These are the only Prime Day headphone deals I'd buy: save on AirPods, Bose, Sony and more

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Whether you're looking for the best noise cancelling headphones or in search of the best cheap running headphones, the next few days will be brimming with headphone deals. Amazon is offering hundreds of discounts on my favorite brands and I'm here to show you the Prime Day headphone deals worth your money.

As an AirPods Pro owner, my favorite deal right now is the AirPods Pro 3 for $179 at Amazon. It's a new price low for Apple's earbuds which my colleague Kate Kozuch called the best AirPods you can buy right now. Meanwhile, the JLab Go Pods ANC are on sale for just $20. My colleague and fellow runner Nick Harris-Fry called these an outrageously good value and his favorite cheap workout earbuds.

Not an earbuds fan? No problem! Below I've gathered all the best Prime Day headphone deals you can get right now. From Bose to Sony, these are the audio deals we recommend and stand behind. For more deals and personal recommendations, check out our Prime Day deals page and the Tom's Guide Savings Squad.

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Headphones

Sony WH-CH520
Sony WH-CH520: was $59 now $38 at Amazon

Our Sony WH-CH520 headphones review said these headphones "deliver on battery life and performance." They're 360 Reality Audio compatible for more 3D sound and you can customize EQ in the Sony Headphones app. Although there's no active noise cancelling function, they have built-in mics for hands-free voice and video calls and noise suppression processing to keep your voice sounding clear in noisy environments. They're also rated for up to 50 hours of battery life.

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JBL Tune 720BT
JBL Tune 720BT: was $89 now $49 at Amazon

These budget cans pack in more features, although you'll miss out on the ANC you'll get with some of the other options on this list. Still, these headphones have a massive 76 hour battery, so they'll last you for a long, long time. Thick cushioning provides a comfortable fit for long periods of wear.

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Beats Solo 4
Beats Solo 4: was $199 now $129 at Amazon

The Beats Solo 4 might not feature noise canceling, but they make up for it by sounding pretty good. They're comfortable as well thanks to Beats new foam, and they fold up super small so that they can fit into any bag. There's also loads of battery life — 50 hours, to be exact.

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Beats Studio Pro
Beats Studio Pro: was $349 now $169 at Amazon

The Beats Studio Pro are specifically designed to bring back that thumping bass Beats is known for. They offer improved active noise cancelation and boosted battery life (up to 40 hours with ANC turned off). There's also Spatial Audio support and Beats' signature strong brand look. However, our Beats Studio Pro review found the clamping force high, which may affect comfort levels for some wearers. Originally priced at $349, they've now on sale for over half off.

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Sony WH-1000XM5
Sony WH-1000XM5: was $399 now $278 at Amazon

The XM5s are Sony's premium noise-canceling headphones and our pick for the best headphones on the market. The large, over-ear cushions are incredibly comfortable and the active noise cancelation is excellent. Plus, despite ANC being a drain on battery life, these amazing headphones still give you up to 30 hours with ANC enabled. You can push that up to 40 hours of battery life with ANC turned off.

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Sony WH-1000XM6
Sony WH-1000XM6: was $459 now $398 at Amazon

If you want good sound and ANC, packed into a pair of comfortable headphones, now's your chance to pick up the Sony WH-1000XM6 at a discount. They may not top our best headphones page, but they're still an excellent option — especially with the 30+ hours of battery life.

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Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones: was $449 now $329 at Amazon

Theyve been replaced by a newer model, but the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones still get you epic ANC, super sound, and the most comfortable fit this side of wrapping your head in a snood that plays music. 24 hours of battery life isn't the best, but they make up for it with just about everything else.

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Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen)
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Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen): was $449 now $379 at Amazon

Bose's second iteration of the QuietComfort Ultra headphones bring some of the best active noise canceling around, and offer 30 hours of battery. They also sound incredible, and they're very comfortable to wear.

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Apple AirPods Max 2
Apple AirPods Max 2: was $549 now $499 at Amazon

The AirPods Max 2 are Apple's latest flagship over-ears, with hi-res audio playback via USB-C and Bluetooth, seamless Siri integration and smart features like Live Translation, intuitive controls, and a sleek, iconic design.

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Earbuds

JLab Go Pods ANC
JLab Go Pods ANC: was $36 now $20 at Amazon

The JLab Go Pods ANC can do it all: surprisingly excellent sound quality, an impressive IP55 durability rating, 26 hours of battery life, and 3 ANC modes. These are truly some of the best cheap earbuds money can buy. Other colors are available on sale from $24.

