Beats, Bose, and Apple AirPods: These Are the Top Prime Day Audio Deals Worth Shopping
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Amazon has officially kicked off its second Prime Day of 2023, as the e-tailer is offering comparable discounts across all categories. This week you can score sales on just about anything, from outdoor gear to fitness equipment. But one of our favorite things to shop during this sale is audio gear. Right now, Amazon has some of the year’s best Prime Day headphones and speakers deals, with discounts on premium audio products from top brands. We’re serious: Apple AirPods Pro, Beats, and more are all available at steep discounts.
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Better still, some of these October Prime Day deals are available to everyone, not just Prime Members. If you want to access every Prime Day headphone and speaker deal, sign up for a 30-day free trial to Prime here (if you’re not already a member).
Best Prime Day Audio Deals
Below are some of the best Prime Day audio deals, including discounts on sporty earbuds, noise-cancelling headphones, and portable speakers from brands like Beats, Sony, and Bose. Keep in mind that these deals could change at any time, so act fast.
Top Prime Day Earbuds Deals
24% off Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation) — now $189 (was $249)
With new AirPods out now, Apple is cutting the price of its 2nd Gen AirPods Pro on Amazon by a whopping $60 for Prime Day. They’re a great pair of everyday earbuds with serious ANC, 30 hours of battery life, seamless connectivity with Apple devices, and a comfortable fit.
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) Wireless Earbuds, Up to 2X More Active Noise Cancelling, Adaptive Transparency, Personalized Spatial Audio MagSafe Charging Case (USB-C) Bluetooth Headphones for iPhone
36% off Sony LinkBuds S Earbuds — now $128 (was $199.99)
Sony’s LinkBuds S earbuds pack high-quality noise-cancellation and a design that becomes flush with your ear when in use. Grab them now for 36% off at $128 for Prime Day.
Sony LinkBuds S Truly Wireless Noise Canceling Earbud Headphones with Alexa Built-in, Bluetooth Ear Buds Compatible with iPhone and Android, Black
40% off Beats Studio Buds — now $89.99 (was $149.95)
Beats’ Studio Buds, the brand’s premium noise-cancelling earbuds, are currently running a 40% discount for Prime Day. With active noise cancellation, sweat resistance, seamless pairing with Apple devices, and high-end sound, they easily rival the Airpods Pro— but the Studio Buds are only $90 right now.
Beats Studio Buds
44% off Jabra Elite 7 Pro Bluetooth Earbuds — now $99.99 (was $179.99)
With a streamlined, secure design, these Jabra Elite 7 earbuds are a great option for workouts and running. They sound great too, and right now you can snag them for under $100.
Jabra Elite 7 Active in-Ear Bluetooth Earbuds – True Wireless Sports Ear Buds ShakeGrip for The Ultimate Active fit and Adjustable Active Noise Cancellation – Black
36% off adidas Z.N.E 01 Earbuds — now $96.30 (was $149.99)
Adidas recently entered the headphones market with these Z.N.E 01 earbuds, which are purpose-built to go from intense exercise to travel to downtime with noise-cancellation and solid sound quality. Pick them up right now for 36% off.
adidas Z.N.E 01 True Wireless Noise Canceling Sports Earbuds
40% Powerbeats Pro Wireless Earbuds — now $149.99 (was $249.95)
If you mostly use headphones in the gym or while running, consider picking up these Powerbeats Pro. They’re purpose-built for workouts with secure earhooks, sweat and water resistance, and a true wireless design. Right now you can grab them for 40% less than retail.
