The best headphone deals 2025: AirPods, Bose, Sony and more

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Whether you’re shopping for a pair of the best over-ear headphones or best wireless earbuds, if you know where to look it’s often possible to find deals on everything from the latest AirPods to wired over-ears – and you don’t have to wait for one of the year’s big sales events, such as Black Friday or Boxing Day.

Indeed, headphone deals are a year-round affair thanks to the ever-competitive consumer electronics retail space, so we keep this page populated throughout the year with the best discounts.

Of course, there’s more to a good headphone deal than just a hefty discount. You won’t find any pairs here that our in-house team of expert reviewers hasn’t fully tested, so not only will you be getting a great deal, but you’ll also be spending your money on a top-quality, What Hi-Fi?-approved pair of headphones.

Our list often includes What Hi-Fi? Award winners, and other class-leading models from our various headphones buying guides, so don’t buy a new pair of headphones without checking this page first.

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.

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Becky Roberts

As the managing editor of What Hi-Fi?, with over a decade of headphone reviewing experience, I've tested hundreds of pairs and lived with many of the best you can buy, so I know a good deal on a good pair when I see one! Trust me when I say that nothing listed below would be a poor purchase.

UK headphone deals – earbuds

Sony WF-C510was £55now£38 at Amazon (save £17)What Hi-Fi? Award winner

Sony WF-C510 was £55 now £38 at Amazon (save £17)
The best wireless budget earbuds out there, the WF-C510 feature 22 hours of battery life, IPX4 splash resistance, Bluetooth 5.3 and an Ambient Aware mode. They set the benchmark for sound quality at this price too. A great choice if you can stretch beyond the Earfun Air (below) but don't need the noise-cancelling functionality of the pricier model-up Sony WF-C710N.
What Hi-Fi? Award winner

Sony WF-C700Nwas £100 now £69 at Amazon (save £31)What Hi-Fi? Awards winner

Sony WF-C700N was £100 now £69 at Amazon (save £31)
Boasting impressive musicality and excellent levels of detail and insight, these comfortable, sport-friendly earbuds are well worth even their non-discounted price. You'll need to opt for the lavender ones to bag them at their very cheapest, but the other colours are only £1.50 more. The WF-C700N offer 7.5 hours of battery life per charge, multipoint Bluetooth and IPX4 water resistance, plus noise-cancelling. Now succeeded by the £99 WF-C710N. What Hi-Fi? Awards winner

Earfun Air was £60 now £30 at Amazon (save £30)Five stars
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Earfun Air was £60 now £30 at Amazon (save £30)
The cheapest true wireless earbuds we can heartily recommend, these five-star Earfuns do the basics right. We've seen these drop to £22 before, but this is still a great opportunity to pick up the most affordable, yet decent, budget buds around.
Five stars

Sony WF-1000XM5 was £259now £179 at Very (save £80)Lowest price on the pink finishWhat Hi-Fi? Awards winner
#1 PREMIUM EARBUDS

Sony WF-1000XM5 was £259 now £179 at Very (save £80)
The exemplary Sony WF-1000XM5 wireless earbuds sound more detailed, refined and accomplished than ever. They also pack in some of the most extensive features available for the price. Not many rival wireless buds can touch them. Lowest price on the pink finish
What Hi-Fi? Awards winner

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds was £300 now £199 at Amazon (save £100)Five stars

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds was £300 now £199 at Amazon (save £100)
The kings of noise-cancelling have done it again with the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds. We are not yet completely sold on the Immersive Audio modes, but with class-leading ANC and all-around sonic improvements, these highly competitive buds are worth their asking price, especially with a discount. Now succeeded by the new £299 second-gen Ultra. Five stars

Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 was £349now £299 at Peter Tyson (save £50) What Hi-Fi? Award winner

Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 was £349 now £299 at Peter Tyson (save £50)
The Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 won a What Hi-Fi? Award in 2024 and hold fast as our top premium pick amongst the best wireless earbuds. Sensational levels of detail, natural and refined sound and competitive ANC packed into the most enjoyable earbuds from B&W to date.
What Hi-Fi? Award winner

Bowers & Wilkins Pi6 was £219now £189 at Peter Tyson (save £33) Four stars

Bowers & Wilkins Pi6 was £219 now £189 at Peter Tyson (save £33)
The Bowers & Wilkins Pi6 are an attractive, accomplished pair of wireless earbuds which, when let loose on the right tracks, can take you for a thrilling sonic ride. Their power and attack grant genres such as hip-hop, rock and heavy metal extra helpings of excitement, while their solid detail levels mean that you’ll still be in the picture no matter the tunes you choose. Four stars

Sony  LinkBuds Fit
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Sony LinkBuds Fit: was £179 now £112 at Amazon

The Sony LinkBuds Fit are sporty, comfortable and robust-sounding buds enjoying a substantial discount. Deals on sporty gear can be hard to come by, meaning it's well worth taking this discount seriously, especially if you're a dedicated runner or aspiring athlete.

JBL Live Pro 2 was £129 now £89 at Amazon (save £30)Lowest price on black finishFive stars

JBL Live Pro 2 was £129 now £89 at Amazon (save £30)
A significant step up from the flock of sub-£100 cheap wireless earbuds, allowing you to access better sound quality without having to make the jump to more premium options from the likes of Bose, Sony and Sennheiser. They’re an entertaining listen, easy to use and manage to pack in a lot of useful features, including noise-cancelling.
Lowest price on black finish
Five stars

Technics EAH-AZ40M2 was £129 now £89 at Amazon (save £40)

Technics EAH-AZ40M2 was £129 now £89 at Amazon (save £40)
No noise cancellation, but you can still expect a detailed, robust sound, as well as solid comfort levels, on-bud controls and a clean, crisp sonic profile from the Technics EAH-AZ40M2. Excellent value if you don't need ANC and you're working with a tight budget.

Beats Fit Pro was £200 now £163 at Amazon (save £37)

Beats Fit Pro was £200 now £163 at Amazon (save £37)
This pretty much equals the lowest price we've witnessed the Beats Fit Pro drop to, and we'd recommend a pair for any sportspeople who want lively-sounding, immensely likeable buds which, thanks to their clever wing-fit construction, nestle into your ears snugly and securely. Running fanatics and gym fiends should find them a very attractive proposition indeed.

Shure Aonic 3 was £209 now£159 at Amazon (save £50)What Hi-Fi? Awards winner

Shure Aonic 3 was £209 now £159 at Amazon (save £50)
Shure has plenty of experience with wired in-ear headphones, and it shines through in the Shure Aonic 3. They're comfy and lightweight for starters, and absolutely nail sound quality. You won't find better – especially at this discounted price. What Hi-Fi? Awards winner

UK headphone deals – over-ears

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2ewas £379now £249 at Amazon (save £130)Five stars

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e was £379 now £249 at Amazon (save £130)
With the superior (albeit £350) Px7 S3 now on the scene, we would expect the five-star Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2e wireless noise-cancelling headphones to be available at a reduced price on a regular basis. Available for £250 right now, they back up their extremely stylish design with an insightful, clean and focused sound. Five stars

Dali IO-8 was £599now £499 (save £100) at Peter Tyson
Five stars

Dali IO-8 was £599 now £499 (save £100) at Peter Tyson
Combining a great build, premium feel and excellent sound, the brand-new Dali IO-8 set the performance benchmark at this lofty price. £100 is the first major drop we've seen, but stocks are running low at some retailers, so we don't know how long this deal will be around for.

