item-cons'>No rechargeable battery</li></ul></div></div> </div> </div> <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_standard" data-id="8450b5f6-9a46-11f1-87ef-4bde7ea2b024"> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Amazon-vibrant-helpful-routines-Charcoal/dp/B09B8V1LZ3/" data-model-name="Echo Dot (newest Model) " data-model-brand="" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:150%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/35UNz5m2imTAEgEDhRQAsM.jpg" alt="Amazon Echo Dot (newest Model) - Vibrant Sounding Speaker, Designed for Alexa+, Great for Bedrooms, Dining Rooms and Offices, Charcoal"></p></div></a> <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper"> <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper"> <div class='featured__brand'>Amazon</div> <div class="featured__title">Echo Dot (newest Model) </div> </div> <div class="subtitle__description"> <p></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_standard" data-id="f9a8a5f0-9a48-11f1-a1ad-d1ff4403867b"> <div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XZzBdPvY95wCQcj3QCTZsk.jpg" alt="Jbl Go 5 Portable Bluetooth Speaker, Waterproof and Dustproof - Blue"></p></div> <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper"> <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper"> <div class='featured__brand'>JBL</div> <div class="featured__title">Go 5 Bluetooth speaker</div> <div class="stars__reviews"><span itemprop="reviewRating" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Rating" class="chunk rating"><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><meta itemprop="bestRating" content="100.0" /><meta itemprop="worstRating" content="0.0" /><meta itemprop="ratingValue" content="100" /></span></div> </div> <div class="subtitle__description"> <p><p><a href="https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/jbl-go-5-review">Read our full review</a></p></p> </div> <div class="pro-con"><div class="list-pros-wrapper"><h4 class="list-pros-label">Pros</h4><ul class="list-pros"><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>Great sound for its size</li><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>Attractive edge lighting</li><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>Highly waterproof and durable</li></ul></div><div class="list-cons-wrapper"><h4 class="list-cons-label">Cons</h4><ul class="list-cons"><li class='list-item list-item-cons'>Can be beaten for battery life</li><li class='list-item list-item-cons'>Limited bass due to compact form</li><li class='list-item list-item-cons'>Can't change color of the lights</li></ul></div></div> </div> </div> <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_standard" data-id="1b06dd26-9a48-11f1-b253-67b292c30faf"> <div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6kRJ7QLk9ur54ECJdqithJ.png" alt="xiaomi smart band 10"></p></div> <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper"> <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper"> <div class='featured__brand'>Xiaomi</div> <div class="featured__title">Smart Band 10</div> <div class="stars__reviews"><span itemprop="reviewRating" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Rating" class="chunk rating"><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star half"></span><meta itemprop="bestRating" content="100.0" /><meta itemprop="worstRating" content="0.0" /><meta itemprop="ratingValue" content="70" /></span></div> </div> <div class="subtitle__description"> <p><p><a href="https://www.techradar.com/health-fitness/fitness-trackers/xiaomi-smart-band-10-review">Read our full review</a></p></p> </div> <div class="pro-con"><div class="list-pros-wrapper"><h4 class="list-pros-label">Pros</h4><ul class="list-pros"><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>Lots of fitness modes</li><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>Handy lifestyle features</li><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>Still very cheap</li></ul></div><div class="list-cons-wrapper"><h4 class="list-cons-label">Cons</h4><ul class="list-cons"><li class='list-item list-item-cons'>Weak clasp</li><li class='list-item list-item-cons'>Price increase over predecessor</li><li class='list-item list-item-cons'>Limited upgrades</li></ul></div></div> </div> </div> <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_standard" data-id="db97ff5c-9a43-11f1-9eca-8faad52de746"> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/UGREEN-Portable-10000mAh-Magnetic-Wireless/dp/B0D7CG2PHM/" data-model-name="Uno 10000mAH Magnetic Power Bank" data-model-brand="" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Fy3XNdjvWtvyKkmfXnpQAg.jpg" alt="Ugreen Uno 10000mah Magnetic Power Bank Pd 20w Qi 7.5w for Iphone"></p></div></a> <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper"> <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper"> <div class='featured__brand'>UGREEN</div> <div class="featured__title">Uno 10000mAH Magnetic Power Bank</div> </div> <div