The 13 Best Prime Day Earbud and Headphone Deals
Sony LinkBuds Fit Earbuds — Top Pick
Amazon deal price: $128 (deal on black); street price: $170
What we like: Our top wireless Bluetooth earbuds pick. Balanced, full-bodied sound, which you can adjust in the Sony app. Comfortable. Hands-free voice control works with any operating system. Microphones sound clear on phone calls and significantly reduce background and wind noise.
Other things to know: Allows more higher-pitched sounds to pass through than other models. The 5- to 6-hour battery life is less than we'd like, but on a par with that of other feature-heavy earbuds. Charging case adds another 15 hours, but we wish it supported wireless charging.
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Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 Wireless Earbuds — Worth Considering
Amazon deal price: $180; street price: $250
What we like: Wireless Bluetooth workout earbuds worth considering for people who want a built-in heart-rate monitor. Can work with popular fitness apps. Apple-friendly with hook-over-the-ear design. Battery life is eight to 10 hours. Provides ample bass and a slight emphasis on the highs to ensure clear vocals.
Other things to know: Pricey. Extra high-frequency boost may sound artificially hyped to sensitive ears. Heart-rate measurements may not be as accurate as those of a chest-strap monitor. Water resistance sufficient for light rain but may not be enough for people who sweat profusely.
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Anker Soundcore Space C30i Earbuds — Worth Considering
Amazon deal price: $49 (deal on white or black); street price: $70
What we like: Earbuds worth considering for runners who prefer an ear-cuff design. Best combination of design, performance, and price in that category. Leaves the ear canal completely open and uncovered. Fit was comfortable and stable in our tests. Call quality is clear.
Other things to know: Less bass response than our open-ear pick offers, but still enjoyable. Touch controls are small and hard to find. No EQ tool in app. Available in white or black.
Read more: The Best Headphones for Running
EarFun Free 2S Earbuds — Budget Pick
Amazon deal price: $28 (use promo code EAFRE2SF); street price: $40
What we like: Our budget wireless Bluetooth earbuds pick, and the best sub-$50 earbuds we've tried. Impressive sound and features for the price. IPX7 dust- and water-resistance rating. Quality of background-noise-reducing microphones rivals those of more expensive models.
Other things to know: Lack active noise cancellation and hear-through mode. Sound quality isn't as balanced as that of our top pick. Use code EAFRE2SF to get the deal. We once saw a $16 lightning deal for these earbuds, but we doubt they'll drop that low again.
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Apple AirPods Pro 2 Wireless Earbuds — Worth Considering
Amazon deal price: $150; street price: $200
What we like: Wireless Bluetooth earbuds worth considering for people who use Apple devices exclusively and prioritize staying in the Apple ecosystem above all else. Offers a few great features for Apple fans, including always-listening Siri and a new hearing-aid capability.
Other things to know: Most of its major specs — including its six-hour battery life, always-on voice control, head-tracking spatial audio, and IPX4 water resistance — are matched by Sony's LinkBuds Fit, which have a smaller design, a more secure fit, easier controls, and a lower price. ANC isn't nearly as effective in airplane band as that of our noise-cancelling picks. Not the best deal price we've seen, but we think it might drop even lower later this week.
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