The Best Headphones on Sale for Prime Day

October Prime Day is finally here, and there are enough deals to make it challenging to sort through. I've rounded up the best sales on headphones and earbuds, below. I also used price-checking tools to only include deals that are good compared to their price history, to avoid those nefarious hidden price hikes.

Best Prime Day deals on over-ear headphones Apple AirPods Max Wireless Over-Ear Headphones, Active Noise Cancelling, Transparency Mode, Personalized Spatial Audio $394.99 at Amazon $549.00 Save $154.01 Get Deal Get Deal $394.99 at Amazon $549.00 Save $154.01

The Apple AirPods Max are arguably the best headphones any Apple user can get and one of my favorite deals. They rarely go on sale, although recently they dropped to $398-now, the price has dropped to a new record low of $394.99 (originally $549).

Beats Studio Pro Wireless Bluetooth Noise Cancelling Headphones - Personalized Spatial Audio, USB-C Lossless Audio. $169.99 at Amazon $349.99 Save $180.00 Get Deal Get Deal $169.99 at Amazon $349.99 Save $180.00

The Beats Studio Pro are the best headphones Beats offers, but they're not as good as the AirPods Max. However, at $169.99 (originally $349.99), they're almost half the price and make for a great alternative for those not looking to spend an arm and a leg for headphones. They also have about twice as much battery life as the AirPods Max.

Beats Solo 4 Wireless Bluetooth On-Ear Headphones, Apple & Android Compatible, Up to 50 hours of Battery Life $99.99 at Amazon $199.95 Save $99.96 Get Deal Get Deal $99.99 at Amazon $199.95 Save $99.96

The Beats Solo 4 came out this year and are quite solid. Like all Beats headphones, Apple users will get more out of them with a better codec and sound quality. At $99.99 (originally $199.95) they are seeing a new record-low price, which is pretty impressive since they were just recently released.

Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless Headphones - Bluetooth Headset for Crystal-Clear Calls with Adaptive Noise Cancellation $219.95 at Amazon $379.95 Save $160.00 Get Deal Get Deal $219.95 at Amazon $379.95 Save $160.00

The Sennheiser Momentum 4 holds its own up against the best headphones in the market for sound quality and ANC technology. For $219.95 (originally $379.95), they're hitting a new record-low price. The companion app isn't great, though, according to PCMag's review.

Bose QuietComfort Bluetooth Over Ear Headphones with Up To 24 Hours of Battery Life, White Smoke $199.00 at Amazon $349.00 Save $150.00 Get Deal Get Deal $199.00 at Amazon $349.00 Save $150.00

As the name implies, the Bose QuietComfort headphones are made with comfort in mind, but they also have some of the best ANC in the market, according to PCMag's review. At $199 (originally $349), they're at their lowest price yet, beating the then-lowest price from May when I last covered them.

Soundcore by Anker Space Q45 Adaptive Active Noise Cancelling Headphones, Reduce Noise by Up to 98%, 50H Playtime, App Control. $89.99 at Amazon $149.99 Save $60.00 Get Deal Get Deal $89.99 at Amazon $149.99 Save $60.00

If you're looking for ANC headphones on a budget, the Soundcore by Anker Space Q45 is $89.99 (originally $149.99), the lowest price they've hit on Amazon to date. They're one of the best pairs of ANC budget headphones you can get, according to PCMag's review. They also have an impressive 50-hour battery life and have great in-app features.

Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 Sensory Bass and Charging Cable, 50 Hr Battery, Skull-iQ, Alexa Enabled, Microphone, Works with Blue $134.88 at Amazon $229.99 Save $95.11 Get Deal Get Deal $134.88 at Amazon $229.99 Save $95.11

These headphones are fun. I don't particularly see myself as a "bass lover," but these headphones make me feel like I'm inside a bass-boosted car (in the best way possible). They also have great and convenient controls you can use to control the bass right on the headset itself, rather than within an app. For $134.88 (originally $229.99), the Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 headphones are at their lowest price yet.

