Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sale officially starts today, Oct. 8, and it's a great time to pick up a new pair of headphones for yourself or music lovers on your upcoming holiday shopping list (it's never too early to start shopping for the holidays).
I review headphones for a living and combed through Amazon's headphones catalog, uncovering sizable discounts on the best headphones, many of which we've tested and recommended. Some selections were released as recently as this year, while other options are a few years old but are still worth their purchase prices -- especially on sale.
Apple's premium earbuds offer a top-tier experience for Apple users. The Pro 2 earbuds have native iOS software features, highly effective noise cancellation, and a comfortable and secure fit. This year, Apple released a software update that readied the AirPods Pro 2 to act as an over-the-counter hearing aid, adding to their value and utility.
The Marshall Major IV on-ear headphones offer boomy bass and pleasant sound for an impressive sale price. They boast over 80 hours of continuous audio playback and are compatible with Qi-certified wireless charging. Additionally, an easy-to-use control knob dictates headphone controls, and plushy, polyurethane ear cushions ensure enough comfort for all-day listening.
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 headphones offer a stylish and comfortable form factor and high-quality audio for a well-rounded listening experience. The Momentum 4 have impressively clear and detailed sound and promise over 60 hours of continuous audio playback. For Prime Day, you can find these headphones for a discounted price in the colors Black and White.
If you think traditional bud-and-stem earbuds aren't secure enough in your ear but don't want wired headphones, the Powerbeats Pro are perfect for you. They feature an over-the-ear hook for maximum security and deliver Beats' big, boomy bass to keep you pumped up and hyped during every workout.
October's Amazon Big Deal Days sale is Oct. 8 to Oct. 9.
During Amazon's Prime Day sales, plenty of headphones are for sale. Older headphones are often steeply discounted, and newer releases are regularly slightly discounted. Amazon's Prime Day sales are a great time to buy headphones because it's common to find headphones at their lowest price ever or headphones that are rarely discounted.
ZDNET chooses Prime Day deals based on how steep the discounted price is, how often a product goes on sale, and whether our team has tested and recommended the product. Our experts looked for deals that were at least 20% off (or are hardly ever on sale), using established price comparison tools and trackers to determine whether the deal is actually on sale and how frequently it drops.
We also looked over customer reviews to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the deals we're recommending. Our recommendations may also be based on our own testing -- in addition to extensive research and comparison shopping. The goal is to deliver the most accurate advice to help you shop smarter.
ZDNET's experts are searching through Prime Day sales to find the best discounts by category. These are the best deals so far:
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