UPDATE: Jun. 29, 2023, 5:00 a.m. EDT This list has been updated with the best deals on headphones and earbuds ahead of Amazon Prime Day.
What’s that? You didn’t hear? Amazon’s annual Prime Day sale is just around the corner, bringing savings on all things home, outdoors, and tech — including tons of deals on headphones and earbuds.
Though the event officially falls on July 11 and July 12, a full 48 hours of savings, we’re already seeing some worthwhile discounts popping up on Amazon.
What headphone deals to expect during Prime Day
Bose and Sony were specifically name-dropped in Amazon’s event press release(opens in a new tab), so Prime Day deals on their audio gear are pretty much guaranteed. The same goes for JBL: Their Live 660NC(opens in a new tab) noise-canceling headphones are starring in one of Amazon’s new invite-only Prime Day deals this year.
Discounts on Apple’s AirPods and Beats products have been a big draw during past Prime Days, so we’d be surprised if they didn’t make appearances, too.
Prime Day 2023 isn’t for a few weeks, but these deals aren’t waiting
Most of the best Prime Day deals on headphones and earbuds will likely bide their time until the event officially starts, though Amazon has begun to put a bunch of models on sale for eager shoppers who don’t want to deal with day-of madness. Below, we’ve got a running list going with the best ones so you can do less searching and more money-saving.
Note: All newly added deals are marked with a ✨, while deals with a ???? have dropped to an all-time low price. Amazon’s exclusive invite-only deals are marked with a ????.
Best headphone deals
Why we like them
It can be hard to find a pair of over-ear, noise-canceling headphones under $100 that sound good and look halfway decent, but at just $95, Anker’s Soundlife Core Q35 headphones check both boxes. Though their three modes of ANC aren’t the most jaw-dropping out there, their 40 hours of battery life (with ANC on), multi-device pairing, and reasonable comfort make them a solid pair of budget headphones. You can grab them on sale in blue, black, or pink.
Why we like them
The sleek JBL Live 660NC are a great pair of mid-range headphones with ANC, an Ambient Aware mode, and an impressive battery life — up to 50 hours per charge! They’ll go on sale for $89.95 (or 55% off) as one of Amazon’s new invite-only Prime Day deals(opens in a new tab), which is $10 cheaper than their previous record-low price from the past two Black Fridays. To throw your hat in the ring, just visit their product page and hit the bright yellow “Request invite” button on the right side. (Make sure you have an active Prime membership.) If you’re chosen for the deal, you’ll get an email with a unique link to buy them when Prime Day is officially live.
More early Prime Day headphone deals
Best earbud deals
Why we like them
After dipping to $39.99 during their preorder phase, Amazon’s all-new Echo Buds now have a new all-time low price of $34.99 ahead of Prime Day — a 30% savings. These earbuds debuted in May as an entry-level alternative to the 2021 Echo Buds (now called “Echo Buds with Active Noise Cancellation”); they have a new semi-in-ear design, multipoint pairing, customizable tap controls, a built-in Alexa assistant, and a companion charging case that offers up to 20 hours of playback per charge.
