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CNET
09-07-2025
- CNET
Prime Day Deals: These Noise-Canceling Earbuds Rival Apple's AirPods 4, and They're 30% Off for Prime Day
Amazon Prime Day sale: The Earfun Air Pro 4 noise-canceling earbuds are available for $55 -- a 30% discount -- as part of Amazon's July Prime Day sale event. I enjoy reading books on my Kindle, and my favorite place to do so is stretched out on a couch in my living room. But like most busy households, my living room can get pretty loud. And since I don't really want to yell at everyone to keep it down so Daddy can enjoy his stories, the best solution I've found is to wear noise-canceling earbuds while reading. I'll wear them in combination with playing white noise or nature sounds -- my current favorite playlist is 10 hours of Thunderstorm Sounds on shuffle -- to maximize the effect. I like using my over-ear Sony headphones for work, but they're bulky, so I started looking for an affordable pair of earbuds that offer decent noise cancellation. That's how I ended up buying the Earfun Air Pro 4s, CNET's 2024 Editors' Choice for affordable in-ear headphones. In short, they're great, and the black ones cost just $60 on Amazon right now a 25% discount. (All of the other colors are also on sale, with the white ones at only $68, the glossy white and royal blue both at $70 and the violet headphones at $72.) Hey, did you know? CNET Deals texts are free, easy and save you money. How these earbuds silence the noise around you I prefer in-ear headphones because they offer active, electronic and passive noise canceling. Passive noise cancellation basically consists of plugging your ears with the rubbery tips included with the earbuds. The Earfuns fit well for me when I use the second-largest of the five swappable ear tip sizes, and they stay sealed and comfortable for hours. Sometimes I have to reseal one after I yawn or something, but that's the case with other in-ear headphones too. David Carnoy/CNET For reading, I prefer Earfun's "Strong ANC" noise-canceling mode, which makes a big difference when blocking out the noise around you, but there are a bunch of other noise-cancellation options. The Ambient Sound function is good for when I want to pay attention to my surroundings. Overall I found the app easier to use than Sony's and just as capable. The main difference is that Sony's app has a variable slider for ambient sound. The Earfun app also includes a white noise section in the app. Normally I prefer Spotify for white noise (and I download my favorite playlists for offline listening) but this feature is useful for people who don't have another music service. It includes birdsong, waves and rainfall, all of which are short clips that repeat automatically. Best Prime Day Headphones Deals Prime Day means you don't have to pay full price for a great pair of headphones. Whether you prefer earbuds, headphones or something in between we've got Prime Day headphone deals for you. See Now Why I chose these earbuds over AirPods These headphones have every other feature I'd expect, including the ability to connect to two devices simultaneously and programmable touch-sensitive controls on the buds. Plus, battery life has been more than ample for me even after a marathon reading session. Here's how the noise-canceling options for the headphones appear on an iPhone. Screenshot by David Katzmaier/CNET There's also a finder function if you misplace either earbud (unlike Apple FindMy, however, they have to be connected and in Bluetooth range). For actual music and voice calling quality, they sound fine, albeit not as good as my big Sonys. I have an iPhone and briefly thought about buying Apple AirPods, but I didn't want to spend the money. The AirPods 4 with noise cancellation cost $115 more than these Earfuns and have an open-ear design, so they rely entirely on the electronic (not passive) method. The AirPods Pro 2 are in-ear and superb, but I didn't want to spend $250 on a pair of secondary headphones. Yes, I could probably save some money on an even less expensive pair of in-ear noise-canceling headphones, but I'm not sure I'd be as happy with their fit, long-term comfort, battery life and noise-cancellation performance. The Earfun Pro 4 buds help me relax and concentrate on my book, and for me that's priceless. For more savings, check out our roundup of all the best deals on headphones we've found, as well as our curated list of the best Amazon Prime Day deals going on now.
