The best headphone deals 2023: save on AirPods, Bose, Sony and more

On the hunt for a new pair of headphones or earbuds? We're here to help you bag the lowest price on some of the best headphones we've tested.

It's important to remember that many deals that might look tempting due to massive discounts can actually be duds if the product simply isn't very good in the first place. That's why we're here to sort the wheat from the chaff and only highlight headphones we've tried, tested and can honestly recommend.

Below you'll find the best deals on the best headphones around, including What Hi-Fi? Award 2023 winners, AirPods and earbuds from Sony, Bose, Sennheiser, Beyerdynamic and more. We take pride in curating this headphone deals roundup, keeping an eye out for the best headphone deals and updating this page accordingly. Happy hunting...

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The best headphone deals (UK)

AirPods Pro 2nd generation was £229 now £195 at OnBuy (save £35.06)
Apple’s flagship ANC earbuds are five-star favourites and a must-have for iOS die-hards. Boasts impressive ANC, a hugely enjoyable sound, along with plenty of new features such as adaptive audio and conversation mode. This £35 saving is on the model with the Lightning connector, while those wanting the new USB-C case can pay an extra fiver and get them for £199 at Amazon. Five stars

AirPods Pro 2nd generation <a href="https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100134077-13595435?sid=hawk-custom-tracking&url=https://www.onbuy.com/gb/p/apple-airpods-pro-2nd-generation-2022-mqd83zma~p71251454/" data-link-merchant="onbuy.com"" target="_blank">was £229 now £195 at OnBuy (save £35.06)
Apple’s flagship ANC earbuds are five-star favourites and a must-have for iOS die-hards. Boasts impressive ANC, a hugely enjoyable sound, along with plenty of new features such as adaptive audio and conversation mode. This £35 saving is on the model with the Lightning connector, while those wanting the new USB-C case can pay an extra fiver and get them for <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=40397&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.co.uk%2FApple-AirPods-generation-MagSafe-USB%25E2%2580%2591C%2Fdp%2FB0CHWZ9TZS%2Fref%3Dsr_1_3%3Fkeywords%3Dairpods%2Bpro%2B2%26qid%3D1701059557%26sr%3D8-3%26ufe%3Dapp_do%253Aamzn1.fos.cc223b57-2b86-485c-a85e-6431c1f06c86%26tag%3Dhawk-future-21%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-21" data-link-merchant="Amazon UK"" data-link-merchant="onbuy.com"">£199 at Amazon. Five stars

Sony WF-C700Nwas £100&nbsp;now £75 at Amazon (save £25)
Boasting impressive musicality and excellent levels of detail and insight, these comfortable, sport-friendly earbuds are well worth even their non-discounted price. The WF-C700N feature 7.5 hours of battery life per charge, multipoint Bluetooth and IPX4 water resistance.&nbsp;
What Hi-Fi? Award 2023 winnerRead the Sony WF-C700N review

Sony WF-C700N <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=40397&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.co.uk%2Fdp%2FB0BXM3ZFKC%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-21%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-21" data-link-merchant="Amazon UK"" target="_blank">was £100 now £75 at Amazon (save £25)
Boasting impressive musicality and excellent levels of detail and insight, these comfortable, sport-friendly earbuds are well worth even their non-discounted price. The WF-C700N feature 7.5 hours of battery life per charge, multipoint Bluetooth and IPX4 water resistance. 
What Hi-Fi? Award 2023 winner
Read the <a href="https://www.whathifi.com/reviews/sony-wf-c700n" data-link-merchant="whathifi.com"" data-link-merchant="Amazon UK"">Sony WF-C700N review

Sony WF-1000XM5 was £259now £219 at Amazon (save £40)
Sony's exemplary wireless earbuds sound more detailed, more refined and more accomplished than ever before. They also pack in some of the most extensive features available for the price. We can't think of a rival pair of wireless buds that can touch them, and this discount is more than welcome. What Hi-Fi? Award 2023 winnerRead our Sony WF-1000XM5 review

Sony WF-1000XM5 <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=40397&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.co.uk%2FSony-WF-1000XM5-Cancelling-Headphones-Microphone-Silver%2Fdp%2FB0C4TJXPNJ%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-21%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-21" data-link-merchant="Amazon UK"">was £259 now £219 at Amazon (save £40)
Sony's exemplary wireless earbuds sound more detailed, more refined and more accomplished than ever before. They also pack in some of the most extensive features available for the price. We can't think of a rival pair of wireless buds that can touch them, and this discount is more than welcome. What Hi-Fi? Award 2023 winner
Read our <a href="https://www.whathifi.com/reviews/sony-wf-1000xm5" data-link-merchant="whathifi.com"" data-link-merchant="Amazon UK"">Sony WF-1000XM5 review

Earfun Air was £60 now £40 at Amazon (save £20)
The cheapest true wireless earbuds we can heartily recommend, these five-star Earfuns do the basics right – and are now down to just £28 for Cyber Monday. We've seen these drop to £22 before, but they're still a very decent buy now if you're looking for budget buds. Five stars
Read our Earfun Air review

Earfun Air <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=40397&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.co.uk%2Fdp%2FB088H7GMHZ%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-21%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-21" data-link-merchant="Amazon UK"">was £60 now £40 at Amazon (save £20)
The cheapest true wireless earbuds we can heartily recommend, these five-star Earfuns do the basics right – and are now down to just £28 for Cyber Monday. We've seen these drop to £22 before, but they're still a very decent buy now if you're looking for budget buds. Five stars
Read our
<a href="https://www.whathifi.com/reviews/earfun-air" data-link-merchant="whathifi.com"" data-link-merchant="Amazon UK"">Earfun Air review

Sony WH-1000XM5was £379 now £279 at Amazon (save £100)
The latest and greatest Sony over-ear wireless noise-cancelling headphones are best in class in their premium field, and a £65 saving makes them even better performance-per-pound value.
What Hi-Fi? Award 2023 winner
Read our Sony WH-1000XM5 review

Sony WH-1000XM5 <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=40397&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.co.uk%2FSony-WH-1000XM5-Cancelling-Wireless-Headphones-Black%2Fdp%2FB0BXM22X99%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-21%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-21" data-link-merchant="Amazon UK"">was £379 now £279 at Amazon (save £100)
The latest and greatest Sony over-ear wireless noise-cancelling headphones are best in class in their premium field, and a £65 saving makes them even better performance-per-pound value.
What Hi-Fi? Award 2023 winner
Read our
<a href="https://www.whathifi.com/reviews/sony-wh-1000xm5" data-link-merchant="whathifi.com"" data-link-merchant="Amazon UK"">Sony WH-1000XM5 review

Sony WH-CH720N was £99 now £79 at Amazon (save £20)
For a very reasonable price, these Sonys 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.&nbsp;What Hi-Fi? Award 2023 winners
Read our full Sony WH-CH720N review

Sony WH-CH720N <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=40397&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.co.uk%2FSony-WH-CH720N-Cancelling-Bluetooth-Headphones-Black%2Fdp%2FB0BTDX26B2%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-21%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-21" data-link-merchant="Amazon UK"">was £99 now £79 at Amazon (save £20)
For a very reasonable price, these Sonys 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? Award 2023 winners
Read our full
<a href="https://www.whathifi.com/reviews/sony-wh-ch720n" data-link-merchant="whathifi.com"" data-link-merchant="Amazon UK"">Sony WH-CH720N review

