At certain times of the year, including Prime Day, you can get some truly fantastic earbuds or headphones at a steep discount.
But the discounts usually happen for a reason.
Sometimes the discounts are on older, but still excellent, models that are about to be replaced by something new, and manufacturers want to make space on their shelves.
Other times, sales are offered on pairs in less-popular colors—like rose gold and white Beats or bright orange Sony headphones.
Occasionally, companies set a price too high on release day and need to adjust to match the competition.
But even without the pressure of a sale, buying headphones can be overwhelming. Telling the difference between features worth paying for and useless jargon can be a challenge.
I’m here to help.
In my decade at Wirecutter, I’ve tested thousands of headphones and earbuds. I’ve seen trends come and go, and I have a handle on what’s worth your money and what you should skip.
All of the headphones listed here are models that we’ve already tested hands-on at Wirecutter for audio quality, durability, function, and comfort—and they all happen to be on sale for Prime Day.
You can be sure that everything here is worth buying, and your new headphones will make your listening experience a little—or a lot—better.
An Amazon Prime account may be required to secure the deal prices below.