Gizmodo
09-07-2025
- Gizmodo
ANC Nothing Earbuds With ChatGPT Integration Cost Nothing for Prime Day, Lowest Price Since Launch
Every single person has a reason why they'd benefit from owning a pair of noise-cancelling headphones or earbuds. Riding the subway, turning off the world around you while listening to the newest Sabrina Carpenter album. Sitting at your desk at work, crunching some numbers while catching up on your favorite podcast breaking down the discourse surrounding the newest Sabrina Carpenter album. For Prime Day, Nothing's noise-cancelling earbuds with ChatGPT integration has been chopped down by 37%. That brings the price from $109 to just $69—saving you $40. The Nothing earbuds employ 11mm drivers that are compact but powerful. They deliver a deep bass, giving the drivers extra space to vibrate. Two air vents have been added since the previous model which allow for improved airflow inside the bud. That leads to less distortion and richer overall clarity. See at Amazon With smart active noise cancelling, you're able turn off the sounds of your surrounding environment. ANC is pretty clever solution in how it achieves that. The earbuds has microphones which are able to listen to environmental noises. The soundwaves are then reversed and played that through the headphones. They literally cancel-out the noise when placed over the original soundwaves, so all you hear is the music you have queued up. Nothing earbuds are even able to automatically check for noise leakage between your earbud and canal, adapting the amount of noise-cancellation it needs to employ on the fly. This will let you walk between quiet rooms to the streets of a busy city without and outside noise coming in. The built-in mics also let you take phone calls through the earbuds. The earbuds can isolate your voice from surrounding noises so that people on the other end of your call will feel like they're having a conversation with you face-to-face. Charging times are super speedy. Just 10 minutes of plugging in the Nothing earbuds can deliver 10 hours of music playback. That is, with ANC turned off. At full battery, you can get over 42.5 hours of listening time including the charge held on the case. With ANC on, that goes to 24.5 hours. Choose between three different colorways. You can stick with the more traditional black or white, or go out on a limb and grab the eye-popping yellow. Right now for Prime Day, you can scoop up the Nothing earbuds in any of the three colors, for $40 off. They're usually sitting at $109, but thanks to the 37% discount, you'll get them for just $69. See at Amazon
Gizmodo
08-07-2025
- Business
- Gizmodo
Galaxy Buds 3 Pro AI-powered Are Practically Free, Amazon Drops the Price for Prime Day
Samsung has led the perpetual AI earbuds war ahead of Apple and the rest of the pack with its new Galaxy Buds 3 Pro. The earbuds represent the most advanced use of artificial intelligence in wireless sound to date, and the deliver features that actually make a real-world impact on everyday listening. If you're looking for premium earbuds with class-leading noise cancelling and smarts, this is right now the best choice. Even better, there's an exclusive Prime Day offer for Amazon Prime members which brings it down to a record low price: You can buy the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro for as low as $166, an impressive 34% off the standard $250 list price. This is the cheapest price ever on Amazon for these earbuds. See at Amazon It's really impressive how much heavy-hitting AI it includes that far surpasses what you would ever find in other wireless earbuds. Samsung's Galaxy AI powers real-time translation and you can receive translations in your earbuds personally during face-to-face conversations or calls. From listening to working with colleagues from around the world, this aspect can instantly break language barriers. The AI also supports Adaptive Active Noise Cancellation which adjusts in real-time to your environment, so you can immerse yourself in music or podcasts without being oblivious to important noises in your surroundings. That's the best of both worlds: great noise cancelling when you need to focus, and smart awareness when you do. Sound quality is also impressive: With a redesigned driver system and an AI-driven Adaptive Equalizer, the earbuds adapt audio output depending on whether you use them in-ear or on a necklace and where you are. This allows all the notes and vocals to come through with depth and clarity, no matter where you are. You're listening to your go-to playlist, the Buds 3 Pro deliver a rich experience. Samsung has essentially reimagined the fit of these earbuds: The Galaxy Buds 3 Pro have been designed for all-day comfort with a smooth and ergonomic fit that sits easily inside your ear. They look great in silver, and the lightweight build means you can wear them for hours without feeling tired. And with a durable build, you can take them with you wherever the day goes, knowing they'll keep up as hard as you do. As a bonus, this Amazon-exclusive offer includes a two-year limited warranty. Don't let it get away—at $166, it's the best offer yet to experience the future of earbuds. See at Amazon
CNET
08-07-2025
- Business
- CNET
Save Big on Skullcandy's Bose-Infused Method 360 ANC Earbuds With 24% Off For Prime Day
