Hunting for a new pair of headphones or earbuds for your commute, workouts or home listening sessions? We're here for you; below are our in-house experts' handpicked deals on some of the best headphones we've tested. And this month (July) is a great time to pull the trigger on a purchase, as Prime Day 2024 typically sees Amazon slash the prices of some of the most popular and well-reviewed pairs on the planet.
It's important to remember that many online headphone deals that might look tempting due to massive discounts can actually be duds if the pair simply isn't very good in the first place. That's why we are here to sort the wheat from the chaff and only highlight discounted models we've tried, tested and can honestly recommend.
Below you'll find the best deals on the best headphones around, including current What Hi-Fi? Award winners, AirPods, and popular pairs from Sony, Bose, Sennheiser, Beyerdynamic and more.
We take pride in curating this headphone deals roundup, regularly keeping an eye out for the lowest prices across UK and US retailers, so we hope it helps you bag quality headphones at a bargain price.
In the US? Jump straight to the best US headphone deals section of this article.
The best headphone deals (UK)
Sony WF-C500 was £90 now £50 at Amazon (save £40)
The best wireless budget earbuds out there, period. The WF-C500 feature 20 hours of battery life, IPX4 splash resistance and Bluetooth 5.0, and are available in black, white, orange or mint. A great choice if you can stretch beyond the Earfun Air above but don't need the noise-cancelling functionality of the WF-C700 (below). What Hi-Fi? Award winner
Read our Sony WF-C500 review
Sony WF-C700N was £100 now £89 at Amazon (save £11)
Boasting impressive musicality and excellent levels of detail and insight, these comfortable, sport-friendly earbuds are well worth even their non-discounted price. The WF-C700N feature 7.5 hours of battery life per charge, multipoint Bluetooth and IPX4 water resistance, plus ANC.
What Hi-Fi? Award winner
Read the Sony WF-C700N review
AirPods Pro 2 was £229 now £176.78 at OnBuy (save £42.22)
Apple’s flagship ANC earbuds are five-star favourites and a must-have for iOS die-hards. Boasts impressive ANC, a hugely enjoyable sound, along with plenty of new features such as adaptive audio and conversation mode. This £42 saving is on the model with the Lightning connector, while those wanting the new USB-C case can pay an extra fiver. Five stars. Read our AirPods Pro 2 review
Price check: £229 @ Amazon
Sony WF-1000XM5 was £259 now £214 at Amazon (save £45)
Sony's exemplary wireless earbuds sound more detailed, more refined and more accomplished than ever before. They also pack in some of the most extensive features available for the price. We can't think of a rival pair of wireless buds that can touch them, and this discount is more than welcome. What Hi-Fi? Award winner
Read our Sony WF-1000XM5 review
Earfun Air was £60 now £26 at Amazon (save £34)
The cheapest true wireless earbuds we can heartily recommend, these five-star Earfuns do the basics right – and are now down to just £26. We've seen these drop to £22 before, but they're still a very decent buy now if you're looking for budget buds. Five stars
Read our Earfun Air review
Sony WH-1000XM5 was £379 now £296 at Amazon (save £85)
The latest and greatest Sony over-ear wireless noise-cancelling headphones are best in class in their premium field, and a £100 saving over their original RRP makes them even better performance-per-pound value.
What Hi-Fi? Award winner
Read our Sony WH-1000XM5 review
Sony WH-CH720N was £99 now £86 at Amazon (save £13)
For a very reasonable price, these Sonys are a dependably made, enthusiastic-sounding pair of headphones that, while occasionally straying into the realm of excessive bass, deliver good ANC and a strong feature set to the mid-to-low price bracket of the wireless headphone market. Most definitely a job well done. What Hi-Fi? Award winner
Read our full Sony WH-CH720N review
RØDE NTH-100 was £150 now £121 at Andertons (save £28)
Be as critical or as casual in your listening as you like – the Røde NTH-100 will put you fully in the picture with their highly revealing sound. If you want budget closed-back over-ears, these are outstanding value even at their original price.
