Amazon Big Deal Days headphone deals: huge savings on AirPods, Sony over-ears, cheap earbuds and more
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Amazon Prime Day headphones deals are always heavy-hitters – and this particular event (which you may call Big Deal Days, Prime Day 2 or just Prime Day because who’s counting in 2024?) is no different.
There are great deals live now in both countries, including AirPods Pro 2’s cheapest ever price in the UK, Sony’s iconic XM4 cans also on offer for their lowest ever price and in the US, the newer XM5-suffixed over-ears now back to their lowest-seen asking price.
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It goes without saying that the headphones and earbuds deals in this guide have been chosen based on our hands-on and in-depth reviewing experience, to ensure you’re buying something worth the money. Oh, and if the deal isn’t as low as we’ve ever seen, we’ll inform you of that as well.
These deals on thebest headphonesandbest earbudsfrom Apple, Sony, Bose, Samsung and others in many cases reflected a record-low price, and there’s a lot to sort through, so we’ve divided them into separate sections for over-ear headphones and earbuds in the US and the UK. Enjoy – and safe shopping out there!
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Today’s best Prime Day earbuds deals – US
Apple AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C):was $249.99 now$168.99 at AmazonThe AirPods Pro 2 are the best-selling earbuds on the planet for a reason, and this is a great deal – they’re back down to their lowesteverprice of $168.99. You get superb sound quality, top-tier noise cancellation, excellent spatial audio, auto-switching between different Apple devices, and an unloseable case.
Nothing Ear (a):was $109now$77 at AmazonThey’ve only been around since April 2024, and this is a tidy $2 cheaper than they’ve ever been. It’s a super saving, especially when they got five sweet stars under intense test conditions, just see ourNothing Ear (a) reviewfor reference. A top Prime Day steal if ever I saw one!
JLab Go Air Pop:was $24.99 now$18.88 at AmazonBefore we get carried away, the JLab Go Air Pop are not the last word in sonic brilliance. But they also aren’t bad at all – in fact they’re alarmingly good for their lowly asking fee. If this is truly where your budget maxes out, you’ll get reliable Bluetooth connectivity, killer battery life, comfortable and light earpieces, and solid musicality on the go. It would be churlish to expect more. We have seen them for around $12 before briefly, but not within the last month.
Galaxy Buds 3 Pro:was $279.98 now$209.99 at SamsungThis rare discount on the all-new Galaxy Buds 3 Pro nets you a 16% saving on their $249 now-regular list price, although we listed the original MSRP above for reference. We very briefly saw a bundle deal on these stemmed Sammers buds that dropped them even lower – and that was before their official release – but it’s still a tidy saving on some seriously stylish four-star in-ear headphones to go with your Galaxy smartphone (read our fullGalaxy Buds 3 Pro reviewif you need more), and the lowest they’ve ever been available on Amazon.
Beats Studio Buds:was $149.95now$79.99 at AmazonThese Beats buds are back to their joint lowest price right now. Note that these four-star earbuds arenotthe newer Beats Studio Buds Plus, released in May 2023 (which also received four stars under intense review), but still, if you’re after a set of Beats-branded buds for silly money, this deal is impossible to, er… beat!
Today’s best Prime Day headphones deals – US
Sony WH-1000XM5:was $399 now$298 at AmazonQuite simply the best in Sony’s class-leading wireless over-ear lineup. The older XM4 were outstanding, the XM3 before it were excellent, and it’ll come as little surprise to know that Sony’s XM5 proposition is also incredibly hard to beat – especially with a whopping 25% off, equalling their lowest ever seen price! They don’t fold up like the XM4, but they are some of thebest noise-cancelling headphonesmoney can buy from a trusted retailer – now back at their lowest-seen price.
Apple AirPods Max:was $549now $394.99 at AmazonThe Apple AirPods Max are back down to the lowest we’ve seen them. Dolby Atmos spatial audio sound makes them exceptionally good for listening to movies privately, while they also block out environmental noises around you with highly effective noise cancellation. The sound quality is generally excellent, and they come with plenty of smarts for Apple devices. Note, these are the older Lightning ported cans, not the newest USB-C option.
