This $50 Walmart Deal Gets You Premium Noise-Canceling Headphones for a Fraction of the Price
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Skullcandy Hesh 540 ANC Headphones, $50 (was $159)
Why We Love This Deal
Active noise canceling used to be a feature reserved for headphones well over $200, forcing anyone on a budget to choose between silence and affordability. That gap has closed considerably over the past few years as brands push ANC down into more affordable prices without gutting the feature entirely. Skullcandy has been especially good at this, and right now you can get one pair of the brand's excellent noise-canceling headphones for just $50.
Normally priced at $159, the Skullcandy Hesh 540 ANC Headphones are down to $50 in both the black and white colorways. If it's been a while since you've heard from Skullcandy, the brand has pushed harder into premium territory recently, and the headphones have come a long way from those buds you'd see on the bus back in the day.
Skullcandy Hesh 540 ANC Headphones, $50 (was $159) at Walmart
Courtesy of Walmart
What Shoppers Should Know
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Noise Cancellation:Adjustable 4-mic ANC, Stay-Aware mode
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Battery Life:Up to 65 hours (ANC off), Rapid Charge (4 hours from 10-min charge)
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Connectivity:Bluetooth 5.3, multipoint pairing, Low-Latency mode, wired 3.5mm option
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Sound:THX Spatial Audio, 40mm drivers, 5-band EQ via Skullcandy app
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Best For:Commuting, work calls, gaming, travel
I've tested a handful of Skullcandy's headphones before, and the sound quality has consistently punched above the price point. And in this pair, you're getting 40mm drivers and THX Spatial Audio that'll give music and podcasts more depth than you'd expect from $50 headphones. The ANC isn't going to compete with flagship headphones from Bose or Sony, but it's solid enough to quiet down a commute or an open office, especially at this price. The battery life is also impressive, with a Quick Charge feature that gives you 4 hours of juice in 10 minutes.
$50 is an incredible price for a pair of ANC headphones with this much battery life and multipoint Bluetooth. Most name-brand wireless headphones with ANC and comparable battery life sit in the $100 to $150, even on sale, so getting this feature set at a third of the normal price is a notable value, especially for anyone who wants basic ANC without paying flagship prices.
Related: Amazon Makes a $16 Pair of Earbuds That Prove You Don't Need to Go Broke for Good Audio
What Shoppers Are Saying
Shoppers who grabbed this on sale were expecting cheap headphones, but plenty were surprised by how good they are: "The sound quality and ANC are phenomenal at $50." Another reviewer wrote, "Much better than my much more expensive big brand-name headphones."
They're also very lightweight and easy to wear for long periods, as one shopper wrote that they "feel like a cloud" when worn. You're also getting a ton of battery life and quick-charging: "Battery life is impressive, and the quick-charge feature is a huge bonus."
Skullcandy's Hesh 540 ANC Headphones are an incredible budget option for those who don't want to drop hundreds on noise-canceling headphones. This deal could end soon, though, which means now's the time to snag a pair.
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This story was originally published by Men's Journal on Aug 12, 2026, where it first appeared in the Shopping section. Add Men's Journal as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