What Hi-Fi? Award winner
Read our RØDE NTH-100 review
Price check: £115 @ Amazon
Apple AirPods 2 (2019) was £159 now £109 at Tesco (save £50)
The second-gen AirPods get a further price cut now that the £169 AirPods 3 are here. If you aren't bothered about spatial audio and those slightly longer stems, these veterans still offer unbeatable usability and decent sound quality for Apple users for a lower price. Four stars
Read our AirPods 2 review
Price check: £129 @ Amazon
Technics EAH-AZ40M2 was £129 now £95 at Amazon (save £30)
No noise cancellation, but you can still likely expect a detailed, robust sound, as well as solid comfort levels and good on-bud controls considering the four-star originals offered that. Seemingly excellent value if you don't need ANC and you're working with a tight budget.
Read our Technics EAH-AZ40M2 review
JBL Live Pro 2 was £129 now £99 at Amazon (save £30)
A significant step up from the flock of sub-£100 cheap wireless earbuds, allowing you to access better sound quality without having to make the jump to more premium options from the likes of Bose, Sony and Sennheiser. They’re an entertaining listen, easy to use and manage to pack in a lot of useful features, including noise-cancelling. Five stars
Read our JBL Live Pro 2 review
Beats Fit Pro was £200 now £140 at Amazon (save £60)
We've not seen the Beats Fit Pro drop that much before, and this happens to be the lowest they've ever fallen since their release a few years back. That discount is very welcome, as the Fit Pro are lively sounding, immensely likeable buds which, thanks to their clever wing fit construction, nestle into your ears snugly and securely. Running fanatics and gym fiends should find them a very attractive proposition indeed. Four stars. Read our Beats Fit Pro review
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II was £279 now £199 at Amazon (save £80)
Bose’s flagship wireless earbuds' fantastic sound and peerless noise-cancelling abilities have set a very high benchmark at this price point. The £250 Bose Ultra Earbuds are now here, but if you want amazing wireless earbuds around the £200 mark, this deal is well worth your attention. Five stars
Read our Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II review
Jabra Elite 3 was £79 now £45 at Amazon (save £34)
If saving money is your aim, take a look at the Elite 3. They might be cheap (now even cheaper with a £34 discount), but you still receive ANC, HearThrough call tech, 24 hours of total battery life and even Fast Pair with Android devices. Not bad for less than £50! Four stars
Read our Jabra Elite 3 review
Jabra Elite 4 Active was £120 now £69 at Amazon (save £51)
Small, light and vibrant to listen to, the Elite 4 Active are a great choice for when you need a pair of robust, well-made and exciting buds that can be used every day or as part of your workout set-up. And that discount? It's not half bad, either. Four stars
Read our Jabra Elite 4 Active review
Panasonic RZ-S500W was £169 now £69 at Amazon (save £100)
Decent alternatives to the Sony WF-C700N above and one of the very best true wireless earbuds you can buy for under £100. They offer a combination of features (including active noise cancellation – rare at this price) and sound quality that is fantastic for the money. Buy with confidence. Five stars
Read our Panasonic RZ-S500W review
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds was £300 now £219.95 at John Lewis (save £80.05)
The kings of noise-cancelling have done it again with the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds. We're not yet completely sold on the Immersive Audio modes, but with class-leading ANC and all-round sonic improvements, these buds are worth the cash, especially now they're enjoying their first major discounts thanks to Cyber Monday. Five stars
Deal price also available at Amazon
Sony WH-CH520 was £60 now £37.85 at Amazon (save £22.15)
One of the very best budget over-ear wireless headphones on the market, these Sonys offer an audio performance easily in excess of their original asking price, let alone this discounted one. But if you want noise cancellation, Sony's model-up £88 WH-CH720 are your best bet. Five stars
Read our Sony WH-CH520 review
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless was £350 now £279 at Amazon (Save £71)
Sennheiser’s Momentum 4 headphones have reached a new low price thanks to the early Cyber Monday discounts hitting a range of our favourite products. The headphones were awarded a five-star review for their great sound and comprehensive feature set. Not to mention 60 hours of battery life! Now, you can get your hands on them for less than ever before.
