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Best headphone deals: AirPods, Sony, Sennheiser and more

A new set of headphones is a great way to enjoy your favorite content. There’s a lot of savings out there right now, with some impressive headphone deals to shop among the current Beats headphone deals, AirPods deals, Bose headphone deals, Sony headphone deals, and more. And because some of the best headphone deals are scattered across Amazon deals, Walmart deals, and Best Buy deals we’ve decided to round them all up in one place. Reading onward you’ll find our selections for the best headphone deals going on right now, as well as some information on why each set of headphones might best suit your listening needs. If you’re also looking for some cool devices to pair them with you can shop TV deals, gaming console deals, phone deals, and tablet deals.

JBL Tune 770NC — $99, was $130

A woman wearing the JBL Live 660NC wireless headphones while outdoors.
JBL

JBL is known for its great audio, and since it was taken over by Samsung it has continued that excellent tradition.. The JBL Tune 770NC wireless headphones have surprisingly good audio for how much they cost, with solid mid-performance and a clear soundstage, but more interestingly, they have really great noise canceling that comes with an ambient noise boost mode so you can stay aware of your surroundings. It also comes with a solid app that has an EQ that lets you adjust the levels if you don’t like the sound out of the box, and the Tune 770NC are capable of reaching up to 70 hours of battery life on a single charge.

Sony WH-CH720N — $104, was $148

Sony WH-CH720N Noise Canceling Headphones on the ground
Sony

The Sony CH720NB are good-quality headphones for a relatively budget price, with the audio being dependable but nothing exciting or comparable to the higher-end Sony XM4s, for example. That’s ok since they aren’t meant to compete at that level, and given the price you’re paying, they’re relatively comfortable to wear, have good audio, and you can get about 35 hours of total use per charge with ANC switched on.

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Beats Solo 3 — $119, was $200

Man wearing Beats Solo 4 in Slate Blue.
Beats

The Beats Solo 3 headphones are a great all-purpose set of headphones. They produce high quality audio and up to 40 hours of battery life, so you’ll rarely have to think about whether you have enough charge to watch that movie or power through that work session. They’re compatible with iOS and Android devices, as well as any other device that connects via Bluetooth, including home theater setups and computers. They pair easily with most devices and charge easily via micro-USB connection. With quality audio and a popular design, the Beats Solo 3 headphones make sense for just about anybody.

Apple AirPods 3 — $130, was $169

A woman wearing AirPods 3rd Generation while exercising.
Apple

The AirPods 3 aren’t the newest AirPods on the block with the recent release of the AirPods 4, but they’re still well worth listening to. They offer substantial upgrades over the AirPods 2 and make a happy medium between the AirPods 2 and the more premium AirPods Pro. The AirPods 3 have spatial audio with dynamic head tracking that makes movies and other content come to life by seemingly placing the sound all around you. An adaptive equalizer allows the headphones to automatically tune music to your ears, and a force sensor lets you easily control your entertainment, answer or end calls, and do even more. These AirPods can reach up to six hours of battery life on a single charge and up to 30 hours of total listening time with the included charging case.

Google Pixel Buds Pro — $138, was $200

Google Pixel Buds Pro headphones in 4 colors.
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Google’s wireless noise-canceling earbuds are something to consider if you’re looking for something that can compete with the best wireless earbuds but don’t want to break the bank. They produce high quality audio with big sound whether you’re watching movies or listening to music. They pair easily with any Bluetooth device and can get up to 11 hours of listening time out of a single battery charge. With the included case you’ll have up to 31 hours of battery life.

