Best headphone deals for January 2025

Sony WH-1000XM5: was $398 now $289 @ Walmart
We rate the XM5 as the absolute best headphones on the market. The premium noise-cancelling headphones feature large, over-ear cushions, excellent active noise cancellation, and up to 40 hours of battery life, or up to 30 hours with ANC enabled.
Price check: $298 @ Amazon | $298 @ Best Buy

The Marshall Monitor III made our list of the best headphones because of their incredible battery life. These retro-looking headphones deliver up to 100 hours of battery life are great for listening on the go. They're also extremely comfy, and we really appreciate their intuitive physical controls.

The Jlab Jbuds Lux ANC made our list of the best noise-canceling headphones as the best pair for under $100. You get great audio with Dolby Atmos and Spatial Audio support, up to 70 hours of battery life and strong active noise canceling capabilities to boot.

The Anker Soundcore Life Q20 aren't top-of-the-line headphones and don't pretend to be. They're just a nice pair of over-the-ear headphones that won't cost you too much money. With the 40mm dynamic drivers, they still pump out powerful sound, so don't think just because they're cheaper, they won't sound great.

Anker Soundcore H30i: was $39 now $25 @ Amazon
For less than $40, the Anker Soundcore H30i deliver wide sound, strong bass, and super long battery life. Even though they're cheap, they're solidly built and you get access to the excellent Soundcore companion app. We discussed some of the drawbacks in our Anker Soundcore H30i review, but they're not too hard to overlook at this price.

JBL Tune 520BT: was $49 now $34 @ Amazon
A budget friendly option, these wireless headphones offer playback for up to 57 hours, and recharge in as little as 2 hours. They also have JBL Pure Bass sound. Although we haven't tested this model, they receive 4.5 out of 5 stars from Amazon customers for sound quality and value for money.

Soundpeats Space: was $69 now $48 @ Amazon
In our Soundpeats Space review, we noted that these headphones have some stellar attributes but also some glaring flaws. They have incredibly long battery life that lasts up to 123 hours, with great sound quality, and a good transparency mode. They're also solidly built, despite their cheap asking price. However, they don't have good active noise cancelation and aren't good on calls. If those faults don't bother you, they're a decent buy.

1More SonoFlow SE: was $54 now $43 @ Amazon
They may cost less than $55, but the 1More SonoFlow SE are still an incredible pair of headphones. Packing 50-hour battery life, robust sound, great ANC and excellent sound quality, these 'phones delivery pretty much everything you could want for a very low price. In our 1More SonoFlow SE review, we rated them 4/5 stars.

JBL Live 660NC: was $199 now $59 @ Amazon
These wireless noise-canceling headphones are one of the most popular over-ear designs on the market. They rank as one of the best cheap noise-canceling headphones we've seen and have a bass-forward sound, effective ANC, superior connectivity, and a battery life that can last up to 50 hours.

Apple AirPods 4 with ANC: was $179 now $168 @ Amazon
Our AirPods 4 review said it best: "it's time to upgrade your old AirPods." The Apple AirPods 4 boast a new design, which Apple has refined with "50 million data points" to create the most comfortable AirPods ever. They also feature deliver clearer calls with Voice Isolation, and a have new, hands-free way to interact with Siri. You also get USB-C charging and up to 30 hours of listening time. The ANC model also gets you access to Active Noise Cancellation, Adaptive Audio and Transparency mode, helping you stay immersed in what you're listening to.

Sony WF-1000XM5: was $299 now $224 @ Walmart
The Sony WF-1000XM5 top our list of the best wireless earbuds on the market. In our Sony WF-1000XM5 Earbuds review, we said they have some of the strongest active noise canceling around, outstanding sound quality and a great companion app. Getting the best fit can be a bit hit and miss, but once achieved, the performance with LDAC sources is spectacular.
Price check: $298 @ Amazon | $299 @ Best Buy

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 Earbuds: was $299 now $219 @ Amazon
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 Earbuds give contenders like the Sony WF-1000XM5 a serious run for their money. In our Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 review, we said they have well-balanced audiophile sound, class-leading aptX Lossless audio support, and effective ANC. In our best wireless earbuds ranking they take the spot for the best-sounding earbuds we've reviewed.

AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C): was $249 now $199 @ Amazon
The AirPods Pro 2 pack Apple's new H2 chip to provide 2x more noise cancellation than their predecessors. They also offer Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking for a more immersive audio experience. In our AirPods Pro 2 review, we said they take everything we loved about the original AirPods Pro to the next level. This deal is on the new model with USB-C.

Beats Fit Pro: was $199 now $169 @ Amazon
With excellent Beats sound quality, active noise cancellation, and a comfortable fit designed for sports and exercise, these wireless earbuds are a real steal at this price. The Beats Fit Pro also offer six hours of listening time and up to 24 hours with the included charging case. In our Beat Fits Pro review, we said these buds are a no-brainer and better for workouts than the AirPods Pro.

If you're looking for an affordable way to get some lovely little earbuds in your pocket, this is it. The Soundcore P20i are tiny, they cost less than $40, and they have a lanyard so that you can strap them to your bag or keys and never be without earbuds.

Audio Technica ATH-SQ1TW: was $79 now $39 @ Amazon
Although they lack ANC, the Audio Technica ATH-SQ1TW deliver excellent sound quality, a stylish design and a comfortable fit. Our Audio Technica ATH-SQ1TW review also praised their good quality on calls and hear-through function. After this discount, they're a total steal.