{"id":727,"date":"2025-07-09T18:13:30","date_gmt":"2025-07-09T14:13:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.actutech.app\/some-of-our-favorite-headphones-are-steeply-discounted-for-prime-day\/"},"modified":"2025-07-09T18:13:30","modified_gmt":"2025-07-09T14:13:30","slug":"some-of-our-favorite-headphones-are-steeply-discounted-for-prime-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.actutech.app\/en\/some-of-our-favorite-headphones-are-steeply-discounted-for-prime-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Some of our favorite headphones are steeply discounted for Prime Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-caption=\"The Beats Solo 4 are available starting at $97.99  \u2014 their best price to date \u2014 for a limited time.\" data-portal-copyright=\"\" data-has-syndication-rights=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/chorus\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/25426861\/DSCF7031_5.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0,0,100,100\" \/><figcaption>\n\tThe Beats Solo 4 are available starting at $97.99  \u2014 their best price to date \u2014 for a limited time.\t<\/figcaption><\/p><\/figure>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">Amazon\u2019s latest <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/tech\/689359\/amazon-prime-day-tech-deals-guide-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Prime Day sale <\/a>has officially begun, and we\u2019ve already highlighted nearly 200 of our favorite deals in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/tech\/697594\/amazon-prime-day-sale-best-tech-deals-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">our main roundup<\/a>, including cheap <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/tech\/698933\/amazon-prime-day-2025-chargers-power-banks-batteries-deal-sale\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">charging accessories<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/tech\/698188\/robot-vacuum-mop-deals-amazon-prime-day\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">robot vacuums<\/a>, and some of the best prices we\u2019ve seen to date on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/tech\/700446\/m3-ipad-air-applecare-deal-sale-prime-day\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apple\u2019s M3-equipped iPad Air<\/a>. Unsurprisingly, there are also steep discounts available on a wealth of wireless headphones and earbuds, including the best prices yet on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Apple-Cancellation-Transparency-Personalized-High-Fidelity\/dp\/B0D1XD1ZV3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">latest AirPods Pro<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0D79ND3N7\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google\u2019s Pixel Buds Pro 2<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Nothing-Ear-Integration-Cancelling-Equaliser\/dp\/B0D2XYTB85\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nothing\u2019s budget-friendly Ear (a)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">We\u2019ve rounded up the best Prime Day discounts on some of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/21345733\/best-noise-canceling-headphones\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">favorite headphones<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/21309820\/best-wireless-earbuds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">earbuds<\/a> from Apple, Beats, Bose, Sony, and more. While this is technically a Prime Day-focused roundup, we\u2019ve included retailers outside of Amazon that are matching these discounts, so you don\u2019t have to sign up for a Prime membership to save.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-vox-media-highlight vox-media-highlight\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-vox-media-table-of-contents\">\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/tech\/700846\/amazon-prime-day-best-noise-canceling-headphone-earbud-deals-2025#best-earbud-deals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Best earbud deals<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/tech\/700846\/amazon-prime-day-best-noise-canceling-headphone-earbud-deals-2025#best-headphone-deals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Best headphone deals<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/tech\/700846\/amazon-prime-day-best-noise-canceling-headphone-earbud-deals-2025#best-for-running-or-working-out\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Best for running or working out<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best earbud deals<\/h2>\n<div class=\"product-block\">\n<h3>AirPods Pro (second-gen) with USB-C<\/h3>\n<div class=\"product-description\">The second-gen AirPods Pro improve upon Apple\u2019s original pair with much better noise cancellation, sound quality, and onboard volume controls. The latest refresh also ships with a USB-C charging case, as opposed to Lightning. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/23365910\/apple-airpods-pro-second-generation-review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read our review.<\/a><\/div>\n<figure class=\"product-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/chorus\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/24043027\/DSCF9466.jpg?w=300\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Apple\u2019s second-generation AirPods Pro photographed on a reflective black surface.