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JBL Vibe Beam
JBL Vibe Beam: was $49 now $47 at Amazon

With the JBL Vibe Beam, you get access to a huge range of useful features, including adjustable EQ, IP54 dust/water resistance and 8-hour battery life. There's also a transparency mode to help you stay aware of your surroundings while you enjoy your music.

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CMF Buds Pro 2
CMF Buds Pro 2: was $49 now $37 at Amazon

The CMF Buds Pro 2 are great for the audiophile on a budget — we rank them as the best cheap earbuds on the market right now. With special tuning by premium brand Dirac, Spatial Audio in-app, and a bass-heavy sound signature, every other pair of budget earbuds has to pass the CMF Buds Pro 2 test now.

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Beats Flex Wireless
Beats Flex Wireless: was $69 now $49 at Amazon

While they aren't technically true wireless, on account of the wire that connects the buds, the Flex are a great pair of fitness earbuds. They're super comfortable thanks to their lightweight, and this $20 saving is a solid discount.

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EarFun  Air Pro 4 Plus
EarFun Air Pro 4 Plus: was $109 now $79 at Amazon

The EarFun Air Pro 4 Plus are utterly fantastic earbuds. The sound quality is rich, clear, and dynamic, with no tinniness and nuanced sound across the whole frequency range. We gave them a 4.5-star rating in our EarFun Air Pro 4 Plus review.

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Sony WF-C710N
Sony WF-C710N: was $129 now $90 at Amazon

These Sony WF-C710N earbuds received a coveted 4.5 star rating in our review. They performed like Bose earbuds for much cheaper, and this new sale price is almost too good to be true. They lack premium Bluetooth codecs like LDAC, but these are still some of the best bang-for-buck earbuds out there.

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Apple AirPods 4
Apple AirPods 4: was $129 now $99 at Amazon

The AirPods 4 are about as barebones as AirPods come, but they're still packed with features. Spatial Audio is on board for example, something you'd have to pay more for on the old model. 5 hours of battery isn't the very best, but they're a great on boarding place for the AirPods line.

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Beats Studio Buds Plus
Beats Studio Buds Plus: was $169 now $99 at Amazon

The Beats Studio Buds are a wonderful little pair of buds, with some big improvements over the last model. 9 hours of battery life is exemplary, extended to 36 hours with the charging case, and they're some of the most comfortable wireless in-ears around. In our Beats Studio Buds Plus review, we gave them 4 stars thanks to their great design and sound.

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Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2: was $279 now $149 at Amazon

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 take active noise cancellation to the next level. In our Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 review, we said these buds are a remarkable follow-up to their predecessors delivering better sound, call quality and unrivaled ANC. Sound balance and noise neutralization work extremely well and the battery life is up to 6 hours, with an extra 24 hours via the charging case.

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Apple AirPods Pro 3
Apple AirPods Pro 3: was $249 now $179 at Amazon

The AirPods Pro 3 bring the heat with 10 hours of battery life, improved sound, and superior active noise canceling. In our AirPods Pro 3 review we said the Editor's Choice buds deliver the upgrade iPhone users have been waiting for with improved battery life, stronger noise cancellation, and smart new features like Live Translation, which delivers real-time translations to your ears.

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Bose Ultra Open Earbuds
Bose Ultra Open Earbuds: was $299 now $199 at Amazon

The Bose Ultra Open perfected the open earbud formula. They have a comfortable, non-invasive fit, solid battery life, and they sound better than you might expect from open buds. They got 4 stars in our review, where we loved their simple controls and surprising lack of sound leakage.

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Sony WF-1000XM5
Sony WF-1000XM5: was $329 now $248 at Amazon

These are some of the best buds that you can buy right now. They sound excellent, with some wickedly detailed sound with plenty of low-end grunt, and feature a very comfortable fit. We gave them 4.5 stars in our review because of their great ANC, which manages to block out almost any noise you could throw at them. This isn't quite their lowest price ever, but it's very close.

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Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds: was $299 now $249 at Amazon

The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds gen 2 bring some big improvements to the table. They fit even better than the outgoing model, contain even better ANC, and there are increased sound modes for even more immersive listening. Six hours of battery might not be earth-shattering, but you can now charge the case wirelessly.

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Louis Ramirez

As deals editor-in-chief at Tom’s Guide, Louis is constantly looking for ways to avoid paying full price for the latest gadgets, appliances, and apparel. With over 10 years of deals-hunting experience, Louis price checks against multiple retailers and searches high and low for the best deals to bring readers. He's also always on the look out for the best coupon codes to use when shopping. A born-and-bred New Yorker, Louis is also an avid swimmer and marathoner. His work has appeared on Gizmodo, CNET, and Time Out New York.

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