class="subtitle__description"> <p></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_standard" data-id="b598da3a-9a41-11f1-8691-a5e9ef55158e"> <div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:125.06%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PoaEspRCnuDCMV2B92iPdC.jpg" alt="SoundPeats Clip1 open-ear earbuds"></p></div> <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper"> <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper"> <div class='featured__brand'>Soundpeats</div> <div class="featured__title">Clip1</div> <div class="stars__reviews"><span itemprop="reviewRating" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Rating" class="chunk rating"><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><meta itemprop="bestRating" content="100.0" /><meta itemprop="worstRating" content="0.0" /><meta itemprop="ratingValue" content="80" /></span></div> </div> <div class="subtitle__description"> <p><p><a href="https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/soundpeats-clip1-review">Read our full review</a></p></p> </div> <div class="pro-con"><div class="list-pros-wrapper"><h4 class="list-pros-label">Pros</h4><ul class="list-pros"><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>Fantastic listening test</li><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>Comfortable build</li><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>Competitive value</li></ul></div><div class="list-cons-wrapper"><h4 class="list-cons-label">Cons</h4><ul class="list-cons"><li class='list-item list-item-cons'>Low max volume</li><li class='list-item list-item-cons'>Cheap-feeling case</li><li class='list-item list-item-cons'>Touch control issues</li></ul></div></div> </div> </div> <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_standard" data-id="b598dad0-9a41-11f1-90a5-7b3ad4269f4a"> <div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:56.24%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/E5bBgwhNGFq567NBFQwMeJ.jpg" alt="Logitech K380"></p></div> <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper"> <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper"> <div class='featured__brand'>Logitech</div> <div class="featured__title">K380 pebble keys keyboard</div> <div class="stars__reviews"><span itemprop="reviewRating" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Rating" class="chunk rating"><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star half"></span><meta itemprop="bestRating" content="100.0" /><meta itemprop="worstRating" content="0.0" /><meta itemprop="ratingValue" content="90" /></span></div> </div> <div class="subtitle__description"> <p><p><a href="https://www.techradar.com/reviews/logitech-k380-keyboard-review-the-perfect-remote-work-companion">Read our full review</a></p></p> </div> <div class="pro-con"><div class="list-pros-wrapper"><h4 class="list-pros-label">Pros</h4><ul class="list-pros"><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>Comfortable to type on</li><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>Thin and compact</li><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>Great, useful shortcuts</li><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>Arrow keys are great</li></ul></div><div class="list-cons-wrapper"><h4 class="list-cons-label">Cons</h4><ul class="list-cons"><li class='list-item list-item-cons'>Surprisingly cheap</li><li class='list-item list-item-cons'>Keys might be too small for some</li><li class='list-item list-item-cons'>Not rechargeable</li></ul></div></div> </div> </div><h3 class="article-body__section" id="section-bump-up-the-budget"><span>Bump up the budget...</span></h3><p>Got a slightly higher budget? These are the back-to-school extras I'd recommend in the $60-$100 price bracket...</p> <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_standard" data-id="d77e54bc-9a47-11f1-94c7-4184d056d943"> <div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:133.33%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wfTCDpAJSYQedtAUzq3nGT.jpg" alt="Samsung Galaxy Fit3"></p></div> <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper"> <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper"> <div class='featured__brand'>Samsung</div> <div class="featured__title">Galaxy Fit3</div> <div class="stars__reviews"><span itemprop="reviewRating" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Rating" class="chunk rating"><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><meta itemprop="bestRating" content="100.0" /><meta itemprop="worstRating" content="0.0" /><meta itemprop="ratingValue" content="80" /></span></div> </div> <div class="subtitle__description"> <p><p><a href="https://www.techradar.com/health-fitness/fitness-trackers/samsung-galaxy-fit-3-review">Read our full review</a></p></p> </div> <div class="pro-con"><div class="list-pros-wrapper"><h4 class="list-pros-label">Pros</h4><ul class="list-pros"><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>One of the cheapest trackers</li><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>Bright and responsive touchscreen</li><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>Accurate heart rate readings</li></ul></div><div class="list-cons-wrapper"><h4 class="list-cons-label">Cons</h4><ul class="list-cons"><li class='list-item list-item-cons'>Doesn't work with iPhone</li><li class='list-item list-item-cons'>Deep stats only viewable on app</li><li class='list-item list-item-cons'>Uncomfortable sensor</li></ul></div></div> </div> </div> <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_standard" data-id="c2a4ee7a-9a42-11f1-9101-5bf2294536bd"> <div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NSLxC3USyoxkqi78CM7wtZ.jpg" alt="Nothing Ear A on a white background."