Amazon Prime Day sale: The Skullcandy Method 360 ANC earbuds are available for $76 as part of Amazon's Prime Day sale event, which is equivalent to 24% off. We named them the best-sounding noise-canceling earbuds under $100, and they're at the best price (down by $24) that we've seen since they launched. Back in April Skullcandy and Bose teamed up to create the Method 360 ANC, an impressive-sounding pair of affordable noise-canceling earbuds. At launch, Skullcandy made a big deal about the buds having an introductory price of $100 instead of their list price of $130. Well, for Amazon Prime Day, the company has managed to shave off another $24 -- the Method 360 ANC can be had for just $76 (white, black and red colors), which is an even better deal on a set of buds that was already a good deal at $100. Read more: Best wireless earbuds of 2025 I have a hands-on review of the Method 360 ANC you can read, but the quick take on them is that they're basically a budget version of Bose's $299 QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds. With "Sound by Bose," not only do the Method 360 ANC buds sound better than most earbuds in this price class (they sound very similar to Bose's $170 QuietComfort Earbuds), but they also fit comfortably and securely thanks to Bose's Fit Kit system that features stability bands to lock the buds in your ears. Enlarge Image The buds in plasma red. They also come in four other colors. Skullcandy While they share many traits with Bose's flagship QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds, they're lighter and lack the more premium finish of those pricey buds. Also, their noise-cancelling isn't up to the QC Ultra's best-in-class ANC standard. But it's still effective and better than the noise-cancelling I experienced with previous Skullcandy earbuds I've tested. One drawback I should note is that their case is fairly bulky. It wasn't a deal-breaker for me, but most cases are about half the size. Also, I felt that their voice-calling performance could be a little better. But aside from those caveats, it's safe to say these buds are a very good value, especially at their new low price of $76. Enlarge Image Testing the buds in the streets of New York. David Carnoy/CNET Skullcandy Method 360 ANC key specs Sound By Bose technology Battery Life: Up to 40 hours ANC off (11 in buds, 29 in case); up to 32 hours with ANC on (9 in buds, 23 in case) Noise-isolating, ergonomic fit: 3 different size pairs of fit fins and three sets of ear gels, leveraging licensed technology from Bose Adjustable 4-mic hybrid active noise canceling (2 mics per bud) ƒwith customizable Stay-Aware mode Low latency audio Wear detection sensors IPX4 sweat and water-resistant (splash-proof) Skull-iQ App compatible: Choose one of 3 preset EQ settings or customize your own, reconfigure the button functions, adjust your Stay-Aware or ANC modes and more Rapid charge: A 10-minute charge provides 2 hours of playtime Clear Voice smart mic helps isolate your voice and reduce background noise during calls Spotify Tap compatible Google Fast Pair Multipoint Bluetooth Pairing: Pair two devices simultaneously for easy switching Voice sidetone for calls (hear your voice in the earbuds during calls) Bluetooth 5.3 with LE Audio Five color options: Black, bone, primer, plasma and leopard Price: $100 ($76 for Prime Day) Watch this: Skullcandy's New Method 360 ANC Are $100 Bose Earbuds in Disguise 00:42 Best Prime Day Headphones Deals Prime Day means you don't have to pay full price for a great pair of headphones. Whether you prefer earbuds, headphones or something in between we've got Prime Day headphone deals for you. See Now Why this deal matters There are lots of earbuds to choose from but you usually have to pay upwards of $150-$250 for a pair of premium earbuds. While you can argue over what constitutes a premium model, the Skullcandy Method 360 ANC has a lot of the traits of a premium model but costs significantly less.
The Independent
08-07-2025
- Business
- The Independent
Our top-rated headphones are almost half price this Prime Day
Sony launched the WH-1000XM6 back in May, which means the previous generation of our favourite noise-cancelling headphones are going cheap in the Prime Day sale – the excellent Sony WH-1000XM5 have been slashed by a massive £160. Prime Day is serving up some great tech deals on everything from TVs to laptops, but if you're in the market for a new pair of premium headphones, this is the one you really need to know about. Released last year, the WH-1000XM5 just dropped to their lowest-ever price in the sale. The flagship cans from Sony usually retail at £379, but Amazon has slashed the price by a massive 42 per cent, bringing them down to just £219. We're huge fans of these headphones, so if you've been waiting for the right moment to invest in some seriously good noise-cancellers, this is it. Sony's WH-1000XM5 headphones held the top spot in our round-up of the best wireless headphones until they were replaced by the newest edition, and for good reason. The noise-cancellation is best-in-class, effectively silencing the outside world whether you're on a noisy commute or trying to focus in a busy office. They're also lightweight and comfortable, making them perfect for long listening sessions. Most importantly, they sound superb. In our full review, our tester said: 'Whether it's orchestral music, rap, podcasts or your favourite pop tracks, the WH-1000XM5 handle it all with poise and gumption.' Smart features like automatically pausing your music when you start talking add to the seamless experience. At this new low price of £219, you're getting flagship performance and five-star quality for a mid-range cost.
