Best Amazon Prime Day Headphone Deals for Every Listener
Amazon Prime Day is in full swing, and for headphone enthusiasts, it's a prime opportunity to snag some of the best deals on the market. WIRED's headphone expert has curated a list of standout discounts, ensuring that shoppers get genuine value rather than inflated markdowns. The expert, who has tested over 100 headphones and covered nearly a dozen Prime Days, highlights deals that are truly worth considering.
The top earbud deal is the Apple AirPods Pro 3, now priced at $179, which is $70 off the original price. These earbuds are praised for their excellent noise-canceling and transparency features, clear audio quality, and unique additions like a built-in heart rate sensor and live translation. The Bose Ultra Open Earbuds are also on sale for $199, a $100 discount, making them a great option for those who need premium comfort and detailed sound, especially for outdoor activities.
For over-ear headphones, the Nothing Headphone (1) is available for $189, marked down by $110. These headphones are noted for their stylish transparent design and impressive battery life, offering up to 35 hours with noise-canceling enabled. Other notable deals include the Sony WH-1000XM5 at a significant 50% discount, despite being an older model, and the Bose QuietComfort Headphones (1st Gen), which are being phased out but still offer great value for travel.
Additional deals include the Nothing Ear (a) at a budget-friendly price, the Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 for workouts, and the Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 NC for those seeking a balance of features and affordability. The article also mentions deals on the Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro, Google Pixel Buds Pro 2, and JLab Audio Go Sport+ for budget-conscious buyers.