Amazon Prime Day headphone deals 2025: when they start and what to expect

Three pairs of headphones with a sign saying Prime Day Headphones Deals

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Amazon Prime Day 2025 has officially been confirmed for July 8 to July 11 and the retailer is already teasing some decent price cuts on headphones ahead of the big day.

As always, we’ll be collecting all the top Prime Day headphone discounts in one place right here, covering everything from premium over-ear options to affordable wireless earbuds, including models we've tested and rated highly at TechRadar. A few early shout-outs include the latest Apple AirPods 4, the second-gen AirPods Pro, and the Beats Solo 4 - although note, we'll have plenty more to share next week.

Last year's Prime Day headphone deals included crowd favorites like the Apple AirPods Pro, the Sony WH-1000XM5, and superb options from lesser-known brands like Cambridge Audio and Nothing. If you're interested, you can check out last year's recommended deals just below.

In short, you can likely expect a similarly broad selection this year. Whether you're after a pair of affordable earbuds for casual listening or want to invest in top-tier noise-cancelling headphones, Amazon Prime Day 2025 should have something for just about everyone. We'll be keeping tabs on all the major brands - including Apple, Sony, Bose, and more - so be sure to check-in regularly for more recommendations.

Early headphone deals to check out now

Unfortunately, this is a long way from the lowest-ever price for the AirPods Max but likely the best deal we'll see for a few months. The headphones use an Apple-designed dynamic driver to provide high-fidelity audio and they sound fantastic for it. Exceptional active noise cancellation, personalized Spatial Audio, and Dolby Atmos support all reinforce that. They feel good on your head as well thanks to the knit-mesh canopy and memory foam ear cushions so you can easily wear them for the 20 hours of battery life.

Amazon Prime Day headphone deals: what you need to know

Bose QuietComfort 45 vs Sony WH-1000XM4 — (Image credit: Future)

When is Prime Day 2025?

Amazon has officially confirmed that Prime Day 2025 will run from July 8 to July 11, extending the event to four full days for the first time. That gives shoppers a full 96 hours to take advantage of exclusive discounts, which is twice as long as the traditional 48-hour format we've seen in the past.

For those hunting headphone deals, it's worth noting that new offers will go live at midnight PDT in the US and midnight GMT in the UK. Each day will bring a fresh wave of limited-time lightning deals, and we’re expecting to see solid discounts on everything from premium noise-canceling models to budget-friendly earbuds. Keep an eye out for brands like Sony, Apple, Bose, and more as the sale unfolds.

Do you need Amazon Prime to buy Prime Day headphone deals?

An Amazon Prime membership is required to take full advantage of Prime Day headphone deals, although some later deals will be available to all. While there are often listings open to everybody on Prime Day, the best deals are usually reserved for prime members only. If you're not a member, don't worry – you can sign up for a free 30-day trial. That will give you access to all the offers – and you can cancel the trial at any time within 30 days.

We also typically see plenty of other retailers offering competing Prime Day headphone deals. In the US, Best Buy and Walmart often price match some of the record-low prices on big-ticket items, and in the UK, Currys often honors price matches from Amazon as well.

What Prime Day headphone deals can you expect?

If you're wondering what kind of headphone deals to expect during this year's Prime Day sale, there's plenty of reason to be optimistic. Last year's event in the US featured some of the best discounts we've seen on a range of popular models. Shoppers were able to score record-low prices on high-end options like the Apple AirPods Pro 2, Sony WH-1000XM5 and XM4, and the premium Apple AirPods Max. There were also great choices for those on a tighter budget, including standout deals on the Sony WH-CH520, Nothing Ear (a), and the second-generation Apple AirPods.

UK shoppers weren’t left out either. Prime Day 2024 brought similarly strong discounts across a wide variety of headphones and earbuds. Deals included solid price drops on the Apple AirPods Pro 2, Cambridge Audio Melomania M100, Apple AirPods 3rd Gen, and Sony WH-1000XM4. While the exact discounts vary by model and region, the range of deals meant that there were good options for all price points and headphone types.

In short, you can likely expect a similarly broad selection this year. I've you're interested, I've preserved a number of last year's best Prime Day headphone deals for you to check out just below.

Last year's best Prime Day headphone deals in the US

JLab Go Air Pop: was $24.99 now $18.88 at Amazon
Before we get carried away, the JLab Go Air Pop are not the last word in sonic brilliance. But they also aren't bad at all – in fact they're alarmingly good for their lowly asking fee. If this is truly where your budget maxes out, you'll get reliable Bluetooth connectivity, killer battery life, comfortable and light earpieces, and solid musicality on the go. It would be churlish to expect more. We have seen them for around $12 before briefly, but not within the last month.

