You don’t have to wait until Oct. 7 for Amazon’s Prime Day discounts to begin. Early deals are already live, with steep discounts on tech like headphones available right now.
From in-ear and open-ear models to on-ear and over-ear styles, you can snag some incredible steals on highly rated headphones. CNET’s deal experts have combed through the offers to highlight the best buys available today. We’ll be updating this page with new headphone bargains as fresh Prime Day discounts pop up. Don’t forget to check back regularly.
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October Prime Day earbud deals
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd gen): $199
With the AirPods Pro 3 out now, the last-gen model is $50 off. The AirPods Pro 2 are still a great pick. They sport excellent sound quality, with active noise canceling, an adaptive transparency mode and spatial audio — all powered by Apple’s H2 chip.
These are a top value pick for those who want a pair of noise-canceling earbuds, and they’re even better now that they’re on sale for a record-low price. Only the black pair is available at this price, but the white and blue pairs are discounted as well.
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Sennheiser Momentum 4: $349
These wireless headphones are our favorite over-ear headphones from Sennheiser. CNET Editor David Carnoy was impressed with their lengthy battery life, sound personalization features and improved noise cancellation.
One of the best noise-canceling headphones out there are the Beats Studio Pros. Our reviewer praised their sound quality and noise-canceling capabilities as well as their sleek design and cozy feel. They also boast an impressive 40-hour battery life and USB-C charging, and support spatial audio when paired with an iPhone.
Our top pick for the best budget over-ear headphones, the EarFun Wave Pro are even more affordable with this Prime Day deal. Carnoy noted that the headphones offer good sound quality with punchy bass for a low price. They support multipoint Bluetooth connection and have an 80-hour battery life.
Apple AirPods (4th gen): $169
Apple’s latest ANC earbuds have a 30-hour battery life and an advanced H2 chip to support spatial audio, and Amazon is offering a rare chance to grab a pair for less right now. If you don’t want noise cancellation, the basic pair is also on sale for $89, which saves you $40.
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The Beats Solo 4 are some of our favorite over-ear headphones. While they don’t have noise canceling, they do support lossless audio. They also offer solid voice-call performance and have a substantial 50-hour battery life.
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October Prime Day workout headphone deals
A decent price on our favorite bone-conduction headphones for running. Our testing found them to be lightweight and sound great, while still leaving your ears free to hear the outside world.
Baseus Bowie MC1 clip-on earbuds: $50
Prime members can snag these clip-on earbuds with adaptive bass boost and noise cancellation on sale now. The earbuds earned a spot on our best workout headphones of 2025 list as our favorite affordable clip-on option for workouts. The earbuds provide a secure, comfortable fit while you’re running or hitting the gym.
Treblab Z2 active noise-canceling workout headphones: $80
These noise-canceling headphones reduce background noise and distractions so you can focus on your workouts. They offer IPX4-rated sweat resistance for intense gym sessions and an impressive 35-hour battery life and have a modest discount right now.
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Prime Day gaming headphone deals
HyperX Cloud Alpha Gaming Headset: $80
The HyperX Cloud Alpha wired headset is compatible with both Xbox and PlayStation, as well as PC, and comes equipped with 50mm dual chamber drivers for crisp, distinct audio that lets you hear every shot and step clearly. It also includes a detachable microphone so it won’t get in the way when you’re not chatting with teammates, and in-line audio controls for easy muting and volume adjustment on the fly.
Logitech G733 Lightspeed wireless gaming headset: $120
We named the 733 Lightspeed one of our favorite wireless gaming headsets because of its light 278g weight and excellent microphones backed by Blue Yeti software customization. Not all colors are down to the same price, but they’re all quite fetching in their own ways.
Razer BlackShark V2 X wired gaming headset: $40
This gaming headset works with tons of gaming devices including PC, PS5, PS4, Switch, Xbox X|S and Xbox One. It has a built-in mic so you can chat with other players during the game and 50mm drivers for clearer audio.
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What is October Prime Day?
Amazon began its annual Prime Day sale in 2015. Ever since, bargain hunters have eagerly awaited its return every summer. The Prime Day sale event has historically taken place in July, but Amazon often has other sales throughout the year, including a second Prime Day-like sale in October, which is known as Prime Big Deal Days, as well as the Big Spring Sale.
Prime Big Deal Days will take place Oct. 7 and 8 this year, but we’ve seen Amazon quietly drop hundreds of early deals and have highlighted the best early deals to help you plan. We also have you covered when it comes to all things Amazon, including what to know about signing up for Amazon Prime and returning Prime Day purchases to getting Prime Day deals free and using extra Prime perks.
Will tariffs affect this year’s October Prime Day deals?
Tariffs are top of mind for most Americans, with 52% of US adults concerned about rising prices and tariffs according to a new CNET survey. Russell Holly, CNET’s shopping expert and director of commerce, also noted that he has “seen plenty of evidence that suggests tariffs on personal electronics and home tech will affect prices during sales this year,” which means we may see effects during this year’s October Prime Day event with some increase on electronics and other items.
How to keep up with the best Prime Day sales
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