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The best October Prime Day headphones and earbuds deals:
Just like that, fall is here and so is the holiday shopping season — well, almost.
We’re kicking things off with Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days, otherwise known as October Prime Day. The sitewide sale runs from Oct. 6 to 7, and deals on headphones are popping off.
Standouts include the first-ever price cut on the new Bose QuietComfort headphones (some of the best I’ve tested this year) and a $65 price cut on the Technics EAH-AZ100, our favorite premium earbuds for sound quality. Other deals have had some fluctuation in the lead-up — the AirPods Pro dropped to $199 only to go up to $234, and now they’re down to $179 — but we’ll be keeping this list updated.
Below, check out the best headphones and earbuds deals live on October Prime Day, according to someone who tests them.
Deals marked with a ✅ are Mashable editor favorites and award winners. Deals marked with a strikethrough are no longer available.
Best headphone deal
$169
at Amazon
$359
Save $190
Why we like it
This year, Bose released the second rendition of QuietComfort headphones. While they’re a standout — and also on sale — the first generation of QC headphones are down to their lowest price ever.
Now $169, you can save $190 on the Bose QuietComfort headphones during Prime Big Deal Days. That saves you 53% on the stellar headphones that deliver all-day comfort and excellent noise cancellation.
Read Mashable’s review of the Bose QuietComfort headphones (1st Gen).
Best earbuds deal
$234.99
at Amazon
$299.99
Save $65
Why we like it
Want excellent sound in a compact package? The Panasonic Technics EAH-AZ100 wireless earbuds produce clear, dynamic sound with stellar noise cancellation. And even better, they’re on sale for $234.99 during Prime Big Deal Days. That saves you $65 on the earbuds that come in a charging case that delivers 28 hours of playback.
Read Mashable’s review of the Panasonic Technics EAH-AZ100 wireless earbuds.
Best AirPods deal
$179
at Amazon
$249
Save $70
Why we like it
The basic AirPods just got an upgrade with the new AirPods 5, and last year’s Apple AirPods Pro 3 are back on sale. They were $234 in the lead-up to October Prime Day, but have since dropped to $179 — $70 off their $249 list price. The earbuds have ANC, a more comfortable, redesigned fit, and support for live translation with a compatible iPhone. They’re a good pick for commuters and even measure your heart rate during workouts, which is great for athletes who love a good workout playlist.
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