Some of our favorite headphones are steeply discounted for Prime Day
The Beats Solo 4 are available starting at $97.99 - their best price to date - for a limited time.Amazon's latest Prime Day sale has officially begun, and we've already highlighted nearly 200 of our favorite deals in our main roundup, including cheap charging accessories, robot vacuums, and some of the best prices we've seen to date on Apple's M3-equipped iPad Air. Unsurprisingly, there are also steep discounts available on a wealth of wireless headphones and earbuds, including the best prices yet on the latest AirPods Pro, Google's Pixel Buds Pro 2, and Nothing's budget-friendly Ear (a).
We've rounded up the best Prime Day discounts on some of our favorite headphones and earbuds from Apple, Beats, Bose, Sony, and more. While this is technically a Prime Day-focused roundup, we've included retailers outside of Amazon that are matching these discounts, so you don't have to sign up for a Prime membership to save.
Best earbud dealsAirPods Pro (second-gen) with USB-CThe second-gen AirPods Pro improve upon Apple's original pair with much better noise cancellation, sound quality, and onboard volume controls. The latest refresh also ships with a USB-C charging case, as opposed to Lightning. Read our review.
Where to Buy:Google Pixel Buds Pro 2Significantly smaller and lighter than their predecessors, the Pixel Buds Pro 2 also offer stronger noise cancellation, a crystal clear transparency mode, and lengthy battery life. Read our review.
Where to Buy:- Don't like the sealed feeling of silicone tips? The AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation are also down to an all-time low of $119 ($60 off) at Amazon and Walmart. Apple's newest pair of wireless earbuds leverage a comfortable open-ear design and some of the AirPods Pro's best features, including adaptive audio, conversation awareness, and spatial audio with dynamic head tracking. The noise cancellation also performs surprisingly well despite the open-style build, helping block low-frequency noises from airplane cabins and city traffic. Read our review.
- The standard AirPods 4 lack a lot of the features found on the step-up model, but they're available at Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy right now for a mere $89 ($40 off), which is an all-time low. Although you don't get conversation awareness or Apple's transparency mode, the standard AirPods 4 offer the same comfortable design and sound, IPX4 water resistance, and up to five hours of continuous playback on a single charge. They also support Apple's voice isolation feature, so you'll sound nice and clear on calls.
Where to Buy:Beats Studio Buds PlusThe Beats Studio Buds Plus offer better sound and noise cancellation than the original pair, and they now come in a unique translucent color option. Read our review.
Where to Buy:Sony WF-1000XM5Sony's flagship wireless earbuds offer the company's best noise cancellation, powerful and lively sound, and a comfortable fit. Read our review.
Where to Buy:- The Samsung Galaxy Buds FE are an affordable pair of wireless earbuds with ANC, and now they're down to $52.24 ($47.45 off) at Amazon and Best Buy, which is an all-time low. The earbuds offer decent sound quality, a comfortable design, and effective noise cancellation for the price. They lack some notable features, such as wireless charging and multipoint Bluetooth, though at just $54.99, they make for an excellent pair of entry-level earbuds. Read our review.
- If you want something more premium, the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro are down to $166.24 (about $84 off) at Amazon, which is the lowest price we've seen yet. Samsung's flagship earbuds don't win any design points, but they offer excellent sound quality, a crisp transparency mode, and voice commands that are actually useful. While the earbuds are mostly a win, the active noise cancellation isn't quite as robust as what you get from the AirPods Pro or Google's Pixel Buds Pro. Read our review.
- The Sony LinkBuds Fit are down to around $128 ($71 off) at Amazon and Best Buy, which is their lowest price to date. The earbuds feature Air Fitting Supporters" that sit inside your ear, providing a more comfortable fit during extended use. They also offer ANC and ambient sound modes, plus 5.5 hours of battery life on a single charge. Other features include multipoint Bluetooth and IPX4 water resistance, making them a solid option for the gym.
Where to Buy:Nothing Ear (a)Nothing's Ear (a) earbuds have the same general design as the company's previous earbuds - but you can get these in a snazzy yellow. They include ANC, more than decent sound quality, and other features like multipoint for just under $100. Read our impressions.
Where to Buy:- The CMF Buds Pro 2 are available starting at $47 ($22 off) from Amazon and Nothing, matching their best price to date. The inexpensive buds come loaded with features, including active noise cancellation, ChatGPT integration, and up to 6.5 hours of continuous playback with ANC enabled. They also come with a case that features a customizable smart dial, allowing you to adjust the volume, control noise cancellation, and mute your mic during meetings.