\" \/><\/figure>\n<h3>Where to Buy:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Apple-Cancellation-Transparency-Personalized-High-Fidelity\/dp\/B0D1XD1ZV3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <strike>$249.99<\/strike> $149 at <strong>Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.walmart.com\/ip\/AirPods-Pro-2nd-generation-with-MagSafe-Case-USB-C\/5689919121\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <strike>$249.99<\/strike> $149 at <strong>Walmart<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestbuy.com\/site\/apple-airpods-pro-2-wireless-active-noise-cancelling-earbuds-with-hearing-aid-feature-white\/6447382.p?\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <strike>$249.99<\/strike> $149.99 at <strong>Best Buy<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-block\">\n<h3>Google Pixel Buds Pro 2<\/h3>\n<div class=\"product-description\">Significantly smaller and lighter than their predecessors, the Pixel Buds Pro 2 also offer stronger noise cancellation, a crystal clear transparency mode, and lengthy battery life. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/24254109\/google-pixel-buds-pro-2-review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read our review<\/a>.<\/div>\n<figure class=\"product-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/chorus\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/25640463\/DSC_0139.jpg?w=300\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"A hands-on photo of Google\u2019s Pixel Buds Pro 2 earbuds.\" \/><\/figure>\n<h3>Where to Buy:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Google-Pixel-Buds-Pro-Cancellation\/dp\/B0D79ND3N7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <strike>$229<\/strike> $160.54 at <strong>Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestbuy.com\/site\/google-pixel-buds-pro-2-wireless-earbuds-with-active-noise-cancellation-bluetooth-headphones-porcelain\/6589930.p?skuId=6589930\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <strike>$229<\/strike> $160.55 at <strong>Best Buy<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/store.google.com\/product\/pixel_buds_pro_2?hl=en-US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <strike>$229<\/strike> $189 at <strong>Google Store<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Don\u2019t like the sealed feeling of silicone tips? The <strong>AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation<\/strong> are also down to an all-time low of $119 ($60 off) at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Apple-Headphones-Cancellation-Transparency-Personalized\/dp\/B0DGJ7HYG1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amazon<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walmart.com\/ip\/AirPods-4-with-Active-Noise-Cancellation\/11384707978\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Walmart<\/a>. Apple\u2019s newest pair of wireless earbuds leverage a comfortable open-ear design and some of the AirPods Pro\u2019s 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. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/24245570\/apple-airpods-4-review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read our review<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>The standard <strong>AirPods 4<\/strong> lack a lot of the features found on the step-up model, but they\u2019re available at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Apple-Headphones-Cancellation-Transparency-Personalized\/dp\/B0DGHMNQ5Z\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amazon<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walmart.com\/ip\/Apple-AirPods-4\/11381374703\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Walmart<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestbuy.com\/site\/apple-airpods-4-white\/6447384.p?skuId=6447384\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Best Buy<\/a> right now for a mere $89 ($40 off), which is an all-time low. Although you don\u2019t get conversation awareness or Apple\u2019s 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\u2019s voice isolation feature, so you\u2019ll sound nice and clear on calls.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"product-block\">\n<h3>Bose Ultra Open Earbuds<\/h3>\n<div class=\"product-description\">The Bose Ultra Open use an open design that lightly grips your ear, with tech that can pipe audio directly into your ear canals. They\u2019re an interesting and effective alternative to bone-conduction headphones, serving a similar purpose but unable to match the satisfying sound of traditional earbuds. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/24073019\/bose-ultra-open-earbuds-review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read our review<\/a>.<\/div>\n<figure class=\"product-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/chorus\/hermano\/verge\/product\/image\/10232\/DSCF6425-Enhanced-NR.jpg?w=300\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<h3>Where to Buy:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Bose-Earbuds-OpenAudio-Technology-Wireless\/dp\/B0DK7MQ3CF\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <strike>$299<\/strike> $199 at <strong>Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestbuy.com\/site\/bose-ultra-open-ear-true-wireless-open-earbuds-lunar-blue\/6593186.p?skuId=6593186\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <strike>$299<\/strike> $199 at <strong>Best Buy<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bose.com\/p\/earbuds\/bose-ultra-open-earbuds\/ULT-HEADPHONEOPN.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <strike>$299<\/strike> $229 at <strong>Bose<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-block\">\n<h3>Beats Studio Buds Plus<\/h3>\n<div class=\"product-description\">The Beats Studio Buds Plus offer better sound and noise cancellation than the original pair, and they now come in a unique translucent color option. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/23725921\/beats-studio-buds-plus-earbuds-review-translucent-clear\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read our review<\/a>.