Beats Powerbeats Pro Wireless Earbuds – Apple H1 Headphone Chip, Class 1 Bluetooth Headphones, 9 Hours of Listening Time, Sweat Resistant, Built-in Microphone – Black
46% off Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 3 — now $149.95 (was $279.95)
If you’re looking to upgrade your earbud game, maybe for working out or commuting, pick up these premium Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 buds. They’re also sporting a very attractive 46% discount right now, bringing the price down from $279.95 to just $149.95.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2
33% off JBL Reflect Aero TWS Small Earbuds — now $99.95 (was $149.95)
These JBL Reflect earbuds offer a ton of bang for your buck at their normal price of $149, and they’re a downright steal at just $99 for Prime Day. Besides having brand-name reliability, they offer solid adaptive noise-cancellation, rugged IP68 durability for tough outdoor conditions, and 24 hours of battery (8 hours of straight listening).
JBL Reflect Aero TWS (Black), Small
29% off Bose QuietComfort II Earbuds — now $199 (was $279)
We’re big fans of Bose’s QuietComfort earbuds for our workouts and daily listening alike. At 29% off for Prime Day, they’re one of the best earbud deals on Amazon this week, and offer noise-cancelling sound, a comfortable fit, and 24 hours’ worth of listening with the charging case.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II, Wireless, Bluetooth, Proprietary Active Noise Cancelling Technology In-Ear Headphones with Personalized Noise Cancellation & Sound, Triple Black
Top Prime Day Headphone Deals
13% off Apple AirPods Max — now $479.99 (was $549)
Apple has also discounted its high-end AirPods Max for Prime Day, taking a massive $69 off the price tag (which is considerable for Apple). The noise-cancelling headphones are about as good as consumer headphones get right now, so the discount is very welcome. Our editors love their comfortable over-ear fit, but their impressive sound quality and spatial audio output make them a true must-have. In our tests, music and podcasts came through crisp and clear without any lag. This is easily one of the best headphone deals you can score (for likely a limited time) this Prime Day.
Apple AirPods Max Wireless Over-Ear Headphones. Active Noise Cancelling, Transparency Mode, Spatial Audio, Digital Crown for Volume Control. Bluetooth Headphones for iPhone – Space Gray
49% off Beats Studio Pro Headphones — now $179 (was $349.99)
Another one of the ultimate headphone deals you need to know this Prime Day: at 49% off retail, you can nab these over-ear Beats Studio Pro wireless noise-cancelling cans for just under $180 right now. That’s the cheapest we’ve seen these top-rated headphones so far this season, and from our testing, you won’t be disappointed with your purchase. They boast up to 40 hours of runtime, stellar noise-cancelling sound, and a built-in microphone for work calls.
Beats Studio Pro – Wireless Bluetooth Noise Cancelling Headphones – Personalized Spatial Audio, USB-C Lossless Audio, Apple & Android Compatibility, Up to 40 Hours Battery Life – Black
35% off Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX — now $324.35 (was $499)
Arguably the most stylish headphones around, these sleek Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX headphones are currently on sale for 35% off their regular price. But don’t let their chic looks fool you: they’re capable Bluetooth cans with 30 hours of battery life and incredibly immersive sound.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX – Comfortable Wireless ANC Over-Ear Headphones – Timber
29% off Sony WH-1000XM4 Headphones — now $248 (was $348)
The WH-1000XM4s are among Sony’s best flagship noise-cancelling headphones (and a pair our editors truly love wearing for the work day), so we’re surprised to see them discounted at all for Prime Day. They’re among our favorite headphones ever, thanks to industry-leading noise-cancellation and crisp, full sound quality — pick them up for $100 less than retail now this week for Prime Day.
Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Premium Noise Canceling Overhead Headphones with Mic for Phone-Call and Alexa Voice Control, Black WH1000XM4
26% off Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 — now $279 (was $379)
Looking to save on some high-end headphones during Prime Day? Grab a pair of these lauded Bose Headphones 700s for just $279, $100 less than retail. They’re equipped with some of the industry’s best noise-cancelling technology and premium audio — all packaged in a stylish build.
Bose Headphones 700, Noise Cancelling Bluetooth Over-Ear Wireless Headphones with Built-In Microphone for Clear Calls and Alexa Voice Control, Black
Top Prime Day Speaker Deals
40% off Bose SoundLink Revolve+ Bluetooth Speaker — now $199 (was $329)
Another great portable speaker getting a discount this Prime Day is the Revolve+ (Series II). It delivers big sound in a small package, and it costs about $130 less than retail right now.
