Best Prime Day headphone deals to shop in October 2024

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Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sale officially starts on Oct. 8, and it's a great time to pick up a new pair of headphones for yourself or music lovers on your holiday shopping list.

Also: The best October Prime Day deals live now

I review headphones for a living and combed through Amazon's headphones catalog, uncovering sizable discounts on the best headphones, many of which we've tested and recommended. Some selections were released as recently as this year, while other options are a few years old but are still worth their purchase prices -- especially on sale.

Here are the best early Prime Day headphone deals we've found so far.

Our favorite early Amazon October Prime Day headphone deals

Apple AirPods Pro 2 wireless earbuds for $189 (save $60): Apple's premium earbuds are our favorite iOS-compatible earbuds, offering effective noise cancellation, immense comfort, and great sound.
Bose Ultra Open Earbuds for $249 (save $50): This is one of the only discounts we've seen on Bose's luxury earbuds that feature fantastic sound quality and reliable ambient awareness.
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 over-ear headphones for $531 (Tan only) (save $168): These high-end headphones feature an elevated design and a sophisticated soundstage.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II for $189 (Soapstone and Triple Black only) (save $90): Bose's uniquely shaped earbuds feature the company's best-in-class noise-canceling and software features compatible with any operating system.
Sony Ult Wear over-ear headphones for $170 (Off White only) (save $30): We love Sony's latest midrange over-ear headphones for their big, boomy bass, all-day comfort, and classic design.
Sony LinkBuds open-ear wireless earbuds for $128 (save $52): Sony's unique approach to open-ear earbuds shines through in the LinkBuds, and we love their comfort and practicality.
Sennheiser Accentum over-ear headphones for $150 (save $50): We appreciate Sennheiser's Accentum headphones for their high-quality sound for an affordable price.
Beats Studio 3 over-ear headphones for $159 (save $191): The Beats Studio 3 headphones deliver Beats' classic bass-forward sound in a stylish form factor.
Sennheiser Accentum Plus over-ear headphones for $150 (Black only) (save $50): Sennheiser's upper-midrange headphones are one of our favorites because of their unassuming design and impressive sound for their low price.
Beats Studio Buds wireless earbuds for $120 (save $30): The Beats Studio Buds deliver effective noise cancellation, eight hours of continuous audio playback, and unique compatibility with native iOS and Android software features.
JBL Live 660NC for $100 (Blue only) (save $100): The JBL Live 660NC headphones are perfect everyday headphones. They have a long battery life, adequate noise-canceling, and plenty of software features.

Current price: $189
Original price: $249

Apple's premium earbuds offer a top-tier experience for Apple users. The Pro 2 earbuds have native iOS software features, highly effective noise cancellation, and a comfortable and secure fit. This year, Apple released a software update that readied the AirPods Pro 2 to act as an over-the-counter hearing aid, adding to their value and utility.

Current price: $80
Original price: $150

The Marshall Major IV on-ear headphones offer boomy bass and pleasant sound for an impressive sale price. They boast over 80 hours of continuous audio playback and are compatible with Qi-certified wireless charging. Additionally, an easy-to-use control knob dictates headphone controls, and plushy, polyurethane ear cushions ensure enough comfort for all-day listening.

Current price: $250
Original price: $380

The Sennheiser Momentum 4 headphones offer a stylish and comfortable form factor and high-quality audio for a well-rounded listening experience. The Momentum 4 have impressively clear and detailed sound and promise over 60 hours of continuous audio playback. For Prime Day, you can find these headphones for a discounted price in the colors Black and White.

Current price: $160
Original price: $250

If you think traditional bud-and-stem earbuds aren't secure enough in your ear but don't want wired headphones, the Powerbeats Pro are perfect for you. They feature an over-the-ear hook for maximum security and deliver Beats' big, boomy bass to keep you pumped up and hyped during every workout.

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Sennheiser Momentum Sport wireless earbuds for $214 (Black only) (save $116): The Sennheiser Momentum Sport are great for those with active lifestyles. We especially like their integration with Polar fitness trackers.
Earfun Air Pro 3 wireless earbuds for $66 (Black only) (save $33): These affordable earbuds offer every feature you could need, such as noise cancellation, Bluetooth multipoint, and over 40 hours of playtime.
Soundcore Life Q20 over-ear headphones for $40 (save $20 in this lightning deal): The Life Q20 headphones provide big bass, over 40 hours of playtime, and impressive sound for a low price.
Sennheiser HD 660S2 open-back headphones for $490 (save $110): The Sennheiser HD 660S2 are the latest iteration in the company's iconic open-back lineup. They're best for audiophiles, and finding them at this price is incredibly rare.
Apple AirPods Max over-ear headphones for $399 (Space Gray, Lightning only) (save $150): Apple's over-ear headphones are some of the most sought-after, and we recommend them most to Apple users looking for premium headphones.

FAQs

When is Amazon's October Prime Day 2024?

October's Amazon Big Deal Days sale is Oct. 8 to Oct. 9.

Are headphones really cheaper on Prime Day?

During Amazon's Prime Day sales, plenty of headphones are for sale. Older headphones are often steeply discounted, and newer releases are regularly slightly discounted. Amazon's Prime Day sales are a great time to buy headphones because it's common to find headphones at their lowest price ever or headphones that are rarely discounted.

How did we choose these October Prime Day deals?

ZDNET chooses Prime Day deals based on how steep the discounted price is, how often a product goes on sale, and whether our team has tested and recommended the product. Our experts looked for deals that were at least 20% off (or are hardly ever on sale), using established price comparison tools and trackers to determine whether the deal is actually on sale and how frequently it drops.

We also looked over customer reviews to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the deals we're recommending. Our recommendations may also be based on our own testing -- in addition to extensive research and comparison shopping. The goal is to deliver the most accurate advice to help you shop smarter.