></p></div> <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper"> <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper"> <div class='featured__brand'>Nothing</div> <div class="featured__title">Ear (a)</div> <div class="stars__reviews"><span itemprop="reviewRating" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Rating" class="chunk rating"><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><meta itemprop="bestRating" content="100.0" /><meta itemprop="worstRating" content="0.0" /><meta itemprop="ratingValue" content="100" /></span></div> </div> <div class="subtitle__description"> <p><p><a href="https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/nothing-ear-a-review">Read our full review</a></p></p> </div> <div class="pro-con"><div class="list-pros-wrapper"><h4 class="list-pros-label">Pros</h4><ul class="list-pros"><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>Fun, zealous, expansive sound </li><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>Vastly improved active noise cancellation</li><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>Smaller, more pocketable case </li></ul></div><div class="list-cons-wrapper"><h4 class="list-cons-label">Cons</h4><ul class="list-cons"><li class='list-item list-item-cons'>No wireless charging support</li><li class='list-item list-item-cons'>No flagship sound profile curation</li></ul></div></div> </div> </div> <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_standard" data-id="1c1986d2-9a43-11f1-9ad4-392212a0ba04"> <div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hxccg9nfEKiRiXxxFogjFN.jpg" alt="Asus Rog Harpe Ace Mini Wireless Gaming Mouse for Esports - Black"></p></div> <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper"> <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper"> <div class='featured__brand'>ASUS</div> <div class="featured__title">ROG Harpe Ace Mini</div> <div class="stars__reviews"><span itemprop="reviewRating" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Rating" class="chunk rating"><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star half"></span><meta itemprop="bestRating" content="100.0" /><meta itemprop="worstRating" content="0.0" /><meta itemprop="ratingValue" content="90" /></span></div> </div> <div class="subtitle__description"> <p><p><a href="https://www.techradar.com/computing/mice/asus-rog-harpe-ace-mini-review">Read our full review</a></p></p> </div> <div class="pro-con"><div class="list-pros-wrapper"><h4 class="list-pros-label">Pros</h4><ul class="list-pros"><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>Excellent performance</li><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>Discreet aesthetic</li><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>Small, comfortable size</li></ul></div><div class="list-cons-wrapper"><h4 class="list-cons-label">Cons</h4><ul class="list-cons"><li class='list-item list-item-cons'>Small size isn’t for everyone</li><li class='list-item list-item-cons'>High price</li><li class='list-item list-item-cons'>Scroll wheel is a bit stiff</li></ul></div></div> </div> </div> <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_standard" data-id="1c198754-9a43-11f1-9042-a98da7fa39c1"> <div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DjSUJzCAhpESRVeFdRpT8d.jpg" alt="Anker 20,000mAh 87W Power Bank with USB-C cable extended from the body and 100% showing on LED display"></p></div> <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper"> <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper"> <div class='featured__brand'>Anker</div> <div class="featured__title">87W 20000mAh Power Bank</div> <div class="stars__reviews"><span itemprop="reviewRating" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Rating" class="chunk rating"><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><meta itemprop="bestRating" content="100.0" /><meta itemprop="worstRating" content="0.0" /><meta itemprop="ratingValue" content="80" /></span></div> </div> <div class="subtitle__description"> <p><p><a href="https://www.techradar.com/phones/phone-accessories/anker-20-000mah-87w-power-bank-review">Read our full review</a></p></p> </div> <div class="pro-con"><div class="list-pros-wrapper"><h4 class="list-pros-label">Pros</h4><ul class="list-pros"><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>Large power