Missed out on the Apple AirPods Prime Day deals? Check out these brilliant alternatives

By Olivia Tambini
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There's more to Prime Day than AirPods deals

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Amazon Prime Day deals this year gave us some fantastic Apple AirPods offers, with the lowest price we've ever seen for the AirPods Pro – but now that Prime Day is over, those deals have sold out.

There's no need to despair, though – there are plenty of brilliant AirPods-alternatives out there, many of which offer better sound quality, cooler designs, and superior connectivity to Apple's earbuds.  

That's why we've rounded up the best true wireless earbuds deals we've found over Prime Day in the US – and these are all still available even though the sales event has finished for another year. (Not in the US? Scroll down for the best deals in your region.) 

If any of these wireless earbuds deals take your fancy, you'll have to act fast – models like the Sony WF-1000XM3 are likely to sell out quickly, and many of these models will increase in price now that Prime Day is over.

JBL Tune 120TWS:   $99.95 (opens in new tab)

JBL Tune 120TWS:  $99.95 $54.95 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
Having dropped to $39.95 over Prime Day, the JBL Tune 120TWS have crept back up to $54.95 – but that's still a good deal. Coming in a range of colors, these buds offer four hours of battery life from the buds themselves, with a further 12 hours from the charging  case, 5.8mm drivers for a bassy sound, and a slick design. They've since crept back up to 

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Powerbeats Pro true wireless earbuds:   $249.99 (opens in new tab)

Powerbeats Pro true wireless earbuds:  $249.99 $166.20 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
The Powerbeats Pro are even cheaper, having initially dropped to $174.95. That first discount already beat the lowest price we've seen on these fitness-inspired true wireless earbuds, and this further discount makes it the cheapest the Beats buds have ever been. Fantastic comfort and an ear grip design ensures your buds will never slip out during even the most intense of workouts.

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Sony WF-1000XM3 wireless earbuds: $229.99 (opens in new tab)

Sony WF-1000XM3 wireless earbuds: $229.99 $178 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
Save $50 on one of the most popular premium wireless earbuds today at Amazon. Featuring industry-leading noise cancellation and fantastic battery life, the Sony WF-1000XM3 have consistently ranked as TechRadar's favorite pair of wireless earbuds. Subsequently, they're a great buy but act quickly if you want to grab them at their lowest price.

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Sony WF-SP800N true wireless earbuds: $199.99 (opens in new tab)

Sony WF-SP800N true wireless earbuds: $199.99 $148 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
The Sony WF-SP800N are a sweat-resistant pair of true wireless earbuds that have both active noise cancellation and support for Sony's spatial audio format, 360 Reality Audio – and right now, they're $50 cheaper. 

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Jabra Elite 65t: $139.99 (opens in new tab)

Jabra Elite 65t: $139.99 $99.99 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
With $40 off, you can get these brilliant true wireless earbuds for under $100. Their balanced sound and sophisticated design makes them a good choice for anyone who doesn't want to follow the Apple AirPods crowd. You can also get your hands on this deal at Best Buy (opens in new tab).

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Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus: $149 (opens in new tab)

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus: $149 $119.99 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
Amazon has knocked $30 off the price of the Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus for Prime Day, and while it's not the lowest price we've ever seen, it's still a good deal. These earbuds come with a dual-driver design, and 11-hour built-in battery life, and are compatible with iOS as well as Android.

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The deal we're most excited about here has to be the Sony WF-1000XM3 – not only are they the best true wireless earbuds you can buy in 2020, but this Prime Day deal sees them hit their lowest-ever price. 

Combining best-in-class noise cancellation with fist-pumping musicality, the XM3s are easily the best-sounding earbuds you can buy right now – and in our opinion, they sound far better than the AirPods and the AirPods Pro. 

They come with 24 hours of battery life (that's including the charging case), while support for Alexa means you can summon your device's voice assistant with a single touch.

The best AirPods deal you missed

This brilliant deal on the AirPods Pro may have sold out for now, but fear not – Black Friday is just around the corner, and we daresay that we'll see similar price cuts in November.

Apple AirPods Pro: $249 (opens in new tab)

Apple AirPods Pro: $249 $199 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
This Prime Day deal will go fast! Amazon has the Apple AirPods Pro on sale for an all-time low price of $199. The truly wireless earbuds feature active noise cancellation and the wireless charging case delivers more than 24 hours of battery life.

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AirPods 2019 with wireless charging case: $199 (opens in new tab)

AirPods 2019 with wireless charging case: $199 $149.98 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
You can also pick up a pair of AirPods with the wireless charging case for $149.98 right now. That's perfect if you've already got some Qi chargers laying around, as it's definitely a more convenient way of keeping your buds juiced up.

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AirPods 2019 with standard charging case: $159 (opens in new tab)

AirPods 2019 with standard charging case: $159 $114.99 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
Save $44 on the cheapest AirPods currently available, a discount that brings the 2019 buds down to just $114.99 thanks to this week's Prime Day AirPods deals. This price tag beats the cheapest these Apple true wireless earbuds have ever been - by $10 no less.

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More wireless earbuds deals

Looking for more true wireless earbuds deals? You'll find all the lowest prices from around the web right here, with offers available in your region. 

TechRadar is rounding up all the top deals over the Prime Day sales period, and we’ve put all the best Prime Day deals in an easy-to-navigate article to help you find the bargains you’re looking for.

Olivia Tambini
Olivia Tambini

Olivia was previously TechRadar's Senior Editor - Home Entertainment, covering everything from headphones to TVs. Based in London, she's a popular music graduate who worked in the music industry before finding her calling in journalism. She's previously been interviewed on BBC Radio 5 Live on the subject of multi-room audio, chaired panel discussions on diversity in music festival lineups, and her bylines include T3, Stereoboard, What to Watch, Top Ten Reviews, Creative Bloq, and Croco Magazine. Olivia now has a career in PR.

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