Apple AirPods 2 (2019) was £159 now £99 at Amazon (save £60)
The second-gen AirPods get a further price cut now that the AirPods 3 are here. If you aren't bothered about spatial audio and those slightly longer stems, these veterans still offer unbeatable usability and decent sound quality for Apple users for a lower price. Four stars
Read our AirPods 2 review

Apple AirPods 2 (2019)<a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=40397&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.co.uk%2FApple-Airpods-Charging-latest-Model%2Fdp%2FB07PZR3PVB%2Fref%3Dsr_1_3%3Fcrid%3D1ZZHO0CB50P8Y%26keywords%3DApple%2BAirPods%2B2%2B%25282019%2529%26qid%3D1689065776%26sprefix%3Dapple%2Bairpods%2B2%2B2019%2B%252Caps%252C112%26sr%3D8-3%26tag%3Dhawk-future-21%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-21" data-link-merchant="Amazon UK""> was £159 now £99 at Amazon (save £60)
The second-gen AirPods get a further price cut now that the AirPods 3 are here. If you aren't bothered about spatial audio and those slightly longer stems, these veterans still offer unbeatable usability and decent sound quality for Apple users for a lower price. Four stars
Read our
<a href="https://www.whathifi.com/reviews/apple-airpods-2019" data-link-merchant="whathifi.com"" data-link-merchant="Amazon UK"">AirPods 2 review

Technics EAH-AZ40M2 was £129 now £95 at Amazon (save £30)

Technics EAH-AZ40M2 <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=40397&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.co.uk%2Fdp%2FB0C7CPYJS6%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-21%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-21" data-link-merchant="Amazon UK"">was £129 now £95 at Amazon (save £30)
No noise cancellation, but you can still likely expect a detailed, robust sound, as well as solid comfort levels and good on-bud controls considering the <a href="https://www.whathifi.com/reviews/technics-eah-az40" data-link-merchant="whathifi.com"" data-link-merchant="Amazon UK"">four-star originals offered that. Seemingly excellent value if you don't need ANC and you're working with a tight budget.

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 was £230 now £159 at Amazon (save £61)
Six years into the true wireless game, Sennheiser is as competitive as ever in the premium space. The latest noise-cancelling Momentums build on an already winning recipe with an improved feature set, decent step-up in performance and kinder price tag. Five stars
Read our Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 review

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=40397&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.co.uk%2Fdp%2FB09RZKHSD6%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-21%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-21" data-link-merchant="Amazon UK"">was £230 now £159 at Amazon (save £61)
Six years into the true wireless game, Sennheiser is as competitive as ever in the premium space. The latest noise-cancelling Momentums build on an already winning recipe with an improved feature set, decent step-up in performance and kinder price tag. Five stars
Read our
<a href="https://www.whathifi.com/reviews/sennheiser-momentum-true-wireless-3" data-link-merchant="whathifi.com"" data-link-merchant="Amazon UK"">Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 review

JBL Reflect Flow Pro was £129 now £99 at Richer Sounds (save £30)Five stars

JBL Reflect Flow Pro <a href="https://fan.go2jump.org/aff_c?offer_id=6217&aff_id=1&source=whathifi&aff_click_id=hawk-custom-tracking&aff_sub2=hawk-article-url&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.richersounds.com%2Fjbl-reflect-flow-pro-black.html" data-link-merchant="richersounds.com"" target="_blank">was £129 now £99 at Richer Sounds (save £30)
Ignore the fact that the name's a bit of a mouthful, this is a deal that's well worth your time. The <a href="https://www.whathifi.com/reviews/jbl-reflect-flow-pro" data-link-merchant="whathifi.com"" data-link-merchant="richersounds.com"">JBL Reflect Flow Pro (see, it rhymes!) are five-star performers and arguably the best sporty buds in town. We love their fit, reliability and comfort, as well as that lively, punchy JBL sound to keep you motivated for miles. A solid discount on some very, very solid buds. Five stars

JBL Live Pro 2&nbsp;was £129 now £89 at Amazon (save £40)
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. Five stars
Read our JBL Live Pro 2 review

JBL Live Pro 2 <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=40397&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.co.uk%2Fdp%2FB0B1SJ7YSK%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-21%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-21" data-link-merchant="Amazon UK"">was £129 now £89 at Amazon (save £40)
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. Five stars
Read our
<a href="https://www.whathifi.com/reviews/jbl-live-pro-2-tws" data-link-merchant="whathifi.com"" data-link-merchant="Amazon UK"">JBL Live Pro 2 review

Beats Fit Pro was £200 now £149 at Amazon (save £51)
We've not seen the Beats Fit Pro drop that much before, and this happens to be the lowest they've ever fallen since their release a few years back. That discount is very welcome, as the Fit Pro are 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.
Similar deal also at Currys, John Lewis and Very.&nbsp;

Beats Fit Pro <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=40397&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.co.uk%2FBeats-Fit-Pro-Cancelling-Built%2Fdp%2FB09Q768ND9%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-21%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-21" data-link-merchant="Amazon UK"" target="_blank">was £200 now £149 at Amazon (save £51)
We've not seen the <a href="https://www.whathifi.com/reviews/beats-fit-pro" data-link-merchant="whathifi.com"" data-link-merchant="Amazon UK"">Beats Fit Pro drop that much before, and this happens to be the lowest they've ever fallen since their release a few years back. That discount is very welcome, as the Fit Pro are 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.
Similar deal also at <a href="https://www.awin1.com/awclick.php?awinmid=22479&awinaffid=103504&clickref=hawk-custom-tracking&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.currys.co.uk%2Fproducts%2Fbeats-fit-pro-wireless-bluetooth-noisecancelling-sports-earbuds-beats-black-10234257.html%3FistCompanyId%3Dbec25c7e-cbcd-460d-81d5-a25372d2e3d7%26istFeedId%3D4d7eb93e-055f-499d-8ee5-1cdcc50d67d1%26istItemId%3Dplptxwpqp%26istBid%3Dt%26srcid%3D198%26cmpid%3Dppc~gg~0090%2520%28Shopping%2520Ads%29%2520Headphones%2520-%2520Brand%2520Beats%2520-%2520PMAX~~Exact~71700000115608303~%26mctag%3Dgg_goog_7904%26kwid%3DGOOGLE%26device%3Dc%26ds_kids%3D%26tgtid%3D0090%2520%28Shopping%2520Ads%29%2520Headphones%2520-%2520Brand%2520Beats%2520-%2520PMAX%26%26gad_source%3D1%26gclid%3DEAIaIQobChMI28yrirfXggMVI5ZoCR14TQwcEAQYASABEgI1pPD_BwE%26gclsrc%3Daw.ds" data-link-merchant="currys.co.uk"" data-link-merchant="whathifi.com"" data-link-merchant="Amazon UK"" target="_blank">Currys, <a href="https://john-lewis-and-partners.pxf.io/c/221109/871855/12148?subId1=hawk-custom-tracking&sharedId=hawk&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.johnlewis.com%2Fbeats-fit-pro-true-wireless-bluetooth-in-ear-sport-headphones-with-active-noise-cancelling%2Fsage-grey%2Fp6023563%3Fs_ppc%3D2dx_mixed_technology_BAU%26tmad%3Dc%26tmcampid%3D2%26gad_source%3D1%26gclid%3DEAIaIQobChMI28yrirfXggMVI5ZoCR14TQwcEAQYAiABEgKrEPD_BwE%26gclsrc%3Daw.ds" data-link-merchant="johnlewis.com"" data-link-merchant="currys.co.uk"" data-link-merchant="whathifi.com"" data-link-merchant="Amazon UK"" target="_blank">John Lewis and <a href="https://www.awin1.com/awclick.php?awinmid=3090&awinaffid=103504&clickref=hawk-custom-tracking&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.very.co.uk%2Fbeats-fit-pro--nbsptrue-wireless-earbuds%2F1600710769.prd%3Fsku%3Dsku24595007%26cm_mmc%3Dgoogle-_-PLA%2B-%2BGeneric-_-All-_-PRODUCT_GROUP_p67497813615_%26utm_campaign%3DGeneric_Electricals%2B-%2BGeneric%2B-%2BHeadphones%26utm_medium%3Dcpc%26utm_source%3Dgoogle%26utm_term%3DPRODUCT_GROUP%26campaigntype%3Dshopping%26gad_source%3D1%26gclid%3DEAIaIQobChMI28yrirfXggMVI5ZoCR14TQwcEAQYBiABEgJ3evD_BwE%26gclsrc%3Daw.ds" data-link-merchant="very.co.uk"" data-link-merchant="johnlewis.com"" data-link-merchant="currys.co.uk"" data-link-merchant="whathifi.com"" data-link-merchant="Amazon UK"" target="_blank">Very

