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No matter the brand and model, it’s worth investing in durable, comfortable headphones that can survive sweaty workouts or block out noise at the office. Though top models will likely cost top dollar, you can score some of the best wireless earbuds and headphones out there at a steep discount, thanks to Amazon’s October Prime Day.
We’ve combed the internet to find you the best Prime Day (and anti-Prime Day) headphone deals worth shopping for. Don’t forget that today is the final day of the sale. These deals go fast, so if you see one you like, don’t wait.
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So, take advantage of these deals and instantly improve your audio experience, and maybe get a jump on the upcoming holiday season by grabbing another pair — or two — for your favorite music lovers. We’ll be updating this roundup frequently, so if nothing strikes your fancy right now, check back later for an updated selection of products and deals.
Want to save even more this Prime Day? You could earn a $150 Amazon gift card instantly on approval of a Prime Visa card*, and Prime members will earn up to 5% cash back on purchases through Amazon. There are also some mouthwatering deals for Prime members, which you should definitely check out.
Prime Day earbud deals
The AirPods Pro 2 are a fan favorite for good reason. They sport excellent sound quality, with active noise canceling, an adaptive transparency mode and spatial audio — all powered by Apple’s H2 chip.
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Some of our favorite budget wireless earbuds can be yours with a discount right now, but you’ll need to follow a few steps. First, you’ll need to ensure you have Amazon Prime, then you’ll need to enter our exclusive code, EAP3CNET, during checkout for the best price.
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Apple’s just-released AirPods 4 are already seeing savings at Amazon, albeit a slight discount of $10. Still, it’s nice to save on such a new Apple product. Note that the ANC-equipped version is currently at full price.
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Apple AirPods Max are usually more expensive, but now you can save $150 on these cream-of-the-crop headphones. Best paired with an Apple device because of the spatial audio virtual surround for iPhones and iPads and multipoint Bluetooth, allowing you to automatically switch between iOS devices. The best discount applies to the pink model, pictured, although other colors are $100 off. Note that these are the Lightning-equipped model, not the just-released USB-C model (but other than that connector and some new hues, they are the exact same).
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Sony consistently delivers some of the best ANC headphones, perfect for blocking out noise, whether you’re commuting or working in a bustling office. The latest WH-1000XM5 model continues in this vein, but if you’re looking to save, the previous-generation WH-1000XM4 headphones are an excellent alternative. And ahead of Prime Day, they’re available for under $200.
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This is one of the only proper over-ear Beats headphones currently on sale. The Beats Studio3, despite being a little dated, is one of our favorite headphones because of its fast charging, Apple compatibility and beautifully simple design.
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Soundcore headphones have a history of being far better than the price would indicate; case in point with these Soundcore H30i headphones. At only $26, you get excellent battery life with up to 70 hours of use, and the headphones weigh only 183 grams (less than half a pound), so you can wear them all day long. Bluetooth 5.3 provides a solid connection to your audio source. Choose from black, oat white or red to get the perfect look for you.
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Prime Day workout headphone deals
A decent price on our favorite bone-conduction headphones for running. Our testing found them to be lightweight and sound great, while still leaving your ears free to hear the outside world.
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What is Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days sale?
Amazon’s October Prime Day event is officially called “Prime Big Deal Days,” but the shopping extravaganza essentially functions as a second Amazon Prime Day event ahead of the holiday season.
If you’ve never shopped during a Prime Day sale before, you might be wondering exactly what it entails, so here’s a brief explainer. It’s a two-day Amazon sale that will offer exclusive savings to Amazon Prime subscribers with limited-time offers, flash deals and rock-bottom prices. It’s a rare chance to score Black Friday-level pricing outside of November, so it’s usually well worth shopping.
When is Amazon’s October Prime Day 2024?
Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days are Oct. 8 and Oct. 9 this year, today being the official second day of the sale. Generally speaking, the deals will end at midnight on Oct. 9. Some deals may linger beyond the sale event.
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How do October Prime Day deals compare to July Prime Day?
There are lots of similarities between the two sales. Many of the same deals return during the October sale, especially on Amazon’s own devices, such as Blink and Ring home security devices, Fire TVs and tablets, Echo devices and more.
The main difference is related to the timing of the sale. Since July Prime Day is in the summer, there’s more focus on back-to-school and outdoor deals. This includes school supplies, grills, lawnmowers and more. During October Prime Day, we see more deals geared toward the upcoming holiday season, such as kitchenware for a Thanksgiving meal or toys and games for kids for Christmas.
How we choose the best Prime Day headphone deals
Many of us here at CNET have covered shopping events for over five years, including Black Friday, Prime Day, Memorial Day and countless other shopping events. In that time, we’ve learned how to spot the best deals among a sea of thousands of superficial offers and scams, and we surface only the best offers from trusted retailers. We look for real discounts, quality reviews and remaining sale time when choosing headphone deals to show you.
- Real discounts mean genuine savings. We check pricing history for products listed as on sale, so we know when it’s a case of an inflated list price rather than an actual discount.
- Quality reviews and testing are super important for any product. A discount isn’t worthwhile if it results in a subpar product experience, no matter how much you saved.
- Remaining sale time is important, too. Some deals are around for only a short time or may be limited in supply. If that’s the case, we’ll let you know upfront so you don’t come back to the deal later only to be disappointed.
*All information about the Amazon Prime Visa card has been collected independently by CNET and has not been reviewed by the issuer.
