The Best Prime Day Headphone and Earbud Deals Including Beats, Bose, and More

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If you’ve been looking to score a pair of reliable headphones, Amazon's Prime Early Access Sale has some solid deals worth taking advantage of—especially if you don't want to wait until Black Friday. Some of the best headphones and earbuds we recommend are majorly marked down, including our top pick for noise-cancelling headphones. We’ll keep this article updated with our top deals throughout the event.

Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 (Amazon) Deal price: $270; street price: $350

Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 (Abt) Deal price: $270; street price: $350

Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 (Walmart) Deal price: $270; street price: $350

What we like: Adjustable noise cancelling mitigates eardrum suck. Lightweight and comfortable enough to wear for hours. Easy-to-use physical buttons. ANC available for use in both wireless and wired mode. Folds flat for storage.

Other things to know: Sound quality is decent. Confusing app. Battery life of around 20 hours.

Read our review of the best noise-cancelling headphones.

Marshall Major IV Bluetooth Headphones Deal price: $107; street price: $150

What we like: Features Marshall's signature "warmer" sound. Single multifunction knob handles tracks, volume, and calls. Easy to use.

Other things to know: No way to EQ the sound profile. Headband is snug. Offers Qi wireless charging, but it's a little awkward to get the earcup to lie correctly on a charge pad.

Read our review of the best Bluetooth wireless headphones.

Beats Solo3 Bluetooth Headphones Deal price: $90; street price: $175

What we like: Easily pairs with Apple devices. 40-hour battery life. Sound profile offers nice highs and mids with a slight bass boost.

Other things to know: Typically sells for more than our budget pick, but this deal makes the set more affordable. Discount applies at checkout.

Read our review of the best Bluetooth wireless headphones.

Sony WH-1000XM5 Bluetooth Wireless Headphones (Amazon)Deal price: $348; street price: $398

Sony WH-1000XM5 Bluetooth Wireless Headphones (Best Buy)Deal price: $348; street price: $398

What we like: Good for working from home or in an open office. Effective noise-cancelling. 30-hour battery-life with quick-charge capabilities. Google and Alexa wake-word functionality. App-based customizable EQ and listening modes.

Other things to know: Adjustable speak-to-chat feature automatically turns on awareness mode and pauses music when you talk. Lacks ability to adjust ANC level like our top pick. Available in black and white.

Anker Soundcore Life Q30 Noise-Cancelling Headphones Deal price: $60; street price: $80

What we like: Offers comparable sound quality and noise cancellation to our top pick. App offers EQ adjustment, three levels of active noise cancellation, and adjustable relaxing/focus soundscapes.

Other things to know: Has smaller controls that are harder to use. Q30 costs more than the Q20 because of the added features. Deal matches lowest price we've ever seen.

Read our review of the best noise-cancelling headphones.

Apple lovers might be excited that the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) are 10% off during the Prime Early Access Sale—but we still don't recommend them. Their noise-cancellation, fit and "fiddly" control buttons make them inferior to our other earbuds picks, many of which are on sale now. Check out those deals below.

Anker Soundcore Space A40 Noise-Cancelling Earbuds Deal price: $80; street price: $100

What we like: Small and lightweight. Case comes with wireless charging. Decent active noise cancellation. 10 hour battery life.

Other things to know: Surprisingly good for the price. Dual device connectivity. Upcoming top wireless earbud pick.

Read our review of the best wireless bluetooth earbuds.

Jabra Elite 4 Active Earbuds Deal price: $76; street price: $110

What we like: Workout earbuds with great fit. High water and dust resistance. Intuitive controls. Other things to know: Fussy device connectivity. The microphone sounds muffled on calls. Middling active noise cancellation. Available in black and navy. Lowest price we've seen.

Read our review of the best workout headphones.

Strauss & Wagner EM205 Wired Earbuds Deal price: $30; street price: $40

What we like: An affordable set with volume buttons, good sound quality, and an option with a USB-C cable.

Other things to know: Slightly boosted bass and little spikes in the highs. More expensive than our top pick.

Read our review of the best wired earbuds are so hot right now.

Beats Fit Pro Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds (Best Buy) Deal price: $160; street price: $200

Beats Fit Pro Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds (Walmart) Deal price: $160; street price: $200

What we like: Fit securely. Sound great. Easy pairing and connection to swapping iCloud-connected Apple devices. A variety of convenient features.

Other things to know: People sensitive to pressure in the ear may not like the fit.