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II was £279 now £199 at Amazon (save £80)Five starsRead our Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II review

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=40397&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.co.uk%2Fdp%2FB0B4PSQHD5%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-21%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-21" data-link-merchant="Amazon UK"">was £279 now £199 at Amazon (save £80)
Bose’s flagship wireless earbuds' fantastic sound and peerless noise-cancelling abilities have set a very high benchmark at this price point. The <a href="https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100134077-13880968?sid=hawk-custom-tracking&url=https://www.bose.co.uk/en_gb/products/headphones/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-ultra.html" data-link-merchant="bose.co.uk"" data-link-merchant="Amazon UK"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">£260 Bose Ultra Earbuds are now here, but if you want amazing wireless earbuds around the £200 mark, this deal is well worth your attention. Five stars
Read our <a href="https://www.whathifi.com/reviews/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-ii" data-link-merchant="whathifi.com"" data-link-merchant="bose.co.uk"" data-link-merchant="Amazon UK"">Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II review

Jabra Elite 4 Active was £120 now £69 at Amazon (save £51)Four stars
Read our Jabra Elite 4 Active review

Jabra Elite 4 Active <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=40397&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.co.uk%2FJabra-Active-Bluetooth-Earbuds-built-Black%2Fdp%2FB09KNPZB1N%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-21%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-21" data-link-merchant="Amazon UK"" target="_blank">was £120 now £69 at Amazon (save £51)
Small, light and vibrant to listen to, the Elite 4 Active are a great choice for when you need a pair of robust, well-made and exciting buds that can be used every day or as part of your workout set-up. And that discount? It's not half bad, either. Deal also at <a href="https://www.awin1.com/awclick.php?awinmid=3090&awinaffid=103504&clickref=hawk-custom-tracking&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.very.co.uk%2Fjabra-elite-4-active-bluetooth-active-noise-cancelling-earbuds-with-ip57-waterproofing%2F1600703262.prd" data-link-merchant="very.co.uk"" data-link-merchant="Amazon UK"" target="_blank">Very. Four stars
Read our
<a href="https://www.whathifi.com/reviews/jabra-elite-4-active" data-link-merchant="whathifi.com"" data-link-merchant="very.co.uk"" data-link-merchant="Amazon UK"">Jabra Elite 4 Active review

Sony WF-C500was 90now£44 at Amazon (save £46)
The best wireless budget earbuds out there, period. The WF-C500 feature 20 hours of battery life, IPX4 splash resistance and Bluetooth 5.0, and are available in black, white, orange or mint. A great choice if you can stretch beyond the Earfun Air above but don't need the noise-cancelling functionality of the WF-C700 (above). What Hi-Fi? Award 2023 winner
Read our Sony WF-C500 review

Sony WF-C500 <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=40397&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.co.uk%2Fdp%2FB09FKGJ1CB%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-21%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-21" data-link-merchant="Amazon UK"">was £90 now £44 at Amazon (save £46)
The best wireless budget earbuds out there, period. The WF-C500 feature 20 hours of battery life, IPX4 splash resistance and Bluetooth 5.0, and are available in black, white, orange or mint. A great choice if you can stretch beyond the Earfun Air above but don't need the noise-cancelling functionality of the WF-C700 (above). What Hi-Fi? Award 2023 winner
Read our
<a href="https://www.whathifi.com/reviews/sony-wf-c500" data-link-merchant="whathifi.com"" data-link-merchant="Amazon UK"">Sony WF-C500 review

AirPods 3 was £179now £149 at Argos (save £30)
Improved sound, innovative Apple-centric features, spatial audio support and Pro-inspired redesign with shorter stems, but no ANC. The latest AirPods are a great choice for iPhone users and right now you can save the most on them at Argos and Amazon. Four starsRead our Apple AirPods 3 review

AirPods 3 <a href="https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100134077-15618761?sid=hawk-custom-tracking&url=https://www.argos.co.uk/product/1245929" data-link-merchant="argos.co.uk"">was £179 now £149 at Argos (save £30)
Improved sound, innovative Apple-centric features, spatial audio support and Pro-inspired redesign with shorter stems, but no ANC. The latest AirPods are a great choice for iPhone users and right now you can save the most on them at Argos and <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=40397&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.co.uk%2FApple-AirPods-3rd-generation-Lightning-Charging%2Fdp%2FB0BDJ6QBTL%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-21%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-21" data-link-merchant="Amazon UK"" data-link-merchant="argos.co.uk"">Amazon. Four stars
Read our <a href="https://www.whathifi.com/reviews/apple-airpods-3" data-link-merchant="whathifi.com"" data-link-merchant="Amazon UK"" data-link-merchant="argos.co.uk"">Apple AirPods 3 review

Price check: <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=40397&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.co.uk%2FApple-AirPods-3rd-generation-Lightning-Charging%2Fdp%2FB0BDJ6QBTL%2Fref%3Dsr_1_3%3Fkeywords%3Dairpods%2B3%26qid%3D1700894990%26s%3Delectronics%26sr%3D1-3%26ufe%3Dapp_do%253Aamzn1.fos.cc223b57-2b86-485c-a85e-6431c1f06c86%26tag%3Dhawk-future-21%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-21" data-link-merchant="Amazon UK"" data-link-merchant="whathifi.com"" data-link-merchant="Amazon UK"" data-link-merchant="argos.co.uk"">£149 @ Amazon

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds was £300 now £259 at Amazon (save £41)
The kings of noise-cancelling have done it again with the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds. We're not yet completely sold on the Immersive Audio modes, but with class-leading ANC and all-round sonic improvements, these buds are worth the cash, especially now they're enjoying their first major discounts thanks to Cyber Monday. Five stars
Also available at Bose and John Lewis

