Amazon's Big Deal Days, or Prime Day in October, is live and we're into day 2 of the sale. Prime Big Deal Days ends today, so it may be your last time (at least until Black Friday) to get an extra special saving.
We're focusing on wireless headphones and earbuds deals on this page – and there have been plenty of them. We've seen the lowest-ever prices on some of our favourite five-star and Award-winning headphones, including the Sony WH-1000XM4 and Bose QuietComfort Ultra, and we're keeping our eyes peeled for more deals today.
Our expert review team has tested 100s of headphones and can guide you away from the duds and towards the real deals, so that's what we're doing right here.
Whether you're after the latest pair of AirPods or noise-cancelling headphones, some cheap buds for your kids or high-end headphones for yourself, we will be rounding up the best headphones deals we see until the Prime sale finishes.
UK Quick Links
- Browse all the Prime Day headphone deals
- Amazon Music: 4 months free
- AirPods 3: save 13% now £129
- AirPods Max (Lightning): save £70 now £429
- Beats: save 46% on wireless Beats
- Bose headphones: save up to 27%
- Cheap wireless earbuds: five-star Sonys now £35
- Echo Dot: save 58% now £23
- Headphones: up to half-price on headphones
- Sony XM4 headphones: lowest-ever price
- Sony XM5 earbuds: save 27% now £189
- Sony XM5 over-ear: now £257.50 (save £123)
- Sony WH-CH520: £33 – new lowest price today!
- Trending deals: the hottest deals on Amazon
- Vinyl: up to 24% off vinyl LPs
- Wireless earbuds: best-sellers and biggest discounts
US Quick Links
- Browse all the headphone deals
- AirPods Max: $150 off
- AirPods 4: now $119
- Beats: save 51% on Studio Pro
- Cheap wireless earbuds: Sonys now $48
- Momentum 4: save 42%
- Sennheiser Momentum: half-price true wireless earbuds
- Sony WF-C500 lowest-ever price – now $69
- Sony XM4 headphones lowest-ever price
Our pick of today's best UK headphone deals
What is Amazon Big Deal Days?
Amazon Big Deal Day is Amazon's autumn sale, essentially another Prime Day but in October rather than July.
Prime Day began in 2015 as a celebration of Amazon's 20th anniversary. While other online retailers get involved in the Black Friday bargain bun fight, Prime Day is all about Amazon, though you will see other retailers lowering prices to stay competitive.
And it's not just about headphones, of course.
Amazon will be cutting 1000s of prices on everything from air fryers to smart watches, DIY tools to video games.
Prime Big Deal Days officially starts on Tuesday 8th October and runs until 9th October 2024 but if we know Amazon - and we've covered every single Prime Day sale to date - then expect the deals to start sooner and go on longer... And sure enough, some of the deals are now live on Monday, like this 62% saving on the Fire TV Stick.
But what about the best Prime Day headphone deals? Read on...
The best cheap wireless earbuds deal right now
The best wireless headphones deal right now
The best of the best – and they're on sale
If you're in the market for a pair of wireless earbuds and don't know where to start, then we would humbly suggest you take a look at this list of the very best wireless earbuds that we've tested.
We review hundreds of pairs of headphones and earbuds every year and only the top pairs make the cut. We test them in isolation but also against their competition, and we always review all of the key features. We have dedicated test rooms so we can hear the headphones at their best but will also ensure we test them in real world situations to, from taking the train to making calls or listening to music in noisy places.
The Sony WF-1000XM5 are our current no.1 and, happily, you can find these on sale for £189 right now on Amazon, a saving of 27% on their original £259 RRP.
If you're an iPhone user, Apple's AirPods are the logical choice. Although discounts are rarely huge, there are usually deals to be had on most models. And with Amazon Prime Big Deal Days imminent, we have spotted some savings on the AirPods 3 and the AirPods Max.
You can save 13% on the AirPods 3 earbuds, which are now down to £139, while the AirPods Max have a 14% saving, which brings their price down to £429.