Deal also available at Amazon

Focal Bathys
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Focal Bathys: was £699 now £549 at Peter Tyson

If you’re tempted by the Dali IO-8 (above) but worry that they may lack a certain je ne sais quoi, the five-star Bathys from French brand Focal are some of the best wireless over-ear headphones you can buy. Offering the kind of cinematic performance that’s rarely found in wireless headphones, and for a price that’s the lowest we’ve seen since last year’s Black Friday, this is a great deal on a sensational pair of cans.
Five stars

Sony WH-1000XM4
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Sony WH-1000XM4: was £350 now £199 at Amazon

The Sony WH-1000XM4 have been succeeded twice since we first reviewed them, but Sony seems to be keeping them around at a heavily discounted price. That's good news is you don't have the extra £200 for the newest ones, and it's worth remembering that the XM5 are only £80 more, but they're still a good option alongside the Sennheiser Momentum 4 (below).
Five stars

Bowers & Wilkins Px8 was £599 £403 at John Lewis (save £196)Five stars

Bowers & Wilkins Px8 was £599 now £403 at John Lewis (save £196)
The Bowers & Wilkins Px8 over-ears are a superb example of flagship cans – luxurious to behold and sublime to listen to, representing one of the best models in the premium wireless noise-cancelling market. As they get a little older, discounts are creeping in and knocking prices lower as their time on this Earth runs down. Five stars

Apple AirPods Max was £499 now £458 at Laptops Direct (save £31)Five stars

Apple AirPods Max was £499 now £458 at Laptops Direct (save £31)
The hype for the Apple AirPods Max is justified, and this discount makes them a (slightly) more feasible proposition. Apple's wireless noise-cancelling over-ears are wonderful to use, boast spatial audio support and stake their claim as some of the very best-sounding wireless headphones we have heard. This discount is on the newer, updated USB-C version. Five stars

Sony WH-1000XM5was £379 now £239 at Amazon (save £140)What Hi-Fi? Awards winner

Sony WH-1000XM5 was £379 now £239 at Amazon (save £140)
With their WH-1000XM6 successors now on the scene these wireless noise-cancelling headphones are no longer Sony's latest and greatest, but it pretty much guarantees they'll be discounted until stocks run out. This isn't the cheapest we've seen for the WH-100XM5, but it's still a great price. What Hi-Fi? Awards winner

Sony WH-CH720N was £99 now £68 at Amazon (save £31)What Hi-Fi? Awards winner

Sony WH-CH720N was £99 now £68 at Amazon (save £31)
For a very reasonable price, the Sony WH-CH720N are a dependably made, enthusiastic-sounding pair of headphones that, while occasionally straying into the realm of excessive bass, deliver good ANC and a strong feature set to the mid-to-low price bracket of the wireless headphone market. Most definitely a job well done.
What Hi-Fi? Awards winner

RØDE NTH-100 was £150 now £114 at Amazon (save £36)What Hi-Fi? Awards winner

RØDE NTH-100 was £150 now £114 at Amazon (save £36)
Be as critical or as casual in your listening as you like, the Røde NTH-100 will put you fully in the picture with their highly revealing sound. If you want budget closed-back over-ears, these are outstanding value even at their original price, but with this drop, they're a steal.
What Hi-Fi? Awards winner

Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless was £310now £199 at Amazon (save £111)Five stars

Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless was £310 now £199 at Amazon (save £111)
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 headphones earned a five-star review for their great sound and comprehensive feature set. Not to mention 60 hours of battery life! Now, you can get your hands on them for significantly less than their launch price, although we have seen these drop to £179 during Black Friday and Prime Day.
Five stars

Sony WH-CH520 was £60 now £32 at Amazon (save £28)Five stars
BEST CHEAP OVER-EARS

Sony WH-CH520 was £60 now £32 at Amazon (save £28)
One of the very best budget over-ear wireless headphones on the market, the Sony WH-CH520 offer an audio performance easily in excess of their original asking price, let alone this discounted one. It applies to the white pair, but the others are only a few pennies more. If you want noise cancellation, Sony's model-up WH-CH720N are your best bet.
Five stars

Philips Fidelio X2HR was £180 now £120 at Amazon (save £60)
CHEAP HOME PAIR

Philips Fidelio X2HR was £180 now £120 at Amazon (save £60)
A slightly different variant to the Fidelio X2, which we have long admired: "If you’re looking for unrivalled comfort and an eye-pleasing design to boot, there’s none better," we said. This X2HR offering should be very similar in quality, and at this price is very tempting indeed.

