Best headphone deals for December 2024

Sony WH-1000XM5: was $398 now $298 @ 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: $348 @ Amazon | $349 @ Best Buy

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e: was $399 now $249 @ Amazon
We think the Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e are some of the best headphones when it comes to sound quality for the money. Our Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e review praised their incredible audio, powerful active noise canceling and stylish design. You also get up to 30 hours of battery life on a charge.

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones: was $429 now $329 @ Amazon
The QC Ultra Headphones replace the Bose 700 as the new flagship model, and combine class-leading ANC with intuitive features and universal spatial audio to deliver one of the most engaging, peaceful listening experiences money can buy. We rank them as the best noise-canceling headphones money can buy.
Price check: $429 @ Crutchfield | $429 @ Best Buy

Sennheiser Accentum: was $179 now $129 @ Amazon
The Sennheiser Accentum provide impressive sound quality, noise canceling and battery life for a low price. In our Sennheiser Accentum review, we noted that they last for up to 50 hours of playtime and a 10-minute quick charge nets you 5 hours of use. They're also solidly built and comfortable enough to wear for hours.

AirPods Max: was $549 now $399 @ Walmart
The AirPods Max are Apple's premium, retro-style headphones. They feature large ear cushions, a digital crown, active noise cancellation, and Spatial Audio. The latter feature uses head tracking to offer a surround sound experience.
Price check: $429 @ Amazon

Sennheiser's Flagship open-back on-ear audiophile headphones are a triumph — although some won't like their very analytical, detail-oriented sound. While very light, they're also very large. You'll also need a DAC or an amplifier for these ones; they need a lot of power to sound good. This $300 saving brings them down to their lowest price ever.

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.

Marshall Major IV: was $149 now $69 @ Amazon
This pair of Marshall cans are on-ear, which means they sit on top of your ear rather than around it. They sound nice and bassy, and their massive 80-hour battery life is more than enough you get you through a work week.

Sony WH-C520 Headphones: was $59 now $38 @ Amazon
Our Sony's WH-C520 headphones review said these headphones "deliver on battery life and performance." They're 360 Reality Audio compatible for more 3D sound and you can customize EQ in the Sony Headphones app. Although there's no active noise cancelling function, they have built-in mics for hands-free voice and video calls and noise suppression processing to keep your voice sounding clear in noisy environments. They're also rated for up to 50 hours of battery life.
Price: $39 @ Walmart | $39 @ Best Buy

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.

Sony WH-CH720N: was $149 now $89 @ Amazon
One of the greatest strengths of these low-cost headphones is the amount of playback time they offer between recharges. Battery life runs to 35 hours with noise canceling on, which is 5 hours longer than the flagship WH-1000XM5. They're among the best cheap headphones for travel.
Price check: $129 @ Best Buy

Beats Solo 4: was $199 now $99 @ Amazon
The newest Beats headphones have 50 hours of battery life and lossless playback support. They weigh just 7.65 ounces and connect via Bluetooth 5.3 wireless. If you prefer an old school wired connection, you can opt for 3.5mm connectivity and the headphones charge via USB-C. In our Beats Solo 4 review, we said these headphones "deliver big in the value department."
Price check: $149 @ Best Buy

Anker Soundcore Space Q45: was $149 now $89 @ Amazon
These affordable headphones offer strong ANC and high-quality LDAC sound. Throw in long battery life and plenty of special features and you have an awesome budget buy. Call quality and Anker's digital assistant could use some work, though. Click the on-page coupon to get this deal.

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.

Sony WH-1000XM4: was $349 now $198 @ Amazon
When we reviewed the Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones we found they offered great performance, superior comfort, and had impressive battery life of up to 38 hours playback. Despite strong competition, they continue to rank as one of the most popular over-ear ANC designs on the market. Snag them while you still can.

Bose QuietComfort Headphones: was $349 now $199 @ Amazon
As we noted in our Bose QuietComfort Headphones review, these are "excellent always-on noise-cancelers with enhanced sound and battery life." They come with enhanced sound, more features, and the same celebrated noise cancelation as their QC45 predecessor.
Price check: $349 @ Walmart

Sennheiser Momentum 4: was $379 now $249 @ Amazon
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 have the best battery life of any ANC headphones we've tested. They last up to 60 hours of playtime with ANC enabled, which is incredible. They also offer excellent sound quality, effective ANC and a robust design.

Sonos Ace: was $449 now $349 @ Amazon
Sonos' first pair of headphones are a smash hit. Our Sonos Ace review said these are a very solid over-ear noise-canceling option, with some great features if you're already invested in the Sonos ecosystem. They offer up to 30 hours of battery life, aptX Adaptive and physical controls on each ear cup.
Price check: $449 @ Best Buy | $449 @ Sonos

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

Sony WF-C700N: was $119 now $78 @ Amazon
The Sony WF-C700N earbuds are seriously good value, offering top-quality sound and ANC at a bargain price. They also look sleek and have a very comfortable fit. There's no aptX or LDAC support, but otherwise you can't go wrong with these earbuds.

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds: was $299 now $229 @ Amazon
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds are the best earbuds in terms of active noise cancelation performance. New immersive audio technology creates a multi-dimensional soundstage with proprietary digital signal processing software, which leaves a strong impression. In our Bose QuietComfort Ultra review we said that you’d be hard pressed to find a better choice for blocking out the world’s sounds.
Price check: $249 @ Walmart | $249 @ Best Buy

AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C): was $249 now $189 @ 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 $149 @ 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.

JLab's Go Air Pop ranks among our list of the best cheap wireless earbuds on the market. These earbuds pack water resistance, a choice of EQ settings and even a case with a built-in charging cable for a fraction of the price. The default sound has plenty of bass, and the battery life is good too: expect about 7 hours of normal use per charge.

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 $30, and they have a lanyard so that you can strap them to your bag or keys and never be without earbuds. Apply the 20% off coupon before checkout for even more savings.

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.

Jabra Elite 10: was $249 now $149 @ Best Buy
Equipped with Dolby Atmos, spatial audio support with head tracking, seamless Bluetooth multipoint with Bluetooth 5.3 and LE Audio, the Jabra Elite 10 deliver some of the best sound we’ve heard from a pair of wireless earbuds as well as powerful ANC. They’re also IP57 rated for dust and water resistance and last for up to 36 hours of battery life.
Price check: $229 @ Amazon

EarFun Air Pro 3: was $79 now $49 @ Amazon
Our EarFun Air Pro 3 review praised these buds' effective active noise cancelation, good battery life and comfortable fit. In terms of audio performance, our reviewer found that they sounded best on bassy, powerful tracks, but subtler notes occassionally sounded tinny. At this price point, they're a solid buy.

Mojawa Run Plus: was $159 now $99 @ Amazon
The Mojawa Run Plus bone conduction headphones deliver great sound quality, on land and in the water. In our Mojawa Run Plus review, we noted that they're light and comfortable to wear, and liked that they offer customizable sound profiles in the Mojawa app. We wish they had longer battery life, though.

Anker Soundcore C30i: was $69 now $49 @ Amazon
The Anker Soundcore C30i are a pair of open earbuds that have plenty to offer. Our Anker Soundcore C30i review praised their excellent sound, long battery life and a secure fit. They're also much cheaper than other open earbuds on the market. Just note that they let in a lot of ambient noise, and their spatial audio feature is disappointing.