Best headphones and earbuds deals for Amazon Prime Day 2024
Whether its headphones from Sony, Bose or Apple, there are Prime Day discounts on them all
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Audiophiles, gather around and listen up. Amazon Prime Day is underway, and the best headphones and earbuds from all the major tech brands have plummeted in price.
Right now, many of our favourite pairs of cans and in-ears from Sony, Bose and Apple have fallen to all-time lows this Prime Day, with our top pick – the Sony WF-1000XM4 – slashed in price, while Apple AirPods pro have been reduced to their lowest ever price.
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So, you’re not going to want to miss out on the savings. The event kicked off yesterday and will finish tonight (Wednesday 17 July) at 11:59pm. As well as headphones, we’re seeing price reductions on Amazon devices, laptops, TVs, Apple products, home appliances, mattresses, household essentials and lots more.
But if it’s headphones you’re after, we’ve rounded up the best Amazon Prime Day headphones deals available to shop now. Take your pick.
Best Prime Day headphone deals 2024
- Bose QuietComfort Ultra earbuds: Was £299.95, now £219, Amazon.co.uk
- Sony WH-1000XM5 wireless headphones: Was £380, now £259.99, Amazon.co.uk
- Sony WF-1000XM5 wireless earbuds: Was £259, now £199.70, Amazon.co.uk
Apple AirPods pro, 2nd generation: Was £229, now £179, Amazon.co.uk
The best noise-cancelling headphones in our review, Apple’s wildly popular AirPods pro have been reduced to their lowest-ever price. The “small earbuds fit the ear well and stay put securely and there are now four sizes of silicone ear tips to ensure decent sound isolation,” explained our writer. What’s more, the “faster chip in the earbuds has also helped improve the sound quality”. It’s a solid time to buy these earbuds if you’ve been waiting to invest, but we’d recommend being quick.
Bose QuietComfort Ultra earbuds: Was £299.95, now £219, Amazon.co.uk
A firm favourite among the tech team is the Bose QC Ultra wireless earbuds, which you can snap up for just £219 at Amazon. “They sound better than almost every competitive pair of earbuds we’ve tested”. The “audio quality here is exceptional across the board, strong, detailed sound that’s rich and faithful,” our writer said in their review. The noise-cancelling was also praised for being “astonishing”, with our tester finding that the “loudest of background sounds silenced effortlessly”.
Beats studio buds +: Was £179.99, now £119.99, Amazon.co.uk
If, for you, the listening experience is always a little bit better when there’s plenty of bass, you’ll want to know about this deal on the Beats studio buds+. Landing in our review of the best wireless earbuds, they were hailed the best for their bass, while boasting standout design, quick pairing and auto-switching between devices, and an hour of playback after just five minutes of charging. And they’re now reduced to less than £120.
Samsug Galaxy buds2 pro wireless earbuds: Was £219, now £99, Amazon.co.uk
Rated a solid four out of five in our best wireless earbuds review, the Galaxy buds2 pro have a “strong” active noise cancelling mode, according to our tech expert, so you can completely immerse yourself in whatever you’re listening to. They fit snugly and comfortably in the ear and they’re lightweight so you can use them over long periods of time. “Sound quality is tremendous,” our writer said in their review. “Samsung owns audio company AKG, which has tuned these earbuds immaculately.”
Sony WH-1000XM5 wireless headphones: Was £379, now £259.99, Amazon.co.uk
Sony’s flagship over-ear wireless headphones comfortably hold the top spot in our review of the best wireless headphones. They’re currently discounted to one of their lowest prices ever. With next-generation features and impressive noise cancellation, we can attest to their quality. “Whether it’s orchestral music, rap, podcasts or your favourite pop tracks, the WH-1000XM5 handle it all with poise and gumption,” our writer said in their review. “They never miss a beat”.
Sony WF-1000XM5 wireless earbuds: Was £259, now £199, Amazon.co.uk
Sony’s flagship wireless earbuds currently have nearly £60 slashed off the price at Amazon. The earbuds earned the top spot in our round-up of the best wireless earbuds, with our writer stating that what really stands out is the sound quality. “With a level of deft clarity and forensic detail that makes every part of the music soar, from vocals to mid-range and bass,” they noted.
Apple AirPods, 3rd gen: Was £169, now £129, Amazon.co.uk
The Independent’s tech critic David Phelan and resident Apple guru tested these AirPods and loved them. In his review, he noted that they were a “very big step up from the second-generation model”, adding that the “improved audio is noticeable, especially with spatial audio and the new shape”. This is the lowest price we’ve ever seen the 3rd-generation model, taking them down to almost £100.
Shokz openrun bone conduction headphones: Was £124.95, now £89, Amazon.co.uk
Our tester was “impressed” by the lightweight feel of these Shokz headphones in their review of the best running headphones. They deliver music via vibrations to the cheekbones, which makes you hear the sound in your ears. “These headphones struck an excellent balance between soundtracking and situational awareness,” remarked our tester. Call quality was also excellent in tests, with the noise-cancelling microphone able to block out background noise.
Sony WH-1000XM4 noise-cancelling headphones: Was £350, now £179.99, Amazon.co.uk
Another pair that landed a spot in our review of the best noise-cancelling headphones, our writer said they were “the best example of wireless headphones” they’d “ever tested”. High praise indeed. They also noted that the “sound profile is delicate and impressive”, while the “ANC is supreme, immediately shutting off almost all ambient noise, and leaving you with your own thoughts and your music”. And now with more than £170 off the regular retail price, there’s no better time to invest.
Soundcore Anker Space Q45 wireless headphones: Was £139.99, now £85.99, Amazon.co.uk
Save nearly 40 per cent on these noise-cancelling headphones from Anker’s sub-brand Soundcore, which earned a spot in our round-up of the best wireless headphones. “The Q45s are strong and sturdy headphones with a nice matte black finish and plush ear cups,” our writer said in their review. “Our tunes sounded expansive, with rich-sounding vocals and crisp highs. There are extensive equaliser settings in the app, so we could control how our music sounded even further.”
Astro Gaming A50 wireless gaming headset: Was £319.99, now £169.99, Amazon.co.uk
Whether you game on Xbox, Playstation or PC, this wireless gaming headset from Astro is currently nearly 50 per cent off on Prime Day. Promising high-quality sound resolution and three-dimensional spatial audio, they are designed to make you feel as immersed in the game as possible. Plus you can control your chat and game audio by using controls built into the headset.
When do Prime Day headphone deals start?
Amazon Prime Day headphone deals are well underway. The online shopping event kicked off at midnight on Tuesday 16 July and will run until 11:59pm on Wednesday 17 July. Amazon has discounted popular headphones and earbuds from the likes of Apple, Beats, Bose, Sony, Sennheiser and more. More affordable headphones brands, such as JBL and Anker’s Soundcore range have seen further reductions on their already budget price tags.
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