We'll be keeping an eye out for lower prices on Tuesday and Wednesday during the Big Deal Days sale.
Audiophiles assemble!
Our in-house team of expert reviewers have tested audiophile headphones in their hundreds and handpicked the best performers across a wide range of budgets. And they are not necessarily prohibitively expensive – great-value sound quality worthy of the 'audiophile' label does exist.
But what about discounts?
Well, the Beyerdynamic DT 700 Pro X, our no.2 pick, are currently reduced from their original price of £299 to £219, which is a tidy £80 saving. We will keep our eyes peeled for more discounts on hi-fi headphones once the Amazon sale gets started in earnest.
Welcome to the house of Earfun
Earfun is a name you'd be forgiven for not being familiar with. But the little-known company has made a good habit of making good quality, affordable wireless earbuds. They also sport huge batteries, so they'll last a long time between charges, even though some of the models also support active noise-cancelling for blocking outside noise.
If it’s inexpensive, good-sounding waterproof buds that you seek, the Earfun Air are tough to beat and are now available for just £25.
For extra features, including noise-cancelling, the EarFun Air Pro also received a five-star review and they're now on sale for £45, down from £60.
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days 2024
A reminder of what's happening this week in the land of deals: Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days. No, we don't think the name is very catchy, either, but it should mean plenty of headphone deals. Officially it doesn't start until Tuesday and then runs until the end of Wednesday.
The best deals are exclusively for Amazon Prime members but if you're not a member, the good news is that you can sign up for a free trial. This will allow you to take advantage of the low prices, and the other Prime benefits. And if you want, you can cancel your subscription right after Prime Big Deal Days ends.
On this page, we'll be rounding up the best headphone deals as they go live. Want to see all of the deals on offer? You can head straight to Amazon and browse the best of today's deals.
Award-winning Sony headphones
If you have been following our headphone reviews or paid a recent visit to the What Hi-Fi? Awards site, you might have noticed a rather extraordinary phenomenon occurring in last year's best wireless headphones winners.
Of the five products named in this ultra-competitive category, every single one was produced by Sony. A clean sweep. Such brand dominance is almost unheard of – not just in the wireless earbuds and headphones category, but in any.
So, what are the best prices on these award-winning Sony headphones and earbuds? We haven't seen any fresh deals in the Amazon sale yet but we will be keeping our eyes peeled during the forthcoming Big Deal Days. For now, we've rounded-up the best deals currently live...
Today's Amazon deals
Not long to go now until Amazon reveals the first of its official Big Deal Days... erm... deals. The Prime Day in October sale starts at midnight tonight and runs until the end of Wednesday. We're hoping for some eye-catching price drops on some of our favourite headphones and earbuds.
We'll be highlighting the best headphone deals on products that we've reviewed but you can also head straight to Amazon and see what else is on offer, from 20% off kids headphones to up to 33% off Skullcandy.
It's not just headphones...
While we wait to see the Prime Day headphone deals, it's worth highlighting that the Fire TV Stick is once again down to a super-low price. So if you were thinking of buying the handy streaming stick, now might be the time.
You can save a whopping 62% on the Fire TV Stick, which is now just £16.99, or if you want the benefit of 4K video, the Fire TV Stick 4K has a 33% saving and is yours for just £39.99.
Now back to the headphones...
Prime Day deals are officially live! Our top 3 picks:
The clock struck midnight and the prices dropped. With many discounted headphones and earbuds now officially tagged 'Prime Big Deal' at Amazon, we have scoured the retailer and picked the top three deals live right now:
Yesterday, we called out the Sony WF-C500 for being great value at £42 – and today they are only £35 at Amazon in a black or white finish for Prime members.
We are yet to test their brand-new successors, the WF-C510, which offer an extra hour of battery life and an Ambient Sound Mode. But they aren't discounted for Prime Day, costing £55 at Amazon.
