From Bose to Sony: The best post-Christmas headphone deals you can score right now

Rudie Obias
Updated ·6 min read

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The moment has come to get a great pair of premium headphones at an affordable price. (Photo: Yahoo Life)
The moment has come to get a great pair of premium headphones at an affordable price. (Photo: Yahoo Life)

When it comes to headphones, you get what you pay for. If you want amazing audio, cushy comfort and stunning good looks, you’re going to have to shell out some dough. Except today. Because after Christmas is a magical time when headphones and other essential tech goods drop in price, thanks to all those post-holiday gift cards out there.

Gone is the sting of paying full price. With the deals we found you’re just left with the good stuff: Crisp sound, thumping bass, intuitive functionality, and refined noise-canceling capabilities. Sounds great, right?

It gets even better: We scoured post-Christmas offerings from top retailers like Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, and more and rounded up the best deals on headphones and earbuds from all major brands, including Beats, Bose, and Sony.

Scroll and save on all sorts of headphones and earbuds below:

Noise-canceling

Save $80 on these Bose QuietComfort 35 Series II headphones. (Photo: Amazon)
Save $80 on these Bose QuietComfort 35 Series II headphones. (Photo: Amazon)

We know you’re craving some peace and quiet right about now—it’s time to get those noise-cancelling headphones you’ve been wanting. Snag a pair of Bose’s Quiet Comfort 35 headphones—Series II for just $269 (was $349). You’ll be saving $80!

The Bose QuietComfort 35 Series II headphones are some of the most popular noise-cancelling headphones available. The best-sellers boast world-class noise cancelation technology that expertly diffuses sounds around you.

“The earpieces fit comfortably over the ears, great sound, noise-cancelling feature works like a dream,” shared a five-star Walmart reviewer. “Love these headphones and would definitely recommend.”

Check out more deals on noise-canceling headphones below:

Bluetooth

Save $120 on these Beats Solo Pro Wireless Headphones. (Photo: Amazon)
Save $120 on these Beats Solo Pro Wireless Headphones. (Photo: Amazon)

Amazon is offering an incredible deal on these epic Beats Solo Pro Wireless Headphones. They’re $120 off, bringing the cost down to just $180. That’s the lowest price we’ve ever seen on these guys.

Sync to just about any smartphone or laptop (totally easy and effortless) and you’ll get audio like you’ve never experienced before, crisp, clear, with heart-thumping bass. These super-sleek pro-level headphones come in Light Blue, while they’re noise-canceling too, so they can block out just about all background and ambient noise when you tune into your favorite music or podcast—and really get away.

“These are the best Beats so far,” wrote a delighted Amazon reviewer. “Sound is really crisp. Very worth it. The Noise Canceling feature is so good. You basically cannot hear anything around you!”

Check out more deals on Bluetooth headphones below:

Earbuds

Save $90 on these Beats Powerbeats Pro wireless earbuds. (Photo: Amazon)
Save $90 on these Beats Powerbeats Pro wireless earbuds. (Photo: Amazon)

On sale for $160 (was $250)—their all-time lowest price ever—the Beats Powerbeats Pro (in Lava Red) have everything a great pair of wireless headphones should have, including a compact build, a nine-hour battery life, stylish and functional earhooks that provide a secure fit and, most important, top-notch sound with heart-thumping bass. They also feature the brand’s ‘Fast Fuel’ technology that gives about an hour-and-a-half of battery life on a five-minute charge. Now that’s fast. They’re back in stock on January 14, but order now to score the sale price.

“First, I need to start with the fact that I’m extremely picky when it comes to headphones and I’ve bought over 20 pairs from Amazon from brands to no brands,” one enthusiastic reviewer shared. “These are the first pair of headphones that I’ve worn to the gym that have not needed a single adjustment! I have weird ears and no in-ear headphones have ever fit me this well. The seal is great and it just doesn’t move!”

Check out more deals on wireless earbuds below:

Gaming

Save 20 percent on this HyperX Cloud Stinger Wired Gaming Headset. (Photo: Gametstop)
Save 20 percent on this HyperX Cloud Stinger Wired Gaming Headset. (Photo: Gametstop)

On sale for just $40 (was $50), this HyperX Cloud Stinger Wired Gaming Headset boasts a durable frame and super comfy ear cushions, so you can spend hours playing your favorite games without feeling fatigued. This is the ideal headset for clear, robust audio, whether you’re a PC, Xbox, PlayStation or Nintendo gamer. Meanwhile, its built-in microphone is also noise-canceling, so it can clearly pick up your voice.

The top-rated gaming headset is also compatible with macOS, as well as iOS and Android mobile devices.

Check out more deals on gaming headsets below:

The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.

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