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Audiophiles, gather around and listen up. Amazon Prime Day is here, and the best headphones and earbuds from all the major tech brands are about to drop in price.
Right now, many of our favorite headphones and in-ears from Sony, Bose and Apple have dropped to historic lows this Prime Day, with our top pick – the Sony WF-1000XM4 – seeing a price cut, while the Apple AirPods Pro have been slashed to their lowest price ever.
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So you don’t want to miss out on the savings. The event kicked off this morning and ends tomorrow (Wednesday, July 17) at 11:59 p.m. In addition to headphones, we’re also seeing price cuts on Amazon devices, laptops, TVs, Apple products, home appliances, mattresses, household essentials, and more.
But if you’re in the market for headphones, we’ve rounded up the best Amazon Prime Day headphone deals you can shop right now. Take your pick.
Best Prime Day Headphone Deals 2024
- Apple AirPods Pro: Was £229, now £179, Amazon.co.uk
- Bose QuietComfort Ultra earbuds: Was £299.95, now £219, Amazon.co.uk
- Sony WH-1000XM5 wireless headphones: Was £380, now £259.99, Amazon.co.uk
Apple AirPods Pro, 2nd generation wireless earbuds: was £229, now £179, Amazon.co.uk
Apple’s flagship AirPods have dropped to their lowest price ever for Prime Day, and now is literally the perfect time to buy them. Our tech critic David Phelan said in his review that they offer additional features over the previous AirPods Pro from 2021, with better audio quality, stronger noise cancellation, and longer battery life.
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Bose QuietComfort Ultra earbuds: Was £299.95, now £219, Amazon.co.uk
A firm favourite among the tech team are the Bose QC Ultra wireless earbuds, which you can buy on Amazon for just £219. “They sound better than almost every competing pair of earbuds we’ve tested”. The “audio quality here is exceptional across the board, with strong, detailed sound that’s rich and faithful”, our writer said in his review. The noise cancellation was also praised as “astonishing”, with our tester finding that the “loudest background noises were effortlessly silenced”.
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Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro wireless earbuds: was £219, now £99, Amazon.co.uk
The Galaxy Buds2 Pro, which earned a solid four out of five stars in our best wireless earbuds review , have a “strong” active noise-cancelling mode, according to our tech expert, so you can fully immerse yourself in whatever you’re listening to. They fit snugly and comfortably in your ear, and they’re lightweight, so you can wear them for long periods of time. “The sound quality is great,” our writer said in his review. “Samsung owns audio company AKG, who have done an impeccable job of tuning these earbuds.”
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Sony WH-1000XM5 wireless headphones: was £379, now £259.99, Amazon.co.uk
Sony’s flagship over-ear wireless headphones sit comfortably at the top spot in our review of the best wireless headphones, and they’re currently discounted to one of their lowest prices ever. With next-generation features and impressive noise cancellation, we can attest to their quality. “Whether it’s orchestral music, rap, podcasts, or your favorite pop songs, the WH-1000XM5 handle it all with poise and grit,” our writer said in his review. “They never miss a beat.”
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Sony WF-1000XM5 wireless earbuds: was £259, now £199.70, Amazon.co.uk
Sony’s flagship wireless earbuds are currently almost £60 cheaper at Amazon. The earbuds earned the top spot in our roundup of the best wireless earbuds , with our writer stating that what really stands out is the sound quality. “With a level of deft clarity and forensic detail that makes every part of the music soar, from vocals to mids and bass,” they noted.
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Sony WH-1000XM4 noise-cancelling headphones: was £350, now £189.99, Amazon.co.uk
Another pair that secured a spot in our review of the best noise-cancelling headphones, our writer said they were “the finest example of wireless headphones” they’d “ever tested”. A high compliment. They also noted that the “sound profile is delicate and impressive”, while the “ANC is superb, instantly cutting out almost all ambient noise and leaving you alone with your own thoughts and your music”. And now with over £140 off the normal retail price, there’s no better time to invest.
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Soundcore Anker Space Q45 wireless headphones: was £139.99, now £85.99, Amazon.co.uk
Save nearly 40 percent on these noise-cancelling headphones from Anker’s sub-brand Soundcore, which earned a spot in our roundup of the best wireless headphones. “The Q45s are strong, sturdy headphones with a nice matte black finish and soft earcups,” our writer said in his review. “Our music sounded spacious, with rich vocals and clear highs. There are extensive EQ settings in the app, so we had even more control over how our music sounded.”
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Astro Gaming A50 Wireless Gaming Headset: was £319.99, now £169.99, Amazon.co.uk
Whether you game on Xbox, Playstation, or PC, this wireless gaming headset from Astro is currently almost 50 percent off for Prime Day. They promise high-quality sound and three-dimensional spatial audio and are designed to make you feel as immersed in the game as possible. What’s more, you can control your chat and game audio using controls built into the headset.
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When do Prime Day headphone deals start?
The Amazon Prime Day headphone deals are in full swing. The online shopping event kicked off at midnight on Tuesday, July 16 and will run until 11:59 p.m. ET on Wednesday, July 17. Amazon has slashed popular headphones and earbuds from Apple, Beats, Bose, Sony, Sennheiser and more. More affordable headphone brands, like JBL and Anker’s Soundcore range, have seen further discounts on their already budget price tags.
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