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=40397&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.co.uk%2FBose-QuietComfort-Cancelling-World-Class-Cancellation-Black%2Fdp%2FB0CD2FSRDD%3Fth%3D1%26tag%3Dhawk-future-21%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-21" data-link-merchant="Amazon UK"" target="_blank">was £300 now £259 at Amazon (save £41)
The kings of noise-cancelling have done it again with the <a href="https://www.whathifi.com/reviews/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds" data-link-merchant="whathifi.com"" data-link-merchant="Amazon UK"">Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds. We're not yet completely sold on the Immersive Audio modes, but with class-leading ANC and all-round sonic improvements, these buds are worth the cash, especially now they're enjoying their first major discounts thanks to Cyber Monday. Five stars
Also available at
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Sony WH-CH520 was £60 now £34 at Amazon (save £26)
One of the very best budget over-ear wireless headphones on the market, these Sonys offer an audio performance easily in excess of their original asking price, let alone this discounted one. Five stars
Read our Sony WH-CH520 review

Sony WH-CH520 <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=40397&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.co.uk%2Fdp%2FB0BTJD6LCL%2Fref%3Dasc_df_B0BTJD6LCL1695831960000%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-21%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-21" data-link-merchant="Amazon UK"">was £60 now £34 at Amazon (save £26)
One of the very best budget over-ear wireless headphones on the market, these Sonys offer an audio performance easily in excess of their original asking price, let alone this discounted one. Five stars
Read our
<a href="https://www.whathifi.com/reviews/sony-wh-ch520" data-link-merchant="whathifi.com"" data-link-merchant="Amazon UK"">Sony WH-CH520 review

Lindy BNX-60 was £85 now £70 at Novatech (save £15)
As a great value pair of noise-cancelling headphones with the added bonus of wireless Bluetooth, we can’t quibble with what’s on offer here. These Lindy veterans are solid alternatives to the Sony WH-CH520. Five stars
Read our Lindy BNX-60 review

Lindy BNX-60 <a href="https://www.awin1.com/awclick.php?awinmid=957&awinaffid=103504&clickref=hawk-custom-tracking&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.novatech.co.uk%2Fproducts%2Flindy-bnx-60-what-hi-fi-5-star-award-winning-bluetooth-wireless-active-noise-cancelling-headphones%2F73136.html" data-link-merchant="novatech.co.uk"">was £85 now £70 at Novatech (save £15)
As a great value pair of noise-cancelling headphones with the added bonus of wireless Bluetooth, we can’t quibble with what’s on offer here. These Lindy veterans are solid alternatives to the Sony WH-CH520. Five stars
Read our
<a href="https://www.whathifi.com/lindy/bnx-60/review" data-link-merchant="whathifi.com"" data-link-merchant="novatech.co.uk"">Lindy BNX-60 review

Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 was £350 now £250 at Amazon (save £100)
A breakaway from the famous Bose QuietComfort range, the 2019-released 700 are more of a premium series with a concentration on noise-cancelling, which is best in class with 11 levels of ANC adjustment. Comfort and aesthetics are spot-on and they sound OK – though not as good as the Sony XM4 and XM5 above, and they're now succeeded by the new £400 QuietComfort Ultras. Four stars
Read our Bose 700 review

Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=40397&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.co.uk%2Fdp%2FB07Q4QK379%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-21%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-21" data-link-merchant="Amazon UK"">was £350 now £250 at Amazon (save £100)
A breakaway from the famous Bose QuietComfort range, the 2019-released 700 are more of a premium series with a concentration on noise-cancelling, which is best in class with 11 levels of ANC adjustment. Comfort and aesthetics are spot-on and they sound OK – though not as good as the Sony XM4 and XM5 above, and they're now succeeded by the new <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=40397&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.co.uk%2FBose-QuietComfort-Wireless-Cancelling-Headphones-Black%2Fdp%2FB0CCZ1L489%2Fref%3Dsr_1_3%3Fkeywords%3Dquietcomfort%2Bultra%26qid%3D1700523457%26s%3Delectronics%26sr%3D1-3%26tag%3Dhawk-future-21%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-21" data-link-merchant="Amazon UK"" data-link-merchant="Amazon UK"">£400 QuietComfort Ultras. Four stars
Read our
<a href="https://www.whathifi.com/reviews/bose-noise-cancelling-headphones-700-review" data-link-merchant="whathifi.com"" data-link-merchant="Amazon UK"" data-link-merchant="Amazon UK"">Bose 700 review

Apple AirPods Max was £549 now £499 at Amazon (save £50)
Yes, even with this deal, Apple's wireless noise-cancelling over-ear headphones are still quite expensive. But they are wonderful to use, boast spatial audio support and are one of the very best-sounding wireless headphones we've heard. Worth it for Apple users. Five stars
Read our Apple AirPods Max review

Apple AirPods Max <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=40397&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.co.uk%2Fdp%2FB08Q2314VB%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-21%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-21" data-link-merchant="Amazon UK"">was £549 now £499 at Amazon (save £50)
Yes, even with this deal, Apple's wireless noise-cancelling over-ear headphones are still quite expensive. But they are wonderful to use, boast spatial audio support and are one of the very best-sounding wireless headphones we've heard. Worth it for Apple users. Five stars
Read our
<a href="https://www.whathifi.com/reviews/apple-airpods-max" data-link-merchant="whathifi.com"" data-link-merchant="Amazon UK"">Apple AirPods Max review

Austrian Audio Hi-X15 was £90 now £88 at Scan (save £2)
Not a huge discount by any means, but these wired headphones were already the best value at their level. An exceptional pair of over-ear headphones that deliver premium sound quality in an affordable package.
What Hi-Fi? Award 2023 winners
Read our Austrian Audio Hi-X15 review

Austrian Audio Hi-X15 <a href="https://www.awin1.com/awclick.php?awinmid=15473&awinaffid=103504&clickref=hawk-custom-tracking&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.scan.co.uk%2Fproducts%2Faustrian-audio-hi-x15-closed-back-headphones" data-link-merchant="scan.co.uk"">was £90 now £88 at Scan (save £2)
Not a huge discount by any means, but these wired headphones were already the best value at their level. An exceptional pair of over-ear headphones that deliver premium sound quality in an affordable package.
What Hi-Fi? Award 2023 winners
Read our
<a href="https://www.whathifi.com/reviews/austrian-audio-hi-x15" data-link-merchant="whathifi.com"" data-link-merchant="scan.co.uk"">Austrian Audio Hi-X15 review

Beyerdynamic DT 900 Pro X was £249 now £221 at AV.com (save £29)
If you’re looking for a quality pair of closed-back headphones at this price, put these Beyerdynamics 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
Read our Beyerdynamic DT 900 Pro X review

Beyerdynamic DT 900 Pro X <a href="https://www.awin1.com/awclick.php?awinmid=3586&awinaffid=103504&clickref=hawk-custom-tracking&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.av.com%2FRecording-and-Computers%2Fbeyerdynamic-DT-900-Pro-X-Open-Back-Headphones-48-Ohm%2F45L5" data-link-merchant="av.com"">was £249 now £221 at AV.com (save £29)
If you’re looking for a quality pair of closed-back headphones at this price, put these Beyerdynamics 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
Read our
<a href="https://www.whathifi.com/reviews/beyerdynamic-dt-900-pro-x" data-link-merchant="whathifi.com"" data-link-merchant="av.com"">Beyerdynamic DT 900 Pro X review

Grado SR325x was £330 now £248 at Amazon (save £72)
Our favourite wired headphones at this price, these latest-gen open-back Grados are effortlessly musical. If you don't mind an open-back (leaky) design, this deal deserves to be snapped up. What Hi-Fi? Award 2023 winners
Read our Grado SR325x review

