Amazon has announced the official dates for this summer’s Prime Day sale, the e-commerce giant’s biggest shopping event of the year. Prime Day is a great time to buy headphones, earbuds, and Bluetooth speakers, as the latest releases are usually on sale or offer a promotion.
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The best time to buy the newest headphones, earbuds, or Bluetooth speakers is when they’re on sale, and we’re closely monitoring Amazon and competing retailers for the top deals. Although many products listed here are offered at Amazon, you may see offerings from other retailers with lower prices or added promotions and freebies.
Also: Best early Prime Day deals we’ve found so far
The ZDNET team has thoroughly tested and recommended all of the deals on this list, which will be updated with more deals as Prime Day approaches. Here are the best Prime Day headphone, earbuds, and Bluetooth speaker deals we’ve found so far.
Best early Prime Day headphone and earbud deals
- Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 wireless earbuds: $200 (save $50): Beats’ newest workout earbuds debuted with an in-ear heart rate sensor that’s compatible with certain workout apps. We like these earbuds for their effective noise cancellation, water resistance, and bass-forward sound.
- Bose QuietComfort over-ear headphones (in Black only): $249 (save $100): These easy-to-use over-ear headphones provide everything we love about Bose without extra software features or an inflated price tag. I wear these headphones often, and love them for their all-day comfort and exceptional noise cancellation.
- Apple AirPods 4 with ANC wireless earbuds: $149 (save $30): These Apple AirPods are a solid option for people who want effective noise cancellation, great sound, and compatibility with their iOS devices without the added features found in the Pro 2 earbuds.
- Beats Solo 4 on-ear headphones: $130 (save $70): These Beats headphones have a marathon battery life, compatibility with Apple and Android devices, and debuted with a muted yet stylish design. We tested the Solo 4 and liked their simple but practical user experience.
- Sony Ult Wear over-ear headphones: $149 (save $50): These midrange Sony headphones bring the bass, providing a super bass-forward sound. We like these headphones for their pumped-up sound, good noise cancellation, and all-day comfort.
- Sony WH-1000XM5 over-ear headphones (in Smoky Pink only): $299 (save $101): The Sony XM5 headphones are the company’s previous generation of premium over-ears. We love these headphones’ intuitive software features, strong noise cancellation, well-tuned sound, and all-day comfort.
- Apple AirPods Pro 2 wireless earbuds: $169 (save $80): Apple’s premium earbuds are my personal everyday earbuds, and they’re a wonderful option for people who want an auditory companion to their Apple devices.
- Beats Studio Pro over-ear headphones (in Black, Deep Brown, Navy, and Sandstone only): $180 (save $170): Beats’ premium headphones promise 40 hours of playback, a stylish design, and compatibility with iOS and Android. We tested these headphones and enjoyed their pillowy earpads and unique compatibility with Apple and Android devices.
- Marshall Major V on-ear headphones: $100 (save $50): Marshall’s on-ear headphones have a marathon battery and dynamic sound profile. Through our testing, we found these headphones are best for people who want simple headphones, best tuned for casual listening.
- Current price: $249
- Original price: $349
Bose’s QuietComfort headphones provide a simple user experience, omitting fancy features like spatial audio. Thanks to their exceptional noise cancellation and comfortable build, they’re perfect for long-haul flights and car rides.
I’ve worn these headphones and like them for their everyday feel. I often sit at my desk for hours while wearing them, and they would make a great companion for people who regularly commute. Right now, the $100 discount only applies to these headphones in the color Black.
- Current price: $169
- Original price: $249
These premium Apple earbuds deliver great sound, effective noise cancellation, and a secure fit. When paired with an Apple device, these earbuds can act as your hands-free auditory companion, allowing you to summon Siri while on the go.
These are my everyday earbuds, and I don’t leave the house without them. The AirPods Pro 2’s current sale price is the lowest you’ll find them, making now the best time to buy.
- Current price: $200
- Original price: $250
Beats refreshed its popular workout earbuds earlier this year, providing fresh colors, an upgraded fit, and a new in-ear heart rate monitoring feature. We liked these earbuds’ bass-forward sound, water resistance rating, and good noise cancellation and transparency mode, making them a solid choice for indoor and outdoor workouts.
In-ear heart monitoring is more effective than wrist-based monitoring, like a smartwatch. These earbuds offer the heart monitoring feature, spatial audio, and noise cancellation to iOS and Android users.
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- Beats Pill (2024) Bluetooth speaker: $100 (in Navy Blue only) (save $50): Beats’ Bluetooth speaker delivers a stylish design and a big, loud sound. It’s one of my favorites, and the Walmart exclusive Navy Blue color is on sale.
- Beats Studio Pro over-ear headphones + three free months of Apple Music and Apple Fitness+: $180 (save $170): These premium Beats headphones offer a stylish design, 40 hours of playback, and compatibility with native iOS and Android features. If you purchase from Best Buy, new subscribers receive three free months of Apple Music and Apple Fitness+.
- Apple AirPods Max over-ear headphones + three free months of Apple Music and Apple Fitness+: $500 (save $50): Apple’s premium over-ear headphones have a sturdy and elevated design, great sound and noise cancellation, and integration with your other Apple devices, making them our favorite over-ears for Apple users. If you purchase from Best Buy, new subscribers receive three free months of Apple Music and Apple Fitness+.
- Sony Ult Field 3 Bluetooth speaker + 3 to 4 free months of Apple services: $149 (save $51): Sony’s midrange Bluetooth speaker delivers great sound and big bass. Walmart is offering a list of free Apple services included with purchase for new subscribers, including Apple TV+, Apple Fitness+, Apple Music, and Apple Arcade.
When is Amazon Prime Day 2025?
Amazon Prime Day begins on July 8, 2025, and ends on July 11, 2025.
Are headphones really cheaper on Prime Day?
Yes, you can find headphones at discounted prices during Prime Day. I spend a lot of time testing headphones and tracking their retail and discounted prices. All of the headphones, earbuds, and Bluetooth speakers included in this list are discounted from their original sale price.
The only headphones with an MSRP increase ahead of Prime Day are the Bose QuietComfort Ultra. At their fall 2023 launch, they were $429, and now they are $449.
How did we choose these Prime Day deals?
We only included headphones, earbuds, and Bluetooth speakers that we’ve tested and used in our Prime Day recommendations. We use these products beyond our initial testing period to see how well they hold up during long-term testing.
We also include deals from popular brands, helping our readers know when the most in-demand products are on sale. Some products have deeper discounts than others, but we try to include products with at least a 20% discount.