Amazon’s October Prime Day starts Oct. 7, but the retailer has already rolled out early deals. If you’re looking to upgrade to new audio gear, we’ve found discounts on everything from over-ear headphones, to noise-canceling earbuds and robust sports audio gear, including some of our favorite options. Some offers can save you over $100, while other savings may be more modest. But with options starting at just $20, whatever you’re hunting for, we have a deal for you.
Our CNET shopping experts have scoured the early deals to find the best picks. We’ll continue to update this roundup as we move closer to the main Prime Big Deal Days event, so check back often for the latest headphone savings.
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Early October Prime Day earbud deals
The AirPods Pro 2 are a fan favorite for good reason. They sport excellent sound quality, with active noise cancellation, an adaptive transparency mode and spatial audio — all powered by Apple’s H2 chip.
These are some of our favorite affordable earbuds and now they are available for under $50.
More early October Prime Day earbud deals:
- Soundcore by Anker P20i: $20 (save $20). These Anker earbuds are affordable at their full price, but for half the cost, they become even more of a bargain buy.
- Skullcandy Method 360 earbuds: $99 (save $30). Get fantastic audio and battery life from these excellent Skullcandy earbuds.
- OnePlus Buds Pro 3: $150 (save $30). Get up to 5 hours of playback time with just 10 minutes of charging on these earbuds.
- Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro: $190 (save $60). Winners of a CNET Editors’ Choice, these multipoint earbuds can go toe-to-toe with the AirPods Pro 2.
- Sennheiser Momentum 4 earbuds: $300 (save $50). With support for Auracast and low-latency LE Audio, the Momentum 4 earbuds continue to impress with their sound quality.
Early October Prime Day noise-canceling headphone deals
These wireless headphones are our favorite over-ear headphones from Sennheiser. CNET Editor David Carnoy was impressed with their lengthy battery life, sound personalization features and improved noise cancellation.
One of the best noise-canceling headphones out there are the Beats Studio Pros. Our reviewer praised their sound quality and noise-canceling capabilities as well as their sleek design and cozy feel. They also boast an impressive 40-hour battery life and USB-C charging, and support spatial audio when paired with an iPhone.
Our top budget pick for the best over-ear headphones, the EarFun Wave Pro are even more affordable with this deal. CNET Executive Editor David Carnoy noted that the headphones offer good sound quality with punchy bass for a low price. They support multipoint Bluetooth connection and have an 80-hour battery life, too.
Apple’s latest ANC earbuds have a 30-hour battery life and an advanced H2 chip to support spatial audio. There is currently a modest discount right now. If you don’t want noise cancellation, the basic pair is also on sale for $119.
These noise-canceling headphones reduce background noise and distractions so you can focus on your workouts. They offer IPX4-rated sweat resistance for intense gym sessions and an impressive 35-hour battery life and have a modest discount right now.
More early October Prime Day noise-canceling headphone deals:
- Sennheiser Accentum ANC earbuds: $143 (save $77). A higher-end option that has customizable sound through the app.
- Soundcore Anker Life Q20 Hybrid ANC headphones: $35 (save $25). These comfortable headphones are on sale for Prime.
- Google Pixel Buds Pro 2: $179 (save $50). Twist to adjust the stabilization on these comfy buds without having to take them on and off again and again.
Early October Prime Day headphone deals
The Beats Solo 4 are some of our favorite over-ear headphones. While they are not a noise-canceling model, they do support lossless audio. They also offer solid voice-call performance and have a substantial 50-hour battery life.
More early October Prime Day headphone deals:
- Skullcandy Crusher 540 headphones: $120 (save $90). A simple 10-minute charge can give you 4 hours of playtime.
- Sony ULT Wear over-ear headphones: $198 (save $52). Sony’s extra-bassy headphones punch above their price bracket in comfort and noise canceling.
