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Amazon's fall Prime Day event, called Prime Big Deal Days, starts tomorrow. The sale will be held on October 8 and 9, and we expect savings on tons of products, including audio gear like headphones and earbuds. Our deals hunters will compile all of the best Prime Day headphone deals when the sale officially starts, and we're already seeing some solid price drops ahead of the big event.
Right now, the Sennheiser Momentum 4, one of our picks for the best noise-canceling headphones, are on sale for more than $100 off. That's just $10 more than the all-time low. And Apple's brand-new AirPods 4 are already on sale. Though just a small discount, it's rare to see such new models get deals so quickly.
Below are all the best early Prime Day headphone deals available so far. We'll update our list with more discounts once the Prime Big Deal Days sale kicks off, so be sure to check back.
Apple's latest generation of AirPods features a new design to optimize comfort for wearers of every kind. It's powered by the H2 chip and uses a smaller case than ever.
The AirPods Pro 2 are a big upgrade from their predecessors, with improved noise cancellation and battery life. They also support new aural health features to assess your hearing and function as hearing aids. This model comes with a USB-C charging case and added dust resistance.
Apple’s original AirPods Max are still available at some retailers and often cost less than the refreshed model with USB-C. This version uses a Lightning connection for charging and supports wired audio with a 3.5mm adapter.
The Arctis Nova Pro Wireless is a high-end gaming headset with multi-platform support, a wireless control hub, active noise cancellation, and leatherette ear cushions.
Amazon's 2024 Prime Big Deal Days event, its second Prime Day sale of the year, will start on October 8 and run through October 9.
Are Prime Day headphone deals good?
Amazon's Prime Day sales are known for offering excellent discounts on headphones. During the store's July Prime Day sale, several popular over-ear models, earbuds, and gaming headsets dropped to all-time low prices.
What headphone deals should you expect on Prime Day?
In the lead-up to the event, we're already seeing small discounts on Apple's brand-new AirPods 4 models, so it's possible that those earbuds could drop to even lower prices. In the past, we've seen the Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones drop to an all-time low, so it's likely that model could also see great savings during the Prime Big Deal Days sale.
Do you need a membership to shop for Prime Day deals?
Yes, deals during Prime Day sales are exclusive to Amazon Prime members. This includes Lightning Deals and invite-only purchase opportunities, which give access to some of the event's best products and prices on a limited basis. New members can get a 30-day free trial. Read more about how to sign up for Amazon Prime.
Steven is a home entertainment product expert with over a decade worth of service journalism experience. He oversees coverage around home entertainment products, including TVs, streaming devices, headphones, and soundbars.ExperienceSteven is a Senior Tech Editor for Business Insider’s Reviews team. He is responsible for developing buying guides, reviews, and deals coverage for all of the latest TV, video, and audio products. Steven works with a team of experienced freelancers to establish testing methodologies, test products, and select the best of the best for our buying guides. He also has a background in film criticism, having reviewed over 400 movies and TV shows. Steven studied filmmaking and uses his knowledge of video and audio production workflows to help inform his testing parameters when reviewing home entertainment devices. Before joining Business Insider in 2019, he was High-Def Digest's Gear Editor. His work has appeared on Ben's Bargains, Steve's Digicams, Big Picture Big Sound, and Consequence. Why you can trust StevenSteven is not only passionate about TVs, he is also one of the industry’s foremost experts in display quality. In 2019, he was one of a select number of journalists invited to get a hands-on first look at LG's debut 8K OLED TV. He was also among the earliest journalists to demo Dolby Atmos and DTS:X technologies for home theaters in 2014 and 2015, respectively.In 2018, Steven served as a judge for TV Shootout, the premier annual display competition that crowns the best TVs of the year. He also attends yearly industry launches and reviewer workshops for new TVs and audio products from top brands, like LG, Samsung, Sony, and Sonos.Steven knows that it’s easy to get overwhelmed by tech jargon and premium prices on high-end gear, which is why he is passionate about recommending quality options for all price ranges and explaining which features are really worth the money. ExpertiseHis expertise includes:
Televisions
Soundbars
Speakers
Streaming devices
Headphones
HDR video formats
Spatial audio technologies
EducationSteven holds a bachelor of fine arts degree from the University of Central Florida.Outside of workSteven lives in Orlando, Florida, with his girlfriend, their dog, and cats. When he’s not covering tech products, Steven loves to explore the theme parks of Orlando and watch movies on his dream home theater setup, complete with the biggest Dolby Atmos speaker system he could fit in an apartment.Learn more about how our team of experts tests and reviews products at Insider here.Learn more about how we test tech and electronics.
Antonio Villas-Boas is a consumer tech expert with over a decade of experience testing and reviewing smartphones, tablets, computers, smartwatches, and phone carriers.ExperienceAntonio joined the Business Insider team in 2015 as a tech reporter on the news desk and moved to the service journalism team in 2020. As Business Insider’s senior tech reporter, Antonio has developed industry-leading battery-life tests for smartphones and tablets, and has covered and reviewed hundreds (if not thousands) of products from major brands like Apple, Google, Samsung, and OnePlus since as far back as Samsung’s Galaxy S6, the original Apple Watch, and the very first Google Pixel. This decade-plus of experience has given him tremendous insights into what consumer tech truly stands the test of time and what will be irrelevant in just a few years' time (RIP The Pebble).Antonio is also an experienced deal hunter, surfacing the best discounts on phones, laptops, and smartwatches for readers during sale events like Prime Day, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday. Previously, Antonio was a consumer-electronics analyst at PCMag and ran his own blog. Why you can trust AntonioAntonio approaches all his reviews not only as a tech expert but as a consumer himself. He reads every word of fine print in the phone carrier plans he reviews, and is deeply skeptical of deals that promise you the latest iPhone model for free. (Spoiler: it might be “free,” but you could be stuck with it for three years.)He largely recommends less expensive and small-scale fixes to upgrade your existing tech before considering buying the latest and flashiest in new tech. Antonio believes his role as the go-to “tech guy” for his family and friends extends to his readers as well; he only recommends products that have stood up to the testing process.Scripps News, NewsNation, Fox 5 DC, NBC LX, and Rich DeMuro’s “Rich On Tech” radio show have requested his commentary and expertise. ExpertiseHis expertise includes:
Phones, including the iPhone, Google Pixel, and Samsung Galaxy models
Phone accessories, including charging cables, phone cases, and protection plans
Smartwatches, including the Apple Watch, Galaxy Watch, Pixel Watch
Mobile carrier plans, including major carriers and MVNOs
Tablets, including iPads and Galaxy Tabs
Laptops and computers, including MacBooks and Windows models
Computer accessories, including mice, keyboards, and monitors
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