Galaxy Buds 3 Pro: was $279.98 now $209.99 at Samsung
This rare discount on the all-new Galaxy Buds 3 Pro nets you a 16% saving on their $249 now-regular list price, although we listed the original MSRP above for reference. We very briefly saw a bundle deal on these stemmed Sammers buds that dropped them even lower – and that was before their official release – but it's still a tidy saving on some seriously stylish four-star in-ear headphones to go with your Galaxy smartphone (read our full Galaxy Buds 3 Pro review if you need more), and the lowest they've ever been available on Amazon.

Sony WF-C700N: was $119 now $88 at Amazon
The WF-C700N tore up the rule book on what is achievable for this money to smithereens when they landed in April 2023. Are they still among the best noise-nixing earbuds around? Certainly, our five-star Sony WF-C700N review is irrefutable proof. As long as the lack of on-ear volume control or higher-res LDAC support doesn't bug you (and at this level that would be a tad churlish) they're an awesome buy – and this is a whole $10 cheaper than we've ever seen them.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II: was $299 now $169.95 at Amazon
If you want the best noise-blocking power you can get for the price, these deliver it. They also sound superb, and have a ton of useful smart features. But the headline is the noise cancellation, and you can't get better for under $170. Yes, they've been superseded (by the QuietComfort Earbuds Ultra), but we still think as an overall package the QCE II are your best bet, especially at this price. Oh, and this is the cheapest they've ever been – we'd be surprised if they go any lower, even on Prime Day itself.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro: was $219 now $99.72 at Amazon
The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are beautifully compact and the two-way speaker design provides detailed 24-bit audio. The ANC is seriously good too – to prove it, they earned 4.5 stars in our review. Why not the full five? The battery life was the one fly in the ointment, at only five hours from the buds and up to 18 in the case. It's important to note that they're no longer the newest Buds Pro on the block; the decidedly AirPods-esque Galaxy Buds 3 Pro have just arrived. The price has swung around by a few bucks over Prime Day – at under $100, they're a steal, though.

Apple AirPods 2: was $129 now $69.99 at Amazon
These easy-to-use AirPods quickly pair up with all your Apple devices thanks to the one-tap setup and it’s simple to switch between devices throughout the day. And this price is just 99c off the lowest they've ever been – and it's live now ahead of Prime Day! Note that these charge via the older Lightning connection, not USB-C, but still, at this price, they’re a bargain. They look and feel good in your ears and little details like Siri support and audio sharing are so useful.

Sony WF-1000XM5 earbuds: was $299.99 now $228 at Walmart
Sony's newest flagship wireless ANC earbuds are now the cheapest they've ever been (having briefly dropped to $229.99 during Black Friday last year). The built-in Alexa functionality makes them a joy to interact with and enables users to listen to any track they want without having to jump on their phones. An AI-based noise reduction algorithm and bone conduction sensor might not be as effective at blocking noise as the very best in the business (read more in our Sony WF-1000XM5 review), but they still deliver great results.

Earfun Air Pro 3: were $79.99 now $45.90 at Amazon US
You can buy these super cheap noise-canceling earbuds for 43% less than their normal price at Amazon US. Simply use the code 'EAP3ANC1' at checkout, and you're good to go. In our Earfun Air Pro 3 review, we highlighted the earbuds' solid ANC, multipoint pairing and impressive battery life – all of this earned them the title of best wireless earbuds for cheap ANC in our best wireless earbuds guide. There's clearly a lot to love with the Earfun Air Pro 3, and at under $50 we couldn't recommend them highly enough.

Sony WH-1000XM5: was $399 now $298 at Amazon
Quite simply the best in Sony's class-leading wireless over-ear lineup. The older XM4 were outstanding, the XM3 before it were excellent, and it'll come as little surprise to know that Sony's XM5 proposition is also incredibly hard to beat – especially with a whopping 25% off, equalling their lowest ever seen price! They don't fold up like the XM4, but they are some of the best noise-cancelling headphones money can buy from a trusted retailer – now back at their lowest-seen price.

Sony WH-1000XM4: was $348 now $198 at Amazon
The Sony WH-1000XM4 have dropped to $30 lower than their lowest-seen price at Amazon. They may be slightly older cans but, as you probably know, the design's become a modern classic – and with this discount, they’re very difficult to resist. In all honesty, there’s little difference between these and the newer XM5 sound-wise, so consider this purchase a huge bargain. You get excellent noise cancellation, DSEE Extreme audio upscaling, a wealth of essential features and (unlike the XM5) they fold up for easier transport.

JBL Tune 770NC: was $129.95 now $99.95 at Amazon
These high-comfort ANC headphones are now available for 23% less, which is incredible given that they were already excellent value. The JBL Tune 770NC deliver very good audio out of the box, but they also have adjustable EQ so you can find the perfect sound for you. They also supply strong bass and impressive power, so they're perfect for high-volume listening. So, if you want access to solid ANC and sound quality rolled into one, these are an amazing-value option.

