At this point, it's safe to say that Jabra makes some of the most reliable headphones you can buy, especially for the price. THE Jabra Elite 5, like the company's previous mid-range models, are a good example of a pair that ticks all the right boxes, offering ANC, multipoint and a host of other welcome features at a competitive price. And now, thanks to a $60 rebate from Amazon And Jabrayou can buy them for just $89.99, which is almost their second best price yet.
We have long considered the Jabra Elite 3 one of the best pairs of headphones under $100 you can buy, however, at the current price I would say the Elite 5s offer the best value for money. The comfortable teardrop heads don't excel at anything, but rather offer a long list of features at an affordable price. This includes IP55 dust and water resistance, seven hours of continuous playback with ANC enabled, and support for aptX, AAC, and SBC codecs. Given their price, their noise cancellation won't rival what you might get from a pair of Bose or Sony headphones, but it's effective, letting you easily ignore loud cafes and light traffic.
The feature set is complemented by support for a range of software tricks, including support for Android Fast Pair, Windows Swift Pair, Alexa and Google Assistant. The platform-agnostic Elite 5 also offers customizable EQ, allowing you to fine-tune bass, treble, and other sonic facets to suit your podcasts or T-Swift's latest album.
In the Friday issue of On-board offers newsletterwe reported a wonderful discount on the Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium, which is still for sale on Amazon And The reception depot for $219.99 ($30 off). If you're looking for a cheaper alternative and can forgo a few bells and whistles, Google's entry-level Nest thermostat matches its all-time low of $89.99 ($40 off) at Amazon, Best buyand the Google Store.
Feature-wise, the Nest Thermostat makes it easy to adjust the temperature and set your heating/cooling schedule, whether through voice assistants like Alexa or the Google Home app. It also integrates with other connected devices in your home and offers smart presence-sensing features that can help you use less energy and (hopefully) save money while you're away. Hell, if you're lucky, it might even be eligible for a discount from your local energy supplier.