A fortnight ago these flagship Bose buds dropped to £219 at Amazon – a great price, but one that has just been beaten. If you can afford today's deal – £199 at Amazon – the Bose Ultras are the best-value buds for those who value excellent sound and best-in-class noise-cancelling.
If your budget falls between the Sonys and Boses above, the best buds you can buy today are the five-star Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3, now £130 at Amazon thanks to a huge price drop. They have recently been succeeded by the fourth-gen, but they cost almost double.
The surprise of the sale so far: Sony XM4 drop to new all-time low
When these five-star Sony over-ears dropped below £200 last year, we didn't think they would go any lower. Considering their four-year age, it wasn't a given they would even still be around this late into 2024. But alas, October Prime Day has surprised us all: the Sony XM4 are only £180 at Amazon, making them the best wireless noise-cancelling headphones you can buy at this price.
They may have now been surpassed by the newer £260 Sony XM5 and other pricier rivals from Bose and Sennheiser, but they still offer flagship-worthy features and both sound and ANC performances that belie this discounted price.
Surprisingly big Bose discounts – save up to 44%
We are used to seeing Bose discounts in Prime Day sales, but we don't often see such large red percentages attached to the company's latest and greatest models.
Bose's flagship earbuds and over-ears are five-star performers and class leaders in the noise-cancelling market, and both are generously discounted for Prime Day.
The company's quirky 'open' earbuds (four-star performers) are down to a new low price too, while its entry-level over-ears (which we haven't reviewed) are just £179 – a price we rarely see attached to Bose headphones.
Lowest-ever price on five-star B&W headphones
We think this is a new low price for the Bowers & Wilkins Px8 flagship headphones.
We tested these five-star wireless noise-cancelling headphones at £599 but they're now down to £445 in the Amazon Big Deal Days sale.
The Bowers & Wilkins Px8 are hugely capable performers that justify their price with a combination of build and sound quality that cheaper alternatives can’t match. Apple’s AirPods Max may have kick-started the market for higher-end wireless noise-cancelling headphones but, to our ears, these B&Ws deliver even more in the way of musical insight and enjoyment. And now they're at a bargain price.
Huge Beats discount! But should you buy them?
The Beats Studio 3 Wireless headphones have a massive discount in the Amazon Prime Day in October sale. Originally priced at £350, there is now a 60% saving on these headphones, bringing the sale price down to just £139.
But should you buy them? Based on our most recent experiences with Beats headphones, possibly not. We haven't reviewed this particular model so we are speculating, but the Beats headphones that we have reviewed over the last few years, such as the Beats Solo 3 and Studio Pro, have been pretty average – both receiving three-star reviews.
We recently lamented the decline of Beats headphones and suggested a few ways the brand could fix their ways but for now, we'd be inclined to look elsewhere, especially when there are plenty of other tempting offers.
The brilliant Sony XM4 headphones are down to their lowest-ever price, at £179, representing great value. They may have been succeeded by the new XM5 headphones, which are currently down to £260, but they are still some of the finest noise-cancelling headphones on the market, especially at this low price.
AirPods are on sale!
Apple claimed its AirPods are now the best-selling headphones in the world (specifically, the AirPods Pro). The ubiquitous buds are the perfect accompaniment for the iPhone, so it's no great surprise – once we all got over the design – that they've become something of a phenomenon. Thankfully, they are great little earphones, delivering good sound and features for their size and price.
If you've not yet taken the plunge, Amazon's Big Deal Days looks like a good time to enter the market. The AirPods Pro 2 have a serious reduction, with a 22% discount bringing the price down from £229 to £179.
When we reviewed the AirPods Pro 2 last year, we called them the "best-sounding AirPods earbuds, with improved ANC and a wonderfully rich and engaging sound that’s now up there with the class leaders". They were also given a longer battery life and an updated USB-C case. We rarely see significant discounts on AirPods, so this is as good a time as any to pick up this Pro model.
The best wireless headphones for most people
It may not look like a huge discount but we originally reviewed the Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones at £350, which means they're now effectively half price.