Sony WH-CH520: was $79.99 now $35.99 at Amazon
We know, (*gestures wildly with hands) thir-ty-five-doh-lars! This 55% saving is unreal – especially when you consider that these on-ears gained a glowing 4.5-star review from this publication! The 'cappuccino' colorway offers the biggest discount, but the other options are also on sale for $38; still a massive saving. Sony's DSEE support is a huge perk for the level and while they might not be crammed with additional features, the WH-CH520 have got it where it counts.

Last year's best Prime Day headphone deals in the UK

Apple AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C): was £249 now £179 at Amazon
The AirPods Pro 2 are the best-selling earbuds on the planet for a reason, and Amazon's Big Deal Day sales have the earbuds for an extra 22% off their already-reduced fee of £229. It's also £10 cheaper than their previously lowest ever price of £189, a fee they briefly dropped to in February 2024. What will you get? Superb sound quality, top-tier noise cancellation, excellent spatial audio, auto-switching between different Apple devices, gesture control and more. Highly recommended for this money.

Cambridge Audio Melomania M100: was £169 now £139 at Amazon
In the UK, these March 2024 talented earbuds are now £30 off, which means 18% of the RRP stays with you. I need to impress upon you that a) this is the first ever discount we've seen on new 2024 earbuds and b) as TR's audio editor, I personally reviewed them – feel free to check out my glowing Cambridge Audio Melomania M100 review – and for sound and noise cancellation, they're a stone cold bargain at this all-new lowest ever price.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro: was £219 now £96.40 at Amazon
OK, so the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have been available for around the £110 price for a few weeks, but this extra Prime Day price shaving is worth yelling about! They're beautifully compact and the two-way speaker design provides detailed 24-bit audio. The ANC is seriously good too – to prove it, they earned 4.5 stars in our review. The battery life was really the only issue under intense review, at only five hours from the buds and up to 18 in the case. Do note that they're no longer the newest Buds Pro on the block either; the decidedly AirPods-esque Galaxy Buds 3 Pro have just arrived. That said, this saving is unreal, if you just need a second pair…

Sony WF-C700N: was £99 now £69 at Amazon
The WF-C700N ripped our notions on what is achievable at this entry level to smithereens when they burst onto the scene in April 2023. Are they still some of the best noise-cancelling earbuds around? Certainly, just see our five-star Sony WF-C700N review. As long as the lack of higher-res LDAC support or and on-ear volume control doesn't worry you (and at this level it really should not) they're an excellent buy – and this is a whole £10 lower than we've ever seen them.

Sony WH-1000XM4: was £350 now £179 at Amazon
This discount is the lowest price we've ever seen for these superb Sony noise-cancelling headphones – by a whole tenner! Although the listed saving is 7%, a quick glance at the original RRP proves you're saving a whopping 48% on the original asking fee. You'd have to spend a lot more to get your hands on ANC over-ears that out-perform these Sony stunners. This is the best price yet on what is truly a modern classic – and they may not be around for much longer. Bargain!

Anker Soundcore Q20: was £49.99 now £38.42 at Amazon
Here's a nice low price for an impressive pair of cheap noise-cancelling headphones. We awarded them four stars in our Anker Soundcore Q20 review for their excellent battery life, comfortable fit and solid sound quality. Of course, the noise-cancellation can't compete with the high-end options from the likes of Sony and Bose, but considering these are literally hundreds of pounds cheaper, the value for money is undeniable. Need some basic headphones to get the job done? Here they are.

Sony WH-1000XM5: was £379 now £259.99 at Amazon
Quite simply the newest and best in Sony's class-leading wireless over-ear lineup. The older XM4 were outstanding, so it'll come as little surprise to know that Sony's XM5 proposition are also incredibly hard to beat – especially with a whopping £160 off! They briefly (very briefly!) dropped to £239 in January, but we're unsure that'll happen over Prime Day, so if you can afford the extra £20, they're still a top deal. They don't fold up like the XM4, but they're still a comfortable, smart, great-sounding pair of headphones that block outside sound highly effectively.

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Alex is TechRadar's deals editor, specializing in getting our readers the best bang for the buck on the tech that we know and love. He's a dab hand at covering retailer events like Black Friday and Amazon Prime Day having over seven years of e-commerce experience at Future PLC; including bylines at our sister sites T3 and GamesRadar. Alex's expertise touches on most areas of TechRadar but he has a particular love for phones, laptops, and cameras, being an avid photographer. Outside of work, you'll find him indulging his love for street and travel photography, at home working on music, or down at the local climbing gym.

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