Bose QuietComfort Headphones:was $349 now$229 at AmazonThe Bose QuietComfort Headphones feature noise cancellation that’s basically as good as the elite Bose Ultra headphones, but for a much lower price. The sound quality is good, they offer great comfort in a much-loved design, and offer control from the Bose app. This is $30 higher than the cheapest we’ve seen these headphones to date, but you never know, they may dip back down to $199 before the end of Prime Day.
Beats Studio Pro:was $349.95now$169.99 at AmazonThis saving makes Beats' newest over-ears half price compared to their launch price. They’re gorgeous looking, easy to use and the sound is good, (read about it in ourBeats Studio Pro review) so if the lack of multipoint pairing (they do auto-switch with Apple devices, though) and wearer detection doesn’t bother you, this is a very solid deal.
Sony ULT Wear:was $199 now$148 at AmazonThese reassuringly big April 2024 over-ears arrived to bridge the gap between Sony’s flagship XM-suffixed over-ears and its budget, entry-level WH-CH propositions – and they do a rather good job at that, as ourSony ULT Wear reviewdetails. Also, their lowest-seen price before now was $158, so this saving is much improved!
Earfun Wave Pro:was $79.99now$55.99 at Amazon USFinally, you can get the fantastic Earfun Wave Pro headphones for just $2 off the lowest we’ve ever seen them sell for (and that required various codes; this is simple). In ourEarfun Wave Pro review, we couldn’t get enough of their admirable audio quality, wonderful battery life and impressive build quality. We rated the headphones an astonishingly high 4 and a half stars, so this is a deal not to be missed.
Sony WH-CH720N:was $149.99now$89 at AmazonThis is another record-low price for Sony headphones – as long as the white colorway suits. As we said in our four-starSony WH-CH720 review, these mid-range Sony cans pack in a lot of audio finesse and smart features for the price. Unlike Sony’s cheaper earbuds, they’re not stealing flagship-like performance from the gods, but they’re a comfortable, enjoyable listen, and the ANC does a good job of lowering outside noise.
Today’s best Prime Day earbuds deals – UK
Apple AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C):was £249 now£179 at AmazonThe AirPods Pro 2 are the best-selling earbuds on the planet for a reason, and Amazon’s Big Deal Day sales have the earbuds for an extra 22% off their already-reduced fee of £229. It’s also £10 cheaper than their previously lowest ever price of £189, a fee they briefly dropped to in February 2024. What will you get? Superb sound quality, top-tier noise cancellation, excellent spatial audio, auto-switching between different Apple devices, gesture control and more. Highly recommended for this money.
Nothing Ear (a):was £99now£69.99 at AmazonThey’ve only been around since April 2024, and this is a return to the cheapest we’ve ever seen them sell for in the UK. Considering their relative youth, wealth of talent and the fact that they got five sweet stars under intense test conditions (just see ourNothing Ear (a) reviewfor reference) this 29% saving is a huge win.
Earfun Air Pro 3:were £69.99 now£49.99 at Amazon UKWe like these earbuds a lot for their price, as you can read in ourEarfun Air Pro 3 review. The real pull here is shockingly cheap ANC, but these buds are great all-rounders too, and at less than £50, you’re sure to be satisfied with them. They amazingly future-proof when it comes to features, too, considering the cheap price – and this equals the cheapest we’ve ever seen for them.
Beats Studio Buds Plus:was £179 now£119.99 at AmazonA return to their lowest-seen price! Beats' May 2023 earbuds, with their winsome design and smart features for both iPhone and Android boast better ANC and more features than their non-Pro suffixed siblings. Read about them in our four-starBeats Studio Buds Plus review.
Today’s best Prime Day headphones deals – UK
Sony WH-1000XM4:was £350now£179 at AmazonThis discount is the lowest price we’ve ever seen for these superb Sony noise-cancelling headphones – by a whole tenner! Although the listed saving is 7%, a quick glance at the original RRP proves you’re saving a whopping 48% on the original asking fee. You’d have to spend alotmore to get your hands on ANC over-ears that out-perform these Sony stunners. This is the best price yet on what is truly a modern classic – and they may not be around for much longer. Bargain!