The Sony XM4 headphones have all the features and performance that most people will need and are significantly cheaper than the new XM5 headphones or the flagship models from B&W, Bose or Apple. Great wireless sound, good noise-cancelling and a decent battery life. They look the part, too.
This is the lowest price we've seen on these headphones, which makes them the pick of the Amazon Prime Big Deal Days sale... so far.
Save 32% on Shokz bone conduction headphones
How about something a little different?
If you're a keen runner or gym-goer, you may be interested in bone conduction headphones. Bone conduction headphones are over-ear audio devices that transmit sound via vibrations directly into your inner ear. This leaves the ear canals open for greater situational awareness as other sounds can arrive via the ear as normal. It can also make for a more comfortable experience, with in-ear buds often exacerbating the feeling of sweaty ears.
Shokz is probably the best-known brand in the market and has been making this type of headphone for a long time. They're not cheap but, thanks to the Prime Big Deal Days sales, you can make a 32% saving on the Shokz OpenRun Pro.
They offer a 10-hour battery life with the option of a 5-minute quick charge for 1.5 hours of battery, plus IP55 water resistance and a mic for making calls.
The best cheap wireless earbuds, bar none
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days is all about bargains and when it comes to getting good performance for hardly any cash, you can't beat these Sony wireless earbuds.
The Sony WF-C500 are What Hi-Fi? award-winners, with nothing better on option for under £80. And now they're down to just £35 in the Prime sales.
Don't be swayed by super-cheap brands you've never heard of, stick with these Sonys and you can't go wrong. Trust us.
Serious saving on Sennheiser
It's not all about Sony... We've also spotted this massive discount on the five-star Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless headphones.
It's the lowest price we've ever seen these headphones – lower than the £220 we saw during the previous Prime Day and Black Friday, so it could be some time before we see them this low again.
The striking Black/Copper finish is available for a tidy £210 at Amazon but you've only got until the end of tomorrow to take advantage of this discount.
Earbuds ideal for hi-fi loving Android users
How about a pair of wireless earbuds from a household name in the hi-fi world? Originally £169, the Cambridge Audio Melomania M100 are now down to £149.
It's undeniably impressive how much Cambridge Audio has managed to pack into the M100 wireless earbuds – they sound very good (just not great), have ANC and Transparency modes, and are packed to the gills with features, including a huge 52-hour battery life. They even have the voice of Matt Berry to guide you through the controls.
The M100 are also quite a bit cheaper than rivals such as the AirPods Pro 2, and all their features work with Android.
The latest and greatest wireless headphones
It can be tricky for a manufacturer to push the sound performance of a product consistently from generation to generation; but that is what Sony managed to do with the WH-1000XM5 headphones. Not only that, it was achieved while executed a major redesign.
The Sony XM5 headphones delivered a jump in sound quality from the previous generation, meaning they're once again the pair of over-ear, wireless noise-cancelling headphones to beat, if premium performance is your concern.
They're down to £259 right now, which is about as cheap as you're likely to see them before the release of the next-gen XM6.
AirPods earbuds and headphones on sale
Apple's AirPods don't tend to see large discounts on a regular basis but you can save on both the AirPods Pro 2 and the AirPods Max right now on Amazon.
We rate both – they deliver great sound (and call) quality, comfort and real ease of use for iPhone users. The battery life is good enough on both models and even though the hi-fi Max over-ears are still expensive, we really do think they go toe-to-toe with any other set of headphones on the market for their price.
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A big saving on the Sonos Ace headphones
Sonos has had a bit of a tough time of it over the last few months. First, the company's most recent app update missed the mark, with many users bemoaning the new look and even pining for the original version.
Then the release of the long-awaited Sonos Ace headphones left us somewhat underwhelmed, with the headphones seemingly missing some key features and not quite hitting the spot sonically.
Perhaps the Sonos bosses are in a mea culpa mood; certainly, the company has been generous with the Prime sale discounts, offering low prices on the Beam 2, Arc and Ray soundbars, but also £100 off the Sonos Ace.