Early October Prime Day workout headphone deals
A decent price on our favorite bone-conduction headphones for running. Our testing found them to be lightweight and sound great, while still leaving your ears free to hear the outside world.
Prime members can snag these clip-on earbuds with adaptive bass boost and noise cancellation on sale now. The earbuds earned a spot on our best workout headphones of 2025 list as our favorite affordable clip-on option for workouts. The earbuds provide a secure, comfortable fit while you’re running or hitting the gym.
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More early October Prime Day workout headphone deals:
- Edifier LolliClip earbuds: $95 (save $35 with coupon). These unique wrap-around earbuds are now available for under $100.
- Anker Soundcore AeroFit Pro earbuds: $130 (save $50). From light jogs to HIIT workouts, these buds are protected with SweatGuard and the IPX5 rating.
- EarFun Air Pro 4 adaptive hybrid ANC wireless earbuds: $56 (save $24). CNET reviewer David Carnoy gave the Air Pro 4 an Editor’s Choice for performing well above their price bracket.
Prime Day gaming headphone deals
The HyperX Cloud Alpha wired headset is compatible with both Xbox and PlayStation, as well as PC, and comes equipped with 50mm dual chamber drivers for crisp, distinct audio that lets you hear every shot and step clearly. It also includes a detachable microphone so it won’t get in the way when you’re not chatting with teammates, and in-line audio controls for easy muting and volume adjustment on the fly.
We named the 733 Lightspeed one of our favorite wireless gaming headsets because of its light 278g weight and excellent microphones backed by Blue Yeti software customization.
This gaming headset works with tons of gaming devices including PC, PS5, PS4, Switch, Xbox X|S and Xbox One. It has a built-in mic so you can chat with other players during the game and 50mm drivers for clearer audio.
More Prime Day gaming headphone deals:
- Logitech G432 wired gaming headset: $40 (save $40). This set has 50 millimeter audio drivers which help build a more immersive gaming experience.
- Corsair HS80 RGB wired gaming headset: $80 (save $30). With on-ear volume and mute controls, you can focus on the game the whole time.
- SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro wired gaming headset: $180 (save $70). Equipped with a built-in amplifier, spatial audio and retractable mic, the Nova Pro comes in both Xbox and PlayStation/PC flavors.
- SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 Multi-System wired gaming headset: $50 (save $10). Immersive sound and the ComfortMAX system help you hear critical sound cues without straining your ears or cranium.
- HyperX Cloud III wired gaming headset: $90 (save $10). Connect to any system around with USB-C, USB-A and a 3.5mm audio jack.
- Sony InZone H9 wireless headset for PC and PlayStation: $298 (save $32). A modest discount on Sony’s first-party headset.
- SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P wireless multi-platform gaming headset: $170 (save $30). With 38 hours of continuous battery life and dual audio streams, you can game all day and night without missing phone notifications.
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What is October Prime Day?
Amazon began its annual Prime Day sale in 2015. Ever since, bargain hunters have eagerly awaited its return every summer. The Prime Day sale event has historically taken place in July, but Amazon often has other sales throughout the year, including a second Prime Day-like sale in October, which is known as Prime Big Deal Days, as well as the Big Spring Sale.
Prime Big Deal Days will take place Oct. 7 and 8 this year, but we’ve seen Amazon quietly drop hundreds of early deals and have highlighted the best early deals to help you plan. We also have you covered when it comes to all things Amazon, including what to know about signing up for Amazon Prime and returning Prime Day purchases to getting Prime Day deals free and using extra Prime perks.
Will tariffs affect this year’s October Prime Day deals?
Tariffs are top of mind for most Americans, with 52% of US adults concerned about rising prices and tariffs according to a new CNET survey. Russell Holly, CNET’s shopping expert and director of commerce, also noted that he has «seen plenty of evidence that suggests tariffs on personal electronics and home tech will affect prices during sales this year,» which means we may see effects during this year’s October Prime Day event with some increase on electronics and other items.
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