Amazon Prime Day 2026 Headphone Deals: AirPods Pro 3, Nothing Headphone (1) and More

Amazon Prime Day 2026 has arrived, and WIRED's headphone expert has curated the best deals on earbuds and over-ear headphones. The top earbud deal is the Apple AirPods Pro 3 at $179 ($70 off), praised for its noise-canceling, transparency, and features like a heart rate sensor and live translation. The best budget earbud is the Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro at $136 ($34 off), noted for exceptional call quality. The Bose Ultra Open Earbuds are $199 ($100 off), ideal for outdoor activities with spatial awareness. The Nothing Headphone (1) is $189 ($110 off), the lowest price ever, with a transparent design and up to 35 hours of battery life with ANC. Other notable earbud deals include the Nothing Ear (a), Soundcore Liberty 4 NC, Google Pixel Buds Pro 2, Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro, JLab Go Sport+ at $20, and Powerbeats Pro 2. Over-ear deals feature the Bose QuietComfort Headphones (1st Gen), Sony WH-1000XM5 at 50% off, Apple AirPods Max 2 ($120 off), Soundcore Space One, and Sony WH-CH720N. These discounts are available during Prime Day, with some offers likely exclusive to Prime members. The expert warns that not all markdowns are genuine, but the selected products are truly worth buying. The article also references other Prime Day coverage for tech, soundbars, and more.