Amazon has been sporadically discounting its second-gen Echo Buds and they're back down to $90, or $30 off their list price of $120. On Amazon Prime Day this year, they hit $80. Note that if you want a wireless charging case, the price ticks up to $110. That model normally sells for $140, so again you're looking at $30 off. I thought the Echo Buds 2 offered some welcome improvements over the originals, including better sound and noise canceling.

Between video calls and workouts at home, it felt like I was constantly putting some sort of implement in my ear. Wireless earbuds have become essential--as has noise-canceling technology to drown out the sounds of housemates. If you're looking for a new pair, and are leery of dropping $249 on Apple's shiny Pro'pods, consider Amazon's recent update to its Bluetooth buds. The second-generation Echo Buds have active noise cancellation and built-in, hands-free Alexa. The price--$120, or $140 with a wireless charging case--is why these headphones are worth your attention.