I've found 5 Prime Day deals that are Black Friday cheap — Bose, JLab, and Soundcore from just $21
My favorite budget audio products just got even cheaper

October Prime Day is in full swing, and we're tracking the best deals live. But me? I'm always trying to find audio gear for cheap. I love music so I always want to get the newest audio tech, but it's just so darn expensive.
However, I'm seeing some major discounts this Prime Day, such as the JLab Go Pods ANC for just $21 on Amazon. Part of me feels like earbuds that cheap should barely work, let alone perform as excellently as the Go Pods ANC do. I awarded them 4.5 stars in my review, and I firmly believe they're the best super-budget earbuds money can buy.
It's not just JLab gear that's discounted for Prime Day — you'll also find my favorite mid-range headphones, the Soundcore Space One Pro, for just $113 on Amazon, and 2024's Bose SoundLink Flex Gen 2 for just $94 on Amazon.
Quick links
- JLab Go Pods ANC: was $36 now $21 @ Amazon
- JLab JBuds Mini: was $39 now $27 @ Amazon
- EarFun Air Pro 4: was $79 now $55 @ Amazon
- Bose SoundLink Flex Gen 2: was $149 now $94 @ Amazon
- Soundcore Space One Pro: was $199 now $113 @ Amazon
My favorite budget audio gear
Right, I'm putting this nice and simple: the JLab Go Pods ANC are the best super-cheap earbuds you can buy. These earbuds perform like they cost $99, which is a compliment and a half when you consider that's triple the MSRP. That's like saying AirPods Pro 3 perform like a $750 pair of earbuds.
While, no, the Go Pods ANC won't go head-to-head with AirPods Pro 3, for just $36, the quality is immeasurable. And at just $21? I think you need to get these ASAP.
Right, I'm putting this nice and simple: the JLab Go Pods ANC are the best super-cheap earbuds you can buy. These earbuds perform like they cost £100, which is a compliment and a half when you consider that's triple the MSRP. That's like saying AirPods Pro 3 perform like a £750 pair of earbuds.
While, no, the Go Pods ANC won't go head-to-head with AirPods Pro 3, for just £29, the quality is immeasurable. And at £22? I think you need to get these ASAP.
I didn't write our 4-star review of the JLab JBuds Mini, but I have got a pair at home. I love these little earbuds. They're the smallest earbuds in the world (allegedly, and as far as I can tell from my very thorough research) and they're super comfy to wear for long periods. The sound quality is great, but it obviously won't impress audio nerds. For $39 earbuds, though, they perform crazily well.
I didn't write our 4-star review of the JLab JBuds Mini, but I have got a pair at home. I love these little earbuds. They're the smallest earbuds in the world (allegedly, and as far as I can tell from my very thorough research) and they're super comfy to wear for long periods. The sound quality is great, but it obviously won't impress audio nerds. For £39 earbuds, though, they perform crazily well.
We reviewed the Air Pro 4 upon release last year, and a little birdie tells me they've got a successor coming out soon (it's me, I'm the little birdie. I know that there's an Air Pro 4+ coming out soon). In the meantime, though, these 4.5-star earbuds are an utter steal at just $55. Seriously, if you're an audiophile on a super-low budget, these are the only earbuds for you. They sound quality is incomprehensibly good for the price.
We reviewed the Air Pro 4 upon release last year, and a little birdie tells me they've got a successor coming out soon (it's me, I'm the little birdie. I know that there's an Air Pro 4+ coming out soon). In the meantime, though, these 4.5-star earbuds are an utter steal at just £56. Seriously, if you're an audiophile on a super-low budget, these are the only earbuds for you. They sound quality is incomprehensibly good for the price.
While I didn't pen our review of the Bose SoundLink Flex Gen 2, I wholeheartedly trust our Audio Editor Tammy's 4-star review. She lauded the sound quality for the price, with loud bass and a great EQ selection. There's also Bose app compatibility and you can even join stereo mode if you've got two of these bad boys.
While I didn't pen our review of the Bose SoundLink Flex Gen 2, I wholeheartedly trust our Audio Editor Tammy's 4-star review. She lauded the sound quality for the price, with loud bass and a great EQ selection. There's also Bose app compatibility and you can even join stereo mode if you've got two of these bad boys.
I reviewed the Soundcore Space One Pro headphones way back in February, and I've not stopped thinking about them since. I even got my sister a pair when she started college a few weeks ago. The Space One Pro are usually $199, but perform like a $300 pair. On top of the sound quality being phenomenal, the cushion cups and padded headband are oh-so comfortable, and the headphones fold away so can fit in tiny bags. If I was to buy myself some headphones, it'd be these bad boys.
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Erin Bashford is a staff writer at Tom’s Guide, covering reviews. She has a Masters in Broadcast and Digital Journalism from the University of East Anglia. As an ex-barista and avid home cook, she's got a soft spot for coffee and home tech; as a proud music nerd, she's always on the hunt for the best headphones, speakers, and earbuds. In her spare time you can find her reading, practising yoga, writing, or stressing over today’s NYT Games.
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