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          <h2 class="product-name">WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones</h2>
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          <p class="product-reviews">4.6 · 62,557 verified buyers · 100+ bought this month</p>
          <p class="product-desc">Sony's industry-leading flagship features premium Dual Noise Sensor technology with up to 30 hours of battery life and quick charge — 10 minutes gives you 5 hours of playback. Touch sensor controls, Speak-to-Chat, Wearing Detection, and seamless multipoint connection make this the most complete ANC headphone at any price point.</p>
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        <p class="product-desc">Three levels of world-class Bose noise cancellation with Alexa voice control built in. Noise-rejecting dual-microphone system delivers clear sound and voice pick-up. Balanced audio performance at any volume — a classic for a reason.</p>
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        <h3 class="product-name-sm">WH-CH720NB</h3>
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        <p class="product-desc">Sony's Dual Noise Sensor technology in a lightweight design built for all-day comfort. Up to 35 hours of battery life with quick charge, ergonomically designed for extended wear. Crystal-clear sound with DSEE digital enhancement — an outstanding value at this price.</p>
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          <p class="review-text">"Long lasting battery and sound quality make this worth your while. Comfortable for extensive wear."</p>
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        <h3 class="product-name-sm">B450-XT Noise Cancelling Headset</h3>
        <div class="stars">★★★★★</div>
        <p class="product-reviews">4.7 · 937 reviews</p>
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          <p class="review-text">"My first one lasted well over a decade and still works. Simply the BEST."</p>
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        <h3 class="product-name-sm">Hesh ANC Wireless Over-Ear</h3>
        <div class="stars">★★★★½</div>
        <p class="product-reviews">4.6 · 8,935 reviews · 500+ bought this month</p>
        <p class="product-desc">4-mic active noise cancelling in a flat-folding, foldable lightweight design. Up to 22 hours of battery with Rapid Charge — 10 minutes gives you 3 hours of listening. Built-in Tile finding technology and a 1-year USA warranty make this an easy pick under $100.</p>
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