Alza slashed Honor headphones by half! They feature effective ANC and decent battery life, also tempting with quality sound

Are you looking for affordable headphones with LDAC codec support and active noise cancellation, while also appreciating bonuses like Hi-Res Audio certification? Honor CHOICE Earbuds S8 are now discounted from 1,699 CZK to 850 CZK with discount code ALZADNY50. This represents a 50% discount, which is not seen very often. Let’s take a closer look at whether they are truly worth buying.

Quick summary:
✅ Makes sense if you’re looking for TWS headphones with ANC and LDAC support under 1,000 CZK and also want Hi-Res audio.
⚠️ Consider if you need wireless charging for the case (S8 doesn’t support it) or if you’re tied to iOS – LDAC is primarily an Android matter.
💡 For 850 CZK, this is one of the most interesting offers in the category – competing models with ANC and LDAC typically start around 1,500 CZK.

Why these headphones are interesting

These Honor wireless headphones target people who want a combination of active noise cancellation, Hi-Res audio, and decent battery life without having to enter the price category around 3,000 CZK. In practice, you get flagship features like the LDAC codec with transmission up to 990 kbps, ANC with up to 50 dB noise reduction, and a dual driver – all at a price where basic equipment without ANC is usually sold elsewhere.

Key parameters in plain language

The headphones are built on a dual driver – combining an 11mm titanium-coated dynamic driver for bass with a 10.5mm piezoelectric ceramic tweeter. Each has its own acoustic chamber, so they don’t interfere with each other. The frequency range of 20 Hz to 40 kHz is above standard for TWS headphones, and together with Hi-Res Audio certification and the LDAC codec (supporting up to 96 kHz/24 bit), this promises detailed sound – provided you have a source and a phone that supports LDAC.

Active noise cancellation Deep Noise Cancellation 3.0 offers several modes (Ultra, Medium, Cozy, Smart) and, according to the manufacturer, achieves a maximum reduction of 50 dB in Ultra mode. The figures are, of course, from the TiinLab laboratory, and the real result varies depending on ear shape and ear tip size, but even half of this value is above average in the sub-1,000 CZK category. For calls, each earbud has a trio of microphones with a DNN algorithm that suppresses noise on the caller’s side.

Practical aspects: battery life, IP54, and Bluetooth 5.4

Each earbud weighs 4.8 g, which is pleasantly light for the category, and stays in the ear with silicone ear tips. The material is antibacterially treated according to ISO 22196, which is especially useful for all-day wear. The headphones have IP54 certification – they are resistant to dust and splashing water, so they will survive a run in the rain or a sweaty gym session. However, the charging case does not have IP54, so keep that in mind when wet.

Battery life is decent: 8 hours on the earbuds alone and 38 hours total with the charging case (with ANC off). A 10-minute quick charge provides two hours of listening. Communication runs via Bluetooth 5.4 with support for dual connection to two devices, allowing switching between phone and laptop without manual disconnection. A low-latency gaming mode and spatial audio are also welcome, though the latter does not support head tracking – making it a weaker variant compared to Apple Spatial Audio.

What users say

On Alza, the headphones have a rating of 4.8 out of 5, but only from 4 ratings so far (two of which are written reviews). The sample is too small to draw reliable conclusions – the product has been on the market for a short time. 100% of customers recommend it, but take this into account given the small number of votes. For a more comprehensive picture, it’s worth waiting for more verified reviews or looking for tests in independent audio magazines.

What is fact-based, however: the model is a direct successor to the well-regarded Earbuds series, which Honor has been building for several years, and the specifications correspond to what competitors offer for significantly higher prices. A critical point for Honor CHOICE headphones in general tends to be customization options – control gestures usually cannot be freely mapped, and advanced EQ settings are only available via the HONOR AI Space app, which sometimes limits features on non-Honor phones (e.g., pop-up notifications require Magic UI 6.1+).

When it doesn’t make sense

If you are in the Apple ecosystem and primarily stream from an iPhone, you will lose one of the main advantages of the S8 – LDAC does not work on iOS, and you will fall back to AAC. Similarly, if you need wireless charging for the charging case or advanced integration with another manufacturer’s ecosystem (Find My, OFind, Samsung SmartThings), this is not the way to go.

Second case: if you want premium ANC at the level of Sony XM5 or Bose QuietComfort Ultra, you realistically won’t get it in this price category. Honor CHOICE S8 offers solid noise cancellation for public transport, offices, and general ambient noise, but it’s not a match for flagships or higher mid-range models costing thousands of crowns.

Verdict: who it’s worth it for

If you want TWS headphones with ANC, LDAC, and Hi-Res audio under 1,000 CZK, this discount is exceptionally strong. For 850 CZK, a similar combination of parameters is currently almost non-existent on the Czech market – competitors in this category (JBL Wave Beam 2, CMF Buds 2) range between 1,300 and 1,800 CZK and mostly without LDAC. Conversely, if you are looking for an established product with plenty of user reviews or are in the Apple ecosystem, it’s worth considering other models.

How much does LDAC support weigh in your decision-making – is it a must-have for you, or can you make do with AAC?