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There’s not much time left to grab the best headphones and earbuds deals as Prime Day is nearing its end. The good news is there are still lots of bargains to be had.
As CNN Underscored’s senior tech editor and testing writer, we’ve had our share of Amazon Prime Deal deal hunting. Time and time again, we’ve seen many of the best over-ear headphones, wireless earbuds and budget earbuds drop well below their retail prices during the big sale event.
Of course, we won’t just recommend every Amazon Prime Day deal on headphones and earbuds we could find. We’re both music lovers and audio gear enthusiasts so we’re still going to be nitpicky about which products to recommend. With our top picks below, you know you’re getting your money’s worth, even without those money-saving discounts. Hurry, though, as they’ll likely disappear soon.
Amazon Prime Day Apple headphones and earbuds deals
There's nothing on this list I've worn more than my AirPods Pro 2. If you're among the handful of people who have yet to pick up Apple's ubiquitous buds, you can nab them for close to an all-time low price right now.
The just-released AirPods 4 offer excellent sound quality and most of the AirPods Pro features for a great price, which is even lower in this first-time deal.
The ANC version of the AirPods 4 offer shockingly good noise cancellation for a set of open earbuds. Score $10 off these brand-new buds in this first-ever sale.
If you're cool with using your old Lightning cables, the OG AirPods Max are at their lowest price for Prime Day right now.
Ready to embrace the future? The refreshed AirPods Max with USB-C — which have better color options, in my opinion — are seeing their first big sale.
Amazon Prime Day Beats headphones and earbuds deals
We'll always sing the praises of the Studio Pro, which are basically a more affordable and versatile AirPods Max. They're massively discounted down to their lowest price right now.
The just-released Beats Solo Buds are a great-sounding and sleek AirPods alternative and an absolute steal at this new low price.
The Beats Solo 4 just came out this year, and they're already 50% off. That's a steal for these cans, which are an excellent refresh of one of Beats' most iconic products.
Our pick for the best over-the-ear running headphones are 40% off for Prime Big Deal Days.
The Beats Fit Pro are our go-to for hikes and stair-climbing workouts. These earbuds stay put and are bass-heavy to motivate us to keep going. Now you can get them at 25% off on Prime Day.
Amazon Prime Day EarFun headphones and earbuds deals
Want AirPods sound without paying AirPods prices? The EarFun Air 2 are the way to go. Score our favorite budget earbuds at their near-lowest price with our exclusive code EAIR2CNN.
The EarFun Wave Pro earned our top budget headphone pick thanks to sound and features that punch well above the price, which is now cheaper than ever. You can score a total of 35% off with our exclusive code EWPROCNN.
For my money, there isn't a better AirPods Pro alternative than the Air Pro 4 and their surprisingly great noise cancellation. The code EPRO4CNN will knock 'em down to their lowest price.
Amazon Prime Day Bose headphones and earbuds deals
I own several Bose headphones, and I love them for their build quality, comfort and neutral sound that I can then customize and EQ via the Bose app. And this pair is 43% off on Prime Day.
Our favorite noise-canceling earbuds don't come cheap, but this best-ever deal makes them much more attainable.
Our pick for the best noise-canceling headphones is currently 23% off, the lowest price since summer. While the Bose QC are on the expensive side, our testing team can attest that they are the best noise-canceling headphones they've tried.
If you want to truly forget the outside world exists for a few moments, the stellar QuietComfort Ultra cans are a great buy at this steep and lowest-ever discount.
Amazon Prime Day Sony headphones and earbuds deals
You're not going to see many headphone deals better than these discounted Sony cans, which are a generation old but still pack many of the same features as the newer XM5 model.
Earbuds are not for everyone. We tested the Sony WH-CH520 and named them our pick for the best budget on-ear headphones. You can purchase these comfy headphones right now at 37% off.
For Android users out there, these Sony LinkBuds were the best true wireless earbuds for Android users we tested. You can enjoy a deal of 40% off during Prime Big Deal Days.
Aesthetics, advanced features and great sound are what made the Sony WF-1000XMF our pick for the best true wireless earbuds. They're currently 30% off during Prime Big Deal Days.
If you want to future-proof your purchase, the newer XM5 headphones — our best-tested over-ear headphones — are down to their lowest price.
Amazon Prime Day Jabra earbuds deals
Jabra is unfortunately getting out of the consumer earbuds game, but the company sure went out on top. The new Elite 10 hold up well against much pricier competition and have the unique advantage of packing a Bluetooth transmitter — perfect for easy listening on your next flight. Nab 'em for less than ever before they're gone for good.
If you want most of the same perks as the Elite 10 in a more workout-friendly design, the newest Elite 8 Active are among our favorite pairs of buds to wear to the gym.
Amazon Prime Day Google and Samsung earbuds deals
I really enjoyed my time with the Pixel Buds A-Series, which are a no-brainer for Android users at this lowest-ever price.
If you use a Galaxy phone, there's a lot to love about these buds' sound quality, ANC and comfy design. Their premium price is much easier to swallow during this first-ever deal.
Amazon Prime Day headphones and earbuds deals from lesser-known brands
The JLab Go Air Sport earbuds are a budget-friendly option for running headphones. This best budget pick is 36% off during Prime Big Deal Days.
After putting the 1More SonoFlow to the test, they were named the best budget over-ear headphones we tested. This already budget-friendly price is 25% lower for Prime Big Deal Days.
Denon may not be as popular as Sony or Bose, but this audio brand is well known among audio enthusiasts, and this pair of earbuds from the brand is lauded for its extended bass, midrange representation and comfort. It also just hit a record-low price, giving you 45% in savings.
Also hitting a new record-low price are the Denon PerL Pro True Wireless Earbuds, which offer an adaptive acoustic technology and Spatial Audio for a more elevated and immersive listening experience. This Amazon Prime Day, they're 39% off.
How do we find October Prime Day deals?
Unlike in the majority of the calendar year, there are a lot of offers and supposed headphones and earbuds deals during Prime Day events. That’s why we comb through all of Amazon’s offers, on varying models and colors, to try and find the best versions of the deals on offer.
And, then, of course, we look at price history for each product to figure out if there’s an actual new discount or just an established low price against the regular sticker price. Once all of that is done, we select the best offers for your consideration.
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Sometimes, we’ve noticed yearly updates to products that don’t necessitate an upgrade, and that’s when our expertise comes in handy to let you know last year’s model is just as good as this year’s. This is especially valuable when the deals on the previous versions are much better than the newer models.