Grado SR325x was £330 now £247 at AV (save £83)What Hi-Fi? Awards winner

Grado SR325x was £330 now £247 at AV (save £83)
Our favourite wired headphones at this price, the majestic Grado SR325x open-backs are effortlessly musical and just so much fun to listen to. If you don't mind an open-back (leaky) design, this deal deserves to be snapped up.
What Hi-Fi? Awards winner

Grado SR80x was £130 now £105 at Amazon (save £25)Five stars

Grado SR80x was £130 now £105 at Amazon (save £25)
If you can't afford the Grados above but are set on an open-back design, the more affordable SR80x siblings are excellent value for money – and also current Award winners.
Five stars

Austrian Audio Hi-X65
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Austrian Audio Hi-X65: was £320 now £269 at Amazon

Despite being released four years ago, these wired headphones are as sonically capable, comfortable to wear, and built to last as they always have been. A £60 saving makes the package even sweeter and keeps them close to the lowest price we've ever seen. A very attractive option if you're looking to up your listening experience.
Five stars

Beyerdynamic DT 900 Pro X was £249 now £199 at Amazon (save £50)Five stars

Beyerdynamic DT 900 Pro X was £249 now £199 at Amazon (save £50)
If you’re looking for a quality pair of closed-back headphones at this price, put the Beyerdynamic DT 900 Pro X at the top of your shopping list. Once you have a listen you’ll be glad you did. Detailed, comfortable, classy – they tick all the boxes.
Five stars

Beyerdynamic T1 3rd Generation was £999 now £699 at Amazon (save £300)Five stars

Beyerdynamic T1 3rd Generation was £999 now £699 at Amazon (save £300)
The latest Beyerdynamic T1 open-back over-ears are a step up in performance and compatibility from their predecessors and are among the best wired headphones at this price. Grab them at this very generous discount while you can.
Five stars

US headphones deals – earbuds

Earfun Air was $65 now $40 at Amazon (save $25)Five stars
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Earfun Air was $65 now $40 at Amazon (save $25)
The cheapest true wireless earbuds we can heartily recommend, these five-star Earfuns do the basics right – and are now down to just $36 if you tick the coupon box. A decent buy if you're looking for budget buds at this affordable price, though we have seen them drop to $30 before. Five stars

AirPods 4 with ANC was $179now $120 at Amazon (save $50)Four stars
BEST AIRPODS DEAL

AirPods 4 with ANC was $179 now $120 at Amazon (save $50)
Any discount on such a new pair of AirPods is welcome. The AirPods 4 with ANC cram in so many flagship features with effective sound-blocking and improved sound at this mid-range price – though the AirPods Pro 2 for $199 (below) are better performers. Four stars

AirPods 4 was $129now $90 at Amazon (save $40)

AirPods 4 was $129 now $90 at Amazon (save $40)
The new AirPods 4 are already receiving a generous discount at Amazon. They don't have noise cancellation, unlike their 'AirPods 4 with ANC' sibling (above), but they boast the latest AirPods design and supposedly improved sound over the AirPods 3, while the H2 chip brings with it personalised spatial audio and voice isolation for clearer call quality.