Grado SR325x <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=40397&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.co.uk%2Fdp%2FB091GHBJZ1%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-21%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-21" data-link-merchant="Amazon UK"">was £330 now £248 at Amazon (save £72)
Our favourite wired headphones at this price, these latest-gen open-back Grados are effortlessly musical. If you don't mind an open-back (leaky) design, this deal deserves to be snapped up. What Hi-Fi? Award 2023 winners
Read our
<a href="https://www.whathifi.com/reviews/grado-sr325x" data-link-merchant="whathifi.com"" data-link-merchant="Amazon UK"">Grado SR325x review

Grado SR80x was £130 now £99 at Richer Sounds (save £31)
If you can't afford the Grados above but are set on an open-back design, these more affordable siblings are excellent value for money – and also current Award winners.
Five stars
Read our Grado SR80x review

Grado SR80x <a href="https://fan.go2jump.org/aff_c?offer_id=6217&aff_id=1&source=whathifi&aff_click_id=hawk-custom-tracking&aff_sub2=hawk-article-url&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.richersounds.com%2Fcatalog%2Fproduct%2Fview%2Fid%2F112158%2Fs%2Fgrado-sr80x-black%2F" data-link-merchant="richersounds.com"" target="_blank">was £130 now £99 at Richer Sounds (save £31)
If you can't afford the Grados above but are set on an open-back design, these more affordable siblings are excellent value for money – and also current Award winners.
Five stars
Read our
<a href="https://www.whathifi.com/reviews/grado-sr80x" data-link-merchant="whathifi.com"" data-link-merchant="richersounds.com"">Grado SR80x review

Focal Elegia was £799 now £349 at Sevenoaks (save £450)

Focal Elegia <a href="https://fan.go2jump.org/aff_c?offer_id=6221&aff_id=1&source=whathifi&aff_click_id=hawk-custom-tracking&aff_sub2=hawk-article-url&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sevenoakssoundandvision.co.uk%2Fp-51186-focal-elegia-over-ear-headphones-closed-back.aspx%3Futm_source%3Dwhathifi%26utm_medium%3Dfeed" data-link-merchant="sevenoakssoundandvision.co.uk"" target="_blank">was £799 now £349 at Sevenoaks (save £450)
We're astonished that a pair of headphones are enjoying such a massive discount, so this could mean that the Elegia, which are now a few years old, are nearing the end of their lifespan. If that's the case, it could be time to snap up a pair of the <a href="https://www.whathifi.com/reviews/focal-elegia" data-link-merchant="whathifi.com"" data-link-merchant="sevenoakssoundandvision.co.uk"">Focal Elegia at the lowest price they've ever been, and probably the lowest price they ever will be. 

Beyerdynamic T1 3rd Generation was £999 £749 at Amazon Shop (save £150)
The latest Beyerdynamic T1 open-back over-ears are a step up in performance and compatibility from their predecessor, and among the best headphones at this price. Five stars
Read our Beyerdynamic T1 3rd Generation review

Beyerdynamic T1 3rd Generation <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=40397&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.co.uk%2Fdp%2FB08FRFK66Q%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-21%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-21" data-link-merchant="Amazon UK"" target="_blank">was £999 £749 at Amazon Shop (save £150)
The latest Beyerdynamic T1 open-back over-ears are a step up in performance and compatibility from their predecessor, and among the best headphones at this price. Five stars
Read our
<a href="https://www.whathifi.com/reviews/beyerdynamic-t1-3rd-generation" data-link-merchant="whathifi.com"" data-link-merchant="Amazon UK"">Beyerdynamic T1 3rd Generation review

Shure Aonic 3 was £209 now£163 at Amazon (save £46)
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 – especially at this discounted price. What Hi-Fi? Award 2023 winners
Read our Shure Aonic 3 review

Shure Aonic 3 <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=40397&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.co.uk%2Fdp%2FB08BTR9RFR%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-21%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-21" data-link-merchant="Amazon UK"" target="_blank">was £209 now £163 at Amazon (save £46)
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 – especially at this discounted price. What Hi-Fi? Award 2023 winners
Read our
<a href="https://www.whathifi.com/reviews/shure-aonic-3" data-link-merchant="whathifi.com"" data-link-merchant="Amazon UK"">Shure Aonic 3 review

The best headphones deals (US)

Earfun Air was $66 now $36 at Amazon (save $30)
The cheapest true wireless earbuds we can heartily recommend, these five-star Earfuns do the basics right – and are now down to just $36 for Cyber Monday. A very decent buy now if you're looking for budget buds at this affordable price. Five stars
Read our Earfun Air review

Earfun Air <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=40397&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2FEarFun-Wireless-Bluetooth-Detection-Headphones%2Fdp%2FB08B4QSSPS%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-20%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-20" data-link-merchant="Amazon US"">was $66 now $36 at Amazon (save $30)
The cheapest true wireless earbuds we can heartily recommend, these five-star Earfuns do the basics right – and are now down to just $36 for Cyber Monday. A very decent buy now if you're looking for budget buds at this affordable price. Five stars
Read our
<a href="https://www.whathifi.com/reviews/earfun-air" data-link-merchant="whathifi.com"" data-link-merchant="Amazon US"">Earfun Air review

Sony WF-C700Nwas $118&nbsp;now $88 at Crutchfield (save $30)
Boasting impressive musicality and excellent levels of detail and insight, these comfortable, sport-friendly earbuds are well worth even their non-discounted price. The WF-C700N feature 7.5 hours of battery life per charge, multipoint Bluetooth and IPX4 water resistance.&nbsp;
What Hi-Fi? Award 2023 winnerRead the Sony WF-C700N review

Sony WF-C700N <a href="https://shop-links.co/link?publisher_slug=future&exclusive=1&u1=hawk-custom-tracking&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.crutchfield.com%2FS-JsdBwm0ckBQ%2Fp_158WFC700B%2FSony-WF-C700N.html&article_name=hawk-article-name&article_url=hawk-article-url" data-link-merchant="crutchfield.com"">was $118 now $88 at Crutchfield (save $30)
Boasting impressive musicality and excellent levels of detail and insight, these comfortable, sport-friendly earbuds are well worth even their non-discounted price. The WF-C700N feature 7.5 hours of battery life per charge, multipoint Bluetooth and IPX4 water resistance. 
What Hi-Fi? Award 2023 winner
Read the <a href="https://www.whathifi.com/reviews/sony-wf-c700n" data-link-merchant="whathifi.com"" data-link-merchant="crutchfield.com"">Sony WF-C700N review

Sony WF-1000XM5 was $300now $248 at Amazon (save $52)
Sony's exemplary wireless earbuds sound more detailed, more refined and more accomplished than ever before. They also pack in some of the most extensive features available for the price. We can't think of a rival pair of wireless buds that can touch them, and this discount is more than welcome. What Hi-Fi? Award 2023 winnerRead our Sony WF-1000XM5 review

Sony WF-1000XM5 <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=40397&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2FSony-WF-1000XM5-Bluetooth-Canceling-Headphones%2Fdp%2FB0C33XXS56%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-20%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-20" data-link-merchant="Amazon US"">was $300 now $248 at Amazon (save $52)
Sony's exemplary wireless earbuds sound more detailed, more refined and more accomplished than ever before. They also pack in some of the most extensive features available for the price. We can't think of a rival pair of wireless buds that can touch them, and this discount is more than welcome. What Hi-Fi? Award 2023 winner
Read our <a href="https://www.whathifi.com/reviews/sony-wf-1000xm5" data-link-merchant="whathifi.com"" data-link-merchant="Amazon US"">Sony WF-1000XM5 review