<\/div>\n<figure class=\"product-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/chorus\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/24662267\/DSCF0760_2.jpg?w=300\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"A photo of Beats\u2019 translucent Studio Buds Plus earbuds.\" \/><\/figure>\n<h3>Where to Buy:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0BZK2Z2TC\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <strike>$169.95<\/strike> $89.95 at <strong>Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.walmart.com\/ip\/Beats-Studio-Buds-True-Wireless-Noise-Cancelling-Earbuds-w-AppleCare-Clear\/3635657547\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <strike>$169.95<\/strike> $89.95 at <strong>Walmart<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestbuy.com\/site\/beats-studio-buds-true-wireless-noise-cancelling-earbuds-transparent\/6501047.p?\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <strike>$169.95<\/strike> $89.99 at <strong>Best Buy<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-block\">\n<h3>Sony WF-1000XM5<\/h3>\n<div class=\"product-description\">Sony\u2019s flagship wireless earbuds offer the company\u2019s best noise cancellation, powerful and lively sound, and a comfortable fit. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/23803374\/sony-wf-1000xm5-earbuds-review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read our review<\/a>.<\/div>\n<figure class=\"product-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/chorus\/hermano\/verge\/product\/image\/10149\/DSCF2242.jpg?w=300\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<h3>Where to Buy:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Sony-WF-1000XM5-Bluetooth-Canceling-Headphones\/dp\/B0C33XXS56\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <strike>$299.99<\/strike> $198 at <strong>Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestbuy.com\/site\/sony-wf1000xm5-true-wireless-noise-cancelling-earbuds-black\/6546812.p\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <strike>$299.99<\/strike> $199.99 at <strong>Best Buy<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.target.com\/p\/sony-wf1000xm5-b-true-wireless-bluetooth-noise-canceling-earbuds-black\/-\/A-88914420\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <strike>$299.99<\/strike> $199.99 at <strong>Target<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>Samsung Galaxy Buds FE<\/strong> are an affordable pair of wireless earbuds with ANC, and now they\u2019re down to $52.24 ($47.45 off) at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0CF7GYNW2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amazon<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestbuy.com\/site\/samsung-galaxy-buds-fe-wireless-earbud-headphones-graphite\/6560685.p?skuId=6560685\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Best Buy<\/a>, 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. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/23954073\/samsung-galaxy-buds-fe-review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read our review<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>If you want something more premium, the <strong>Galaxy Buds 3 Pro<\/strong> are down to $166.24 (about $84 off) at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/SAMSUNG-Cancelling-Optimization-Interpreter-Redesigned\/dp\/B0D9YZJ3V7\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amazon<\/a>, which is the lowest price we\u2019ve seen yet. Samsung\u2019s flagship earbuds don\u2019t 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\u2019t quite as robust as what you get from the AirPods Pro or Google\u2019s Pixel Buds Pro. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/24265270\/samsung-galaxy-buds-3-pro-review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read our review<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>Sony LinkBuds Fit<\/strong> are down to around $128 ($71 off) at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0DGVWF79V\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amazon<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestbuy.com\/site\/sony-linkbuds-fit-true-wireless-noise-canceling-earbuds-black\/6594431.p?skuId=6594431\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Best Buy<\/a>, which is their lowest price to date. The earbuds feature \u201cAir Fitting Supporters\u201d 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.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"product-block\">\n<h3>Amazon Echo Buds with Active Noise Cancellation\u00a0<\/h3>\n<div class=\"product-description\">Amazon\u2019s second-gen Echo Buds offer a comfortable design, good ANC, and a natural ambient sound mode. They support hands-free Alexa commands as well. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/22432633\/amazon-echo-buds-2021-review-features-specs-price\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read our review<\/a>.<\/div>\n<figure class=\"product-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/chorus\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/22649799\/amazonsq.jpg?w=300\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<h3>Where to Buy:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/All-new-Echo-Buds-Wireless-Charging-Case\/dp\/B085WTWYS4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <strike>$139.99<\/strike> $44.99 at <strong>Amazon (with wireless charging case)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-block\">\n<h3>Nothing Ear (a)<\/h3>\n<div class=\"product-description\">Nothing\u2019s Ear (a) earbuds have the same general design as the company\u2019s previous earbuds \u2014 but you can get these in a snazzy yellow. They include ANC, more than decent sound quality, and other features like multipoint for just under $100. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/2024\/4\/18\/24133464\/nothing-ear-a-specs-price-hands-on\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read our impressions<\/a>.<\/div>\n<figure class=\"product-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/chorus\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/25406199\/DSCF6920.jpg?w=300\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"A photo of new earbuds from Nothing.\" \/><\/figure>\n<h3>Where to Buy:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Nothing-Ear-Integration-Cancelling-Equaliser\/dp\/B0D2XYTB85\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <strike>$99<\/strike> $69 at <strong>Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/us.nothing.tech\/products\/ear-a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <strike>$99<\/strike> $69 at <strong>Nothing<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>CMF Buds Pro 2<\/strong> are available starting at $47 ($22 off) from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/CMF-Buds-Pro-Cancelling-Technology\/dp\/B0D81S532L\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amazon<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/us.nothing.tech\/products\/cmf-buds-pro-2?Colour=Orange\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nothing<\/a>, 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.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/news\/649008\/skullcandy-method-360-anc-wireless-earbuds-bose-tuning-bluetooth-headphones\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Skullcandy Method 360 ANC<\/a><\/strong> are on sale at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0DWC512JJ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amazon<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walmart.com\/ip\/Skullcandy-Method-360-ANC-XT-True-Wireless-In-Ear-Earbuds-True-Black\/13958720934\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Walmart<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestbuy.com\/site\/skullcandy-method-360-anc-true-wireless-noise-cancelling-earbuds-black\/6621594.p?skuId=6621594\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Best Buy<\/a> for around $75.99 ($54 off), an all-time low. These earbuds use licensed technology and audio tuning by Bose, so they\u2019re 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.<\/li>\n<li>Other than the Beats Studio Buds Plus above, there aren\u2019t a ton of reputable pairs of wireless earbuds that rely on a see-through design. The newer\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/news\/634731\/sony-wf-c710n-wireless-earbuds-bluetooth-headphones\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WF-C710N<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0do, however, and they\u2019ve reached a new low price of $78 ($41 off) at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0DWHB886R\/?th=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amazon<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walmart.com\/ip\/Sony-WF-C710N-Truly-Wireless-Noise-Canceling-Earbuds\/16153021671\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Walmart<\/a>\u00a0for Prime Day. What\u2019s more, the budget-minded earbuds also borrow some tricks from Sony\u2019s pricier earbuds, including improved noise cancellation and battery life, an automatic pause feature, and touch buttons that allow you to control playback without whipping out your phone.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best headphone deals<\/h2>\n<div class=\"product-block\">\n<h3>AirPods Max (USB-C)<\/h3>\n<div class=\"product-description\">The revised AirPods Max are much like the original model from 2020, but now with new color options and a USB-C port instead of Lightning.<\/div>\n<figure class=\"product-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/chorus\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/25612426\/apppro.jpg?w=300\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"The Apple AirPods Pro Max featured in several different colorways.\" \/><\/figure>\n<h3>Where to Buy:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Apple-Headphones-Cancellation-Transparency-Personalized\/dp\/B0DGJBQSJY\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <strike>$549<\/strike> $429.99 at <strong>Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestbuy.com\/site\/apple-airpods-max-usb-c-midnight\/6550076.p\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <strike>$549.99<\/strike> $449.99 at <strong>Best Buy<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-block\">\n<h3>Sonos Ace<\/h3>\n<div class=\"product-description\">The Sonos Ace are the company\u2019s first set of wireless headphones. They feature a premium, comfortable build and active noise cancellation, along with compatibility with Sonos Arc and other Sonos soundbars. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/24169086\/sonos-ace-headphones-review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read our review.<\/a> <\/div>\n<figure class=\"product-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/chorus\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/25453357\/DSCF7199.jpg?w=300\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"A hands-on photo of the Sonos Ace headphones at an event in New York City.