Having quality audio gear is super important to anyone who listens to music or podcasts with any frequency. Whether you're at the gym, on a walk or taking public transportation to school or work, it can elevate just about any everyday experience. However, the best earbuds and headphones usually come with a hefty price tag. Thankfully, there are tons of deals at plenty of retailers that have brought high-end models down to more budget-friendly prices. There are also tons of already affordable models that offer excellent value any day, some of which are now at even lower prices.
Headphones and earbuds will make an excellent holiday gift for just about anyone on your shopping list, so keep your list in mind as you take a look at the deals below. If you're looking for other gifting ideas, take advantage of our list of the best gifts under $50 this holiday season.
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Whether you're listening to the new Sabrina Carpenter album, diving deep into an audiobook or catching up on your favorite podcast, we've found plenty of top listening devices on sale to help enhance your audio experience for less.
We've rounded up the best available deals on headphones and earbuds from across the web and will be continuously updating this page as new ones appear. From bargain finds under $20 to discounts on your favorite high-end models, here are the best headphone deals on offer right now.
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Best deals on headphones and earbuds
Battery life Rated up to 5 hoursNoise Canceling NoMultipoint YesWater-Resistant Yes (IPX2-- splash-proof)
Amazon's 2023 Echo Buds impressed me in a few ways that I wasn't expecting. For starters, they sound good for inexpensive open earbuds, delivering decent clarity and ample bass. They also have a robust feature set, including multipoint Bluetooth pairing, hands-free Alexa and ear-detection sensors that pause your audio when you take one or both buds out of your ears.
Their sound falls short of that of Apple's AirPods 3, which deliver fuller bass and overall fuller, smoother sound. (They're better at handling more complicated music tracks with a lot of instruments playing at the same time.) The AirPods 3 cost around $150 and offer only about 15% to 20% better audio. In short, if you're looking for open earbuds -- or "semi-open" as these types of earbuds are sometimes called -- the Echo Buds are good value at their $50 list price and even easier to recommend when they go on sale.
Right now, you can take half off this pair.
Battery life Rated up to 40 hoursNoise Canceling Yes (ANC)Multipoint NoHeadphone Type Over-ear wireless headphonesWater-Resistant No IP rating
Best Buy has slashed the price of Beats Studio Pro headphones by almost 50%. Available in black, navy, sandstone and deep brown, the wireless noise-canceling headphones have Dolby Atmos, Bluetooth, a built-in mic and 40 hours of listening time.
Battery Life Rated up to 11 hoursANC, PNC or other Active noise canceling (ANC)Headphone type Wireless earbudsConnection type Bluetooth
The Pixel Buds Pro are Google's first earbuds to feature active noise cancellation. While it's nice that they finally have a feature that a lot of true wireless earbuds have had for a while, what ultimately sets the Pixel Buds Pro apart and makes them worth considering -- particularly for Android users -- is their distinct design and winning fit. That helps enhance their performance on both the sound quality and noise-canceling fronts. While not quite elite for voice calling, they did perform well as a headset for making calls. A couple of features were missing at launch -- spatial audio and a five-band equalizer -- but both have now been added with firmware updates along with some additional extra features.
Keep in mind the price varies by color.
Battery life Rated up to 5 hoursNoise Canceling NoMultipoint NoWater-Resistant Yes (IPX4-- splash-proof)
These earbuds are inexpensive but boast good sound quality for the price, and that price is lower than ever right now. If you clip the on-page coupon, you will save an additional 20%, bringing the price down to just $38.
Note that the total discount isn't viewable until checkout.
Apple products are known for holding their price well after launch, so take advantage of this $59 discount on a pair of 2022 Apple AirPods Pro 2 earbuds. The cheapest we've ever seen them sold for is $169, so this isn't all that far from that record low.
While we haven't tested Btootos ourselves, the budget brand does appear to have a decent reputation, with one Google search bringing up plenty of articles and threads suggesting their sound quality isn't that far off Apple's. They feature Bluetooth, 36 hours of playtime, an IP7 waterproof rating, an LED display and a noise-canceling microphone. Not bad for just $20. Clip the on-page coupon for the full discount. This offer is for Prime members only.
More of the best earbud and headphone deals:
- Soundcore P20i earbuds: $20 (save $20)
- Beats Solo 4 headphones: $130 (save $70)
- Sony WH-1000XM5 Bluetooth noise-canceling headphones: $300 (save $100)
- JBL Tune Flex earbuds: $50 (save $50)
- Beats Flex all-day earphones: $47 (save $23)
- Bose QuietComfort headphones: $200 (save $150)
- Beats Studio Buds earbuds: $150 (save $20)
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