Prime Day headphone deals 2023: last-minute sales on Sony, AirPods and more

AirPods Pro 2: was $249 now $199 at Amazon
This is the joint-lowest price these buds have been since their launch, and they're excellent value here – the sound quality is fantastic, the noise cancellation is up with the best-in-class buds, and they're packed with smart features for iPhone users. We doubt you'll see a lower price over Prime Day. Here's our full AirPods Pro 2 review where we rave about them.

Sony WH-CH720: was $149.99 now $98 at Amazon
This 35% off discount is the cheapest we've seen these Sony over-ears by some margin – their previous lowest-seen price on Amazon was $128 back in April. As we said in our four-star Sony WH-CH720 review, these mid-range Sony cans pack in a lot of audio finesse and smart features for the price. Unlike Sony's cheaper earbuds, they're not stealing flagship-like performance from the gods, but they're a comfortable, enjoyable listen, and the ANC does a good job of lowering outside noise.

Beats Studio Buds: was $149.95 now $89.99 at Amazon
As our detailed Studio Buds review states, Apple's June 2021 Beats-branded buds are "some of the best Beats buds you can buy", and with this discount they're even more tempting. This discount equals their lowest-ever-seen price, too. Yes, the newer Beats Studio Buds Plus have landed, but these are now about half the price, while still delivering fast pairing, active noise cancelation, Find My support, and more.

Sony WH-1000XM5 over-ears: was $399.99 now $328 at Amazon
Quite simply the newest and best in Sony's class-leading wireless over-ear lineup. If it's the best noise cancelation you want (and you also want excellent sound and smart features), you can't do better, as our full Sony WH-1000XM5 review makes clear – especially with this much off! Have we seen them this cheap before? No – we've seen them drop to $349 before, but never this low.

JBL Tune 510BT: was $49.95 now $39.95 at Amazon
JBL does extremely well at delivering bang for your buck, and though we haven't tested these headphones, based on our experience with the best cheap headphones from the company, we doubt you'll do any better on sound and comfort from on-ear headphones for under $40.

Skullcandy Crusher Wireless: was $199.99 now $109.95 at Amazon
In our Skullcandy Crusher Wireless review, we said that if you like big bass (and you cannot lie) or tinkering with the sound of your headphones, these are great fun. This isn't the cheapest they've ever been – they hit $80 in 2021 – but it's basically the lowest they've fallen since then. They're older headphones, but are still an interesting choice with this kind of discount.

Sennheiser HD 660S2 headphones: was $599.95 now $399.95 at Amazon
This great deal sees some stunning open-backed studio-grade wired over-ears made by Sennheiser drop to significantly less than we've ever seen them. Our Sennheiser HD 660S2 review is the place to go for details on these gentle giants, but suffice to say if it's detail and finesse in a wired design you're after, take a hard look (or listen) at these. 

Jabra Elite 5 earbuds: was $149.99 now $99.99 at Amazon
These were $10 cheaper over Prime Day, but are still a good deal today. While these earbuds have not been given a full TechRadar review, our initial reaction to the September 2022 issue earbuds was resoundingly positive thanks to their upgraded mic setup for super-clear call handling. Their best-ever asking price before this Prime Day discount was $101.

Sony WH-1000XM4: was £350 now £199 at Amazon
This is a record-low price for the model we rate as the best headphones in the world for most people. For this price, nothing gives you such rich sound, great noise cancellation, and smart features – all in a lightweight and comfortable package, as our Sony WH-1000XM4 review tells you. Do not miss this offer if you want quality ANC headphones.

Sony LinkBuds S earbuds: was £180 now £125.99 at Amazon
Exceptionally small, light, comfortable earpieces with a great control app plus a slew of well-implemented on-ear control options. They're not the most dynamic or zealous listen we've ever heard, but for this money the sound is still up there with the best in show. Although we briefly (very briefly) saw them dip to one penny below £100 in October last year, at this price they're a solid bet from a trusted name in audio – particularly if you have smaller ears.

Sony WF-C500: was £90 now £56.49 at Amazon
These are excellent buds for the price – lightweight, comfortable, and they sound impressive. Being from Sony, there's a great balance to the audio, and they're lively and expressive, as our full Sony WF-C500 review explains. The under £60 earbuds category has become hot recently, with big names and upstarts all competing – but you can't go wrong with Sony.

Sony WH-CH520: was £60 now £47.97 at Amazon
We only recently posted our Sony WH-CH520 review, and it was a rave – we said you basically can't get better sound for the price. And already the price has fallen by 20%, so if you want some great budget on-ear headphones, look no further.

JBL Tune 760NC: was £119 now £59.99 at Amazon
Looking for headphones with solid noise cancellation and fun sound, and good comfort for long wearing sessions? The mid-range JBL Tune headphones are ideal – especially at this more budget price. These dropped to cheaper than this over Black Friday last year – as low as £50. But if you like the price and what's on offer, we think they're a good deal right now anyway.

Amazon Prime: 30-day free trial
If you've never signed up before you can get a 30-day free trial of Amazon Prime to get access to this year's Prime Day deals. You get the same benefits as paid members, including free delivery, and access to other services such as Prime Video, Prime Music, Prime Gaming and more. You can cancel at any time during the trial to avoid paying the regular fee, which is $14.99 / £8.99 per month.