A new pair of headphones can make a major difference in your daily life. Being able to dive into a podcast or experience an album for the first time is further enhanced when you have the sound quality to back it up. The only issue is the price. Thankfully there are some bargains out ahead of Prime Day, offering plenty of top deals and big discounts on the best headphones on the market. All you need to know is that these deals come and go super quick, so don’t hesitate if you see one you like. Some are also Prime-exclusive, so be aware of that too.
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Keep checking this page for fresh deals, because we’ll be updating it throughout the Prime Day event. And be sure to keep an eye on some of our other roundups, featuring early Prime Day deals on laptops, monitors and more.
Apple’s AirPods 2 are approaching budget earbud territory with this near-50% discount. Down to $69, this is a new record low at Amazon and well worth snapping up.
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Read our Apple AirPods 2019 review.
The Amazon Echo Buds are impressive. The sound quality is good and they have hands-free Alexa and Bose noise-reduction technology. More features include sweat resistance and a comfortable fit. They also work well for making calls.
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The AirPods Pro 2 are a fan favorite, for good reason. It has solid sound quality, with noise cancelling, adaptive transparency mode and spatial audio. It is powered by Apple’s H2 chip. The battery life is fairly long as well of up to 6 hours. As an added bonus, there are also extra-small ear tips included.
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Beats Solo3 wireless headphones are popular, with impressive battery life at 40 hours on a full charge. They’re also easy to use as remote control built-in to the right ear cup that’s easy to operate by feel. They’re especially great if you’re pairing them with an Apple device because of the W1 chip.
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Apple AirPods Max are usually more expensive, so this is a great deal. Some features worth calling out is adaptive noise canceling and transparency mode. These are best paired with an Apple device because of the spatial audio virtual surround for iPhones and iPads and multipoint Bluetooth, allowing you to automatically switch between iOS devices.
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Read our Apple AirPods Max review.
More headphone deals:
- Apple AirPods 3: $140 (save $30). Apple’s latest, non-noise-canceling earbuds are on sale with $40 off their usual price. This is as low as they’ve ever gone at Amazon.
- Soundcore Anker Life P2 Mini wireless bluetooth earbuds: $24 (save $16): At 40% off, these earbuds have 3 EQ modes allowing for the perfect audio quality depending on what you’re listening too.
- JBL Tune Flex noise cancelling earbud: $60 (save $40): Also at 40%, these earbuds let you have phone calls hassle-free with hands-free calls in stereo.
- Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II: $170 (save $110): Take advantage of the included Bose Fit Kit so they fit perfectly in your ear, now at 39% off.
- JBL Tune 770NC noise cancelling headphones: $100 (save $30): Enjoy top tier sound quality with pure bass sound, the same feature that powers music venues at a discount of 23%.
- Beats Powerbeats Pro wireless earbuds: $200 (save $50): Listen to your favorite tunes all day with up to 9 hours of listening time and over 24 hours with charging case for 20% off.
- Beats Studio Buds Plus wireless earbuds: $130 (save $40). These neat Beats earbuds offer active noise cancelation and work great for iPhone or Android users. They feature a neat transparent design, too.
- Bose headphones 700: $349 (save $30): Perfect for Spotify users, connect to Spotify by simply tapping and holding the right ear cup.
- Skullcandy Crusher Evo wireless headphones: $157 (save $43): Never worry about battery again with 40-hour battery life and with rapid charge technology, you get four hours of charge in just 10 minutes.
- Bowers & Wilkins Pi5 S2 noise canceling earbuds: $199 (save $100). Bowers & Wilkins makes some tremendous high-end earbuds and this Pi5 S2 set is a third off via Best Buy.
- Soundcore Anker Life Q20 wireless headphones: $40 (save $20). Down to their lowest price yet, these noise-canceling headphones with strong bass, reduced ambient noise and 60-hour playtime are a steal.
- Ozeino 2.4Ghz wireless gaming headset: $25 (save $25). Play across PlayStation and PC with real-time gaming audio, Bluetooth and a 30-hour battery.
- JDL Tune 770NC adaptive noise over-ear headphones: $100 (save $30). The lowest price to date for these lightweight customizable headphones with Bluetooth and JBL Pure Bass sound.
Prime Day sales are already rolling in. Check out this roundup of the best Prime Day deals going on right now.
When is Amazon Prime Day?
Historically, Prime Day has taken place in July, with other big sales happening in other months, and 2024 is no different. The official Prime Day deals begin on July 16 and continue through July 17. This year marks the 10th Prime Day, and we expect there to be sales on popular items and brands.
How we choose the best Prime Day headphone deals
Many of us here at CNET have covered shopping events for over five years, including Black Friday, Prime Day, Memorial Day and countless other shopping events. In that time, we’ve learned how to spot the best deals among a sea of thousands of superficial offers and scams, and we surface only the best offers from trusted retailers. We look for real discounts, quality reviews and remaining sale time when choosing headphone deals to show you.
- Real discounts mean genuine savings. We check pricing history for products listed as on sale, so we know when it’s a case of an inflated list price rather than an actual discount.
- Quality reviews and testing are super important for any product. A discount isn’t worthwhile if it results in a subpar product experience, no matter how much you saved.
- Remaining sale time is important, too. Some deals are around for only a short time or may be limited in supply. If that’s the case, we’ll let you know up front so you don’t come back to the deal later only to be disappointed.
Is Prime Day the best time to buy headphones?
Yes, some of the best deals on headphones happen during the Prime Day event. Many of these items are at their all-time lowest prices and could go quickly. If you see a deal you’re considering, we recommend grabbing it before stock vanishes or the time runs out.
