8 headphones on sale for Amazon Prime Day — from Bose to Sony
Editor's Note
Flights aren't always the most relaxing environments. Whether it's the noise of the engines, fussy babies, talkative neighbors or a person watching a movie on their phone without headphones, sometimes you need to tune out everyone around you.
In these situations, a solid pair of headphones is a must, especially if you're willing to splurge on a set that has noise-canceling capabilities. If you're in the market for new headphones, here are our top picks for travel headphones currently on sale for Amazon Prime Big Deal Days.
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Apple
Apple AirPods Max — $394.99 (normally $549)
Apple's most premium over-ear headphones, the AirPods Max are some of the best noise-canceling headphones you can get and right now they're available at a 28% discount on their usual asking price. The pack up to 20 hours of listening time on a full charge, stellar noise-canceling capabilities and crystal clear audio quality.
Buy: Apple AirPods Max, $394.99 (normally $549)
Apple AirPods Pro (second generation) — $168.99 (normally $249)
Perhaps one of the most iconic sound devices of recent years, Apple AirPods Pro is a TPG favorite. These earbuds offer superior sound quality and noise-canceling capabilities. They're a must-have device for many of our team members and currently available for over 30% off their usual asking price.
Buy: Apple AirPods Pro (second generation), $168.99 (normally $249)
Bose
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II — $189 (normally $279)
This is Bose's earbud version of the QuietComfort headphones. They are essentially the same as the over-the-ear version and offer Bluetooth and noise-canceling capabilities. Though they're still not inexpensive, this is an opportunity to save money on quality headphones.
Buy: Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II, $189 (normally $279)
Bose QuietComfort Bluetooth Headphones — from $199 (normally $349)
If you prefer over-the-ear headphones, consider Bose's staple noise-canceling wireless headphones. They are touted as a great balance of quiet, comfort and sound. With a Bluetooth range of up to 30 feet, they offer both Quiet and Aware modes. You can transition to Quiet mode for noise-canceling capabilities or Aware mode to simultaneously hear your environment and music.
Buy: Bose QuietComfort Bluetooth Headphones, from $199 (normally $349)
Beats
Beats Studio Pro Wireless Bluetooth Noise Cancelling Headphones — $169.99 (normally $349.99)
If you are looking for the best deal on this list, these headphones are for you. With a normal retail price of $349, you can buy these Beats Studio Pro wireless noise-canceling headphones for less than half price. These chic headphones have up to 40 hours of total battery life and recharge for an additional four hours of playback time in just 10 minutes. They're made for both music and business, so you can use their voice-targeting microphones to filter out background noise for crisp calls. You can also choose between Active Noise Cancelling and Transparency modes.
Buy: Beats Studio Pro Wireless Bluetooth Noise Cancelling Headphones, $169.99 (normally $349.99)
Sony
Sony WH-CH720N Noise Canceling Wireless Headphones — $88 (normally $149.99)
An alternative to the more expensive wireless noise-canceling headphones on this list, Sony's lightest noise-canceling headband ever is on sale for less than $100. The headphones offer an uber-comfortable design, as well as two modes — Ambient Sound and Adaptive Sound — to tailor your listening experience. They have up to 35 hours of battery life, with just three minutes of charging required for one hour of playback. Read that again: Just three minutes of charging yields an additional hour of listening time.
Buy: Sony WH-CH720N Noise Canceling Wireless Headphones, $88 (normally $149.99)
Soundcore
Soundcore by Anker Life Q30 Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Headphones — $55.99 (normally $79.99)
At less than $60, this Amazon favorite is a great deal if you need headphones that will simply get the job done. Anker's Bluetooth, noise-canceling earphones have plenty of bells and whistles, including dual noise-detecting microphones to reduce external noise, customizable equalizer settings via the Soundcore app and up to 60 hours of playback. A quick five-minute charge will also give you a four-hour battery boost.
Buy: Soundcore by Anker Life Q30 Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Headphones, $55.99 (normally $79.99)
Soundcore by Anker Sport X10 True Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds — $55.99 (normally $79.99)
If you are looking for headphones specifically to wear while exercising, look no further than these wireless sports earbuds from Anker. They are currently on sale for $55.99. With 210-degree rotatable ear hooks, these headphones promise the ultimate fit and comfort for users' ears. The lightweight build is designed to stay in place, which is really the most important thing when exercising with headphones.
Buy: Soundcore by Anker Sport X10 True Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds, $55.99 (normally $79.99)
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