Apple AirPods 2 (2019) was $130 now $80 at Target (save $50)
The second-gen AirPods get a further price cut now that the AirPods 3 are here. If you aren't bothered about spatial audio and those slightly longer stems, these veterans still offer unbeatable usability and decent sound quality for Apple users for a lower price. Four stars
Read our AirPods 2 review

Apple AirPods 2 (2019)<a href="https://goto.target.com/c/221109/81938/2092?subId1=hawk-custom-tracking&sharedId=hawk&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fp%2Fapple-airpods-2nd-generation-with-charging-case%2F-%2FA-54191097" data-link-merchant="target.com""> was $130 now $80 at Target (save $50)
The second-gen AirPods get a further price cut now that the AirPods 3 are here. If you aren't bothered about spatial audio and those slightly longer stems, these veterans still offer unbeatable usability and decent sound quality for Apple users for a lower price. Four stars
Read our
<a href="https://www.whathifi.com/reviews/apple-airpods-2019" data-link-merchant="whathifi.com"" data-link-merchant="target.com"">AirPods 2 review

Sony WH-CH520 was $60 now $38 at Amazon (save $22)
One of the very best budget over-ear wireless headphones on the market, these Sonys offer an audio performance easily in excess of their original asking price, let alone this discounted one. Five stars
Read our Sony WH-CH520 review

Sony WH-CH520 <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=40397&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2FSony-WH-CH520-Headphones-Bluetooth-Microphone%2Fdp%2FB0BS1PRC4L%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-20%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-20" data-link-merchant="Amazon US"">was $60 now $38 at Amazon (save $22)
One of the very best budget over-ear wireless headphones on the market, these Sonys offer an audio performance easily in excess of their original asking price, let alone this discounted one. Five stars
Read our
<a href="https://www.whathifi.com/reviews/sony-wh-ch520" data-link-merchant="whathifi.com"" data-link-merchant="Amazon US"">Sony WH-CH520 review

Sony WH-1000XM5was $400 now $328 at Walmart (save $72)
The latest and greatest Sony over-ear wireless noise-cancelling headphones are best in class in their premium field, and a $84 saving makes them even better performance-per-pound value. What Hi-Fi? Award 2023 winner
Read our Sony WH-1000XM5 review

Sony WH-1000XM5 <a href="https://goto.walmart.com/c/1943169/565706/9383?subId1=hawk-custom-tracking&sharedId=hawk&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2FSony-WH-1000XM5-The-Best-Wireless-Noise-Canceling-Headphones-Black%2F3323306909" data-link-merchant="walmart.com"">was $400 now $328 at Walmart (save $72)
The latest and greatest Sony over-ear wireless noise-cancelling headphones are best in class in their premium field, and a $84 saving makes them even better performance-per-pound value. What Hi-Fi? Award 2023 winner
Read our
<a href="https://www.whathifi.com/reviews/sony-wh-1000xm5" data-link-merchant="whathifi.com"" data-link-merchant="walmart.com"">Sony WH-1000XM5 review

Price check: <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=40397&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2FSony-WH-1000XM5-Canceling-Headphones-Hands-Free%2Fdp%2FB09XS7JWHH%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-20%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-20" data-link-merchant="Amazon US"" data-link-merchant="whathifi.com"" data-link-merchant="walmart.com"">$328 at Amazon

AirPods 3 was $170now $140 at Target (save $30)
Improved sound, innovative Apple-centric features, spatial audio support and Pro-inspired redesign with shorter stems, but no ANC. The latest AirPods are a great choice for iPhone users and right now you can save the most on them at OnBuy. Four starsRead our Apple AirPods 3 review

AirPods 3 <a href="https://goto.target.com/c/221109/81938/2092?subId1=hawk-custom-tracking&sharedId=hawk&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fp%2Fairpods-3rd-generation-with-lightning-charging-case%2F-%2FA-85978614" data-link-merchant="target.com"">was $170 now $140 at Target (save $30)
Improved sound, innovative Apple-centric features, spatial audio support and Pro-inspired redesign with shorter stems, but no ANC. The latest AirPods are a great choice for iPhone users and right now you can save the most on them at OnBuy. Four stars
Read our <a href="https://www.whathifi.com/reviews/apple-airpods-3" data-link-merchant="whathifi.com"" data-link-merchant="target.com"">Apple AirPods 3 review

Price check: <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=40397&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0BDHB9Y8H%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-20%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-20" data-link-merchant="Amazon US"" data-link-merchant="whathifi.com"" data-link-merchant="target.com"">$140 at Amazon

Apple AirPods Pro 2 was $249now$190 at Amazon (save $59)
Apple's latest AirPods Pro are discounted by $59 at Amazon – not bad considering huge savings on Apple products don't come around very often. If you're wondering if they're worth it, yes they are – these are the best earbuds Apple has ever made and one of the top premium performers. Five stars&nbsp;
Read our AirPods Pro 2 review

Apple AirPods Pro 2 <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=40397&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.co.uk%2Fdp%2FB0BDJ37NF5%2F%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-21%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-21" data-link-merchant="Amazon UK"">was $249 now $190 at Amazon (save $59)
Apple's latest AirPods Pro are discounted by $59 at Amazon – not bad considering huge savings on Apple products don't come around very often. If you're wondering if they're worth it, yes they are – these are the best earbuds Apple has ever made and one of the top premium performers. Five stars 
Read our
<a href="https://www.whathifi.com/reviews/apple-airpods-pro-2" data-link-merchant="whathifi.com"" data-link-merchant="Amazon UK"">AirPods Pro 2 review

Technics EAH-AZ60M2 was $228 now $127 at Amazon (save $101)
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 – and this huge discount makes them perhaps the most compelling. Five stars
Read our full Technics EAH-AZ60M2 review

Technics EAH-AZ60M2 <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=40397&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2FTechnics-EAHAZ60PK-Bluetooth-Noise-Cancelling-Headphones%2Fdp%2FB00EV05988%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-20%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-20" data-link-merchant="Amazon US"">was $228 now $127 at Amazon (save $101)
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 – and this huge discount makes them perhaps the most compelling. Five stars
Read our full
<a href="https://www.whathifi.com/reviews/technics-eah-az60m2" data-link-merchant="whathifi.com"" data-link-merchant="Amazon US"">Technics EAH-AZ60M2 review

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 was $280 now $159 at Amazon (save $121)
Six years into the true wireless game, Sennheiser is as competitive as ever in the premium space. The latest noise-cancelling Momentums build on an already winning recipe with an improved feature set, decent step-up in performance and now a much kinder price tag. Five stars
Read our Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 review

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-Bluetooth-Headphones-Cancellation-700074/dp/B09T935X38?tag=georiot-us-default-20&ascsubtag=hawk-custom-tracking-20&geniuslink=true&th=1" data-link-merchant="amazon.com"">was $280 now $159 at Amazon (save $121)
Six years into the true wireless game, Sennheiser is as competitive as ever in the premium space. The latest noise-cancelling Momentums build on an already winning recipe with an improved feature set, decent step-up in performance and now a much kinder price tag. Five stars
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Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II was $299 now $199 at Best Buy (save $100)Five stars
Read our Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II review