- The Skullcandy Method 360 ANC are on sale at Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy for around $75.99 ($54 off), an all-time low. These earbuds use licensed technology and audio tuning by Bose, so they're basically low-end Bose earbuds in disguise. That means you can expect a well-balanced sound, along with up to 40 hours of battery life, decent active noise cancellation, and IPX4 water resistance.
- Other than the Beats Studio Buds Plus above, there aren't a ton of reputable pairs of wireless earbuds that rely on a see-through design. The newerWF-C710Ndo, however, and they've reached a new low price of $78 ($41 off) atAmazon and Walmartfor Prime Day. What's more, the budget-minded earbuds also borrow some tricks from Sony's pricier earbuds, including improved noise cancellation and battery life, an automatic pause feature, and touch buttons that allow you to control playback without whipping out your phone.
Where to Buy:Sony WH-1000XM6Sony's latest pair of flagship headphones offer improved comfort, better noise cancellation, and the ability to charge while in use. They even fold down for travel, which can't be said about the last-gen XM5. Read our review.
Where to Buy:- Sony'snewer WH-1000XM6are our No. 1 pick for the best ANC headphones, but the prior model remains an excellent alternative at around $248, their current price atAmazon, or $299 at Best Buy and at Sony's online storefront. TheXM5still offer top-tier noise cancellation and superb sound, along with a helpful transparency mode, multipoint Bluetooth support, and other handy features. The only real downside, aside from the plasticky build, is the fact that they don't fold down like the XM4 and this year's XM6.Read our review.
- The las-last-gen Sony WH-1000XM4 continue to impress despite being a few generations old - and they're currently on sale at Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy for around $193 ($155 off), their lowest price in weeks. They still offer great sound, 30 hours of battery life, and a comfortable listening experience. Plus, they offer something the XM5 doesn't have: the ability to fold down for easier transportation. Read our review.
- If you're looking for something more budget-friendly, the Sony WH-CH520 are down to around $38 ($22 off) at Amazon and Best Buy, matching their all-time low. The on-ear headphones deliver up to 50 hours of battery life, making them perfect for long flights or road trips across the country. They also boast a built-in mic for making hands-free calls and multipoint Bluetooth connectivity, allowing you to connect them to two devices simultaneously.
Where to Buy:Bose QuietComfort HeadphonesBose's QuietComfort Headphones, which replace the QuietComfort 45, have adjustable noise cancellation and the ability to set custom modes. However, they lack immersive audio mode and the higher-quality Bluetooth found in the QuietComfort Ultra Headphones.
Where to Buy:Beats Solo 4With lossless USB-C audio, 50 hours of battery life, Find My support, spatial audio, and comfy ear cups, the Beats Solo 4 gained significant quality-of-life improvements over their eight-year-old predecessors. They still deliver that bass-rich Beats sound, too. Read our review.
Where to Buy:Best for running or working outBeats Powerbeats Pro 2The latest pair of Beats earbuds are a no-brainer for athletes. They pack fantastic sound and thumping bass, along with active noise cancellation, IPX4 water resistance, and heart rate monitoring. Read our review.
Where to Buy:Shokz OpenRun Pro 2Shokz' best bone conduction headphones yet, with more booming bass than its predecessor. Our reviewer Victoria Song praised their cozy fit as well as their USB-C charging (goodbye, proprietary charger!). Read our review.
Where to Buy:- Sony's Floatheadphones are currently down to around $78 ($52 off) atAmazon and Sony, which is significantly less than their previous low of $108. The Float represent Sony's take on open-ear headphones, and while we haven't had a chance to test them (yet), they seem to offer similar features to their like-minded rivals, including IPX4 water resistance, USB-C charging, and generous ear hooks that are designed to keep them firmly in place while you run.
- The Shokz OpenFit are down to around $109.99 ($50 off) at Best Buy - a new low price. Similar to other Shokz headphones, the OpenFit feature an open-ear design meant to keep you aware of your surroundings at all times. Despite this design, however, the OpenFit still produce relatively clear sound, with a decent amount of low-end thump. They also feature an IP55 rating, meaning they're dust and water resistant, giving you peace of mind while you run at the beach. Read our hands-on impressions.
Update, July 10th: Updated to reflect current pricing / availability and a new deal for Sony's WH-1000XM6 headphones.