Best wireless earbuds deals 2024: AirPods, Bose, Sony and more

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, Sony WF-1000XM5, Apple AirPods Pro 2
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The popularity of wireless earbuds means not only is there a huge number to choose from at a range of prices, but at some point during their life you're likely to find a pair with a superb discount. Whether you're searching for a budget Sony pair, or top-of-the-range Bose noise-cancellers, chances are there's a wireless earbuds deal for you.

Wondering which you should go for? We don't blame you. With so many pairs promising the earth, setting a budget and making your mind up can be tricky. We'll tell you a bit about each pair we recommend, and link to our full review, so you're fully informed. And because we only recommend pairs that we rate highly, you can rest assured you're getting a quality pair.

Scroll down to find the top discounts we've spotted on the best wireless earbuds we've tried and tested. But remember – prices can fluctuate and you're never guaranteed they will stick around for long, so make sure you get in quick to make a great saving.

Wireless earbuds deals (UK)

Earfun Airwas £55now £35 at Amazon (save £30)
Five stars

Earfun Air was £55 now £35 at Amazon (save £30)
The saving applies to the black version of these ultra-budget wireless earbuds, while the white finish is also on sale for £40. The EarFun Air are a great option if you're truly on a tight budget and can't extend to the Sonys, with solid sound quality and good battery life. Five stars

Sony WF-C500was £55 now £42 at Amazon (save £13)
What Hi-Fi? Award-winning
was £90 now £59 at Amazon UK

Sony WF-C500 was £55 now £42 at Amazon (save £13)
Boasting impressive musicality and excellent levels of detail and insight, these comfortable, sporty earbuds are well worth the investment. The What Hi-Fi? Award-winning WF-C500 feature 20 hours of battery life, IPX4 splash resistance and Bluetooth 5 (but no ANC).

Sony WF-1000XM5 was £259now £189 (save £70)
What Hi-Fi? Award winner
Editor's pick

Sony WF-1000XM5 was £259 now £189 (save £70)
Sony's exemplary flagship wireless earbuds sound unbelievably clear, detailed and refined. They also pack in some of the most extensive features available for the premium price, which is now seeing a welcome drop to under £200. Few current rivals can touch the Sony WF-1000XM5, especially with this tantalising discount for the silver finish. What Hi-Fi? Award winner

Sony WF-C700N earbuds was £100 now £79 at Amazon (save £11)
What Hi-Fi? Product of the Year

Sony WF-C700N earbuds was £100 now £79 at Amazon (save £11)
Comfortable and light design, decent features, long battery life, good ANC and even better sound. The affordable WF-C700N dig up a lot detail for the money with snap, attack and dynamism in abundance. A terrific budget pair and even better buy at this knockdown price, available on all finishes. What Hi-Fi? Product of the Year

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds IIwas £280now £187 at Amazon (save £93)
Five stars

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II was £280 now £187 at Amazon (save £93)
Bose's previous flagship wireless earbuds have been replaced, but they remain a stellar five-star pair thanks to their bold, detailed, dynamic sonic presentation, excellent noise cancellation and comfortable design. The Bose QC Earbuds II are one of our favourite pairs of buds and a great alternative if you don't want to spend big money on the newer premium flagship. A £100 saving is huge. Five stars

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds was £300 now £219 at Amazon (save £101)
Five stars

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds was £300 now £219 at Amazon (save £101)
Of course if you do want Bose's current best, these are also on a hefty discount. The kings of noise-cancelling have done it again with the QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds. They're extremely comfortable, nice to use, offer class-leading noise cancelling and an energetic, hugely entertaining sound. And the Moonstone Blue colourway is now available with a sizable £101 discount.
Five stars

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 was £260 now £199 at Amazon (save £61)
Five stars

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 was £260 now £199 at Amazon (save £61)
The Momentum True Wireless 4 are Sennhieser's top-of-the-range wireless earbuds and rival to the Sony XM5. The Sonys might have a slightly better discount, but these are still a fine alternative thanks to their comfy fit and entertaining sound quality. Five stars

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 was £290 now £175 at Amazon (save £115)
Five stars

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 was £290 now £175 at Amazon (save £115)
The older Momentum True Wireless 3 are a great alternative if you don't want the newer pair mentioned above. Comfort, sound quality, noise-cancelling and battery life are all in the same ballpark even if they have a slightly reduced feature set. A fine option, especially at this lower price. Five stars

Cambridge Audio Melomania M100 was £169 now £149 at Amazon (save £20)

Cambridge Audio Melomania M100 was £169 now £149 at Amazon (save £20)
Launched this year, the Cambridge Audio Melomania M100 go big on battery life, offering a total of 52 hours with the charging case. They sound clean, detailed and very balanced, with a host of decent features and, best of all, comedian Matt Berry on guest voice prompt duty. ANC and dynamics could be bettered, but they are a friendly and entertaining mid-range pair. It's also great to see a discount on such new wireless earbuds, too.

Wireless earbuds deals (US)

Apple AirPods 2was $159 now $89 at Walmart (save $70)

Apple AirPods 2 was $159 now $89 at Walmart (save $70)
The AirPods 2 are at the lowest price we've seen, so snap it up quick if you want the cheapest AirPods to pair with your iPhone. If you aren't bothered about spatial audio and can live with those slightly longer stems, these basic 'Pods offer unbeatable usability and decent sound quality for Apple users for a much lower price than the flagship buds.

Sony WF-C700N was $120 now $88 at Walmart (save $32)
What Hi-Fi? Award-winner

Sony WF-C700N was $120 now $88 at Walmart (save $32)
Comfortable and light design, decent features, long battery life, good ANC and even better sound. A mature, exciting presentation that digs up so much nuance detail and plenty of snap, attack and dynamism. The Sony WF-C700N are a terrific budget pair and a great bargain, with the lowest price we've spotted on the black finish. What Hi-Fi? Award-winner

Panasonic RZ-S500W was $180 now $127 at Amazon (save $53)
Five stars
THE BEST BUDGET TRUE WIRELESS EARBUDS
was $180 now $120 at Amazon US

Panasonic RZ-S500W was $180 now $127 at Amazon (save $53)
Panasonic's noise-canceling true wireless earbuds are the best you can buy at this new permanent price drop, offering features and sound quality that are very rare at this price. The RZ-S500W have been around for a while which is why you can make quite the saving. Five stars

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Andy Madden

Andy is Deputy Editor of What Hi-Fi? and a consumer electronics journalist with nearly 20 years of experience writing news, reviews and features. Over the years he's also contributed to a number of other outlets, including The Sunday Times, the BBC, Stuff, and BA High Life Magazine. Premium wireless earbuds are his passion but he's also keen on car tech and in-car audio systems and can often be found cruising the countryside testing the latest set-ups. In his spare time Andy is a keen golfer and gamer.

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