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II <a href="https://shop-links.co/link?publisher_slug=future&exclusive=1&u1=hawk-custom-tracking&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fbose-quietcomfort-earbuds-ii-true-wireless-noise-cancelling-in-ear-headphones-triple-black%2F6512575.p&article_name=hawk-article-name&article_url=hawk-article-url" data-link-merchant="bestbuy.com"">was $299 now $199 at Best Buy (save $100)
Bose’s flagship wireless earbuds' fantastic sound and peerless noise-cancelling abilities have set a very high benchmark at this price point. The <a href="https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100134077-10936017?sid=hawk-custom-tracking&url=https://www.bose.com/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds/QCUE-HEADPHONEIN.html" data-link-merchant="bose.com"" data-link-merchant="bestbuy.com"">$250 Bose Ultra Earbuds are now here, but if you want amazing wireless earbuds around the $200 mark, this deal is well worth your attention. Five stars
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<a href="https://www.whathifi.com/reviews/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-ii" data-link-merchant="whathifi.com"" data-link-merchant="bose.com"" data-link-merchant="bestbuy.com"">Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II review

Price check: <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=40397&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2FBose-QuietComfort-Cancelling-Personalized-Cancellation%2Fdp%2FB0B4PSQHD5%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-20%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-20" data-link-merchant="Amazon US"" data-link-merchant="whathifi.com"" data-link-merchant="bose.com"" data-link-merchant="bestbuy.com"">$199 at Amazon | <a href="https://goto.walmart.com/c/1943169/565706/9383?subId1=hawk-custom-tracking&sharedId=hawk&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2FBose-QuietComfort-Earbuds-II-Noise-Cancelling-True-Wireless-Bluetooth-Headphones-Black%2F234718256" data-link-merchant="walmart.com"" data-link-merchant="Amazon US"" data-link-merchant="whathifi.com"" data-link-merchant="bose.com"" data-link-merchant="bestbuy.com"">$199 at Walmart

Beats Fit Pro was $200 now $159 at Amazon (save $41)Four stars
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Beats Fit Pro <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Beats-Fit-Pro-Cancelling-Built/dp/B09JL65GNM/ref=sr_1_3?ascsubtag=hawk-custom-tracking-21&geniuslink=true&keywords=beats%2Bfit%2Bpro%2Btrue%2Bwireless%2Bnoise%2Bcancelling%2Bearbuds%2Bactive%2Bnoise%2Bcancelling%2Bsweat%2Bresistant%2Bearphones%2Bcompatible%2Bwith%2Bapple%2Bandroid%2Bclass%2B1%2Bbluetooth%2Bbuilt%2Bin%2Bmicrophone%2Bsage%2Bgrey&qid=1700894277&sr=8-3&th=1" data-link-merchant="amazon.com"">was $200 now $159 at Amazon (save $41)<a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=40397&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2Fdeal%2Fb2f9b75d%3FshowVariations%3Dtrue%26tag%3Dhawk-future-20%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-20" data-link-merchant="Amazon US"" data-link-merchant="amazon.com"">
If you’re looking for an AirPods alternative for exercise, these comfortable, feature-packed, fun-sounding and sport-friendly Beats 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. Four stars
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<a href="https://www.whathifi.com/reviews/beats-fit-pro" data-link-merchant="whathifi.com"" data-link-merchant="Amazon US"" data-link-merchant="amazon.com"">Beats Fit Pro review

Beats Studio Budswas $150now $89.95 at Walmart (save $60.05)
Walmart has $50 off all three colours of the Beats Studio Buds – red, black and white. The deal also includes free shipping and a 30-day free returns window. We called these new Beats "a neat true wireless solution that represents one of the best affordable alternatives to Apple’s AirPods we’ve seen so far". So, what are you waiting for? Four stars
Read our Beats Studio Buds review

Beats Studio Buds <a href="https://goto.walmart.com/c/1943169/565706/9383?subId1=hawk-custom-tracking&sharedId=hawk&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2FBeats-Studio-Buds-True-Wireless-Noise-Cancelling-Bluetooth-Earbuds-Beats-Red%2F124004674%3Firgwc%3D1%26sourceid%3Dimp_SXj2TwXEsxyLUsHRVRzkvSv9UkG2izxFGQBv3o0%26veh%3Daff%26wmlspartner%3Dimp_1943169%26clickid%3DSXj2TwXEsxyLUsHRVRzkvSv9UkG2izxFGQBv3o0%26sharedid%3Dwhathifi-us%26affiliates_ad_id%3D568844%26campaign_id%3D9383" data-link-merchant="walmart.com"">was $150 now $89.95 at Walmart (save $60.05)
Walmart has $50 off all three colours of the Beats Studio Buds – red, black and white. The deal also includes free shipping and a 30-day free returns window. We called these new Beats "a neat true wireless solution that represents one of the best affordable alternatives to Apple’s AirPods we’ve seen so far". So, what are you waiting for? Four stars
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<a href="https://www.whathifi.com/reviews/beats-studio-buds" data-link-merchant="whathifi.com"" data-link-merchant="walmart.com"">Beats Studio Buds review

Price check: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B096SV8SJG?tag=georiot-us-default-20&th=1&ascsubtag=hawk-custom-tracking-20&geniuslink=true" data-link-merchant="amazon.com"" data-link-merchant="whathifi.com"" data-link-merchant="walmart.com"">$89.95 at Amazon

Sennheiser HD 250BT&nbsp;was $60 now $45 at Amazon (save $15)Five stars
Read our full Sennheiser HD 250BT review

Sennheiser HD 250BT <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08N1RHYTB?tag=georiot-us-default-20&th=1&psc=1&ascsubtag=hawk-custom-tracking-20&geniuslink=true" data-link-merchant="amazon.com"" target="_BLANK">was $60 now $45 at Amazon (save $15)
No luxury flourishes here, just a great value. Enjoy an open, detailed presentation alongside in-app EQ options coupled with a great budget-build. These Sennheisers are a great option for wireless headphones on the cheap. Five stars
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<a href="https://www.whathifi.com/reviews/sennheiser-hd-250bt" data-link-merchant="whathifi.com"" data-link-merchant="amazon.com"">Sennheiser HD 250BT review

Beyerdynamic Amiron Wireless&nbsp;was $799 now $548 at BuyDig (save $251)Five stars
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Beyerdynamic Amiron Wireless <a href="https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100134077-10605644?sid=hawk-custom-tracking&url=https://www.buydig.com/shop/product/BEYAMIRONWL/BeyerDynamic-Amiron-Wireless-Tesla-High-End-Audiophile-Stereo-Headphones-718394" data-link-merchant="buydig.com"">was $799 now $548 at BuyDig (save $251)
These are among the best wireless headphones we've heard, with a fast, agile sound, premium feel and build, and an excellent control system. If you don't need noise-cancelling, these over-ear headphones are a great choice for home use or long-haul travel with $250 off in time for Cyber Monday. Five stars
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Beats Solo 3 Wireless was $229 now $129 at Amazon (save $100)
These ever-popular Beats wireless on-ears are $100 off at Amazon. They aren't the best-sounding headphones out there by a long way, but they sound likeably clear and bold and have excellent features and, of course, high aesthetic points. Decent value at this knockdown price if you're set on Beats. Read our Beats Solo 3 Wireless review

Beats Solo 3 Wireless <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=40397&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0CM5M6WWC%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-20%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-20" data-link-merchant="Amazon US"">was $229 now $129 at Amazon (save $100)
These ever-popular Beats wireless on-ears are $100 off at Amazon. They aren't the best-sounding headphones out there by a long way, but they sound likeably clear and bold and have excellent features and, of course, high aesthetic points. Decent value at this knockdown price if you're set on Beats. Read our <a href="https://www.whathifi.com/beats-dr-dre/solo-3-wireless/review" data-link-merchant="whathifi.com"" data-link-merchant="Amazon US"">Beats Solo 3 Wireless review