AirPods Pro 2 was $249now $169 at Amazon (save $80)Five stars

AirPods Pro 2 was $249 now $169 at Amazon (save $80)
Apple’s current flagship ANC buds are our five-star favourites and they don't often get big discounts. With impressive ANC, a hugely enjoyable sound that’s powerful, dynamic and subtle, along with personalised spatial audio and new Apple-centric features, the AirPods Pro (2nd gen) are easy to recommend. Five stars

Technics EAH-AZ60M2 was $228 now $160 at Amazon (save $68)

Technics EAH-AZ60M2 was $228 now $160 at Amazon (save $68)
Expect a detailed, robust sound, as well as solid comfort levels, decent active noise cancellation good on-bud controls. The spirited, likeable Technics EAH-AZ60M2 offer a solid alternative to some of the market-leading earbuds.

Beats Fit Pro was $200 now $150 at Amazon (save $50)Lowest price on pink finishFour stars

Beats Fit Pro was $200 now $150 at Amazon (save $50)
If you’re looking for an AirPods alternative for exercise, these comfortable, feature-packed, fun-sounding and sport-friendly Beats Fit Pro are easy to recommend. The innovative new wingtip design promises a more secure fit for active lifestyles, while the presence of a Beats app for Android allows non-Apple users to get more involved in the earbuds' features. Lowest price on pink finish
Four stars

Shure Aonic 3 was $249 now $219 at Amazon (save $30)What Hi-Fi? Award winners
NO.1 WIRED

Shure Aonic 3 was $249 now $219 at Amazon (save $30)
Shure has plenty of experience with wired in-ear headphones, and it shines through in the Aonic 3. They're comfy and lightweight for starters, and absolutely nail sound quality. You won't find better buds at this level – especially at this discounted price.
What Hi-Fi? Award winners

US headphone deals – over-ears

Sony WH-CH720N was $180 now $120 at Amazon (save $50)What Hi-Fi? Awards winner

Sony WH-CH720N was $180 now $120 at Amazon (save $50)
For a very reasonable price, the Sony WH-CH720N are a dependably made, enthusiastic-sounding pair of headphones that, while occasionally straying into the realm of excessive bass, deliver good ANC and a strong feature set to the mid-to-low price bracket of the wireless headphone market. Most definitely a job well done.

What Hi-Fi? Awards winner

Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless was $380now $292 at Amazon (Save $98)Five stars

Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless was $380 now $292 at Amazon (Save $98)
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 headphones earned a five-star review for their great sound and comprehensive feature set. Not to mention 60 hours of battery life! Now, you can get your hands on them for significantly less than their launch price, although the biggest discounts are only on particular colours. Solid alternatives to the Sony class-leading XM5, which aren't on sale. Five stars

Bowers & Wilkins Px8 was $599now $499 at Amazon (save $100)Five stars

Bowers & Wilkins Px8 was $599 now $499 at Amazon (save $100)
The Bowers & Wilkins Px8 over-ears are a superb example of flagship cans – luxurious to behold and sublime to listen to, representing one of the best models in the premium wireless noise-cancelling market. Five stars

Apple AirPods Max was $549now $479 at PC Richards (save $80)Five stars

Apple AirPods Max was $549 now $479 at PC Richards (save $80)
Apple’s over-ear models are a five-star hit: superb-sounding, noise-cancelling wireless cans with a stylish and luxurious design. Worth it if you're after a premium pair. This is a deal for the newer USB-C model. Five stars

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 discounted models – say, the Sony WH-1000XM5 (the brand-new XM6 aren't on sale yet) and the Bose QC Ultra headphones – our general Sony vs Bose headphones or model-specific comparison articles should help:

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 (November), with Amazon Prime Days (July and October), Boxing Day and the January sales also seeing prices slashed more so than the rest of the year.

MORE:

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Becky Roberts

Becky is the managing editor of What Hi-Fi? and, since her recent move to Melbourne, also the editor of the brand's sister magazines Down Under – Australian Hi-Fi and Audio Esoterica. During her 11+ years in the hi-fi industry, she has reviewed all manner of audio gear, from budget amplifiers to high-end speakers, and particularly specialises in headphones and head-fi devices. In her spare time, Becky can often be found running, watching Liverpool FC and horror movies, and hunting for gluten-free cake.

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