Read our Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless review
Lindy BNX-60 was £85 now £63 at Novatech (save £22)
As a great value pair of noise-cancelling headphones with the added bonus of wireless Bluetooth, we can’t quibble with what’s on offer here. These Lindy veterans are solid alternatives to the Sony WH-CH520. Five stars
Read our Lindy BNX-60 review
Price check: £70 at Amazon
Apple AirPods Max was £549 now £499 at Amazon (save £50)
Yes, even with this deal, Apple's wireless noise-cancelling over-ear headphones are still quite expensive. But they are wonderful to use, boast spatial audio support and are one of the very best-sounding wireless headphones we've heard. Worth it for Apple users. Five stars
Read our Apple AirPods Max review
Austrian Audio Hi-X15 was £90 now £78 at Amazon (save £22)
Not a huge discount by any means, but these wired headphones were already the best value at their level. An exceptional pair of over-ear headphones that deliver premium sound quality in an affordable package.
What Hi-Fi? Award winners
Read our Austrian Audio Hi-X15 review
Beyerdynamic DT 900 Pro X was £249 now £199 at Amazon (save £50)
If you’re looking for a quality pair of closed-back headphones at this price, put these Beyerdynamics at the top of your shopping list. Once you have a listen you’ll be glad you did. Detailed, comfortable, classy – they tick all the boxes.
Five stars
Read our Beyerdynamic DT 900 Pro X review
Grado SR325x was £330 now £245 at Amazon (save £75)
Our favourite wired headphones at this price, these latest-gen open-back Grados are effortlessly musical. If you don't mind an open-back (leaky) design, this deal deserves to be snapped up. What Hi-Fi? Award winners
Read our Grado SR325x review
Grado SR80x was £130 now £99 at Richer Sounds (save £31)
If you can't afford the Grados above but are set on an open-back design, these more affordable siblings are excellent value for money – and also current Award winners.
Five stars. Read our Grado SR80x review
Price check: £102 @ Amazon
Focal Elegia was £799 now £399 at Sevenoaks (save £400)
We're astonished that a pair of headphones are enjoying such a massive discount, so this could mean that the Elegia, which are now a few years old, are nearing the end of their lifespan. If that's the case, it could be time to snap up a pair of the Focal Elegia at the lowest price they've ever been, and probably the lowest price they ever will be. Four stars
Read our Focal Elegia review
Beyerdynamic T1 3rd Generation was £999 £699 at Amazon (save £300)
The latest Beyerdynamic T1 open-back over-ears are a step up in performance and compatibility from their predecessors, and among the best wired headphones at this price. Grab them at this very generous discount while you can. Five stars
Read our Beyerdynamic T1 3rd Generation review
Shure Aonic 3 was £209 now £159 at Scan (save £50)
Shure has plenty of experience with wired in-ear headphones, and it shines through in the Aonic 3. They're comfy and lightweight for starters, and absolutely nail sound quality. You won't find better – especially at this discounted price. What Hi-Fi? Award winners
Read our Shure Aonic 3 review
Price check: £183 @ Amazon
Beyerdynamic Amiron was £545 now £359 at Amazon (save £185)
When it comes to Beyerdynamic’s Amiron headphones, one word springs to mind: comfort. The earcups and headband are made of alcantara microfibres and microvelour, which is as luxurious as it sounds. But they're not just comfortable; they sound fantastic too. Five stars
Read our Beyerdynamic Amiron review
The best headphones deals (US)
Earfun Air was $66 now $45 at Amazon (save $21)
The cheapest true wireless earbuds we can heartily recommend, these five-star Earfuns do the basics right – and are now down to just $45 if you tick the 10% off coupon box. A very decent buy now if you're looking for budget buds at this affordable price. Five stars
Read our Earfun Air review
Sony WF-C700N was $120 now $96 at Amazon (save $24)
Boasting impressive musicality and excellent levels of detail and insight, these comfortable, sport-friendly earbuds are well worth even their non-discounted price. They feature 7.5 hours of battery life per charge, multipoint Bluetooth and IPX4 water resistance. What Hi-Fi? Award winner
Read the Sony WF-C700N review
Sony WF-1000XM5 was $300 now $232 at Walmart (save $68)
Sony's exemplary wireless earbuds sound more detailed, more refined and more accomplished than ever before. They also pack in some of the most extensive features available for the price. We can't think of a rival pair of wireless buds that can touch them, and this discount is more than welcome. What Hi-Fi? Award winner
Read our Sony WF-1000XM5 review
Price check: $248 @ Amazon
AirPods 2 (2019) was $129 now $89 at Amazon (save $40)
