Some of our favorite headphones are steeply discounted for Prime Day

Amazon’s latest Prime Day sale has officially begun, and we’ve already highlighted nearly 200 of our favorite deals in our main roundup, including cheap charging accessories, robot vacuums, and some of the best prices we’ve seen to date on Apple’s M3-equipped iPad Air. Unsurprisingly, there are also steep discounts available on a wealth of wireless headphones and earbuds, including the best prices yet on the latest AirPods Pro, Google’s Pixel Buds Pro 2, and Nothing’s budget-friendly Ear (a).

• Don’t like the sealed feeling of silicone tips? The AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation are also down to an all-time low of $119 ($60 off) at Amazon and Walmart. Apple’s newest pair of wireless earbuds leverage a comfortable open-ear design and some of the AirPods Pro’s best features, including adaptive audio, conversation awareness, and spatial audio with dynamic head tracking. The noise cancellation also performs surprisingly well despite the open-style build, helping block low-frequency noises from airplane cabins and city traffic. Read our review.
• The standard AirPods 4 lack a lot of the features found on the step-up model, but they’re available at Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy right now for a mere $89 ($40 off), which is an all-time low. Although you don’t get conversation awareness or Apple’s transparency mode, the standard AirPods 4 offer the same comfortable design and sound, IPX4 water resistance, and up to five hours of continuous playback on a single charge. They also support Apple’s voice isolation feature, so you’ll sound nice and clear on calls.

• The Samsung Galaxy Buds FE are an affordable pair of wireless earbuds with ANC, and now they’re down to $54.99 ($45 off) at Amazon and Best Buy, which is an all-time low. The earbuds offer decent sound quality, a comfortable design, and effective noise cancellation for the price. They lack some notable features, such as wireless charging and multipoint Bluetooth, though at just $54.99, they make for an excellent pair of entry-level earbuds. Read our review.
• If you want something more premium, the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro are down to $166.24 (about $84 off) at Amazon, which is the lowest price we’ve seen yet. Samsung’s flagship earbuds don’t win any design points, but they offer excellent sound quality, a crisp transparency mode, and voice commands that are actually useful. While the earbuds are mostly a win, the active noise cancellation isn’t quite as robust as what you get from the AirPods Pro or Google’s Pixel Buds Pro 2. Read our review.
• The Sony LinkBuds Fit are down to $128 ($71 off) at Amazon and Best Buy, which is their lowest price to date. The earbuds feature “Air Fitting Supporters” that sit inside your ear, providing a more comfortable fit during extended use. They also offer ANC and ambient sound modes, plus 5.5 hours of battery life on a single charge. Other features include multipoint Bluetooth and IPX4 water resistance, making them a solid option for the gym.

• The CMF Buds Pro 2 are available starting at $47 ($22 off) from Amazon and Nothing, matching their best price to date. The inexpensive buds come loaded with features, including active noise cancellation, ChatGPT integration, and up to 6.5 hours of continuous playback with ANC enabled. They also come with a case that features a customizable smart dial, allowing you to adjust the volume, control noise cancellation, and mute your mic during meetings.
• The Skullcandy Method 360 ANC are on sale at Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy for $79.98 ($50 off), an all-time low. These earbuds use licensed technology and audio tuning by Bose, so they’re basically low-end Bose earbuds in disguise. That means you can expect a well-balanced sound, along with up to 40 hours of battery life, decent active noise cancellation, and IPX4 water resistance.

• Sony’s newer WH-1000XM6 are our No. 1 pick for the best ANC headphones, but the prior model remains an excellent alternative at $298, their current price at Amazon, Best Buy, and Sony’s online storefront. The XM5 still offer top-tier noise cancellation and superb sound, along with a helpful transparency mode, multipoint Bluetooth support, and other handy features. The only real downside, aside from the plasticky build, is the fact that they don’t fold down like the XM4 and this year’s XM6. Read our review.
• The las-last-gen Sony WH-1000XM4 continue to impress despite being a few generations old — and they’re currently on sale at Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy for around $193 ($155 off), their lowest price in weeks. They still offer great sound, 30 hours of battery life, and a comfortable listening experience. Plus, they offer something the XM5 doesn’t have: the ability to fold down for easier transportation. Read our review.
• If you’re looking for something more budget-friendly, the Sony WH-CH520 are down to around $38 ($22 off) at Amazon and Best Buy, matching their all-time low. The on-ear headphones deliver up to 50 hours of battery life, making them perfect for long flights or road trips across the country. They also boast a built-in mic for making hands-free calls and multipoint Bluetooth connectivity, allowing you to connect them to two devices simultaneously.

Best for running or working out

• Sony’s Float headphones are currently down to $78 ($52 off) at Amazon and Sony, which is significantly less than their previous low of $108. The Float represent Sony’s take on open-ear headphones, and while we haven’t had a chance to test them (yet), they seem to offer similar features to their like-minded rivals, including IPX4 water resistance, USB-C charging, and generous ear hooks that are designed to keep them firmly in place while you run.
• The Shokz OpenFit are down to $109.95 ($50 off) at Amazon and Best Buy — a new low price. Similar to other Shokz headphones, the OpenFit feature an open-ear design meant to keep you aware of your surroundings at all times. Despite this design, however, the OpenFit still produce relatively clear sound, with a decent amount of low-end thump. They also feature an IP55 rating, meaning they’re dust and water resistant, giving you peace of mind while you run at the beach. Read our hands-on impressions.