By Wirecutter Staff
If you’ve been hunting for great headphones, Amazon Prime Day has deals that our experts think are worth considering, including discounts on wireless earbud picks, noise-cancelling headphone picks, and more.
We’ll keep this article updated with the best of the best before deals end tomorrow.
You can also check out the main Wirecutter Deals page or Best Of Prime Day Deals for even more great discounts on Wirecutter-approved picks.
Wireless earbuds
Tribit MoveBuds H1 Wireless Earbuds — Also Great
Amazon deal price: $72; street price: $90
What we like: Our also great pick for best workout headphones. 15-hour battery life. Offers high IPX8 water-resistance rating and a hear-through mode. Package includes six different sizes of ear tips.
Other things to know: Lacks the active noise cancellation and voice-activation capabilities of our pricier picks. One-year warranty. Lightning deal.
Read our review of the best workout headphones.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II — Our Pick
Amazon deal price: $237; street price: $300
What we like: Our pick for the best in-ear noise-cancelling headphones. Bluetooth 5.3 capability. Reduces a wide range of frequencies. ANC and hear-through mode customizable in app. Comfortable stabilizing wings. Solid touch-based controls.
Other things to know: Only 6 hours of battery life. Buds themselves are a bit large. Some may find in-ear wings uncomfortable over long periods of use. Deal only available on select colors.
Read our review of the best noise-cancelling headphones.
Jabra Elite 4 Active Earbuds — Another Good Option
Amazon deal price: $67; street price: $100
What we like: Another good option from our guide to workout headphones. Durable and tough, with high water and dust resistance. Great fit and stays firmly in ear during workouts. Intuitive controls for convenient media control.
Other things to know: Device connectivity can be fussy at times. Microphone sounds muffled on calls. Middling active noise cancellation. Down to a new low price, Prime membership required. Black color option available at this price, other colors available for slightly more.
Read our review of the best workout headphones.
Beats Fit Pro Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds — Also Great
Woot deal price: $145 (Free shipping for Prime members); street price: $175
What we like: Our wireless Bluetooth earbuds pick for those who want voice-activated Siri control. Secure fit, rich sound, plus easy pairing and connection swapping with iCloud-connected Apple devices.
Other things to know: People sensitive to ear pressure may not like the fit. Can't be paired with more than one device simultaneously and the chunky case can’t charge wirelessly. One-year manufacturer's limited warranty. Free shipping for Amazon Prime members.
Read our review of the best wireless Bluetooth earbuds.
1More SonoFlow Wireless ANC Headphones — Budget Pick
1More deal price: $76 (code: YOUR1MORE); street price: $100
What we like: Our pick for good noise cancelling headphones on a budget. Lightweight and comfortable, with adjustable sound. Features five microphones, dual-device connectivity, and 50-hour battery life with ANC on.
Other things to know: Not the lowest price we've seen, but still a good deal. Includes a cable to use in wired mode, but ANC does not work in wired mode. Use code YOUR1MORE.
Read our review of the best noise-cancelling headphones.
Anker Soundcore Space Q45 Noise-Cancelling Headphones — Another Good Option
Amazon deal price: $100 (Prime membership required); street price: $150
What we like: An affordable, good (but not great) sounding option from our noise-cancelling headphones guide. Better low sound reduction than our current budget pick. Customizable EQ and ANC level with a hear-through mode.
Other things to know: High street price disqualified this pair from being our budget pick, but still good for connecting to in-flight entertainment via cable. Noise cancellation is not as good as that of our top pick. Fit best suited for larger heads.
Read our review of the best noise-cancelling headphones.
JLab Go Air Sport Wireless Headphones — Budget Pick
Amazon deal price: $20 (select colors); street price: $30
What we like: Our budget pick for the best running and workout headphones. Earbuds hook over your ears to stay in place. Sounds surprisingly decent for the price. IP55 dust- and water-resistance rating for withstanding sweat. Eight-hour battery life. Charging case holds additional 24 hours of power.
Other things to know: No transparency mode, but either earbud works independently. Large case likely won’t fit in a pocket. Clip on-page Target Circle coupon. Select store pickup or get free shipping with RedCard (plus 5% off).
Read our review of the best workout headphones.
Amazon Echo Buds (2nd Gen) Wireless Earbuds — Another Good Option
Amazon deal price: $65; street price: $100
What we like: Good wireless Bluetooth earbud option if you want to access Alexa hands-free. Best for die-hard Amazon fans. Average noise cancellation.
Other things to know: Comes with a wired charging case in lieu of a wireless case. A new cheaper version is available but features an open design. Might be a little large for smaller ears. Limited controls. Five-hour battery life isn't great. Exclusive for Prime members.
Read our review of the best wireless Bluetooth earbuds.
JLab Go Air Sport Wireless Headphones — Budget Pick
Target deal price: $20; street price: $30
What we like: Our budget pick for the best running and workout headphones. Earbuds hook over your ears to stay in place. Sounds surprisingly decent for the price. IP55 dust- and water-resistance rating for withstanding sweat. Eight-hour battery life. Charging case holds additional 24 hours of power.
Other things to know: No transparency mode, but either earbud works independently. Large case likely won’t fit in a pocket. Clip on-page Target Circle coupon. Select store pickup or get free shipping with RedCard (plus 5% off).
