Having a good set of earbuds makes a huge difference in your listening pleasure, but they don’t always have to cost a ton of money to give you quality sound. Case in point, the Sony WF-C510 wireless earbuds. At $60, they’re a decent price when not on sale, but right now you can pick them up for only $38 on Amazon. That makes them a great gift and an easy stocking stuffer for anyone on your list, or an extra pair for yourself. And if you order now, these earbuds will arrive before Christmas, but don’t wait too long. It’s only a week away and stock — and prices — could fluctuate.
The compact, lightweight Sony WF-C510 earbuds come in three colors: yellow, white or black. They’ve got a long battery life of up to 11 hours. They charge rapidly in the case, so you can get up to an hour of playback after just 5 minutes.
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Unlike other earbuds, these are not noise canceling. They allow for ambient noise, which is ideal for outdoor fitness or times when you want to be aware of your surroundings while still enjoying your tunes. Water resistant, just pop them in and go about your daily tasks while listening to your favorite podcast, audio books or music, no matter the weather. You can also easily take a call with hands-free calling.
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These make an excellent gift for a tween or teen in your life, in part due to the affordability as well as the comfort. The allowance for ambient noise can be safer for younger listeners as well. Plus, they’ll hear you when you’re calling them for dinner.
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Though these earbuds aren’t expensive at $60, at $38 they’re an easy buy. It’s hard to find truly decent sound under $50, let alone at a price this low.
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Will this item arrive in time for Christmas?
If you’re ordering this as a holiday gift, you probably want to know if it’s going to arrive on time. With Christmas and Hanukkah both taking place on Dec. 25 this year, and Kwanzaa kicking off the day after, it’s important to note shipping deadlines for USPS, FedEx, UPS, Amazon and others.
Because this item ships directly from Amazon, Prime members can take advantage of fast shipping. But if you’re not a Prime member, be sure to read the delivery date carefully before ordering.
Guaranteed shipping deadlines at some of these delivery companies arrive as soon as Dec. 16, with others offering expedited services that may allow you to order as late as Dec. 23 or even Dec. 24. Where delivery is no longer possible, be sure to assess your in-store pickup options or check out these great digital deals for the holidays.
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