Bose SoundLink Revolve+ (Series II) Bluetooth Speaker, Portable Speaker with Microphone, Wireless Water Resistant Travel Speaker with 360 Degree Sound, Long Lasting Battery and Handle, Black
29% off Sony HT-A7000 7.1.2ch Dolby Atmos Sound Bar — now $998 (was $1,399.99)
If your TV’s audio isn’t cutting it (most don’t), set up a solid home theater audio system in one swoop with this Sony soundbar package. It comes with a multi-directional soundbar that creates room-filling audio, and sound that adapts to the environment of your room. Get it for $400 less than the original price this Prime Day.
Sony HT-A7000 7.1.2ch 500W Dolby Atmos Sound Bar Surround Sound Home Theater with DTS:X and 360 Spatial Sound Mapping, works with Alexa and Google Assistant,Black
50% off JBL Bar 5.1 — now $299.95 (was $599.95)
If you want to score some serious savings on a great soundbar, check out this heavily-discounted JBL Bar 5.1. The two-piece package, discounted a whopping 50% right now, creates a surround sound effect without tweeters and deep, full bass thanks to its 10-inch subwoofer.
JBL Bar 5.1 – Soundbar with Built-in Virtual Surround, 4K and 10″ Wireless Subwoofer (JBL2GBAR51IMBLKAM), Black
25% off Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20 Wireless Speaker — now $449 (was $599)
One beefy, high-end portable speaker on sale right now is this Bang & Olufsen Beolite 20, marked down from $599 to $449. Like most of B&O’s products, it sounds even better than it looks with rich, deep lows and precise, crisp highs, and the folding handle makes it easy to transport.
Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20 Powerful Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker, Anthracite
35% off Polk Audio Signa S2 TV Sound Bar — now $259.35 (was $399)
If you want solid home theater audio but your space is tight, check out this Signa S2 soundbar package from Polk. The soundbar and included wireless subwoofer and both on the small side, and the whole package is currently on sale for $259.35.
Polk Audio Signa S4 Ultra-Slim Sound Bar for TV with Wireless Subwoofer, Dolby Atmos 3D Surround Sound, Compatible with 8K, 4K, HD TV, eARC and Bluetooth, Exclusive Voice and Bass Adjust Technologies
41% off Marshall Emberton Bluetooth Speaker — now $99.79 (was $169.99)
Just like the brand’s headphones, Marshall’s portable Bluetooth speakers showcase a vintage-inspired look that we’re obsessed with. We’re big fans of the Marshall Emberton for its compact size, big, beefy sound, and rugged outdoor-friendly build. It’s one of the best under $100 Bluetooth speakers you can buy this Prime Day.
Marshall Emberton Bluetooth Portable Speaker – Black
38% off JBL Boombox 2 Bluetooth Speaker — now $249.95 (was $399.95)
If you’re looking for big sound that you can carry, check out JBL’s Boombox 2. It delivers some of the loudest, deepest audio quality of any portable Bluetooth speaker, and it’s currently on sale for as low as $249.95.
JBL Boombox 2 – Portable Bluetooth Speaker, Powerful Sound and Monstrous Bass, IPX7 Waterproof, 24 Hours of Playtime, Powerbank, JBL PartyBoost for Speaker Pairing, for Home and Outdoor(Black)
60% off Samsung HW-Q600B 3.1.2ch Soundbar — now $239.95 (was $597.99)
This Samsung HW-Q600B soundbar is an upgraded option from Samsung that’s also heavily discounted right now. Normally $600, it’s on sale for just $240 — a whopping 60% discount for Prime Day.
SAMSUNG HW-Q600B 3.1.2ch Soundbar w/ Dolby Audio, DTS:X, Q Symphony, Adaptive Sound, Game Pro Mode, Bluetooth Connection, Black
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