The best Prime Day headphone deals: Apple, Bose, Sony, and more deals I'd buy before the sale ends

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The best Prime Day headphone deals: Apple, Bose, Sony, and more deals I'd buy before the sale ends

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Amazon's big Prime Day sale is earlier than usual this year, kicking off on June 23 and ending today, June 25. This year, several of the latest flagship model headphones released in mid-to-late 2025 are on sale, making Prime Day a solid opportunity to get them at a discount.

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I've tested every pair of headphones on this list, and recommend all of them for different reasons. Since their initial release, I've kept tabs on their retail prices to gauge how substantial a seasonal deal is.

The Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 launched at $429 in April 2025 and has since increased to $479, likely due to global economic factors. The Sony WH-1000XM6 launched at $449 in May 2025 and has increased to $460, likely for the same reasons.

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Conversely, the Sonos Ace launched at $449 in June 2024 and has since dropped to $399, likely to achieve a competitive price for an older product. The MSRP of every other product on this list has remained unchanged since its initial release. Here are the best deals right now.

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Current price: $179 (50% off)

Original price: $359

Bose's midrange headphones offer everything to love about the brand: great comfort and ANC, without anything extra. If you want a simple yet effective pair of premium headphones, go with these -- especially while they're back down to this all-time low price.

Current price: $179 (28% off)

Original price: $249

The AirPods Pro 3 are the best everyday earbuds for Apple users, especially if you have an iPhone. With exceptional noise cancellation, great sound, an eight-hour battery life, waterproof earbuds and charging case, heart rate monitoring, and deep integration with your Apple devices, these earbuds make a wonderful daily auditory companion. This is the lowest price they've had yet.

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Current price: $378 (18% off)

Original price: $460

Sony's latest flagship headphones deliver intuitive noise cancellation thanks to improved AI-powered noise-reduction algorithms. Additionally, Sony offers a comprehensive feature set, including LC3 and Auracast, dedicated sound zones, Sony's 360 Spatial Sound upmix, integration with Windows, Speak-to-Chat, and Head Gestures.

Review: Sony WH-1000XM6

Current price: $369 (18% off)

Original price: $449

Bose's latest flagship headphones offer intuitive power-saving, great sound, all-day comfort, and some of the smoothest ANC in the industry. If you don't need headphones with a long list of software features and instead want a pair that does the basics extremely well, consider the QC Ultra 2.

These headphones in Black and Desert Gold are at the lowest price of $369, while all other colors are also on sale for $379.

Review: Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen)

Sonos Ace over-ear headphones: $279 (save $120; Black only): The Sonos Ace's great noise cancellation, dynamic sound profile, and Dolby Atmos support make it an attractive option. Additionally, these headphones integrate with your Sonos soundbars for immersive, private, at-home watching.

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 over-ear headphones: $400 (save $79; Anthracite Black only): These midrange Bowers & Wilkins headphones deliver a sleek, stylish design, sophisticated sound, and 30 hours of playback. If style and sound quality are more important to you than having the most advanced noise cancellation, you'll like the Px7 S3.

Sennheiser Momentum 4 over-ear headphones: $178 (save $122; Black only): Sennheiser's Momentum 4 deliver 60 hours of battery life, ANC and transparency modes, and a host of AptX codecs. All colors are on sale, with some sporting deeper discounts than others.

Beats Studio Pro over-ear headphones: $150 (save $50): These premium Beats headphones offer one-touch pairing for iOS and Android users, spatial audio compatibility, ANC, and Transparency mode in a stylish design.

Sony WH-1000XM5 over-ear headphones: $198 (save $80): Sony's fifth-gen flagship headphones feature Sony's long list of smart headphone features, excellent ANC, and 30 hours of battery life.

Amazon Prime Day earbuds deals

Current price: $53 (33% off)

Original price: $79

These affordable earbuds offer excellent performance for their price, promising 10 hours of playback, solid noise cancellation, great sound, and ChatGPT integration for Nothing phone users.

Current price: $149 (17% off)

Original price: $179

These midrange AirPods are great for people who don't want the Pro's additional features. If water resistance, Apple device integration, sufficient ANC, and five hours of playtime are enough, go with the AirPods 4.

Current price: $266 (19% off)

Original price: $330

Sony's latest flagship earbuds offer many of the same intuitive features as the WH-1000XM6. However, if you want a smaller, more portable form factor, the WF-1000XM6 is the way to go.

Review: Sony WF-1000XM6

Current price: $449 (10% off)

Original price: $499

Bowers & Wilkins' flagship earbuds deliver excellent sound, AptX codec support, and eight hours of battery life in a sleek and stylish design.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro: $200 (save $50): Samsung's latest premium earbuds offer great sound, excellent noise cancellation, and deep integration with Galaxy devices.

Bose Ultra Open: $199 (save $100): These open-ear Bose earbuds promise minimal audio leakage, sweat resistance, seven hours of playtime, and a stylish look.

Pixel Buds Pro 2: $162 (save $67): These earbuds are best for Pixel users, promising Gemini integration, spatial audio compatibility, and sweat resistance.

When is Amazon Prime Day?

This year's Amazon Prime Day begins on Tuesday, June 23, and ends on Friday, June 26. Usually, Prime Day occurs in July, so prepare for the sale to begin a month early.

Are headphones really cheaper on Prime Day?

Yes, usually you can find great deals and discounts on headphones during Amazon's Prime Day sale. Newer models released in 2025 might see a $50 to $80 discount, while older models may receive a $100+ discount. Only a few models, especially those manufactured in 2025, may have an increased MSRP, offering a less exciting deal.

How did we choose these Amazon Prime Day deals?

We come across several headphone deals throughout the year, but we only highlight the ones we have tested and would either buy ourselves or recommend to friends and family.

Our experts looked for deals that were at least 20% off (or were hardly ever on sale), using established price-comparison tools and trackers to determine whether the deal was actually on sale and how often it dropped.

We also looked over customer reviews to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the deals we're recommending. Our recommendations may also be based on our own testing -- in addition to extensive research and comparison shopping. The goal is to deliver the most accurate advice to help you shop smarter.

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