\" \/><\/figure>\n<h3>Where to Buy:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Sonos-Ace-Soft-White-Cancellation\/dp\/B0CYHGTMNH\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <strike>$449<\/strike> $299 at <strong>Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestbuy.com\/site\/sonos-ace-wireless-over-the-ear-headphones-with-active-noise-cancellation-each-black\/6580673.p\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <strike>$449<\/strike> $299 at <strong>Best Buy<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sonos.com\/en-us\/shop\/sonos-ace\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <strike>$449<\/strike> $299 at <strong>Sonos<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sony\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/hands-on\/667017\/sony-wh-1000xm6-hands-on\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">newer WH-1000XM6<\/a>\u00a0are our No. 1 pick for the best ANC headphones, but the prior model remains an excellent alternative at around $298, their current price at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/amazon.com\/dp\/B09XS7JWHH\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amazon<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestbuy.com\/site\/sony-wh1000xm5-wireless-noise-canceling-over-the-ear-headphones-black\/6505727.p?\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Best Buy<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/electronics.sony.com\/audio\/headphones\/headband\/p\/wh1000xm5-b\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sony\u2019s online storefront<\/a>. The\u00a0<strong>XM5<\/strong>\u00a0still 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\u2019t fold down like the XM4 and this year\u2019s XM6.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/23067645\/sony-wh-1000xm5-noise-canceling-headphones-review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read our review<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>The las-last-gen <strong>Sony WH-1000XM4<\/strong> continue to impress despite being a few generations old \u2014 and they\u2019re currently on sale at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Sony-WH-1000XM4-Canceling-Headphones-phone-call\/dp\/B0863TXGM3\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amazon<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walmart.com\/ip\/Sony-WH-1000XM4-Wireless-Noise-Canceling-Over-the-Ear-Headphones-with-Google-Assistant-Black\/310157752\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Walmart<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestbuy.com\/site\/sony-wh1000xm4-wireless-noise-cancelling-over-the-ear-headphones-black\/6408356.p\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Best Buy<\/a> 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\u2019t have: the ability to fold down for easier transportation. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/21356313\/sony-1000xm4-noise-canceling-headphones-review-price-specs-features\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read our review<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>If you\u2019re looking for something more budget-friendly, the <strong>Sony WH-CH520<\/strong> are down to around $38 ($22 off) at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Sony-WH-CH520-Headphones-Bluetooth-Microphone\/dp\/B0BS1RT9S2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amazon<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestbuy.com\/site\/sony-wh-ch520-wireless-headphone-with-microphone-black\/6533161.p?skuId=6533161\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Best Buy<\/a>, 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.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"product-block\">\n<h3>Bose QuietComfort Headphones<\/h3>\n<div class=\"product-description\">Bose\u2019s QuietComfort Headphones, which replace the QuietComfort 45, have adjustable noise cancellation and the ability to set custom modes. However, they lack immersive audio mode and the higher-quality Bluetooth found in the QuietComfort Ultra Headphones.<\/div>\n<figure class=\"product-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"219\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/chorus\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/24921944\/qcheadphones.jpg?w=300\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<h3>Where to Buy:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Bose-QuietComfort-Cancelling-Headphones-Bluetooth\/dp\/B0CCZ26B5V\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <strike>$359<\/strike> $229 at <strong>Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestbuy.com\/site\/bose-quietcomfort-wireless-noise-cancelling-over-the-ear-headphones-black\/6554461.p\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <strike>$359<\/strike> $229 at <strong>Best Buy<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.target.com\/p\/bose-quietcomfort-bluetooth-wireless-noise-cancelling-headphones\/-\/A-89799762?\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <strike>$359.99<\/strike> $229.99 at <strong>Target<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-block\">\n<h3>Beats Solo 4<\/h3>\n<div class=\"product-description\">With lossless USB-C audio, 50 hours of battery life, Find My support, spatial audio, and comfy ear cups, the Beats Solo 4 gained significant quality-of-life improvements over their eight-year-old predecessors. They still deliver that bass-rich Beats sound, too. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/24145150\/beats-solo-4-headphones-review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read our review<\/a>.<\/div>\n<figure class=\"product-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/chorus\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/25426834\/DSCF7023.jpg?w=300\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"A photo of the Beats Solo 4 wireless headphones.