Read our review of the best wireless Bluetooth earbuds.

Skullcandy Sesh Evo Wireless Earbuds (Amazon) Deal price: $30; street price: $45

Skullcandy Sesh Evo Wireless Earbuds (Skullcandy) Deal price: $30; street price: $45

What we like: Provides a fun, bass-forward sound, a comfortable fit, water resistance (with an IP55 rating), easy-to-use controls, and Tile integration. Has a sportier look.

Other things to know: Former budget pick. Five hours battery life per charge, but 19 hours total from the included charging case.

Read our review of the best wireless Bluetooth earbuds.

1More True Wireless ANC Earbuds Deal price: $90 with code WIRECUTTER10; street price: $150

What we like: Most effective at reducing airplane noise. Secure, comfortable fit. USB-C and Qi charging case included.

Other things to know: Five-hour battery life. Unable to connect to wired in-flight entertainment systems. Use promo code WIRECUTTER10.

Read our review of the best noise-cancelling headphones.

1More PistonBuds Pro Earbuds (Amazon) Deal price: $40; street price: $60 1More PistonBuds Pro Earbuds (Newegg) Deal price: $40, includes a $5 Newegg gift card; street price: $60

1MORE PistonBuds Pro Earbuds (1MORE) Deal price: $40; street price: $60

What we like: Earbuds reduce external noises well. Clear sound over phone calls. Set reproduces music enjoyably and fits most ears comfortably.

Other things to know: Five-hour battery life. Design lacks ear-stability assistance and controls on the earbuds themselves.

Read our review of the best wireless Bluetooth earbuds.

1More Piston Fit BT Neckband Earbuds Deal price: $20; street price: $25

What we like: Set sounds more expensive than it is. Thin, lightweight neckband rests comfortably around the neck. Includes four sizes of ear tips. Comes with a nice assortment of features.

Other things to know: Missing some very minor features that we would have liked to see. Deal matches the best price we’ve seen in 2022.

Read our review of the best earbuds under $50.

Beats Fit Pro Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds Deal price: $160; street price: $200

What we like: Pair fits securely, sounds great. Easy pairing and connection for swapping iCloud-connected Apple devices. A variety of convenient features.

Other things to know: People sensitive to pressure in the ear may not like the fit.

Read our review of the best wireless Bluetooth earbuds.

Amazon Echo Buds (2nd Gen) Wireless Earbuds Deal price: $70; street price: $100

What we like: Decent noise cancellation. Only earbuds to offer hands-free Alexa compatibility.

Other things to know: Might be a little large for smaller ears. Five-hour battery life is middling.

Read our review of the best wireless Bluetooth earbuds.

EarFun Free 2S Wireless Earbuds Deal price: $32; street price: $45

What we like: Upcoming budget pick in our guide to wireless earbuds. Great sound for price. Updated to Bluetooth 5.2 connection. Supports aptX codec audio technology and waterproof-rated IPX7.

Other things to know: Sound quality isn't as balanced as our top pick. Make sure to use clipped on-page coupon with code EFRE2WC19.

Read our review of the best wireless Bluetooth earbuds.

Sony LinkBuds S Wireless Earbuds Deal price: $128; street price: $185

What we like: Lightweight and comfortable fit. Clear voices over phone calls, with excellent wind-noise reduction. Handy speak-to-activate awareness mode and other hands-free options. Other things to know: Middling noise cancellation, isolation, and sound quality. 6-hour battery life. Supports both Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa.

Read our review of the best wireless Bluetooth earbuds.

1Mii MiiLink ML100 Bluetooth Headphone Adapter Deal price: $13; street price: $17

What we like: Simple and affordable option for devices lacking a headphone jack. Reliable and stable Bluetooth connection. Up to 13 hours of battery life per charge. Includes a physical on/off button.

Other things to know: Feels a little cheap and plasticky. Audio cues when connecting the device can be a bit confusing. Constant pulsing blue light when paired to a device.

Read our review of the best Bluetooth headphone adapter.

Monolith by Monoprice M565C Headphones Deal price: $170; street price: $200

What we like: Offers exciting and detailed sound, beating out pairs that cost hundreds more. Suitable for any genre of music. Sturdy, comfortable build.

Other things to know: Cable lacks a remote and microphone (so you can't make phone calls). Monoprice's five-year warranty is about the longest for any headphones we’ve seen. Rare deal, best price we’ve seen in over a year.

Read our review of the best audiophile headphones for everyday use.

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