As summer starts to wind down, it’s time to start getting ready for cooler weather and, before we know it, the holiday season. Labor Day weekend signals the end of summer and the change of the seasons for many. It’s also the perfect time to shop for some bargains, with the Labor Day deals already in full force. There are tons of deals on great wireless earbuds and some top-tier headphones, but be quick — we don’t expect some of these deals to last for long.
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Best headphone deals
The iconic Beats sound in a pair of headphones that support Personalized Spatial Audio, lossless audio via USB-C and a battery life of around 40 hours per charge. Note not all colors get the full discount.
With three different colors to choose from and Amazon Alexa built in, these headphones are a steal at less than $100.
They might not be the latest model these days, but at this price, they’re going to be very hard to beat. The best price is only available on the black colorway, though.
- Skullcandy Hesh Evo wireless headphones: $55 (save $50). Available in both black and white, these headphones have 36-hour batteries and a lightweight design.
- Beats Solo 4 wireless headphones: $150 (save $50). Saving 50% off a pair of Beats wireless headphones isn’t something you do every day.
- Bose QuietComfort headphones: $229 (save $120). Bose is about as iconic as headphone brands come, and there are some gorgeous colors to choose from.
- JBL Tune 510BT headphones: $30 (save $20). These on-ear headphones are inexpensive but still have 40 hours of battery life.
- Sony WH-CH520 wireless headphones: $38 (save $32). Pick from a few great colors when ordering your new wireless headphones.
Best earbuds deals
Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 are among the very best wireless earbuds on the market today. They include top-notch ANC, Transparency mode, Personalized Spatial Audio and a whole lot more. And now they’re heavily discounted, too.
It isn’t every day that you save 50% off anything, but this deal is one time that you will. It helps that these earbuds have 30-hour battery life and a whopping 22 preset EQs, too.
You can never go wrong with a pair of Apple earbuds, and its latest are its best yet. This version has USB-C charging and offers up to 30 hours of battery life.
- Beats Studio Buds earbuds: $100 (save $70). Choose from four different colors when ordering.
- Apple AirPods 4 (ANC): $140 (save $39). Not the lowest price we’ve seen, but still considerably better than paying full price.
- Tagry Bluetooth earbuds: $26 (save $24). You don’t always have to spend big money on a pair of waterproof wireless earbuds.
- Sony LinkBuds Open earbuds: $198 (save $32). These wireless earbuds are designed to help you hear your surroundings, too.
- Shokz OpenRun bone conduction earbuds: $90 (save $40). These earbuds are a great way to listen to music while working out.
- Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 bone conduction earbuds: $140 (save $40). With a sweat-resistant design, these sports fitness earbuds are ready to go.
Where are the best Labor Day headphone deals?
Most retailers are offering some form of sale or discounts during the Labor Day weekend, including all of the usual suspects. Be sure to check out our roundups of all the best offers at popular retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, Home Depot and our comprehensive live blog with discounts and bargains from all over.
How we choose the best Labor Day deals
At CNET, we’ve got a team of expert shoppers and deal-hunters whose experience spans years of helping buyers understand which major sales and deals are legitimately good and which are more routine. That includes Black Friday, Prime Day, Fourth of July and countless other shopping events. We’ve gotten very good at weeding out scams and superficial savings. We look for real discounts, quality reviews and remaining sale times when choosing a deal to show you.
- Real discounts mean exactly that. We look at the price history for all items sold to make sure no manufacturers are inflating prices to make the discount seem more substantial than it is.
- Quality reviews are important for any product, but especially for big purchase items like grills, furniture and appliances. If it breaks the first time you use it, the discount isn’t really worthwhile.
- Remaining sale time is a huge part of our vetting process. If a deal seems like it will only be around for a short while or will only be available for the remaining stock, we’ll let you know upfront so you don’t come back to the deal later only to be disappointed.