Sony WH-1000XM4 was 350 now $228 at Walmart (save $122)
These premium wireless noise-cancelling headphones deliver on all fronts. They're detailed, dynamic and have a natural knack for timing. Nothing really lets them down – battery life, build, comfort and usability are all great at this knockdown price. Our pick if you can't afford the newer $328 Sony XM5 (below). Five starsRead the Sony WH-1000XM4 review

Sony WH-1000XM4 <a href="https://goto.walmart.com/c/1943169/565706/9383?subId1=hawk-custom-tracking&sharedId=hawk&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2FSony-WH-1000XM4-Wireless-Noise-Canceling-Over-the-Ear-Headphones-with-Google-Assistant-Black%2F310157752" data-link-merchant="walmart.com"">was $350 now $228 at Walmart (save $122)<a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0863FR3S9?tag=hawk-future-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1&ascsubtag=hawk-custom-tracking-20" data-link-merchant="amazon.com"" data-link-merchant="walmart.com"">
These premium wireless noise-cancelling headphones deliver on all fronts. They're detailed, dynamic and have a natural knack for timing. Nothing really lets them down – battery life, build, comfort and usability are all great at this knockdown price. Our pick if you can't afford the newer <a href="https://goto.walmart.com/c/1943169/565706/9383?subId1=hawk-custom-tracking&sharedId=hawk&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2FSony-WH-1000XM5-The-Best-Wireless-Noise-Canceling-Headphones-Black%2F557977956" data-link-merchant="walmart.com"" data-link-merchant="amazon.com"" data-link-merchant="walmart.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">$328 Sony XM5 (below). Five stars
Read the <a href="https://www.whathifi.com/reviews/sony-wh-1000xm4" data-link-merchant="whathifi.com"" data-link-merchant="walmart.com"" data-link-merchant="amazon.com"" data-link-merchant="walmart.com"">Sony WH-1000XM4 review

Price check: <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=40397&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2FSony-WH-1000XM4-Canceling-Headphones-phone-call%2Fdp%2FB0863TXGM3%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-20%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-20" data-link-merchant="Amazon US"" data-link-merchant="whathifi.com"" data-link-merchant="walmart.com"" data-link-merchant="amazon.com"" data-link-merchant="walmart.com"">$228 at Amazon

Bose QuietComfort 45&nbsp;was $320 now $199 at Amazon (save $121)
These ANC headphones from Bose offer up strong noise-cancellation alongside impressive battery life and a comfortable build. The QC45 are certainly attractive, but they aren't the best-sounding headphones around the £200 mark – that's the Sony XM4 above. New $249 QuietComfort over-ears have just arrived too. Four starsRead our Bose QC45 review

Bose QuietComfort 45 <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=40397&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2Fdp%2FB098FKXT8L%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-20%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-20" data-link-merchant="Amazon US"">was $320 now $199 at Amazon (save $121)
These ANC headphones from Bose offer up strong noise-cancellation alongside impressive battery life and a comfortable build. The QC45 are certainly attractive, but they aren't the best-sounding headphones around the £200 mark – that's the Sony XM4 above. <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=40397&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2Fsspa%2Fclick%3Fie%3DUTF8%26spc%3DMToyODc5ODk5Mzg0MzM2Njg5OjE3MDA1MjY0MDM6c3BfYXRmOjMwMDA3NDYyMzA5OTIwMjo6MDo6%26url%3D%252FBose-QuietComfort-Cancelling-Headphones-Bluetooth%252Fdp%252FB0CCZ26B5V%252Fref%253Dsr_1_2_sspa%253Fcrid%253DY9746C8X3GBF%2526keywords%253DQuietComfort%252Bover-ears%2526qid%253D1700526403%2526s%253Delectronics%2526sprefix%253D%25252Celectronics%25252C381%2526sr%253D1-2-spons%2526sp_csd%253Dd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY%2526psc%253D1%26tag%3Dhawk-future-20%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-20" data-link-merchant="Amazon US"" data-link-merchant="Amazon US"">New $249 QuietComfort over-ears have just arrived too. Four stars
Read our <a href="https://www.whathifi.com/reviews/bose-quietcomfort-45" data-link-merchant="whathifi.com"" data-link-merchant="Amazon US"" data-link-merchant="Amazon US"">Bose QC45 review

Apple AirPods Max was $549 now $449 at Amazon (save $100)
Yes, even with this deal, Apple's wireless noise-cancelling over-ear headphones are still quite expensive. But they are wonderful to use, boast spatial audio support and are one of the very best-sounding wireless headphones we've heard. Worth it for Apple users. Five stars
Read our Apple AirPods Max review

Apple AirPods Max <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=40397&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2Fdp%2FB08PZJN7BD%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-20%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-20" data-link-merchant="Amazon US"">was $549 now $449 at Amazon (save $100)
Yes, even with this deal, Apple's wireless noise-cancelling over-ear headphones are still quite expensive. But they are wonderful to use, boast spatial audio support and are one of the very best-sounding wireless headphones we've heard. Worth it for Apple users. Five stars
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JBL Live Pro 2&nbsp;was $150 now $75 at Amazon (save $75)
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. Five stars
Read our JBL Live Pro 2 review

JBL Live Pro 2 <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=40397&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2FJBL-Live-Pro-TWS-Beamforming%2Fdp%2FB09V9P5Q6W%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-20%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-20" data-link-merchant="Amazon US"">was $150 now $75 at Amazon (save $75)
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. Five stars
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Shure Aonic 3 was $199 now $179 at Amazon (save $20)
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 – especially at this discounted price. What Hi-Fi? Award 2023 winners
Read our Shure Aonic 3 review

Shure Aonic 3 <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=40397&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2FShure-Isolating-BassPort-Detachable-Compatible%2Fdp%2FB08BTR9RFR%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-20%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-20" data-link-merchant="Amazon US"">was $199 now $179 at Amazon (save $20)
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 – especially at this discounted price. What Hi-Fi? Award 2023 winners
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Beyerdynamic Amiron was $449now $359 at Walmart (save $90)
When it comes to Beyerdynamic’s Amiron headphones, one word springs to mind: comfort. The earcups and headband are made of alcantara microfibres and microvelour, which is as luxurious as it sounds. But they're not just comfortable; they sound fantastic too. Five stars
Read our Beyerdynamic Amiron review

Beyerdynamic Amiron <a href="https://goto.walmart.com/c/1943169/565706/9383?subId1=hawk-custom-tracking&sharedId=hawk&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2FBeyerdynamic-Amiron-Home-High-end-Tesla-Over-Ear-Stereo-Open-Back-Headphones%2F855900097" data-link-merchant="walmart.com"">was $449 now $359 at Walmart (save $90)
When it comes to Beyerdynamic’s Amiron headphones, one word springs to mind: comfort. The earcups and headband are made of alcantara microfibres and microvelour, which is as luxurious as it sounds. But they're not just comfortable; they sound fantastic too. Five stars
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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 Australian Hi-Fi magazine. During her 10 years in the hi-fi industry, she has been fortunate enough to travel the world to report on the biggest and most exciting brands in hi-fi and consumer tech (and has had the jetlag and hangovers to remember them by). 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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