Popular headphones from Alza now cost only 695 CZK! They offer ANC and solid battery life, and come with a travel pouch in the package

Looking for affordable headphones that can filter out noise on a train or in the city center thanks to active noise cancellation? The AlzaPower Mesa ANC, which Czechs have long rated very positively, currently cost only 695 CZK with the code ALZADNY50. Plus, they are compact and come with a travel pouch.

Quick summary:
✅ They make sense if you’re looking for comfortable over-ear headphones with ANC for travel and the office at a reasonable price.
⚠️ Consider carefully if you want a high-quality microphone for calls or strong ANC for noisy public transport — both are only average here.
💡 For 1,390 CZK you get decent sound, long battery life, and a three-year warranty, but not a premium experience.

Why these headphones are interesting

These AlzaPower headphones target people who want closed-back over-ear design with ANC but don’t want to pay the prices typical of Sony or Sennheiser. For 1,390 CZK, you get large earcups around the ears, declared noise reduction, and the ability to connect to two devices simultaneously. In practice, this means you can answer a call from your phone with a double-tap of a button while watching a movie on your laptop.

The strong point of this class is clear: a lot of features and decent comfort for little money. The headphones weigh 260 grams, can be folded, and come with a pouch in the package, making them suitable for travel. At the same time, it’s fair to say that AlzaPower is Alza’s private label brand, meaning it’s a budget category — expecting miracles in sound or noise cancellation on par with models twice as expensive doesn’t make sense.

Key parameters explained simply

Inside, 40mm neodymium drivers operate with a frequency range of 20–20,000 Hz. The headphones connect wirelessly via Bluetooth 5.4 with a range of 10 meters and AAC and SBC codecs. Active ANC uses two microphones, and the manufacturer states a noise reduction of up to 43 dB; a transparent mode is also available, allowing you to hear your surroundings without removing the headphones. For gaming, there’s a low-latency gaming mode that synchronizes the delay between image and sound.

For battery life, it’s good to distinguish between two numbers. The manufacturer states up to 55 hours without ANC and approximately 30 hours with ANC enabled, plus up to 199 hours of standby time. Charging takes approximately two hours via USB-C. Even the lower of these numbers is more than sufficient for several days of normal listening without a charger.

Practical aspects: ports, controls, comfort

In addition to Bluetooth, Mesa ANC also offers connectivity via a 3.5mm jack and USB-C, so you can connect them to a computer, console, or older player. However, be aware of one feature: ANC is turned off when playing via the jack. Control is handled by physical buttons on the earcup, not touch surfaces — some users see this as a plus (they work even with gloves), while others would prefer touch controls.

The design is foldable with IPX4 rating, so sweat or rain won’t harm the headphones. The large soft earcups cover the entire ear and don’t press on most people, even with glasses, which is often mentioned in reviews. However, they might be too large for smaller heads, and at a higher weight, it’s noticeable that this isn’t the lightest model on the market. The package includes a 3.5mm cable, a USB-C cable, and a fabric pouch.

What users say

On Alza, the headphones have a rating of 4.5 out of 5 (388 ratings, 196 reviews) and 88% of customers recommend them, with over 2,000 units sold. Most often, people praise the price/performance ratio, comfort, and battery life. Many reviews mention that for this price, they offer more than expected, and that after adjusting the equalizer, they sound pleasant.

However, there are also specific criticisms worth noting. The microphone for calls is weak according to several users — the other party hears crackling and poor intelligibility, so don’t consider it a main argument for conference calls. ANC is rather basic: it dampens constant noise (airplane, office) but lets human voices through. Some reviews mention sound leakage to the surroundings at higher volumes and latency in video without gaming mode enabled. The sound tends to be over-bassed out of the box, which can be adjusted in the equalizer.

When it doesn’t make sense

If you frequently make calls or handle conference calls, you’ll encounter the main weakness here — the microphone isn’t suitable for it. Similarly, if you need strong ANC for truly noisy environments or audiophile sound without the need to adjust an equalizer, you’ll be happier with a higher-tier model, typically from Sony or Sennheiser at two to three times the price. Anyone who wants touch controls or the lowest possible weight should preferably try the model out first.

Verdict: who it’s worth it for

The AlzaPower Mesa ANC are a reasonable budget choice for 1,390 CZK for someone who wants comfortable over-ear headphones for travel, public transport, and computer use, and considers ANC a nice bonus, not the main reason for purchase. You get decent sound after adjustment, long battery life, and a three-year warranty with Alza’s well-known service. The compromises in microphone quality and ANC strength are expected in this price category, and for 1,390 CZK, it’s still a fair offer for a less demanding listener.

When it comes to cheap headphones, do you prioritize sound quality, or battery life and comfort for travel?