A new pair of headphones can enhance your music listening experience, help you block out the noise while working in a cafe, or immerse yourself in your favorite podcast. And this Prime Day, you can save big on some of our favorite headphones. There are big savings to be had on the best headphones in the business, but keep in mind that these are limited-time deals and will sell out quickly. So don’t delay.
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Best Prime Day Headphone Deals
Apple’s AirPods 2 are approaching budget earbud territory with this nearly 50% discount. Now priced at $69, they’re a new all-time low at Amazon and well worth the buy.
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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-cancelling technology. Other 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, and for good reason. It has solid sound quality, with noise cancellation, adaptive transparency mode, and spatial audio. It’s powered by Apple’s H2 chip. It also has a decent battery life, at up to 6 hours. As a bonus, it also comes with extra small ear tips.
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Beats Solo3 wireless headphones are popular, with an impressive 40 hours of battery life on a full charge. They’re also easy to use, with a remote built into the right ear cup that’s easy to operate by feel. They’re especially great when pairing with an Apple device thanks to the W1 chip.
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Apple AirPods Max tend to be more expensive, so these are a great deal. A few features worth mentioning are adaptive noise cancellation 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, which allows for automatic switching between iOS devices.
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Read our Apple AirPods Max review.
More headphone deals:
- Apple AirPods 3: $140 (Save $29). Apple’s latest non-noise-cancelling earbuds are on sale for $40 off their regular price, the lowest they’ve ever been at Amazon.
- Soundcore Anker Life P2 Mini Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds: $24 (Save $16): These earbuds are now 40% off and have 3 EQ modes, so you always have the perfect audio quality depending on what you’re listening to.
- JBL Tune Flex noise cancelling earbud: $60 (save $40): With a power of 40%, you can also make hands-free stereo calls with these earphones.
- Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II: $170 (Save $109)Take advantage of the included Bose Fit Kit, so they fit your ear perfectly, now with 39% discount.
- JBL Tune 770NC Noise Cancelling Headphones: $100 (Save $30): Enjoy the very best sound quality with clear bass tones, the same feature that music venues use, but with a 23% discount.
- Beats Powerbeats Pro Wireless Earbuds: $200 (Save $50): Listen to your favorite music all day long with up to 9 hours of listening time and more than 24 hours with 20% off the charging case.
- Beats Studio Buds Plus Wireless Earbuds: $130 (Save $40). These sleek Beats earbuds offer active noise cancellation and work great for iPhone or Android users. They also have a sleek transparent design.
- 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): You never have to worry about the battery again, because the battery lasts for 40 hours. Thanks to the fast charging technology, you can charge for four hours in just 10 minutes.
- Bowers & Wilkins Pi5 S2 noise cancelling earbuds: $199 (save $100)Bowers & Wilkins makes some great high-end earbuds, and this Pi5 S2 pair costs a third less through Best Buy.
- Soundcore Anker Life Q20 Wireless Headphones: $40 (Save $20)These noise-cancelling headphones with strong bass, less ambient noise and 60 hours of playtime are a steal, even at their lowest price yet.
- Ozeino 2.4Ghz Wireless Gaming Headset: $30 (Save $20)Play on PlayStation and PC with real-time gaming audio, Bluetooth, and 30 hours of battery life.
- JDL Tune 770NC Adaptive Noise Cancelling Over-Ear Headphones: $100 (Save $30)The lowest price yet for these lightweight, adjustable Bluetooth headphones with JBL Pure Bass sound.
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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 now at their lowest prices ever and can be gone quickly. If you see a deal you’re considering, we recommend grabbing it before supplies run out or time runs out.
How We Pick the Best Prime Day Headphone Deals
Many of us here at CNET have been covering shopping events for more than five years, including Black Friday, Prime Day, Memorial Day and countless other shopping events. In that time, we’ve learned how to sift through thousands of superficial deals and scams, surfacing only the best offers from trusted retailers. We look for real discounts, quality reviews and remaining sale time when choosing which headphone deals to show you.
- Real discounts mean real savings. We check the price history of products listed as on sale so we know when it’s a case of an inflated list price rather than a real discount.
- Quality reviews and testing are super important for any product. A discount isn’t worth it if it results in a sub-par product experience, no matter how much you saved.
- The remaining sale time is also important. Some deals are short-lived or limited in stock. If that’s the case, we’ll let you know in advance so you don’t come back to the deal later and be disappointed.