The best headphone deals 2023: up to 50% off Sony, Bose, Beats, Apple and more

Sennheiser HD 250BT: $60 $44 at Amazon (save $16) (opens in new tab)
No luxury flourishes here, just a great value. Enjoy an open, detailed presentation alongside in-app EQ options coupled with a great budget-build. The Sennheiser HD 250BT are a great option for wireless headphones on the cheap.

Beyerdynamic Amiron Wireless: $699 $599 at Walmart (save $100) (opens in new tab)
This is among the best wireless headphones we've seen with a fast, agile sound; premium feel and build; and an excellent control system. If you don't need noise-cancelling, these headphones are a great choice at $550.

Sony WH-CH710N $180 $134 at Best Buy (opens in new tab)
Can't afford the premium Sony WH-1000XM4? We haven't tested them, but they promise an upgrade over their predecessors, which we liked for their detailed, musical performance and great battery life.

Beats Solo 3 Wireless $200 $131 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
These ever-popular Beats wireless on-ears are $69 off at Amazon. They aren't the best-sounding headphones out there, but they sound likeably clear and bold and have excellent features. Good value at this knockdown price.

AKG Y500 Wireless (opens in new tab)$150 $64 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
(opens in new tab)"Juggling good sound quality, clever features, durable build quality and attractive design in equal measure is no mean feat, but AKG pulls it off while making it look easy" – that's what we said of these wireless on-ears under intense review. Five stars

Shure Aonic 50 $399 $299 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
Given this is new ground for Shure, the Aonic 50 are a solid first attempt at a pair of wireless noise-canceling headphones. They aren't quite as engaging as the Sony and Sennheiser class leaders, but they do offer outstanding levels of detail, clear and clean delivery and solid bass. Four stars

Apple AirPods Max $549 $499 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
Yes, even with this fantastic 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. Five stars

Sony WF-1000XM4: was $280 now $228 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
Put simply, the Sonys are the complete package – fantastic all-rounders that look great, sound great, and do everything you could ask of them. Battery life is eight hours per charge, they're nice to use and their noise-cancelling is one of the best in the business. Five Stars

Soundcore Anker Life Note E $50 $40 at Best Buy (opens in new tab)
On a tight budget? These Ankers were nicely priced at their original RRP but are $10 off at Best Buy. You shouldn't expect sound quality as good as the premium models, but there's plenty to like – Bluetooth 5.2 support and a 32-hour battery, for example.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds $279 $199 at Amazon (save $80) (opens in new tab)
The fantastic, five-star true wireless earbuds combine brilliant noise-cancelling tech with natural, dynamic sound. They're worthy challengers to the AirPods Pro – especially now they've dropped from $279 to only $199 in blue.

Technics EAH-AZ70W $249 $133 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
US buyers can grab a great deal on these earbuds. Save over $100 on premium wireless earbuds that impress with punchy sound, good noise-cancelling and a comfortable design.

Sony WF-C500 $100 $68 at Amazon (save $32) (opens in new tab)
Boasting impressive musicality and excellent levels of detail and insight, these comfortable, sporty earbuds are well worth the investment. The new WF-C500 feature 20 hours of battery life, IPX4 splash resistance and Bluetooth 5.0, and are available in black, white, orange and blue. Five stars

Panasonic RZ-S500W $180 $98 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
Panasonic's noise-cancelling true wireless earbuds are the best you can buy at this new permanent price drop, offering features and sound quality that are very rare at this price. Five stars, What Hi-Fi? Award winner

Beats Powerbeats Pro $250 $199 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
At this price, the Pros aren't bad options at all for sporty types. Build quality is excellent, as is their fit and list of useful features. These true wireless earbuds come into their own for exercise, so this new low price shouldn't be sniffed at.

Sony WH-CH710N $180 $134 at Best Buy (opens in new tab)
Can't afford the premium Sony WH-1000XM4? We haven't tested the WH-CH710N, but they promise an upgrade over their predecessors, which we liked for their detailed, musical performance and great battery life.

Apple AirPods Max $549 $499 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
Yes, even with this fantastic deal, Apple's wireless noise-canceling 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 pairs of wireless headphones we've heard. Worth it. Five stars

Shure Aonic 50 $399 $299 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
Given this is new ground for Shure, the Aonic 50 are a solid first attempt at a pair of wireless noise-canceling headphones. They aren't quite as engaging as the Sony and Sennheiser class leaders, but they do offer outstanding levels of detail, clear and clean delivery and solid bass. Four stars

Panasonic RZ-S500W $180 $98 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
Panasonic's noise-canceling true wireless earbuds are the best you can buy at this new permanent price drop, offering features and sound quality that are very rare at this price. Five stars, What Hi-Fi? Award winner

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds $279 $199 at Amazon (save $80) (opens in new tab)
The fantastic, five-star true wireless earbuds combine brilliant noise-cancelling tech with natural, dynamic sound. They're worthy challengers to the AirPods Pro – especially now they've dropped from $279 to only $189 in blue. Get black or white for an extra tenner at Amazon and Best Buy (opens in new tab).

Technics EAH-AZ70W $249 $144 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
US buyers can grab a great deal on these earbuds. Save $98 on premium wireless earbuds that impress with punchy sound, good noise-canceling and a comfortable design. Silver finish only.