SAVE $20:As of April 8,Taste of Future Sister-in-law (2023) ASUS ROG Cetra True Wireless Gaming Headphones are available for $79.99 at Amazon. That’s 20% off their regular $99.99 price.

A solid pair of gaming earbuds with real features for under $80? I think I just found the unicorn of wireless audio. ASUS ROG Cetra True Wireless Gaming Headphones are currently 20 percent off at Amazon, knocking the price down to $79.99 from the usual $99.99. For earbuds that look sleek, sound sharp, and somehow cater to both casual listeners and sweaty-thumbed gamers, this feels like a rare moment of capitalist kindness.

What I like most is that these earbuds aren’t trying too hard. They just do the thing. Gaming mode gives you low-latency audio so your Fortnite jump scares sync up with the chaos on screen. No audio delay to ruin your perfectly-timed shotgun blast. And the hybrid active noise cancelation actually works, so I can block out my neighbor’s dog (who has apparently discovered barking as a new lifestyle).

Then there’s the battery life. ASUS claims up to 27 hours total with the case, which is either a tech miracle or a subtle reminder that I need to stop binge-watching Twitch streams. The wireless charging case is also a win — I’ve reached the point where plugging things in feels like too much effort, and this setup respects that.

These earbuds are compatible with everything from the PlayStation 5 to your phone, so I don’t have to commit to one ecosystem. I can rage-quit a game on my Switch, pick up a call on my iPhone, then watch YouTube on my laptop without switching gear. That’s the kind of chaos I aspire to.

• Price:$79.99 $99.99

• Retailer:Amazon

• Color Options:White, Black

• Form Factor:In-ear

• Connectivity:Bluetooth with low-latency gaming mode

• Battery Life:Up to 27 hours with charging case

• Charging:Supports wireless and USB-C charging

• Noise Cancelation:Hybrid active noise cancelation (ANC)

• Water Resistance:IPX4-rated (splash-resistant)

• Compatibility:PC, Mac, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, mobile devices

And in case you’re wondering: yes, they’re also water-resistant. IPX4 won’t save you if you drop them in a lake, but it’ll handle a drizzle or some gym sweat without issue. Not that I’ve been to a gym in months, but it’s nice to pretend.

For $79.99, I don’t think you’ll find another pair of gaming earbuds this feature-packed. Unless you count the knockoff ones that sound like they were tuned inside a tin can. I say skip the drama and snag the ROG Cetras while they’re marked down.