Sony and Bose lead the best early headphones deals ahead of Prime Day
Headphones are already on sale ahead of Amazon's Prime Day, running from June 23 to 26. Here are 16 of our expert's top picks.
Best early Prime Day headphones deals
Best headphones deal
Sony WH-1000XM6
$459.99
(save $61.99)
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Best earbuds deal
Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen)
$249
(save $50)
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Best open earbuds deal
Sony LinkBuds Clip
$198
(save $31.99)
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Amazon's annual Prime Day sale is back for the 12th year running, but this year, it's a few weeks early.
The sale, which usually takes place in mid-July, is back from June 23 to June 26. Though it's still a few weeks away, Prime Day-worthy deals are already rolling out, with a strong showing from premium and budget headphones brands alike.
SEE ALSO: Prime Day is right around the corner: Here are 20+ early deals to start shopping nowSome early standouts at Amazon include the Bose QuietComfort Ultra line on sale (both earbuds and headphones), Sony's flagship earbuds and headphones, and two of our favorite open earbuds options. Soundcore also has a solid early selection, with the budget-friendly Space One headphones and dual-form open/ANC earbuds, the AeroFit 2 Pro, also on sale.
Below, you can find 16 of the best early headphones and earbuds deals. If nothing catches your eye just yet, check back — we'll be updating this list of deals leading up to, and through, Prime Day 2026.
Best headphones deal
Sony WH-1000XM6
$398
at Amazon
$459.99 Save $61.99 Get Deal at Amazon
Why we like it
In the face-off between the Sony XM5 vs XM6 headphones, most times I'd recommend the XM5s, especially if you don't care about folding ear cups. However, while both headphones are on sale at the moment, the XM6s are currently down at their lowest price ever, while the XM5s are sitting a good $35 away from their record low. If you're looking to buy sooner rather than later, the new headphones are the better bet — and you'll get the best blend of sound quality and noise cancelling available on the consumer market.
Read our full review on the Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones.
More headphones deals
Sony WH-CH520 — $38 $69.99 (save $31.99)
JLab JBuds Lux ANC — $49.95 $79.95 (save $30)
Soundcore Space One — $79.99 $99.99 (save $20)
Sony WH-CH720N — $98 $179.99 (save $81.99)
Sony ULT Wear — $144.95 $249.99 (save $105.04)
Sony WH-1000XM5 — $278 $399.99 (save $121.99)
Bose QuietComfort Ultra, 2nd gen — $399.99 $449 (save $49.01)
Apple AirPods Max 2 — $499 $549 (save $50)
Best earbuds deal
Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen)
$249
at Amazon
$299 Save $50 Get Deal at Amazon
Why we like it
The Sony WF-1000XM6 earbuds are some of the best I've tried, but even at their sale price, they're a hefty investment. While the Bose QuietComfort Ultra earbuds don't quite match up in sound quality, they still have some of the best noise cancellation available, and are the most comfortable earbuds I've ever tried. For roughly $50 less, they're the deal to beat leading up to Prime Day.
Read our full review of the Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen) earbuds.
More earbuds deals
Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 — $199.95 $249.99 (save $50.04)
Technics EAH-AZ100 — $234.99 $299.99 (save $65)
Sony WF-1000XM6 — $298 $329.99 (save $31.99)
Best open earbuds deal
Sony LinkBuds Clip
$198
at Amazon
$229.99 Save $31.99 Get Deal at Amazon
Why we like it
Bose was the near-undisputed champion of open earbuds with top notch sound — that is, until the Sony LinkBuds Clip came along. In my head-to-head testing of the earbuds, I found that while the Bose buds can get louder (an important feature in open earbuds), the clarity and detail of the sound in the Sony buds surpassed that of the Bose. Even though the $70 price discrepancy is smaller with both buds on sale, the sub-$200 price point on the Sony earbuds is hard to pass up.
Read our full review of the Sony LinkBuds Clip.
More open earbuds deals
Soundcore AeroFit 2 Pro — $149.99 $179.99 (save $30)
Bose Ultra Open earbuds — $229.99 $299 (save $69.01)