\" \/><\/figure>\n<h3>Where to Buy:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Beats-Solo-Ear-Headphones-Compatible\/dp\/B0CZPLV566\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <strike>$199.99<\/strike> $97.99 at <strong>Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestbuy.com\/site\/beats-solo-4-true-wireless-on-ear-headphones-matte-black\/6501020.p\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <strike>$199.99<\/strike> $97.99 at <strong>Best Buy<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.walmart.com\/ip\/Beats-Solo4-Wireless-Headphones-On-Ear-Wireless-Headphones-Matte-Black\/5326288985\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <strike>$199.99<\/strike> $97.99 at <strong>Walmart<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best for running or working out<\/h2>\n<div class=\"product-block\">\n<h3>Beats Powerbeats Pro 2<\/h3>\n<div class=\"product-description\">The latest pair of Beats earbuds are a no-brainer for athletes. They pack fantastic sound and thumping bass, along with active noise cancellation, IPX4 water resistance, and heart rate monitoring. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/headphone-review\/609473\/powerbeats-pro-2-review-headphones-heart-rate-monitoring-wearables\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read our review.<\/a><\/div>\n<figure class=\"product-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/01\/257536_Powerbeats_Pro_2_AKrales_0299.jpg?w=300\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<h3>Where to Buy:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Beats-Powerbeats-Wireless-Bluetooth-Earbuds\/dp\/B0DT2344N3\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <strike>$249<\/strike> $179.95 at <strong>Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.walmart.com\/ip\/Beats-Powerbeats-Pro-2-High-Performance-Earbuds-Jet-Black\/15075506141\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <strike>$249<\/strike> $179.95 at <strong>Walmart<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestbuy.com\/site\/beats-powerbeats-pro-2-true-wireless-active-noise-canceling-earbuds-hyper-purple\/6558862.p?skuId=6558862&amp;extStoreId=116&amp;utm_source=feed&amp;ref=212&amp;loc=22619718640&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=22642669375&amp;gbraid=0AAAAAD-ORIjsyB60NHtScLFVRsQ0OQ8Zd&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjw4K3DBhBqEiwAYtG_9Hty9nBRrZmMEDvZYdgAXv1iLo6mqKzKTOH14KKHZ4n1Q_HYa0BfcxoCfJcQAvD_BwE&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <strike>$249<\/strike> $179.99 at <strong>Best Buy<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-block\">\n<h3>Shokz OpenRun Pro 2<\/h3>\n<div class=\"product-description\">Shokz\u2019 best bone conduction headphones yet, with more booming bass than its predecessor. Our reviewer Victoria Song praised their cozy fit as well as their USB-C charging (goodbye, proprietary charger!). <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/tech\/636668\/shokz-bone-conduction-headphones-openrun-pro-2-sale-amazon-spring\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read our review<\/a>.<\/div>\n<figure class=\"product-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/shokzopenrunpro2_1.webp?w=300\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<h3>Where to Buy:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestbuy.com\/site\/shokz-openrun-pro-2-bone-conduction-open-ear-sports-headphones-steel-blue\/6590116.p\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <strike>$179.99<\/strike> $124.99 at <strong>Best Buy<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0DDCKH554\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <strike>$179.95<\/strike> $124.95 at <strong>Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.walmart.com\/ip\/NEW-SHOKZ-OpenRun-Pro-2-Open-Ear-Bone-Conduction-Sport-Headphones-Sweat-Resistant-Workout-30ft-Bluetooth-Secure-Comfortable-Fit-Deep-Bass-Smart-Mic-A\/8440716368\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <strike>$179.95<\/strike> $124.95 at <strong>Walmart<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sony\u2019s Float<\/strong>\u00a0headphones are currently down to around $78 ($52 off) at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/amazon.com\/dp\/B0BTR2DLWV?tag=theverge02-20&amp;ascsubtag=__vg0708awD__696641__________________\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amazon<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/electronics.sony.com\/audio\/headphones\/all-headphones\/p\/wioe610-b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sony<\/a>, which is significantly less than their previous low of $108. The Float represent Sony\u2019s take on open-ear headphones, and while we haven\u2019t 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.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>Shokz OpenFit<\/strong> are down to around $109.95 ($50 off) at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0BYSSD56Y\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amazon<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestbuy.com\/site\/shokz-openfit-open-ear-true-wireless-earbuds-black\/6546239.p\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Best Buy<\/a> \u2014 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\u2019re dust and water resistant, giving you peace of mind while you run at the beach. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/24221155\/shokz-openfit-air-open-earbuds-fitness-wearables\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read our hands-on impressions<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\"><em><strong>Update, July 9th<\/strong>: Updated to reflect current pricing \/ availability and include a new deal on Sony\u2019s WF-C710N earbuds.<\/em><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Beats Solo 4 are available starting at $97.99 \u2014 their best price to date \u2014 for a limited time. 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