Beats Studio 3 — $180, was $350

Beats
Beats

The Beats Studio 3 headphones offer all of the audio quality and cool factor that comes with other headphones by the popular brand. They’re a generation old at this point in time but they still provide plenty of immersion while watching movies and other content. They also offer some practical things like up to 22 hours of listening time on a single charge. These headphones are on the larger end, so they may not be ideal for wearing for afternoon walks, but they offer great privacy with Active Noise Cancelation and will serve well if you want some privacy around the home or office.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II — $189, was $279

A man wear the Bose QuietComfort II earbuds.
Bose

While the Apple AirPods Pro 2 are a popular choice for in-ear headphones, Bose is one of the premier names in audio and the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II are some of the best wireless earbuds on the market. They have great noise-cancellation capability as earbuds go, which makes getting your work done at the office a less distracting endeavor, and which makes taking in movies on your laptop or home theater a more immersive experience. They also have a feature that’s called Aware Mode, which allows you to hear both your music and your surroundings at the same time. This makes them a safe option for daily commuters, fitness nuts, and bicyclists as well.

Sony WH-1000XM5 — $290, was $400

Woman wearing Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones.
Sony / Sony

The Sony WH-1000XM5 are some of the best headphones on the market. They have active noise cancellation that’s about as good as it gets, and which makes them a great set of headphones for general consumers and professionals alike. They’re able to make hands-free calls and have speak-to-chat capability, and battery life is an impressive 30 hours on a single charge. This also makes them a great option for road trips, travelers, and anyone who spends the day doing their work at a computer.

Sennheiser RS 195 — $299, was $400

Sennheiser RsRange
Sennheiser

Sennheiser is often recognized as one of the best names in the audio business. The RS 195 wireless headphones make a great option if you like to kick back with movies, as they have bass boost and built-in surround sound modes. They’re wireless, so you can get comfortable in your recliner or couch with them, or you can simply throw them in a backpack and have them ready for action whenever you feel like listening to some music or watching some digital content throughout the day.

Apple AirPods Max — $459, was $549

Apple AirPods Max in their protective case.
Riley Young / Digital Trends

The Apple AirPods Max is a pair of headphones that don’t really need an introduction, given that they are some of the best headphones on the market and the best Apple-compatible headphones when you include Apple’s Beats brand. They have excellent active noise cancellation, on par with the XM5s, and the same sort of audio quality and capabilities, including things like spatial audio, which admittedly is better for watching movies than listening to music. Even so, if you’re looking for the best Apple has to offer in terms of audio, the AirPods Max is the way to go.

More headphone deals we love

There are countless other headphone deals around so we’ve only highlighted the very best above. We’ve also picked out a few more below that are also great. These encompass different price ranges so you can spend very little or a lot, depending on your budget and needs. All the headphones below come from reputable brands so you can trust in them all. You’ll be impressed at how deep the discounts are at the moment.

  • Sony ZX Series wired headphones —
  • Boean wireless earbuds —
  • Anker Soundcore P20i true wireless earbuds —
  • Tozo HT2 wireless headphones —
  • Anker Soundcore Q20 ANC headphones —

How we chose the best headphone deals

When it comes to the best headphone deals, “headphones” is a bit of an all-encompassing term. We always keep an eye out for the best deals on wireless headphones, wireless earbuds, and even wired headphones and wired earbuds that may offer some great savings. The best headphone deals, as we see them, are comprised of headphones that offer sound quality worth paying for and a discount worth considering, and you’ll find each of these things driving our decision-making when it comes to selecting the day’s best headphone deals.

Also to be considered when tracking down the best headphone deals is brand. Top audio brands will often have several headphone models seeing a discount at any given time, and we try to keep the most popular brands among our selections. You’ll regularly find Beats, Bose, Sony, and even Sennheiser among the best headphone deals, and this is because of how sought after they are. AirPods deals, Samsung Galaxy deals, and Google Pixel deals are popular in-ear options as well. Brands like these are a known commodity when it comes to listening to one’s favorite audio and video content, and any time you can find a deal on a set of headphones that a lot of people have their eye on, it’s worth considering.

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Update 10/3/24: There are small but interesting developments going on. For example, the old Apple AirPods 2 lost their deal with Amazon but Walmart still has it. Meanwhile, deals from major retailers on the AirPods 4 with ANC have completely disappeared. We'll update this when deals are back online... if they come back online. In the meantime, consider getting the AirPods 4 at a discount while it is still available.

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A couple watches TV with a Sonos surround set with Arc wireless soundbar set up.

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Sonos Roam — $143, was $179

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