The best headphones for Prime Day 2026: Record prices on AirPods, Sony XM6 headphones

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The best Prime Day headphone deals



purple bose quietcomfort ultra earbud


a clip of mint Sony linkbuds

Amazon’s annual Prime Day sale is back for the 12th year, and this time it will take place from June 23rd to 26th instead of its usual time of July. Lots of deals are coming early too, with strong showings from budget headphone brands alike. Now that Prime Day 2026 is upon us, Mashable’s audio experts are taking a closer look at the best Prime Day deals.

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Some early highlights at Amazon include the Bose QuietComfort Ultra line on sale (both earbuds and headphones), Sony’s flagship XM6 earbuds, and two of our favorite open-back earbuds. Soundcore also has a strong entry-level selection, with the budget-friendly Space One headphones and dual-form open/ANC AeroFit 2 Pro earbuds also on sale. We also track prices on Apple AirPods and other popular audio products to make sure Mashable readers are the first to know about new price drops.

On this page, you can find all the best Prime Day deals on headphones and earbuds. If nothing catches your eye yet, check back on June 23, as we’ll be updating this guide before, during, and after the Big Day 2026. You can also visit our Prime Day 2026 hub for all the latest updates and price drops.

A great deal on headphones

sony wh-1000xm6 headphones blue

$398
on Amazon

$459.99
Save $61.99

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In a head-to-head between the Sony XM5 vs XM6 headphones, I often recommend the XM5s, especially if you don’t mind folding the ear cups. However, while both headphones are currently on sale, the XM6s are currently at their lowest price ever, while the XM5s sit well $35 away from their record low. If you’re looking to buy sooner rather than later, new headphones are best – and you’ll get the best combination of sound quality and noise cancellation available on the consumer market.

Read our full review of the Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones.

Lots of deals on headphones

The best deal on earbuds

Bose New QuietComfort Ultra Bluetooth Earbuds (2nd Gen), Wireless Noise Canceling Earbuds, Up to 6 Hour Battery, IPX4 Rating, Focused Sound, Deep Bass, Midnight Violet - Limited Edition Color

$249
on Amazon

$299
Save $50

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The Sony WF-1000XM6 earbuds are some of the best I’ve tried, but even at their retail prices, they’re a great investment. While the Bose QuietComfort Ultra earbuds aren’t quite up to snuff in terms of sound quality, they still have the best noise cancellation available, and they’re the most comfortable earbuds I’ve ever tried. At around $50 less, they’re a great deal leading up to Prime Day.

Read our full review of the Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen) earbuds.

More deals on earbuds

The best deal for open-back earbuds

Sony LinkBuds Clip Open-Ear Truly Wireless Earbud, Comfortable & Secure Fit, Lightweight Clip-On Design, Touch Controls, Ambient Sound Awareness, Water Resistant, Up to 37 Hrs of Playtime, Green

$199.99
on Amazon

$229.99
Save $30

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Bose was the almost undisputed champion of great-sounding earbuds – that is, until the Sony LinkBuds came along. In my head-to-head testing of the earbuds, I found that while the Bose Earbuds are loud (an important feature for open-back earbuds), the clarity and sound detail of the Sony buds surpasses the Bose. Even though the $70 price difference is small with both buds on sale, the sub-$200 price point on Sony’s earbuds is hard to pass up.

Read our full Sony LinkBuds Clip review.

Many earbud deals are open

We’ll be regularly updating this guide with the best Prime Day headphone deals, so keep checking back! You can also visit our Prime Day 2026 hub with all the latest updates and price drops.

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