Read our review of the best workout headphones.
Sony LinkBuds S Wireless Earbuds — Another Good Option
Best Buy deal price: $130; street price: $150
What we like: Another great option for Bluetooth wireless earbuds. Lightweight, comfortable fit. Clear voices over phone calls and excellent wind-noise reduction. Useful speak-to-activate hands-free mode. Water resistant IPX4 rating.
Other things to know: Not quite at the top of the list in noise cancellation, isolation, or sound quality. 6-hour battery life. Pairs with Sony app to customize sound features. Supports both Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa. Deal price available in select colors.
Read our review of the best wireless Bluetooth earbuds.
Jabra Enhance Plus Hearing Augmenting Earbuds — Our Pick
Amazon deal price: $608; street price: $800
What we like:Our favorite earbud-style over-the-counter hearing aid. Best used as earbuds that can be tuned to accommodate for hearing loss and occasionally serve to augment your hearing. Perform wonderfully as earbuds and okay as hearing aids.
Other things to know: Only a 10-hour battery life. Solely compatible with iOS devices. Available in black and beige.
Read our review of the best over-the-counter hearing aids and other hearing solutions.
Anker Soundcore Space A40 Earbuds — Top Pick
Amazon deal price: $55 with Prime membership; street price: $80
What we like: Our top pick for best true wireless Bluetooth earbuds. Great sound, excellent noise cancellation, and long battery life. Pocket-sized charging case holds additional 40 hours of power and supports wireless charging. Dual device connectivity.
Other things to know: Doesn't support voice assistants like Alexa or Siri. IPX4 rating for basic sweat and water resistance. 18-month warranty. Prime membership required.
Read our review of the best wireless Bluetooth earbuds.
Wired earbuds
Linsoul Tin HiFi T4 — Runner-Up
amazon deal price: $79; street price: $100
What we like: Our runner-up wired earbuds pick. Offers good sound, impressive build quality, and a strong and detachable cable. Includes six pairs of silicone or rubber ear tips and one pair of foam tips.
Other things to know: Comes with a carrying case. Sound is less open and spacious than our top pick.
Read our review of the best wired earbuds.
Moondrop Quarks Wired Earbuds — Also Great
Amazon deal price: $13; street price: $15
What we like: Our pick for the best cheap wired earbuds. Excellent sound quality for the price. Feels sturdy. Three-button remote and mic on the cable.
Other things to know: Comes in both a microphone and non-microphone version. Lacks any waterproof rating. One-year warranty. This is a recurring deal price.
Read our review of the best earbuds under $50.
Wireless headphones
Edifier Stax Spirit S3 Bluetooth Headphones — Also Great
Amazon deal price: $320 with Prime membership; street price: $400
What we like: Our pick for the best-sounding, sub-$500 Bluetooth headphones. Provides the convenience of Bluetooth while prioritizing sound quality. Quick-charge feature gets you 11 hours of playback after 10 minutes.
Other things to know: Have to be powered on to work, but have epic 80-hour battery life. Lack water resistance and noise cancellation. Prime membership required.
Read our review of the best Bluetooth wireless headphones.
Workout headphones
Shokz OpenRun Headphones — Our Pick
Amazon deal price: $90 with Prime membership; street price: $130
What we like: Our pick for the best headphones for runners who don’t like earbuds. Bone-conduction headphones that transmit music directly to your inner ear and keep your ear canal open. Clear vocal range, easy-access controls, solid build quality, light weight, and IP67 waterproof design.
Other things to know: Can't hear a lot of bass or deep tones without turning the volume up to an intensity that causes the pads on your temples to buzz and tickle your face. Two-year warranty. Proprietary charging cable.
Read our review of the best headphones for running.
Jabra Elite 7 Active Wireless Earbuds — Another Good Option
Amazon deal price: $100; street price: $140
What we like: Another good option from our guide to workout headphones. A good wireless earbud for those who don't like the feel of stabilizing wings or over-the-ear hooks. IP57 water-resistance rating. Decent eight hour battery life.
Other things to know: No wings or hooks included. Those with small ear canals may find them less stable in-ear. High-pitched voices can sound harsh over phone calls. Mediocre noise-cancellation. Dual-device connectivity can cause hiccups. Deal available in navy. Prime membership required.
Read our review of the best workout headphones.
Gaming headsets
HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Gaming Headset — Budget Pick
Best Buy deal price: $35; street price: $50
What we like: Our budget gaming headset pick. Punches above its price point. Clear, balanced sound at any volume. Has the best microphone of all our picks. Comfortable, replaceable earcups. Auto-mutes when mic is swiveled upward. Compatible with all consoles.
Other things to know: Feels cheaper than our other picks. Non-removable cable and microphone. New low price.
Read our review of the best gaming headsets.
Speakers
Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 3 Portable Bluetooth Speaker — Top Pick
Amazon deal price: $70; street price: $85
What we like: Our top pick for the best portable Bluetooth speaker. Longer Bluetooth range (130 feet) than previous generations. 14-hour battery life. Waterproof and dust-proof. Can pair speakers together for stereo sound.
Other things to know: Still uses a Micro-USB jack for charging. Only minor upgrades from the version 2 Wonderboom, and is visually much the same.
Read our review of the best portable Bluetooth speaker.