Sony WH-1000XM4 Noise Canceling Overhead Headphones with Mic for Phone-Call and Alexa Voice Control $228.00 at Amazon $348.00 Save $120.00 Get Deal Get Deal $228.00 at Amazon $348.00 Save $120.00

Best for sound quality and comfort: The Sony WH-1000X series has been around for years, consistently making some of the best-sounding headphones. The Sony WH-1000XM4 for $228 (originally $348) are the fourth generation released in 2020, eclipsed already by the WH-1000XM5, but are still some of the most comfortable headphones with the best sound quality you can get according to PCMag's review. They've dropped to $198 before, so if you want to see if they drop to that price tomorrow, add it to your cart now and check back then.

Best Prime Day deals on earbuds Beats Studio Buds True Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds - Compatible with Apple & Android, Built-in Microphone, IPX4 $79.99 at Amazon $149.95 Save $69.96 Get Deal Get Deal $79.99 at Amazon $149.95 Save $69.96

The Beats Studio Buds for $79.99 (originally $149.95) are great in-ear earbuds for people looking for strong bass without sacrificing a balanced sound and ANC, according to PCMag's review. These came out in 2021 and are already eclipsed by the Beats Studio Buds+, but the lowered price helps.

JBL Tune 130NC (Blue) TWS True Wireless In-Ear Noise Cancelling Headphones $44.95 at Amazon $99.95 Save $55.00 Get Deal Get Deal $44.95 at Amazon $99.95 Save $55.00

The JBL Tune 130NC offers a great value with ANC features for just $44.95 (originally $99.95). They also have good bass and great EQ features in the app, according to PCMag's review.

Sennheiser CX Plus True Wireless rue Wireless Special Edition, Bluetooth in-Ear Headphones for Music and Calls with ANC. $83.00 at Amazon $179.95 Save $96.95 Get Deal Get Deal $83.00 at Amazon $179.95 Save $96.95

Best for sound accuracy and ANC: The Sennheiser CX Plus True Wireless came out in 2021 with an "excellent" review from PCMag for its accurate audio performance and solid noise cancelation. Right now, they're $83 (originally $179.95), the second-lowest price they have sold for.

Jabra Elite 4 Active Noise Cancelling Headphones - Discreet & Comfortable Bluetooth Earphones, Laptop. $56.99 at Amazon $99.99 Save $43.00 Get Deal Get Deal $56.99 at Amazon $99.99 Save $43.00

Android users are best suited to take advantage of the Jabra Elite 4's codec support for audio quality. For $56.99 (originally $99.99), the Jabra Elite 4 are at their lowest price yet. They have powerful audio, ANC, and adjustable EQ, according to PCMag's review.

Anker Soundcore AeroFit Pro Ultra Comfort, Secure Fit, Ergonomic Design, Rich Sound with LDAC, Bluetooth 5.3, IP55. $99.99 at Amazon $169.99 Save $70.00 Get Deal Get Deal $99.99 at Amazon $169.99 Save $70.00

The Anker Soundcore AeroFit Pro for $99.99 (originally $169.99) are great for people who want to wear earphones without entirely blocking out the rest of the world. They also come with an optional neckband for a more secure fit for intense outdoor activities. They offer great battery life with 14 hours of playtime and 32 more from the case, and offer customizable EQ, but they do suffer in bass because of the open-ear design. You can read about them in more detail on PCMag's review.

The Best Amazon Prime Day Deals Right Now Apple AirPods Pro 2 ANC Earbuds With USB-C Charging Case - $168.99 (List Price $249.00) Apple iPad 10.2" 64GB Wi-Fi Tablet (2021 Release) - $199.00 (List Price $329.00) TP-Link Tapo C120 2K QHD Security Camera - $24.99 (List Price $39.99) 65" Hisense U6 Series 4K Mini-LED ULED Smart TV (2024 Model) - $597.99 (List Price $799.99) Bose QuietComfort Ultra Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds (Black) - $229.00 (List Price $299.00) Geekom A8 Ryzen 9 2TB SSD 32GB RAM Mini Desktop - $721.00 (List Price $849.00) Asus ZenScreen MB16AC 15.6" 1080p Portable USB-C IPS Monitor - $149.00 (List Price $229.00) Deals are selected by our commerce team