output</li><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>Well-made</li><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>Integrated USB-C cable</li></ul></div><div class="list-cons-wrapper"><h4 class="list-cons-label">Cons</h4><ul class="list-cons"><li class='list-item list-item-cons'>Some rivals are smaller</li><li class='list-item list-item-cons'>Unnecessarily powerful for many</li><li class='list-item list-item-cons'>Display lacks detailed information</li></ul></div></div> </div> </div> <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_standard" data-id="c2a4ef4c-9a42-11f1-84fb-7fb2ff8be133"> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Instant-Touchscreen-Customizable-Programs-Stainless/dp/B08R6KMBQT/" data-model-name="4QT Vortex Plus 6-In-1 Mini Air Fryer" data-model-brand="" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ze5ub9cGZPdgsRhwj5XWcZ.jpg" alt="Instant Pot 4qt Vortex Plus 6-In-1 Mini Air Fryer, Custom Program Options, Crisps, Broils, Roasts, Dehydrates, Bakes, Reheats, 100+ In-App Recipes, Stainless Steel,4 Quarts"></p></div></a> <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper"> <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper"> <div class='featured__brand'>Instant Pot</div> <div class="featured__title">4QT Vortex Plus 6-In-1 Mini Air Fryer</div> </div> <div class="subtitle__description"> <p></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_standard" data-id="c2a4efec-9a42-11f1-9b77-dd2d19ed56aa"> <div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qAJeN6aeCeFgoFJcPLBUzD.jpg" alt="cmf headphone pro"></p></div> <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper"> <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper"> <div class='featured__brand'>CMF</div> <div class="featured__title">Headphone Pro</div> <div class="stars__reviews"><span itemprop="reviewRating" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Rating" class="chunk rating"><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star half"></span><meta itemprop="bestRating" content="100.0" /><meta itemprop="worstRating" content="0.0" /><meta itemprop="ratingValue" content="90" /></span></div> </div> <div class="subtitle__description"> <p><p><a href="https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/cmf-by-nothing-headphone-pro-review">Read our full review</a></p></p> </div> <div class="pro-con"><div class="list-pros-wrapper"><h4 class="list-pros-label">Pros</h4><ul class="list-pros"><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>Excellent hearing tests; unexpected at the level</li><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>Emotive, circumaural sound</li><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>Exemplary battery life</li></ul></div><div class="list-cons-wrapper"><h4 class="list-cons-label">Cons</h4><ul class="list-cons"><li class='list-item list-item-cons'>ANC isn't amazing</li><li class='list-item list-item-cons'>Energy slider feels a tad gimmicky</li><li class='list-item list-item-cons'>No hard carry case or USB-C charger in the box</li></ul></div></div> </div> </div> <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_standard" data-id="c2a4f050-9a42-11f1-800f-b3ebf4e2d9ee"> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DY8TS92J" data-model-name="Sony WH-CH720N headphones" data-model-brand="" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qMqtNjWJ6M48XVdtA5s3xH.jpg" alt="Sony Wh-Ch720n Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-Ear Headphones, Pink"></p></div></a> <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper"> <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper"> <div class='featured__brand'>Sony</div> <div class="featured__title">WH-CH720 Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-Ear Headphones</div> <div class="stars__reviews"><span itemprop="reviewRating" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Rating" class="chunk rating"><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><meta itemprop="bestRating" content="100.0" /><meta itemprop="worstRating" content="0.0" /><meta itemprop="ratingValue" content="80" /></span></div> </div> <div class="subtitle__description"> <p><p><a href="https://www.techradar.com/reviews/sony-wh-ch720n-review">Read our full review</a></p></p> </div> <div class="pro-con"><div class="list-pros-wrapper"><h4 class="list-pros-label">Pros</h4><ul class="list-pros"><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>Great sound balance</li><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>Lots of detail in audio</li><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>Effective noise cancellation</li><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>Full of useful features</li></ul></div><div class="list-cons-wrapper"><h4 class="list-cons-label">Cons</h4><ul class="list-cons"><li class='list-item list-item-cons'>Sound feels constrained</li><li class='list-item list-item-cons'>Noise cancellation leaks in low sounds</li><li class='list-item list-item-cons'>Plastic feels a little cheap</li></ul></div></div> </div> </div> </article> ]]>