Beats Studio Pro:was £349.99now£219.99 at AmazonThis is the cheapest price we’re aware of for Beat’s latest noise-cancelling over-ears since their launch. As with all Beats headphones, they look beautiful, and come with great smart features for both Apple devices and Android. In our review, we praised their sound quality and ease of use when it came to features like personalized spatial audio.
Bose QuietComfort Headphones:was £349 now£179 at AmazonThe Bose QuietComfort Headphones feature noise cancellation that’s basically as good as the elite Bose Ultra headphones, but for a much lower price. The sound quality is good, they offer great comfort in a much-loved design, and offer control from the Bose app. This is the cheapest we’ve seen these headphones to date, so don’t miss out.
Sony WH-CH720:was £99.99now£78 at AmazonThese dropped to £70 over the last Prime Day, but even this price with an extra £8 added back on is cheap for what they are. As we said in our four-starSony WH-CH720 review, these Sony cans pack in a lot of audio finesse and smart features for the price. Unlike Sony’s cheaper earbuds, they’re not stealing flagship-like performance from the gods, but they’re a comfortable, enjoyable listen, and the ANC does a good job of lowering outside noise.
Sony ULT Wear:was £179 now£129 at AmazonThese April 2024 issue over-ears were launched to bridge the monetary gap between Sony’s flagship XM-suffixed offering and its budget, entry-level WH-CH options – and they do a good job at that, as ourSony ULT Wear reviewdescribes. Oh, and their lowest-seen price before this was £149, so this is a tidy new £20 discount on top of that. Nice!
Amazon Big Deal Days headphone deals: FAQs
When does Amazon Prime Big Deal Days end?
Amazon Big Deal Days is live now and ends on Wednesday, October 9 at 11:59PM wherever you are, so you’ve got until the to shop all the headphones deals on offer that we’ve listed above. Time is of the essence!
What are the official dates of Amazon Big Deal Days 2024?
The dates for this year’s Amazon Prime Big Deal Days (aka Prime Day 2) are October 8 – 9. The sale started at midnight on Tuesday and runs for 48 hours through to 23:59 on Wednesday.
Most deals went live right at the start of the sale, with a handful of limited-time lightning deals popping up throughout. Given we’ve seen some Prime Day headphone deals be extremely popular in the past – especially the cheaper or budget-friendly ones – we’d suggest buying right away if the cans you want are on sale.
Do you need Amazon Prime to buy Prime Day headphone deals?
AnAmazon Primemembership was required to take full advantage of Prime Day headphone deals, although some later deals will be available to all. While there are often listings open to everybody on Prime Day, the best deals are usually reserved for prime members only. If you’re not a member, don’t worry – you can sign up for afree 30-day trial. That will give you access to all the offers – and you can cancel the trial at any time within 30 days.
We also typically see plenty of other retailers offering competing Prime Day headphone deals. In the US, Best Buy and Walmart often price match some of the record low prices on big-ticket items, and in the UK, Currys often honors price matches from Amazon as well.
Amazon Prime: 30-day free trialIf you’ve never signed up before you can get a 30-day free trial of Amazon Prime to get access to this year’s Prime Day deals. You get the same benefits as paid members, including free delivery, and access to other services such as Prime Video, Prime Music, Prime Gaming and more. You can cancel at any time during the trial to avoid paying the regular fee, which is $14.99 / £8.99 per month.
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Becky became Audio Editor at TechRadar in 2024, but joined the team in 2022 as Senior Staff Writer, focusing on all things hi-fi. Before this, she spent three years at What Hi-Fi? testing and reviewing everything from wallet-friendly wireless earbuds to huge high-end sound systems. Prior to gaining her MA in Journalism in 2018, Becky freelanced as an arts critic alongside a 22-year career as a professional dancer and aerialist – any love of dance starts with a love of music. Becky has previously contributed to Stuff, FourFourTwo and The Stage. When not writing, she can still be found throwing shapes in a dance studio, these days with varying degrees of success.
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