The second-gen AirPods get a further price cut now that the $162 AirPods 3 are here. If you aren't bothered about spatial audio and those slightly longer stems, these veterans still offer unbeatable usability and decent sound quality for Apple users for a lower price. You can also get them with two years of AppleCare+ for $109. Four stars
Read our AirPods 2 review
Sony WH-CH520 was $80 now $55 at Amazon (save $25)
One of the very best budget over-ear wireless headphones on the market, these Sonys offer an audio performance easily in excess of their original asking price, let alone this discounted one. Want noise-cancelling? Sony's model-up $120 WH-CH720N is our recommendation. Five stars
Read our Sony WH-CH520 review
Sony WH-1000XM5 was $400 now $319 at Amazon (save $81)
The latest and greatest Sony over-ear wireless noise-cancelling headphones are best in class in their premium field, and an $81 saving makes them even better performance-per-pound value. What Hi-Fi? Award winner
Read our Sony WH-1000XM5 review
AirPods 3 was $170 now $140 at Amazon (save $30)
Improved sound, innovative Apple-centric features, spatial audio support and Pro-inspired redesign with shorter stems, but no ANC. The latest AirPods are a great choice for iPhone users and right now you can save the most on them at PC Richard. Four stars. Read our Apple AirPods 3 review
Apple AirPods Pro 2 was $249 now $189 at Amazon (save $60)
Apple's latest AirPods Pro are discounted by $60 at Amazon – not bad considering huge savings on Apple products don't come around very often. If you're wondering if they're worth it, yes they are – these are the best earbuds Apple has ever made and one of the top premium performers. Five stars
Read our AirPods Pro 2 review
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 was $279 now $150 at Amazon (save $120)
Six years into the true wireless game, Sennheiser remains as competitive as ever in the premium space. These noise-cancelling Momentums offer a rich feature set and performance, and now a much kinder price tag since they've been succeeded by the superior $300 Momentum 4.
Five stars
Read our Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 review
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II was $279 now $189 at Amazon (save $90)
Bose’s former flagship wireless earbuds' fantastic sound and peerless noise-cancelling abilities have set a very high benchmark at this price point. The replacement $300 Bose Ultra Earbuds are now here, but if you can't stretch your budget, this deal is well worth your attention. Five stars
Read our Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II review
Beats Studio Buds+ was $170 now $129 at Amazon (save $50)
We called the Beats Studio Bus "a neat true wireless solution that represents one of the best affordable alternatives to Apple’s AirPods we’ve seen so far". And these '+' versions supposedly improve on them. So, what are you waiting for, Beats fans? Four stars
Read our Beats Studio Buds review
Beyerdynamic Amiron Wireless was $799 now $548 at Amazon (save $251)
These are among the best wireless headphones we've heard, with a fast, agile sound, premium feel and build, and an excellent control system. If you don't need noise-cancelling, these over-ear headphones are a great choice for home use or long-haul travel with $250 off. Five stars
Read our Beyerdynamic Amiron Wireless review
Sony WH-1000XM4 + free Sony WI-C100 was $348 now $248 at Walmart (save $100)
These premium wireless noise-cancelling headphones deliver on all fronts. They're detailed, dynamic and have a natural knack for timing. Nothing really lets them down – battery life, build, comfort and usability are all great at this knockdown price. Our pick if you can't afford the newer $319 Sony XM5, and if you buy from Walmart you get some wireless earbuds freebies too. Five stars
Read the Sony WH-1000XM4 review
Price check: $248 @ Amazon (no free earbuds)
Apple AirPods Max was $549 now $499 at Amazon (save $50)
Yes, even with this deal, Apple's wireless noise-cancelling over-ear headphones are still quite expensive. But they are wonderful to use, boast spatial audio support and are one of the very best-sounding wireless headphones we've heard. Worth it for Apple users. Five stars
Read our Apple AirPods Max review
JBL Live Pro 2 was $150 now $120 at Amazon (save $30)
A significant step up from the flock of cheap wireless earbuds, allowing you to access better sound quality without having to make the jump to more premium options from the likes of Bose, Sony and Sennheiser. They’re an entertaining listen, easy to use and manage to pack in a lot of useful features, including noise-cancelling. Five stars
Read our JBL Live Pro 2 review
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