The Best October Prime Day Deals on Editor-Tested Earbuds

By Jonathan Zavaleta

Jonathan Zavaleta

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Amazon Prime’s Big Deal Days event is here, and while many discounts aren’t worth your time, we’ve been scouring the site to find the ones that are. The best savings are often on tech, where prices tend to drop significantly during big sale events like Prime Day and Black Friday. That means that if you’ve had your eye on a pair of headphones or a TV, it might be a good time to act.

Right now, there are significant discounts on earbuds, too. Rolling Stone’s music-obsessed writers have tested dozens, if not hundreds, of earbuds, ranging from high-end noise-canceling buds to affordable sport-ready options. Best of all, many of our editor-approved picks are on sale right now.

If you don’t have a Prime membership, you can get a free trial now; Amazon offers up to a 30-day free trial, which is plenty of time to shop the two-day sale. And if you prefer to shop on sites other than Amazon, many of the discounts you see on Prime are also available elsewhere.

Best Big Deal Days Earbud Discounts

A few highlights — Apple’s latest AirPods Pro and Sony’s XM6 earbuds are $70 off, while brands like Anker and Nothing have earbuds available for under $100. These are the best deals on earbuds to buy now, including editor-approved picks.

Apple AirPods Pro 3

$179.00 $249.00 28% off

The AirPods Pro 3 have neat features like heart-rate tracking, but if you just want great sound, noise-canceling, and easy integration with iOS, they’re an excellent option.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro

$199.99 $249.99 20% off

The new Galaxy Buds 4 Pro, which we were fans of for their great sound quality, are discounted to $200.

Beats Powerbeats Pro 2

$179.95 $249.99 28% off

The Powerbeats Pro 2 earbuds are one of our favorites for workouts thanks to their secure fit and tactile controls, and they’re currently under $200.

Beats Powerbeats Fit

$159.95 $199.99 20% off

Beats Powerbeats Fit earbuds are another sporty option with solid sound quality and good performance for both Android and iOS devices.

Nothing Ear (a)

$55.00 $79.00 30% off

The Nothing Ear (a) earbuds are one of my go-tos for daily use, thanks to their compact size and dependable ANC. They’re currently on sale for just $55.

Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro by Anker Earbuds

$135.99 $169.99 20% off

The Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro earbuds are the best earbuds for phone calls thanks to their ability to remove background noise.

Soundcore Sport X20

$59.99 $79.99 25% off

Soundcore’s Sport X20 earbuds aren’t among the brand’s newest, but they’re a great option for the gym thanks to their comfortable over-ear hooks.

Nothing Ear (Open) Open Ear Headphones

$84.00 $99.00 15% off

These earbuds are one of the best options for outdoor workouts. They have an open-ear fit that allows for awareness, while the hooks keep them securely in place.

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2

$179.00 $229.00 22% off

The Pixel Buds Pro 2 earbuds are a great option for Pixel and Android users, with a comfortable fit and handy swipe controls.

EarFun Air Pro 4

$50.00 $79.90 37% off

EarFun makes some of the best budget earbuds, and at $50, the Air Pro 4 earbuds are a steal.

Nothing Ear

$69.00 $109.00 37% off

While there’s a newer version of the Nothing Ear earbuds, the older generation arguably has all of the features you need, including solid noise-canceling, good call quality, and a customizable EQ.

Sony WF-1000XM6 Earbuds

$258.00 $329.99 22% off

While the discount isn’t huge, you can already save on the recently released WF-1000XM6 earbuds, which feature strong noise-canceling performance and top-tier audio quality.

Sony LinkBuds Clip

$158.00 $229.99 31% off

The Sony LinkBuds Clip are available in poppy colors, and have a comfortable open-ear fit for use at the gym.

Shokz OpenDots 2

$159.99 $199.95 20% off

While they’re still pricey, the Shokz OpenDots 2 are one of the best open-ear options thanks to their unique symmetrical design that makes the left and right earbuds interchangeable.

Soundcore by Anker Space A40

$47.99 $79.99 40% off

If you prefer pod-style earbuds to stemmed options, the A40 earbuds are one of our favorites. Despite their compact size, they boast up to 50 hours of playtime with the charging case.