Deals: The most popular headphones of the year are on sale for Prime Day
There’s a sea of options when it comes to headphones, but some of them naturally stand out from the crowd. We can think of a few models that have become very popular, and all of them are discounted today, thanks to Amazon Prime Day.
Some of these deals only apply to specific color versions of the headphones. Make sure to look at the options before making the purchase, as you may be able to save just by picking a different colorway.
Sony WH-1000XM5
If you’re looking for the best of the best, with honors, many would agree the Sony WH-1000XM5 would be the headphones to get. And for good reason, these are amazing. The active noise canceling is among the best the industry has to offer. We also loved the microphone, audio quality, and ample feature set. There’s Bluetooth multipoint connectivity to connect and switch between multiple devices. You can even find it using Find My Device, which is really handy. Battery life is also great; our test results prove it can last nearly 32 hours on a single charge.
Our main complaint with the Sony WH-1000XM5 is the price, but at $298, the deal is looking much sweeter. Of course, you can check out our full Sony WH-1000XM5 review for all the details. If you want the summary, these are among the best, and very few competitors even get close to them.
Sony WH-1000XM4
Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones
An exceptional pair of noise canceling headphones.
High-quality Bluetooth codecs, great sound, improved noise-canceling, good battery life, and smart features like auto-pause and Bluetooth multipoint make the Sony WH-1000XM4 a great all-round pair of headphones.
Of course, $298 is still a good chunk of change, and there is no denying the previous-generation Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones are still amazing at $198. You’re not missing too much. The sound quality and ANC are still insanely good. You also get to use features Bluetooth multipoint technology and auto-pausing when you remove the headset.
The one downside is that battery life isn’t as great; we were able to make them last almost 20 hours. That is still really good, but nothing close to the Sony WH-1000XM5’s 32 hours. But are you going to get that picky when you’re paying $100 bucks less?
Beats Studio Pro
Beats Studio Pro
Spatial audio, lossless playback, and big battery life
The Beats Studio Pro are a relatively light-weight set of Bluetooth headphones. With up to 40 hours of battery life, USB Type-C charging and wired playback, as well as a 3.5mm port, ANC, and Spatial Audio, these are contenders for the hottest headphones of 2023.
We weren’t the biggest fans of the Beats Studio Pro construction and fit, but there is no denying these headphones look great and have plenty to offer in other departments. The sound quality is great, as is ANC performance. They also did amazingly in our internal battery tests, lasting over 31 hours on a single charge.
This is also one of the best deals on this list, as it brings the $350 price down to just $170, which is a 51% discount.
Bose QuietComfort Headphones
Bose QuietComfort Headphones
Comfortable cans with next-level noise cancellation and great battery life
The Bose QuietComfort Headphones focus on your comfort and listening experience in noisy environments. Enjoy up to 24 hours of battery life and Bose’s high-quality sound in a plush set of new wireless headphones.
The real battle of the high-end headphones is really between Bose and Sony. If you prefer the former, the Bose QuietComfort Headphones are a very nice proposition at just $199. We especially liked these for their comfort, ANC performance, and battery life. We were able to make them last a bit over 27 hours on a single charge.
Again, one of our main complaints in our Bose QuietComfort Headphones review was the price. But at a buck under $200, these are pretty awesome.
While heavily discounted, all of these are still pretty expensive headphones. Check out the Sound Guys deals hub to find more deals, especially during Amazon Prime Day.
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