Snag a pair of Beats noise-canceling headphones for nearly half off

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Save 49%: Good old over-the-ear active noise cancellation doesn't have to break the bank. As of July 28, the Beats Studio3 headphones are on sale at Woot for just $179.99, a $169.96 markdown from their $349.95 list price.

Forget books, pens, and paper — the real back-to-school essential is a good pair of noise-canceling headphones. Between noisy roommates, busy family homes, and that one guy that doesn't understand the concept of the library's quiet study room, a little ANC can save the day.

A nice pair of over-the-ear headphones usually offer the best version of ANC, and they also tend to come with a higher price tag. But as of July 8, you can pick up a pair of brand new Beats Studio3 headphones for just $179.99 at Woot. That's nearly $30 cheaper than their lowest price at Amazon and Walmart.

Don't let this sub-$200 price tag fool you — these headphones have plenty of competitive features. Obviously there's the ANC, but there's also the 22 hours of battery life (or 40 with ANC off). If somehow you happen to run out of battery or forget to charge them up, a 10-minute charge will grant you three hours of use.

The W1 chip also makes for easy pairing with any Apple device (that's why they're our top pick for iPhone users). Plus, they look great and they're comfy.

Only the red, desert sand, and forest green colors are available at this price. But students (or anyone, really) who want headphones that sound decent and come at a solid price point will want to jump on this Beats Studio3 deal before it's gone.