Cost-per-use, headphones are some of the best value audio devices around – they're so versatile, you can use them almost anywhere, and unless you're going super high-end, they really aren't all that expensive. Especially if you find a deal.
Well now you don't have to go bargain hunting, as we've done the hard work for you. We've scoured the web's best and most trusted retailers to bring you deals on all kinds of headphones, from budget earbuds to design statement over-ears.
Our list includes models from all sorts brands, and with plenty of five-star and Award-winning pairs among them. Like the Sony WF-C710N, B&W Pi8 and Focal Bathys, to name but three.
We've personally tested all of the below models so we can vouch for their quality. We only feature headphones that we're happy to recommend. Buy one of the below, and not only are you getting a great deal, you're getting a top-quality, What Hi-Fi?-approved pair of headphones.
You’ll find the best deals for shoppers in the UK first, but if you’re across the pond, you can jump straight to the best US headphone deals section further down the page.
I've been reviewing, testing and writing about headphones for over 20 years, back when noise-cancelling pairs still took AA batteries. I've also taken charge of compiling and updating the various deals hubs over my years at What Hi-Fi?, so I know a good deal on a great pair of headphones when I see one. All of the below have passed through our testing labs with flying colours, and have hefty discounts to boot...
UK headphone deals – earbuds
UK headphone deals – over-ears
US headphones deals – earbuds
US headphone deals – over-ears
Headphone deals FAQ
Bose or Sony – which headphone brand has the best deals?
Between them, Bose and Sony take up a lot of our recommendations in both the wireless earbuds and wireless headphones catgeory. And because of their success and consequent popularity, it's no surprise that they both feature heavily in year-round headphones deals at Amazon and other technology retailers such as Best Buy and John Lewis.
So it's a tough call and really depends on the models and their discounts. Generally, though, Sony pairs are the go-tos at the more affordable price points as Bose doesn't compete there. And even in the mid-market and premium sectors, they typically undercut Bose alternatives come sales time.
That said, Bose tends to deliver slightly better active noise cancelling technology, so if that is your biggest priority and there isn't much in price between two pairs, you may be best siding with Bose.
If you are struggling to pick between two rival models – say, the Award-winning Sony WH-1000XM6 and the Bose QC Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) – our general Sony vs Bose headphones or model-specific comparison articles should help:
- Premium wireless ANC headphones: Sony WH-1000XM6 vs Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones
- Premium wireless ANC earbuds: Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) vs Sony WF-1000XM5
- Older headphone models: Sony WH-1000XM5 vs Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones
When is the best time to buy headphones?
You'll always be able to find a good headphone deal no matter the time of year, but you'll typically see the biggest savings and best-ever prices during sales events such as Black Friday and Cyber Monday, with Amazon Prime Days, Boxing Day and the January sales also seeing prices slashed more so than the rest of the year.
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